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Voluntary recall issued for nasal spray

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

Some gas grills cause irregular flame

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

Half a million pacifiers recalled

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

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

Group finds high lead levels in toys

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

One million strollers recalled

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

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

Headache-free search for child care

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

Recalled Schwalbe bike tires separate

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

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

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

Cops: Organized-crime ring busted

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

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

20,000 bunk beds recalled

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

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

Tylenol recalls some child medications

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

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DNA samples taken from infants

The State of Texas is collecting DNA samples on every child born in Texas. and …

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