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December 19, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
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Women’s Iron Complete Supplements Recalled by GNC Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Recall date: December 19, 2018 Recall number: 19-055 Recall Summary Name of product: Women’s Iron Complete Dietary Supplement (60 caplets) Hazard: The dietary supplement blister packaging is not child resistant, as required by federal law. If ingested by a child, … Continue reading

December 18, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
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The Children’s Place Recalls Infant Snowsuits Due to Choking Hazard

Recall Date: December 18, 2018 Recall Number: 19-053 Recall Summary Name of Product: Infant snowsuits Hazard: The metal snaps on the snowsuit can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Remedy: Refund Consumers should immediately take the recalled snowsuits … Continue reading

December 7, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
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Tris Pharma Issues Recall of Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension

Tris Pharma, Inc. has voluntarily recalled three (3) lots of Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP (NSAID) 50 mg per 1.25 mL, to the retail level. The recalled lots of the product have been found to potentially have higher concentrations … Continue reading

December 6, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
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Skip Hop Recalls Convertible High Chairs Due to Injury and Fall Hazards

Recall Date: December 6, 2018 Recall Number: 19-042 Recall Summary Name of Product: Tuo convertible high chairs Hazard: The legs on the highchair can detach from the seat, posing fall and injury hazards to children. Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately … Continue reading

December 6, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
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Meijer Recalls Children’s Hooded Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

Recall Date: December 6, 2018 Recall Number: 19-044 Recall Summary Name of Product: Falls Creek Kids infant and toddler hoodies Hazard: The zipper slider can detach from the hoodie, posing a choking hazard to young children. Remedy: Refund. Consumers should … Continue reading

December 3, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
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Unintentional Injury Still the Leading Cause of Childhood Death – CDC Releases Death Information 2016

Once again, as it seems I do every year, I am unhappy to report that Unintentional Injury is still the leading cause of death in children in the U.S., in age groups 1-4 and 5-9 years as just reported this … Continue reading

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