Published April 16, 2008 10:39 pm - Levels of lead, ingredients not listed could be harmful to those with allergies
Recalls: push toys, milk snacks, fried dumplings
Associated Press
The following recalls have been announced:
_ About 9,000 Western Rider push toys, manufactured in China and imported by Santa's Toy Corp., because surface paint on portions of the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by children. No injuries have been reported. The toys were sold at dollar and discount stores around the country between February 2005 and February 2008. Details: by phone at 800-638-2772; by Web at http://www.cpsc.gov.
_ Grand Carnival L.L.C. is recalling S'morestick Kits because the chocolate pieces contain milk, which is not listed as an ingredient on the packaging. This could be dangerous for people with milk allergies. The company has received one report of an allergic reaction. The kits were sold in clear, plastic tubes with a "use by" date of 2/14/09. They were distributed to Garden Ridge stores in Texas, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Virginia, Arkansas, Michigan and Indiana. Details: by phone at 877-305-3382.
_ Pulmuone Wildwood Inc. is recalling 1,000 cases of Leek and Oriental noodle fried dumplings because they might contain undeclared egg, which could cause a severe or life-threatening reaction in people who have egg allergies. No illnesses have been reported, according to the Fullerton, Calif., company. The dumplings, with the UPC code 801114-306338, were distributed in California, Illinois, Texas and Georgia through retail stores. For more information, consumers can call 714-578-1487.