Howard G. Smith, MD, AM
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RoundUp - 3rd Week of August 2024
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CPSC Recalls
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Monster and Easter Squeezable Plush Toys can gush toxins
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JGLdDJ0gj/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Shawshank LEDz Inc. are recalling Monster and Easter Squeezable Plush Toys. These toys are filled with a glitter-water suspension in a flexible container that can burst splashing glitter into the eyes and elsewhere.
About 9600 of these toys were sold at Ace Hardware stores.
Stop using these squeezable toys and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Alternatively, you can contact Shawshank LEDz Inc. at 1-480-802-1085 or via email at robert@shawshankledz.com to receive a prepaid shipping envelope and a refund.
#squeezabletoys #monster #easter #glitter #injury #recall
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Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos Overheat
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JHkqAR2-C/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Siemens Industry are recalling Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos are they overheat leading to fire and burn hazards. These meters sit between your utility power supply, solar panels, and your home electrical panel. Affected are units with catalog numbers MC2442S1200SC and MC2442S1200FC.
About 3910 units were sold by electrical distributors.
If you have one of these panels, contact Siemens Industry at 1-800-756-6996or via email at psn.industry@siemens.com to obtain an on-site , no-cost inspection and meter repair or replacement.
#siemens #solar #meter #overheating #fire #burns #recall
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Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles can create an inferno
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JITCfumBx/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Trader Joe’s now recall Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles. The wick flame can spread to the candle wax leading to a fire with burn injuries.
About 653,000 candles were sold at Trader Joe’s nationwide.
Don’t light these candles and return them to your nearest Trader Joe’s for a cash refund of $4. For more information about this recall, call Trader Joe's Company at 1-833-771-0299.
#traderjoes #candles #fire #burns #recall
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Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers spew boiling water
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JLNP_pY-v/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the ALDI company are recalling Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers as they can expel boiling water from the machine’s top leading to burns. Affected are model numbers 708924 and 708925.
About 28,000 coffee makers have been sold by ALDI in 38 states and in DC.
Stop using this coffee maker and return your unit to the nearest ALDI store for a cash return. For more information, call ALDI at 1-888-770-7124.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/ALDI-Recalls-Ambiano-Single-Serve-Coffee-Makers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard
#aldi #coffeemaker #hotwater #burn #recall
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VARMFRONT Power Banks can cook your pocket
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JL2QZONFn/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and IKEA now recall VARMFRONT Power Banks as they can overheat leading to burns and fires.
About 1,600 batteries were sold in the US and about 1,690 were sold in Canada. At IKEA store and online at IKEA.com.
Stop using these batteries and return yours to your IKEA store for a full refund. For more information, call IKEA at 1-888-966-4532.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/IKEA-Recalls-VARMFRONT-Power-Banks-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
#ikea #battery #powerbank #varmfront #overheating #burns #fires #recall
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Mamibaby and Cosy Nation Baby Loungers are unsafe for your baby
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JMo_1JaBE/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission an MEIXIA Shop are recalling Mamibaby and Cosy Nation Baby Loungers as they violate federal safety standards. The problems: sides are too low; sleeping pad is too thick; an opening at the foot of the lounger can entrap or allow an infant to fall through; and these loungers lacks a stand encouraging parents to place it on an elevated surface.
About 32,270 loungers have been sold online at amazon.com.
Stop using these loungers and contact MEIXIA Shop by email at recallemail@163.com for information about refunds and product disposal.
#mamibaby #cosynation #lounger #infants #safety #suffocation #falls #entrapment #recall
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DeWalt Battery Mowers may mow you down
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JNtybuVoV/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and DeWalt are recalling DeWALT Battery Push walk-behind mowers and DeWALT Battery Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers. If the mowers’ handles gets wet, the mower may start by itself or fail to stop leading to user or bystander injuries. Affected are 2024 model year mowers.
About 46,200 mowers were sold in the US and about 9,600 were sold in Canada at The Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware and various stores nationwide and online at homedepot.com, tractorsupply.com and acehardware.com.
Stop using these mowers and contact DeWALT at 1-800-990-6421 for a free repair.
#dewalt #battery #mowers #handle #injuries #recall
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BJ’s Berkley Jensen Gazebos can blow their tops
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JPAfMPfVy/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the BJ’s Wholesale Club are recalling Berkley Jensen branded cedar hard-topped gazebos as their roof panels can fly off in high winds leading to injuries. Affected are model numbers A102008010, A102008100, A102011920, and A102011902
About 32,500 gazebos were sold at BJ’s.
