CPSC's Tenenbaum acknowledges regulators moved slowly on problems with drop-side cribsNovember 24th, 2009 CPSC chief: Agency moved too slowly on crib safetyWASHINGTON — A day after the recall of 2.1 million cribs linked to four suffocations, the head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission conceded the agency "hasn't been acting as quickly as it should."
Interviewed on morning news shows Tuesday in the wake of the largest-ever recall of cribs, Chairman Inez Tenenbaum pledged that the CPSC would "firmly but fairly" enforce a law Congress passed last year giving regulators greater authority to police the industry. More than 2.1 million drop-side cribs by Stork Craft Manufacturing of Canada are being recalled following reports of four infant suffocations.
Govt recalls a record 2.1 million dropside cribs after 4 suffocations are reportedNovember 23rd, 2009 Govt issues record 2.1M recall for dropside cribsWASHINGTON — More than 2.1 million drop-side cribs by Stork Craft Manufacturing are being recalled, the biggest crib recall in U.S history, following reports of four infant suffocations. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said late Monday the recall involves 1.2 million cribs in the United States and almost 1 million in Canada, where Stork Craft is based.
Product recalls: dietary supplementsNovember 17th, 2009 RecallsThe following recalls have been announced:
RockHard Laboratories is recalling select lot numbers of RockHard Weekend dietary supplements, because they contain sulfoaildenfil, a chemical that mimics the active ingredient in Viagra, even though the supplements are not approved to contain active drugs. This compound could interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease.
Product recalls: dietary supplements, catfish, snacksNovember 17th, 2009 Recalls: dietary supplements, catfish, snacksThe following recalls have been announced:
RockHard Laboratories is recalling select lot numbers of RockHard Weekend dietary supplements, because they contain sulfoaildenfil, a chemical that mimics the active ingredient in Viagra, even though the supplements are not approved to contain active drugs. This compound could interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease.
Health advocacy group find excessive lead levels in toys with Barbie, Disney nameNovember 17th, 2009 Health group finds high lead levels in toysWASHINGTON — Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group — a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season. The Center for Environmental Health tested about 250 children's products bought at major retailers and found lead levels that exceeded federal limits in seven of them.
