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Tisk Tisk: It's MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

It's My Binky's Personalized Pacifiers have been recalled because the pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The recalled pacifiers have "Japlo" imprinted on the front of the pacifier shield at the bottom, center. The pacifiers were sold in blue, white and pink with various words or designs printed on the button of the pacifier.

Sold at Nordstrom and baby boutique retail stores nationwide and online at www.itsmybinky.com from February 2006 through June 2008 for between $5 and $6. Consumers should immediately take these pacifiers away from children and return them to the store where purchased or contact the firm if purchased online to receive a free replacement pacifier.

For additional information, contact It's My Binky toll-free at (888) 689-9444 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or visit the firm's website at www.itsmybinky.com or e-mail Danielle Riiber at Danielle@itsmybinky.com

Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

“Faded Glory” Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets have been recalled because the lobster claw clasp on the bracelet contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. The recalled three-piece sets contain a rectangle-shaped lip gloss container, a heart-shaped locket necklace, and a charm bracelet. The following models are included in the recall: Item Model Number UPC

Frog Set 6709-4250 72783357703

Monkey Set 6709-4251 72783357704

Cat Set 6709-4252 72783357705

“Faded Glory”, the model number, and UPC are printed on the product’s hangtag. Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from May 2008 through June 2008 for about $6.

Consumers should immediately take the bracelet away from children and return the set to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund. For additional information, contact F.A.F. Inc. at (800) 949-3311 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.faf.com

Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms have been recalled because solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children’s book entitled, The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina’s Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, published by Parragon Books, Ltd. UPC 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book. Spanish version, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. French version, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC 9781405449526. Sold at: Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7. Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children’s book. For more information, consumers can contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit the firm’s Web site: www.parragonrecall.com

Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Children's Charm Craft Kits have been recalled because the clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

This recall involves “Super Dooper Charms” (item #63403) and “Shoelace Charms” (item #67310) children’s charm craft kits. The craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package. Sold at various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the “Super Dooper Charms” kit and $6 for the “Shoelace Charms” kit.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Action Products International for instructions on returning it for a free replacement. For additional information, contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s Web site at www.apii.com

Astro Pops Popsicles Recalled

Matterhorn Group Inc is recalling certain date coded product of their Rainbow Glacier "Astro Pops" water ice frozen novelty pops, Cherry Pineapple Swirl 3.5 oz size 12 count bag pack, with tag closure "Best by JUN 03-09", "Best by JUN 04-09" and "Best by JUN 05-09" sold through the Wal-Mart stores located in California and Arizona, Sunnyside Farms "Missile Pops" Cherry Pineapple in 3.5 oz. size 12 count bag packages, with tag closure of "Best By JUN 02-09", "Best by JUN 03-09", and "Best by JUN 04-09" sold through the California stores of grocery retailers Save Mart and Raley’s, and Vitafreze Frozen Astronot Pops 3.5 oz size 12 count bag packages, with tag closure of "Best By JUN 02-09" sold in California. The products are being recalled because they may contain pieces of hard plastic. Only the noted product date codes listed are affected. The small pieces of non-toxic hard plastic were from a part of the processing equipment which broke during the manufacturing process. The majority of the possibly affected product was retrieved from the distribution system before any release to retail stores. However, there were a small number of cases which were shipped to above mentioned locations.

Young children are particularly at risk of a choking hazard. Although the company believes the problem is very isolated, we are taking this measure to ensure the safety of our consumers.

Consumers in AZ and CA who have purchased the above indicated products should return them to their retailer where purchased for a full refund. For questions and inquiries, consumers may contact us at 1-888-264-0898.

Recall: Nestle Pure Life Purified Water

Fewer than 150 one-gallon bottles of Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water are implicated, produced in a short timeframe on May 5, 2008 between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. The product date code is printed on the shoulder of one-gallon bottles. The code is: First line…………050508126WF024

Second line……... Starts with the numbers "08"

For example: 0801BB05/2010

The product in question may contain a diluted form of a common food grade cleaning compound that results in a bitter or sour taste. This could pose a potential health concern if ingested in large quantities over an extended period of time and should not be consumed or used in preparing infant formulas or other foods or beverages. No illnesses have been reported.