Stop using and going near these gazebos until you have obtained free repair kits to secure the roof panels. For information regarding how to obtain the repair kits, contact BJ’s Wholesale Club at 1-800-257-2582 or via email at gazebos@bjs.com.
#bjswholesale #gazebo #roof #injuries #recall
bjswholesale, gazebo, roof, injuries, recall
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FDA Recalls
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Bloodline Branded Water Based Tattoo Pigments are polluted
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JP0Qzp7-I/
The Food and Drug Administration and Sierra Stain LLC are recalling Bloodline water based tattoo pigments in Carolina Blue, All Purpose Black, and UV China Pink as these are contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms. This can lead to skin infections with rashes and “pimples.”
These tattoo pigments were sold by amazon.com.
Tattoo artists should avoid using these inks. If you received tattoos with these, contact your medical team for treatment. For more information, email Sierra Stain at sierrastain@gmail.com.
#sierrastain #tattoo #pigments #contamination #microorganisms #recall
sierrastain, tattoo, pigments, contamination, microorganisms, recall
El Servidor and Gutierrez branded cinnamon contain lead
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JRA9wMgip/
The Food and Drug Administration and Gutierrez Distributors, LLC are recalling El Servidor and Gutierrez branded cinnamon as it contains toxic levels of lead.
These products were sold in NY state.
Do not consume these products. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Gutierrez at 1-973-777-1851.
#elservidor #gutierrez #cinnamon #lead #poisoning #recall
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Bliss Tree Butter Snacks have hidden allergens
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JS2botQQZ/
The Food and Drug Administration and Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Overseas LLC are recalling Bliss Tree Butter Snacks as they contain undeclared milk snd sesame.
These snacks are sold at retail stores nationwide and online by bliss-tree.us and amazon.com.
Don’t consume these products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, call t 1-732-675-7935 or email the company at sales@srilno.com.
#bliss #buttersnacks #milk #sesame #allergies #recall
The Food and Drug Administration and Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Overseas LLC are recalling Bliss Tree Butter Snacks as they contain undeclared milk snd sesame.
These snacks are sold at retail stores nationwide and online by bliss-tree.us and amazon.com.
Don’t consume these products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, call t 1-732-675-7935 or email the company at sales@srilno.com.
#bliss #buttersnacks #milk #sesame #allergies #recall
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Montreal Chocolate Fudge with Nuts is moldy
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JTrcTttgW/
The Food and Drug Administration and Authentik Fudge have recalled Montreal Chocolate Fudge with Nuts as it has mold contamination. Affected are lots 0241500805, 0241690105, and 0241690205.
This fudge was sold by TJ MAXX in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming and Marshalls in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Do not consume this fudge but return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, contact Authentik Fudge at 1-877-313-1331 or via email at info@authentikfudge.com.
#montreal #authentik #fudge #chocolate #mold #infection #recall
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Endurance and Boom Max supplements are drug contaminated
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JUetXP1AT/
The Food and Drug Administration, Veata LLC, and Boulla LLC are recalling Endurance Pro Energy Boost Capsules and Boom Max capsules due to contamination with sildenafil, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used for erectile dysfunction treatment. Those taking nitrate drugs such as nitroglycerine could experience a blood pressure emergency if they use these supplements.
These products were sold online at Amazon.com.
Do not use these supplements. You can return these products to Amazon for refunds. For more information, call 1-916-619-7926 or email the companies at info@boullallc.com or info@veatallc.com.
#endurancepro #boommax #supplements #sildenafil #hypotension #recall
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Popsicle Jolly Rancher Pops have an allergen
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JVgc3NhsN/
The Food and Drug Administration and Unilever US are recalling Popsicle Jolly Rancher Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Grape Frozen Confection Pops. These frozen confections contain undeclared milk. Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Only products for individual sale are affected rather than boxes of pops.
If you have these pops in your freezer, do not consume them. For more information and refunds, visit popsicle recall.com.
#popsicle #jollyrancher #milk #allergy #recall
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Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts contain other nut allergens
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JWRHYPjaH/
The Food and Drug Administration and Flagstone Foods, LLC now recall Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts as packages of them contain undeclared peanuts, almonds, and pecans. Those with an allergy to one or more of these other nuts could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected is lot 2EE06284 with a Best By date of June 28, 2025.
These kettle glazed walnuts were sold at Publix stores in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia.
If you purchased these walnuts, do not open the package and return it to a Publix store for a full refund. For additional information, contact Flagstone at 1-866-866-0072 or via the email consumer_affairs@flagstonefoods.com.
#emerald #glazed #walnuts #peanuts #almonds #pecans #allergy #recall
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