Baby Sling Recall

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls one million baby slings after suffocation risks are confirmed in some models,

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) product recalls

The FDA announced that HVP manufactured by Basic Food Flavours has been recalled, and an estimated 10000 products are affected by this recall. The recall was issued due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is one of the most common causes of  bacterial food borne illness in the United States. It can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Print out this list and check your pantry.
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Recall: 4 million Inflatable Baby Floats

If you've purchased baby floats from Target, Kids ‘R’ Us, Wal-Mart, KMart, Dollar General, and Bed, Bath, and Beyond., between 12/02 - 06/09. The leg straps on the floats can tear, which makes it possible for the baby to fall into the water and drown.

There have been 31 reports of the seats tearing so far.

Here's the complete list with pictures

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Where's the beef on this 4th of July?

The latest voluntary beef recall came from JBS Swift Beef Company, which expanded its recall "out of an abundance of caution for consumers." The company is calling its customers and sending out letters to alert them to the recall.

Last Wednesday, JBS Swift announced it would voluntarily recall about 41,280 pounds of beef products. On Sunday USDA flagging another 380,000 pounds of beef products for possible E. coli contamination.

Click here for a complete recall list and  a Video from ABC News.

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Dunkin' Pulls Drinks due to Salmonella

Dunkin' Donuts has stopped selling hot chocolate and Dunkaccino! One of their supplier's facility  voluntarily recalled its instant nonfat dried milk and whey protein because of potential salmonella bacteria contamination.

Recall: Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli

Do you take Levemir Insulin (Novo Nordisk)?

Check your supply of insulin to see if you have Levemir insulin from one of the following lots: XZF0036, XZF0037, and XZF0038.

Contact the Novo Nordisk Customer Care Center at 1-800-727-6500 if you have these vials