Consumers who possess this product or have questions should contact the company at a toll free number 866-599-8980 available 24 hours a day. This same toll-free number is also printed on the front of all product labels for the one-gallon size.

Nordstrom Recalls Girls' Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

Nordstrom’s Cadence-Lea and Trio-Lea Girl’s Sandals have been recalled because the flower embellishments on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The recalled girl’s sandals are leather with attached leather flowers and were sold under the “Cadence-Lea” and “Trio-Lea” names. “Cadence-Lea” sandals are white, light green or silver. “Trio-Lea” sandals are white or silver. They were sold in girls’ sizes 5 through 12. Nordstrom is printed on the sandals. Sold exclusively at Nordstrom stores nationwide from March 2008 through May 2008 for about $30.

Consumers should take the recalled sandals away from children immediately and return the sandals to any Nordstrom store for a full refund. For additional information, contact Nordstrom at (800) 804-0806 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.nordstrom.com

Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us Recalled Due to Entrapment and

320,000 Jardine Cribs have been recalled because the wooden crib slats and spindles can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants. There have been 42 incidents of crib slats and spindles breaking. Four children became entrapped in the space created by a broken slat or spindle. Two of the children had abrasions and bruising. Jardine wooden cribs in various styles and finishes, as listed here, are included in this recall.

Sold at: KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys “R” Us, and Babies “R” Us stores nationwide, and at babiesrus.com, from January 2002 through May 2008 for between $150 and $300, with one model, 0309K00 Mahogany Positano Lifetime Crib, which sold for $450. Manufactured in: China and Vietnam.  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Jardine to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a new crib.  For additional information, contact Jardine at (800) 646-4106 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jardinecribrecall.com

Toxic Compounds Banned From Toys Found In Shower Curtains

A coalition of environmental groups tested five vinyl shower curtains and found 108 deadly compounds were released into the air during a 28-day period. The levels measured were 16 times greater than the guidelines for indoor air quality set by the U.S. Green Building Council.

The Environmental Protection Agency considers seven of those toxic chemicals, including toluene and ethylbenzene, hazardous air pollutants. All of the curtains tested contained phthalates, DEHP and DINP -- chemicals banned from children's toys in Washington state.

"It gave off at such concentrations that it overwhelmed the testing equipment and the lab actually had to stop testing for fear that it would break the testing equipment," says Ivy Sager-Rosenthal with the World Toxics Coalition.

For safer alternatives to vinyl shower curtains, buy curtains that are made from cotton, polyester or nylon. Take a look at Toxipedia.org to learn more about which consumer products you shouldn't be exposing your family to.

Salmonella Found In Tomatoes

FDA recommends that consumers not eat raw red Roma, raw red plum, raw red round tomatoes, or products that contain these types of raw red tomatoes unless the tomatoes are from the sources listed below. Consumers should continue to eat cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and tomatoes sold with the vine still attached, or tomatoes grown at home.

On June 5, using traceback and other distribution pattern information, FDA published a list of states, territories, and countries where tomatoes are grown and harvested which have not been associated with this outbreak. This updated list includes: Arkansas, California, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Belgium, Canada, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Israel, Netherlands, and Puerto Rico. The list is available at www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tomatoes.html#retailers.

Since mid April, there have been 145 reported cases of salmonellosis caused by Salmonella Saintpaul nationwide, including at least 23 hospitalizations. States reporting illnesses linked to the outbreak include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Salmonella Saintpaul is an uncommon type of Salmonella.

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections particularly in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, the organism can get into the bloodstream and produce more severe illnesses. Consumers who have recently eaten raw tomatoes or foods containing raw tomatoes and are experiencing any of these symptoms should contact their health care provider. All Salmonella infections should be reported to state or local health authorities.