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Children's Chairs and Stools Recalled by Elegant Gifts Mart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard- January 5, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Children's Chairs and Stools

Units: About 1,600 chairs and 1,300 stools

Importer: Elegant Gifts Mart Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Hazard: The yellow surface paint on the metal frame of the children's chairs and stools contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: The children's folding chairs and the stools have yellow metal tube frames. The plastic seat, seat backs and stool have a cartoon-like scene with monkeys, teddy bears, mushrooms and heart-shaped balloons. "PENGKO" is printed on the chair's heart-shaped seatback. Item number "JCA8036" is printed on a white sticker underneath the chair's seat. Item number "JCA8037" is printed on a white sticker underneath the stool.

Sold exclusively at: 1 to Seven stores in Puerto Rico from September 2010 through June 2011 for between $5 and $6.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled tables and folding chairs away from children and return them to any 1 to Seven store in Puerto Rico or contact Elegant Gifts Mart for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, in Puerto Rico call 1 to Seven at (787) 290-5625 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET, or call Elegant Gifts Mart collect at (323) 698-6805 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12081.html
    

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Circo 17" Children's Travel Cases

Units: About 139,000 units

Importer: Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Hazard: The surface coating on the travel cases contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: The Circo brand label is found on the fabric handle attached to the top of the travel case. The girls' version has a heart/butterfly/daisy pattern on either a pink or teal background with a plush butterfly attached to the zipper pull. The boys' version has a pattern of three jet planes in red/blue/green on a red or blue airplane-patterned background with a blue plush jet plane attached to the zipper pull. Travel cases covered by this recall include:

Style Description | UPC Number | Date Codes* Circo girls' 17" travel case - pink or teal | 618842135844 | Beginning with 01/11 thru 08/11 Circo boys' 17" travel case - red or blue | 618842135868 | Beginning with 01/11 thru 08/11

*Date codes can be found on either the round Circo hang tag underneath the UPC bar code or on the second white tag sewn inside the cover of the zippered main compartment of the travel case.

Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide and Target.com from April 2011 through August 2011 for approximately $21.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any Target store for a refund.

Customer contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:  http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12064.html

                                                                                                        

CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Bee Brand Sunny Day Gummies and Bavan Mix Goli Candy- December 1, 2011

SACRAMENTO – Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state public health officer, today warned consumers not to eat Bee Sunny Day Gummies candy imported from China and BAVAN Mix Goli candy imported from India after tests conducted by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.

Consumers in possession of these candies should discard immediately. Recent analysis of these candies by CDPH determined that Bee Sunny Day Gummies candy contained as much as 0.18 parts per million (ppm) of lead and BAVAN Mix Goli candy contained as much as 0.22 ppm of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated.

Bee Sunny Day Gummies candy is sold in a 3.53 ounce (100 gram) package. The package is orange and yellow with orange writing stating „Sunny Day Gummies‟ on the front with pictures of various insects and flowers. The package contains 10 pieces of “gummie” candy each wrapped in plastic with the wording “Sunny Day Gummies”.

Bavan Mix Goli candy is sold in a 14 ounce (400 gram) clear plastic package with an orange and white label. The candy is visible through the package. The candies are crescent-shaped and come in various colors (red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and white). The brand name BAVAN is at the top of the label and “Candy (Mix goli)” is in the middle of the label.

The distributors of these candies are working with CDPH to ensure the contaminated candies are removed from the marketplace. Consumers who find any of these candies for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at 1-800-495-3232.

Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed.

CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Sugar Candies Imported from India- Novemeber 17, 2011

SACRAMENTO – Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state public health officer, today warned consumers not to eat four types of candy imported from India. This warning comes after CDPH testing found unacceptable levels of lead. The candies are:

Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard- August 4, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins

Units: About 26,500 pins in the United States and 2,200 in Canada

Importer: Build-A-Bear Workshop(r), of St. Louis, Mo.

Hazard: Surface paints on the lapel pin contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.

Description: The 1.5 inch lapel pin features graphics of a heart, bear head, and peace sign all positioned in front of a globe. The words "Love.Hugs.Peace." appear at the bottom of the pin.

