Water Beads are being recalled by Health Canada because they can pose a life-threatening risk. The beads, which are called jelly beads, crystal soil, hydro orbs, orb beads, or sensory beads, are water-absorbing gel beads that can grow up to 1,500 times their size when placed in water. If swallowed, they can grow inside the body and can cause life-threatening injuries such as intestinal or bowel obstruction. A specific manufacturer was not named in the recall notice. There have been several international incidents when children who ate the beads sustained life-threatening injuries and required surgery. In the U.S. there have been at least 248 known water bead cases reported to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) from January 1, 2017 to November 22, 2022. Of … [Read more...]
Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators Recalled For Fire Hazard
Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators are being recalled because they pose a possible fire hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The heater fan can fail and make the components overheat, which may catch on fire. The recalling firm is Berkshire Innovations Inc. of Williamstown, Massachusetts. About 990 units of this product were sold in the United States, and about 29 were sold in Canada. The recalled item is Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators that has seven shelves, two front glass doors, and folds to one third of its size for storage as seen in the photo. The back panel of each dehydrator has the model number DR710, the production code CCAE and its individual serial number. The recalled dehydrators have serial numbers between 12139055 and 12140194. The company has … [Read more...]
Del Maguey Copitas Cups Recalled For Leachable Lead
Del Maguey Copitas Cups are being recalled because they may exceed FDA guidance levels of leachable lead. Lead is a heavy metal that can cause serious health problems. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The promotional ceramicware cups are used for drinking Mezcal, an alcoholic beverage made from agave. The recalling firm is Del Maguey Company of New York, New York. Exposure to larger amounts of lead can cause lead poisoning. The extent of the poisoning depends on the amount and duration of exposure. The copitas were distributed free of charge to consumers at retail locations, events, and tastings across the country. The cups were also included in value-added packs sold by retail stores since October 2022. The packs included a … [Read more...]
The Laundress Fabric Conditioners Recalled For Ethylene Oxide
The Laundress Fabric Conditioners are being recalled because they can contain ethylene oxide, which is a carcinogen that can cause serious adverse health effects if there is significant and direct long-term exposure. This recall includes previously recalled units. No adverse events have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is The Laundress, a subsidiary of Conopco Inc., doing business as Unilever of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Ethylene oxide is a carcinogen that causes illness when it is inhaled. The short term effects of ethylene oxide include central nervous system depression and irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes. Chronic exposure to ethylene oxide in humans can cause irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs, and damage to the brain and … [Read more...]
Jarman’s Hand Sanitizer Recalled For Methanol Content
Jarman's hand sanitizer is being recalled because it contains methanol. Substantial methanol exposure can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, coma, permanent blindness, and death. No adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Jarman's Midwest Cleaning Systems, Inc. of Canton, South Dakota. People who drink the products as an alcohol substitute, and young children who accidentally ingest these products are most at risk. All people using these products on their hands are also at risk for adverse reactions. The recalled products include Midwest Cleaning Solutions Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution (3.785 liters bottles) and Clean Pro Supply Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand … [Read more...]
Nurtec ODT Tablets Recalled For Lack of Child Proof Packaging
Nurtec ODT Tablets are being recalled because the product does not meet the child resistant packaging requirement and poses a risk of poisoning, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This is a prescription drug. The manufacturer is Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Inc. of New Haven, Connecticut and Pfizer Inc. of New York. The product was manufactured in the United States. The recalled product is Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) orally disintegrating tablets, packaged in a 75 milligram 8-unit dose blister pack. Each carton has one blister pack. The carton includes the name of the product, dosage strength, NDC number, and expiration date. This product must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The NDC number for this product is … [Read more...]
Aprepitant Capsules and Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream Recalled
Aprepitant Capsules and Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream are being recalled because they are not in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This poses a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. No adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Sandoz Inc. of Princeton, New Jersey. The Aprepitant Capsules were manufactured in Slovenia, and the Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream products were manufactured in the United States. They were sold at pharmacies nationwide as a prescribed medicine from October 2020 through January 2023. You can see pictures of the products at the CPSC web site. The recall is for prescription drugs Aprepitant 125 milligram capsules sold in cartons containing one … [Read more...]
YETI Soft Coolers and Gear Cases Recalled For Magnet Hazard
YETI Soft Coolers and Gear Cases are being recalled because they contain high powdered magnets, which, if ingested, can become lodged in the digestive system. If two or more of these magnets are swallowed, they can attract to each other or another metal object. This can cause perforations, twisting, or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning, and death. No magnet ingestions or injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is YETI Coolers LLC of Austin, Texas. The recall is for the YETI Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 1.0 and 2.0, Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler and SideKick Dry Gear Case. The firm has received 1,399 reports of the magnet-lined closures degrading or failing, including reports of missing or detached … [Read more...]
Calico Critters Animal Figures and Sets Recalled For Choking
Calico Critters Animal Figures and Sets are being recalled for a choking hazard. The product is linked to two deaths; one in 2018 in the United States and the other in Japan in 2015. The bottle and pacifier accessories are the choking hazard. The products were made in China. The importer is Epoch Everlasting Play LLC. All Calico Critters flocked animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are included in this recall. There are more than 3.2 million units affected. The company is aware of three incidents involving the pacifier accessory, including two deaths. The fatal incident in the United States was a two year old who lived in New Mexico. You can see the long list of recalled items, along with the item number, at the Consumer Product Safety … [Read more...]
Monoprice Pure Outdoor Cooking System Recalled For Fire Hazard
Monoprice Pure Outdoor Cooking System is being recalled because it can pose a fire hazard. The insulation coating on the stove can ignite while it is being used. There has been one report of insulation igniting, but no injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Monoprice Inc. of Brea, California. The product was manufactured in China. About 3,780 units of this cooking system were sold in the United States. They were sold at these online outlets: monoprice.com, amazon.com, walmart.com, ebay.com, buy.com, newegg.com, shopping.google.com, and target.com from March 2019 through September 2022 for about $45.00. The recall is for Monoprice Pure Outdoor Cooking Systems. The product is made up of a 1-liter cooking pot with a … [Read more...]
