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Product Recalls

Black Cat Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Injury Hazard

The firework can produce a loud bang and unexpectedly scatter debris, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.

Children's Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

The children's jewelry could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold at Costco After the Death of a 22-Month-Old Child

The lid supports on the toy chests fail to prevent the lid from closing too quickly, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.

Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Shock Hazard

The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders.

Outdoor Canopies Sold Exclusively at BJ's Wholesale Club Recalled by Wanda Technology Due to Fire Hazard

The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Auto Recalls

2007 GMC T-SERIES - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL AND TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES, THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

2007 ISUZU HVR - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL AND TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES, THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

2007 ISUZU FXR - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL AND TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES, THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL AND TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES, THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

2007 CHEVROLET T-SERIES - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL AND TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES, THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

FDA Recalls

Jack Distribution, LLC. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Select Lots of Rize 2 The Occasion Capsules and Rose 4 Her Capsules (July 1)

Jack Distribution, LLC, and its wholesale distributors G and N Works, Inc., and Devine Distribution, Inc., announced today that they are conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the following lot numbers of the company's supplement products sold under the brand names Rize 2 The Occasion and Rose 4 Her. (Rize 2 lot numbers CG-84 expires 11/10, GD-98 expires 08/10, CC-06 expires 06/10, 709 expires 09/10, CG-79 expires 11/10) (Rose 4 Her lot number CG-78 expires 11/10).

Sage Products Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation (June 27)

As a precautionary measure, Sage Products announced a voluntary recall of limited lots of 2 Percent Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation product. Testing of bulk 2 Percent CHG solution from an outside supplier was found positive for Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia).

Giant Food Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall of Giant Brand Garlic Bread and Garlic Spread (June 27)

Giant Food has announced a voluntary recall of Giant brand garlic bread and garlic spread products sold in its Bakeshop as the items contain milk products which are not declared on the labels. Giant removed from its shelves all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic bread and all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic spread products.

Stop and Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall of Stop and Shop Brand Garlic Bread and Garlic Spread (June 27)

The Stop and Shop Supermarket Company has announced a voluntary recall of Stop and Shop brand garlic bread and garlic spread products sold in its Bakeshop as the items contain milk products which are not declared on the labels. Stop and Shop removed from its shelves all 16 ounce and 9 ounce packages of Stop and Shop brand garlic bread and all 16 ounce packages of Stop and Shop brand garlic spread products.

Bay Valley Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Mislabeled Kroger Chicken Noodle Soup (June 24)

The recalled product, Kroger Chicken Noodle Soup, comes in 10.5 ounce cans and is marked with lot code 52104098, and a "best before" date code of 40910 (April 9, 2010) that can be found on the bottom of the can. Consumers are urged to return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.