Sold by: Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from July 2009 through October 2010 for $3.50 in the US and $4 (CDN) in Canada.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Stop using the lapel pins and return the lapel pin to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the pin to a store, you can contact the company for alternate instructions on receiving a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Build-A-Bear Workshop toll-free at (866) 236-5683 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the company's website at www.buildabear.com

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1385

Name of Product: Toy Story 3 Bowling Game

Units: About 600

Importer: G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC, of Los Angeles

Hazard: The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC has received no reports of incidents or injuries.

Description: This recall affects Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Rugs with a batch marking of JA 148. The recalled item contains six white plastic bowling pins with two red stripes painted on the necks, one black plastic ball, and a 68 inch x 26 inch nylon game rug with a print of the character Buzz Lightyear on the front. The batch marking JA 148 appears on the bottom front of the packaging just above the bar code, and is also located on the tag attached to the rug.

Sold at: Walmart Stores in the U.S. between September 1, 2010 and September 25, 2010 for about $18.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bowling pins immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement set.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact G.A. Gertmenian and Sons LLC toll-free at (888) 224-4181 between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm PT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email Gertmenian@Gertmenian.com for instructions on receiving replacement bowling pins.

SACRAMENTO – Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), warned consumers today to avoid all flavors of “Toxic Waste” brand “Nuclear Sludge” candies after the importer expanded its recall to other varieties. Anyone in possession of the candy should discard it immediately.

The expanded recall includes all flavors and sizes of “Nuclear Sludge” candies after additional laboratory analysis by the company showed test results as high as 0.31 parts per million (ppm) of lead, three times the allowable standard.

The following candies are affected by the recall are: Toxic Waste® Nuclear Sludge® Cherry (UPC 0 89894 81901 1); Toxic Waste® Nuclear Sludge® Green Apple (UPC 0 89894 81701 7); Toxic Waste® Nuclear Sludge® Blue Raspberry (UPC 0 89894 81801 4); Toxic Waste® Nuclear Sludge® Cherry Chew Bar, 0.7 oz (20g); Toxic Waste® Nuclear Sludge® Sour Apple Chew Bar, 0.7 oz (20g); Toxic Waste® Nuclear Sludge® Blue Raspberry Chew Bar, 0.7 oz (20g).

The candies were sold individually or as part of a “Party Bag” or “Membership kit.” The candies were packed in 30 count, 80 count and 120 count bags and in a 120 count fishbowl. Candy Dynamics stated that no other "Toxic Waste®" brand product, besides those labeled "Nuclear Sludge®" is affected by this recall.

Lead is especially toxic to infants, young children and pregnant women. If consumers have eaten several of these bars, or if they have been eating these bars on a regular basis, they should consult with their health care provider to determine if further medical testing is needed. Consumers who find these candy products for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at (800) 495-3232.

CDPH WARNS: DON’T EAT CERTAIN BAVAN BRAND CANDIES- January 28, 2011

SACRAMENTO – Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat BAVAN brand Santra Goli and BAVAN brand Khati Mithi Goli candies after CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead in the products. Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it.

BAVAN Santra Goli and BAVAN Khati Mithi Goli are manufactured in India. Bavan Food Company imports and distributes the candy. The Sacramento-based distributor initiated a voluntary recall and is working with CDPH to remove the products from the market place. BAVAN Santra Goli is light orange and shaped like a half-moon. BAVAN Khati Mithi Goli is round and is pink, orange, yellow, semi-clear, blue, and green. Both candies are sold in 14-ounce clear plastic bags. Orange and white labels show the words “BAVAN Brand,” “Candy” and the candy’s name in black.

California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated. CDPH determined that BAVAN Santra Goli contained as much as 0.18 parts per million (ppm) of lead. BAVAN Khati Mithi Goli contained as much as 0.22 (ppm) of lead. Pregnant women and parents of children who may have eaten this product should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed. Consumers who find these candies for sale should call CDPH’s Complaint Hotline at (800) 495-3232.

For more information about lead poisoning, contact your county childhood lead poisoning prevention program or public health department. Additional information is at CDPH’s California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention page.

CDPH WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT BAVAN BRAND SUGAR REORI CANDY IMPORTED FROM INDIA- December 29, 2010

SACRAMENTO – Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat BAVAN Brand Sugar Reori candy imported from India after tests conducted by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead. Consumers in possession of this candy should discard it immediately.

BAVAN Brand Sugar Reori candy is imported and distributed by Bavan Food Company in Sacramento. BAVAN is currently working with the distributor to ensure that the contaminated candies are removed from the marketplace. Recent chemical analysis of this candy by CDPH determined that BAVAN is contained as much as 0.26 parts per million (ppm) of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated.

