Aqua-Leisure Pays $650,000 for Not Reporting Defective Product

On October 17, 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc, in Avon, Massachusetts, will have to pay a $650,000 civil penalty.  The CPSC agreed to the penalty agreement by a 4-0 vote.   The CPSC alleged that Aqua-Leisure knew of a defect in their inflatable baby boats ...

Fleece Hoodie and T-Shirt Sets Recalled from Target

On October 16, 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that it was recalling three different fleece hoodie and t-Shirt sets sold only at Target because these products contain high levels of lead paint.  Children might chew on the items containing lead paint and put their health at risk.   The specific ...

Sunland Inc Includes Shelled/In-Shell Peanuts in Recall

On October 12, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Sunland, Inc. is extending its voluntary recall to include shelled and in-shell peanuts that were processed in the company’s Peanut Processing Plant.  The peanuts may contain Salmonella, and the affected products may or may not have an expiration date.   The ...

Justin’s Announces Expansion of Recall

On October 11, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Justin’s was expanding its voluntary recall of select peanut butter products in connection with Sunland Inc.  The products in the expanded voluntary recall may be contaminated with Salmonella.   Justin’s almond butter, hazelnut butter, and ...

Starbucks Brand Protein Bistro Box Recalled

  On October 6, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Flying Food Group has recalled the Starbucks brand Protein Bistro Box with “Enjoy By dates” between August 10, 2012 and October 6, 2012.  The Bistro Box contains 0.5 oz Honey Peanut Butter squeeze packs from Justin’s Nut Butter which were ...

Consumers: Be Aware of Counterfeit Airbags

  On October 10, 2012, the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) under the US Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) partnered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue a consumer safety alert to warn of the dangers of counterfeit airbags.     During an investigation, HSI and NHTSA found ...

Sharper Image USB Wall Chargers Recalled

  On October 10, 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Atomi is recalling Sharper Image USB was chargers because of a fire and burn hazard.  Consumers are encouraged to stop using this product immediately.     The recall is issued for Sharper Image USB wall chargers that have either ...

More Detailed Animal Studies Requested

  On October 10, 2012, the National Institutes of Health announced recommendations to improve routine animal studies.  Animal testing receives a huge degree of debate from animal rights communities, but NIH continues to stress that animal testing can lead to live-saving drugs that are used for cancer, strokes, heart disease ...

Nina International Recalls Ground Hot Pepper

  On October 10, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Nina International was issuing a voluntary recall for its brand of Ground Hot Pepper because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.  Nina International is located in Hyattsville, Maryland.     The Ground Hot Pepper comes in a ...

Graco Issues Recall of Classic Wood Highchairs

On October 9, 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced that Graco is recalling their classic wood highchairs because of a fall hazard.  There have been reports of children falling when the seat detaches from the base.     The CPSC announced that the Graco brand wood highchairs come ...

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