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Voluntary recall issued for nasal spray

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:32:39 GMT

The Proctor & Gamble Company announced Thursday it is voluntarily recalling its Vicks Sinex Nasal spray in three countries.

Some gas grills cause irregular flame

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:23:56 GMT

There is a consumer alert for anyone who owns the flame SLG-series gas grill sold at Lowes.

Half a million pacifiers recalled

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:11:23 GMT

More than half-a-million pacifiers are now under a recall notice. The CPSC announced Wednesday a voluntary recall of 641,000 Bobby Chupete pacifiers.

WATCH releases '10 Worst Toys' list

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:48:10 GMT

World Against Toys Causing Harm released its 10 Worst Toys list for 2009.

Group finds high lead levels in toys

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:52:46 GMT

A California-base advocacy group said some Barbie and Disney products contain excessive lead levels.

One million strollers recalled

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:35:05 GMT

About 1 million umbrella-style strollers are being recalled after several children had their fingers caught in the collapsible hinges.

"Gentleman Broncos" opens in theaters

Kate Weidaw — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:45:38 GMT

Film tells the story of a teenage boy whose book idea is stolen by a sci-fi author

Headache-free search for child care

Kate Weidaw — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:17:01 GMT

Austin business "Nurture My Child" helps parents search for the child care that works for them and their family.

Recalled Schwalbe bike tires separate

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:08:39 GMT

Some Schwalbe brand bike tires have been recalled after they were reported to separate. They are made by Moser Enterprises.

Ford recall for faulty switch

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:03:16 GMT

The Ford company had decided to recall 14 million vehicles because of a faulty switch that puts consumers at risk of catching fire.

School playground raises cancer concern

Carla Casta�o — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:36:06 GMT

The Austin Independent School District is trying to find out if their school playgrounds and parking lots pose a health risk. According to AISD, any schools built before the City of Austin banned coal tar in 2006 have the potentially-hazardous pavement sealant.

Cops: Organized-crime ring busted

Carla Casta�o — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:49:39 GMT

Police said Georgetown Homes was the base for an organized-crime ring in Williamson County, and the business owner is also a victim.

Toyota recalls 3.8 million vehicles

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:30:41 GMT

Toyota is recalling 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the United States.

20,000 bunk beds recalled

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:57:42 GMT

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 20,000 wooden bunk beds because the mattress slots and support railings could collapse.

Recall for children's liquid Tylenol

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:17:02 GMT

Johnson & Johnson's McNeil unit said Thursday it is voluntarily recalling 57 lots of infants' and children's liquid Tylenol products because of possible bacterial contamination.

Tylenol recalls some child medications

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:02:55 GMT

The makers of Tylenol have recalled more than 20 types of children's and infant's medications as a precaution against possible contamination.

Parsley recalled, possible salmonella

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:15:31 GMT

Muranaka Farm Inc. is recalling 1,005 cases of parsley distributed in 10 states because it may be contaminated with salmonella.

Recall: Worm Shield for dogs

Carla Casta�o — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:36:35 GMT

The manufacturer of Worm Shield is recalling two of its heartworm medications. The company is asking that dogs weighing 75 pounds or more be taken to their veterinarian as soon as possible and tested for heart worms.

Thousands of green onion cases recalled

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:03:16 GMT

A couple of California produce shippers have recalled thousands of cases of green onions, fearing salmonella contamination.

Parents swapping old toys and clothes

Kate Weidaw — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:11:05 GMT

New Web site helps parents get rid of clothes kids outgrow, swap them with other parents.

Little Tikes recalls toy trucks

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:43:58 GMT

Little Tikes recalls more than 1 million toy workshops and trucks.

Kidde smoke detectors recalled

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:17:21 GMT

Nearly 100,000 smoke detectors are being recalled because an electrostatic charge could keep them from going off during a fire.

Another cilantro shipment recalled

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:00:34 GMT

Another shipment of cilantro has been recalled. This time, it is out of Frontera Produce of Edinburg, Texas after some of its cilantro may be contaminated with salmonella.

Small car safety put to the test

Natalie Stoll — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:07:29 GMT

The number of motor vehicle crash deaths has dropped from around 55 thousand in 1970 to 37,261 in 2008 according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Cilantro recall over salmonella concern

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:04:05 GMT

A McAllen company is recalling 104 crates of fresh cilantro over concerns of possible salmonella poisoning.

Rental Deals surge in the Northwest

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:55:15 GMT

Apartment finder Richard Chilleri says he expects the rush will take place in the next few months as thousands of mortgages rise to newer, higher rates because of rising interest rates and adjustable rate mortgages.

Simplicity drop-side cribs recalled

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:28:46 GMT

Simplicty, Inc. and SFCA, Inc. recalled 400,000 drop-side cribs because they pose a suffocation risk to babies.

H-E-B recalls beef products

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:33:39 GMT

H-E-B has voluntarily recalled JBS Swift Beef Products, saying they could be contaminated with the e. Coli bacteria.

Common painkiller can be harmful

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:54:58 GMT

The FDA is trying to make sure you do not overdose on Acetaminophen, which can cause serious liver damage, even death. You may not recognize the drug's name but you are probably familiar with many of the common over the counter products that contain it.

Company recalls 41,000 pounds of beef

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:14:13 GMT

JBS Swift Beef Co. of Greeley recalled 41,000 pounds of beef because they could be contaminated with E. coli.