BAVAN Brand Sugar Reori candy is sold in a 14-ounce, clear plastic bag, with the light brown, flat or oval shaped candy visible through the package. The label is orange and white with the words “BAVAN Brand - Sugar Reori (“Round or Flat”) printed in black ink. The label states “Net weight 14oz (400gm) when packed.”

Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed. Consumers who find BAVAN candy for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at 1-800-495-3232.

For more information about lead poisoning, contact your county childhood lead poisoning prevention program or public health department. Additional information is at California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch: Children at Risk.

Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard- December 22, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Ceramic piggy and lion banks
Units: About 220,000
Importer: Oriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Ne.

Hazard: The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled piggy bank is shaped like a pig and the body of the piggy bank is painted yellow with floral designs. The ceramic lion bank is shaped like a lion and is painted yellow with a brown mane.
The banks measure about 4 inches in length, 2.5 inches in width, and 3.5 inches in height. Only yellow banks with black plastic stoppers in the bottoms of the banks are being recalled. Banks with white or translucent stoppers are not being recalled.

Sold: Online at www.orientaltrading.com and www.funexpress.com and through Oriental Trading Company and Fun Express catalogs from February

2003 through September 2010 for between about $7 and $20 a dozen.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled ceramic banks away from children, discard them and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on receiving a refund or credit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Oriental Trading Company at (800) 723-6155 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.orientaltrading.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11077.html

CDPH WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT BUTTER BALL CANDY- December 13, 2010

SACRAMENTO – California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton today warned consumers not to eat Butter Ball candy imported from Japan after tests conducted by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead. Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately.

Butter Ball candy is imported and distributed by Mitsuwa Corporation, located in Torrance. Mitsuwa has initiated a voluntary recall of the candy and is currently working with CDPH to ensure that the contaminated candies are removed from the marketplace.

Recent chemical analysis of this candy by CDPH’s Food and Drug Laboratory determined that Butter Ball candy contained as much as 0.16 parts per million of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 parts per million to be contaminated.

Butter Ball candy is a hard, orange-colored candy packaged in a plastic bag with orange stripes across the top and bottom of the package. The front of the package contains Japanese characters and the words “Butter Ball” and “Tasteful & Good Flavor.” The top left side of the package contains a red circle with a white bell and the word “Nisshin.” The candies are individually wrapped and are visible through the package.

Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed.

Anyone finding this candy for sale should call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at

Recent analysis of this candy by CDPH determined that Ego Sour Plum candy contained as much as 0.17 parts per million (ppm) of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated. Ego Sour Plum candy is manufactured by Kee Wee Hip Kee Trading in Malaysia. Trans Asian Food Center, from Australia, which imports and distributes the candy, has initiated a voluntary recall of the candy. CDPH is currently working with the distributor to ensure that the contaminated candies are removed from the California marketplace.

Ego Sour Plum candy is sold in a brightly colored orange cellophane packaging with the brand name EGO at the top left corner and the word ”Sour” circled in purple with white letters. The word “Plum” is listed below in blue and the word “candy” appears in very large dark orange print. The package is clear in the center and the candy, which is individually wrapped, can be seen through the package -- each wrapped package has the words “Plum Candy” and “Ego” on it. The package contains 30 pieces of candy as stated in the lower left corner of the package.

Pregnant women and parents of children who may have eaten this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed.

Anyone finding this candy for sale should call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at (800) 495-3232. More information is available on the CDPH Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch Web page.

SACRAMENTO – Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat “Casa De Dulce Salted Plums w/Chile” imported from Taiwan after CDPH tests found elevated levels of lead.

Recent analysis of these products by CDPH found that “Casa De Dulce Salted Plums w/Chile” contained lead levels as high as 0.78 parts per million. A young child eating one serving of these plums could ingest more than five times the recommended level of lead for a day.

“Casa De Dulce Salted Plums w/Chile,” distributed by Heritage Candy Company in Van Nuys, is packaged in 1.5 ounce clear bags. The bags have a red and yellow cardboard label that says “Casa De Dulce Salted Plums w/Chile.” The Heritage Candy Company has initiated a voluntary recall and is working with businesses to ensure that the contaminated products are removed from the marketplace.

Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately. Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed.

Also, consumers who find “Casa de Dulce Salted Plums w/Chile” for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at (800) 495-3232. Find more information at the CDPH Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch Web page.

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CDPH ADVIERTE A CONSUMIDORES QUE NO COMAN CIERTO DULCE PORQUE CONTIENE PLOMO-29 de octubre del 2010

SACRAMENTO – El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH, por sus siglas en inglés) advirtió hoy a consumidores que eviten comer el dulce llamado “Casa De Dulce Salted Plums w/Chile” importado de Taiwan porque análisis por el CDPH demostraron que este dulce contiene altos niveles de plomo.

Los análisis recientes conducidos por CDPH determinaron que este dulce contiene 0.78 porciones por millón (ppm) de plomo. Un niño que consuma una porción de este dulce podría injerir más de cinco veces el nivel recomendado del plomo por un día.

Este dulce es distribuido por “Heritage Candy Company” en Van Nuys y viene empaquetado en bolsitas que pesan 1.5 onzas. Las bolsitas vienen con una etiqueta que dice “Casa De Dulce Salted plums w/Chile”. La compañía inició voluntariamente el retiro de este producto y está trabajando con supermercados para asegurarse que este dulce contaminado se retire del mercado.

Consumidores que tienen en su posesión este producto deben deshacerse de él inmediatamente. Las mujeres embarazadas y padres de familia cuyos niños hayan consumido este producto deben consultar con su doctor o su proveedor de salud para determinar si es recomendable que se sometan a pruebas médicas para asegurarse de que no están intoxicados con plomo.

Se recomienda al público que reporte cualquier vendedor de este dulce llamando a la línea de quejas del CDPH al 1-800-495-3232.

Para más información acerca del envenenamiento con plomo, llame al programa local de envenenamiento con plomo infantil o al departamento de salud local. Para más información y para obtener la lista de los programas locales de la prevención del plomo en la niñez, visite el sitio Internet: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/CLPPB/Pages/default-sp.aspx

CDPH WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT  “CANDY EL PECAS SALADITOS CON CHILE” AND “CANDY EL PECAS ALADITOS CON LIMON”- October 14, 2010 

SACRAMENTO – Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat “Candy El Pecas Saladitos con Chile” and “Candy El Pecas Saladitos con Limon” imported from China after CDPH tests found elevated levels of lead.

Recent analysis conducted by CDPH found that “Candy El Pecas Saladitos con Chile” contained lead levels as high as 0.70 parts per million (ppm) and “Candy El Pecas Saladitos con Limon” contained lead levels as high as 0.42 ppm of lead. Consumption of these products could result in a lead exposure that exceeds the maximum legal limit by as much a seven times. Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed

“Candy El Pecas Saladitos con Chile” and “Candy El Pecas Saladitos con Limon” are distributed by Candy El Pecas in Chula Vista. Candy El Pecas has initiated a voluntary recall of the products and is working with businesses to ensure that the contaminated products are removed from the marketplace. Both products are salted plums packaged in 1.5 ounce clear bags. The bags have a green, white, and red label showing a picture of a boy.

Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately. Consumers who find these two products for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at1-800-495-3232. For more information about lead poisoning, contact your county childhood lead poisoning prevention program or public health department. Additional information is available at CDPH’s California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch: Children at Risk page. Additional information, including photos, is available at www.cdph.ca.gov.

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CDPH ADVIERTE A CONSUMIDORES QUE NO COMAN CIERTO DULCE PORQUE CONTIENE PLOMO- 14 de octubre del 2010

SACRAMENTO – El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH, por sus siglas en inglés) advirtió hoy a consumidores que eviten comer el dulce llamado El Pecas Saladitos con Chile y El Pecas Saladitos con Limón importado de China porque análisis por el CDPH demostraron que este dulce contiene altos niveles de plomo.

Los análisis recientes determinaron que el dulce El Pecas Saladitos con Chile contiene 0.70 porción por millón (ppm) de plomo y el dulce El Pecas Saladitos con Limón contiene 0.42 ppm de plomo. Una porción de este producto es más de 6.0 ppm de plomo cual es el máximo que la administración del alimento y droga de los EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) recomienda que una persona puede consumir. Las mujeres embarazadas y padres de familia cuyos niños hayan consumido este producto deben consultar con su doctor o su proveedor de salud para determinar si es recomendable que se sometan a pruebas médicas para asegurarse de que no están intoxicados con plomo.

Estos dulces son distribuidos por “Candy El Pecas” en Chula Vista cual inició voluntariamente el retiro de estos productos y está trabajando con supermercados para asegurarse que estos dulces contaminados se retiren del mercado. Consumidores que tienen en su posesión este producto deben deshacerse de él inmediatamente.

Estos dulces son ciruelos salados y vienen empaquetados en bolsitas de 1.5 onzas. Las bolsitas de color claro tienen una etiqueta de color verde, blanco y rojo con una caricatura de un niño.

Se recomienda al público que reporte cualquier vendedor de este dulce llamando a la línea de quejas del CDPH al 1-800-495-3232.

Para más información acerca del envenenamiento con plomo, llame al programa local de envenenamiento con plomo infantil o al departamento de salud local. Para más información y para obtener la lista de los programas locales de la prevención del plomo en la niñez, visite sitio Internet: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/healthinfo/discond/Pages/CLPPBChildrenAtRisk.aspx .

"S T U F F" and Paw Wall Hooks Recalled By Midwest-CBK Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard- September 29, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: “S T U F F” and Paw Wall Hooks

Units: 4,450

Importer: Midwest-CBK, Inc., of Union City, Tenn.

Hazard: Paint on the metal hooks and on the blue paw hook contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The wall hook sets were sold in three models: model numbers 74641 and 74642, constructed of five separate wooden letters spelling out the word “S T U F F” and model number 65262 consisting of four separate, different colored wooden paws. Model number 74641 has a Purple S, a Red T, an Orange U, a Green F and a Pink F. Model number 74642 has an Olive S, a Blue T, a Yellow U, a White-striped F, and a Blue F. Attached to each letter is a painted metal coat hook with a painted wooden ball at the end. Each letter is approximately 4 inches long, 3/4 inches wide and 9 ¾ inches tall. Model number 65262 has four separate paw-shaped wooden pieces of different colors -- red, blue, green and pink. Attached to each paw is a wooden peg with a wooden ball at the end. The “S T U F F” wall hook sets have a label on the back of the letter “S” that includes the models 74641 or 74642. The Paw wall hook sets have the model number 65262 on the outside of the box.

Sold at: Gift stores, drug stores, furniture stores, décor outlets and variety stores nationwide from December 2008 through August 2010 for between $10 and $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: The wall hook set should be returned to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. Contact Midwest-CBK at the number provided below to receive a prepaid shipping label and merchandise credit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Midwest-CBK toll-free at (800) 422-5583 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

CDPH WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT “GINGER CANDY” FROM CHINA- September 21, 2010

SACRAMENTO – Kevin Reilly, acting director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat “Ginger Candy” imported from China after CDPH tests found it contained more than twice the amount of lead that California allows in candy products.

The candy with the brand name “Ginger Candy” contained as much as 0.25 parts per million (ppm) of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated. Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed. Although there have been no illnesses reported from consumption of the candy, consumers in possession of “Ginger Candy” should discard immediately.

“Ginger Candy” is manufactured by DaiJyoBu^® in China, imported and distributed by Anhing Corporation in Los Angeles. Anhing Corporation has initiated a voluntary recall of the candy and is working with businesses to ensure that the contaminated candies are removed from the market place. “Ginger Candy” is sold in an 8 ½” x 6” plastic bag containing six individually wrapped pieces of candy. There is a bright orange border at the top of the package. Chinese characters and “Ginger Candy” appear in the border. The bag is decorated with boxes that alternate between clear and white with blue dots. The bottom of the package shows a large yellow ginger root with green sprouts. There is a character of a winking, black-haired boy on the right-hand side of the package. The word “DaiJyoBu®” appears at the boy’s feet.

Consumers who find the brand name “Ginger Candy” for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at 1-800-495-3232. For more information about lead poisoning, contact your county childhood lead poisoning prevention program or public health department. Additional information is available at CDPH’s California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch: Children at Risk page. Additional information, including photos, is available at www.cdph.ca.gov

CDPH WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT COCON® GRAPE GUMMY CANDY- August 27, 2010

SACRAMENTO – Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Cocon® Grape Gummy 100% candy imported from Malaysia after tests by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead.
Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately.

Cocon® Grape Gummy 100% candy is manufactured by Cocon Food Industries in Malaysia and is imported and distributed by U-Can Food Trading in Los Angeles. U-Can Food Trading has initiated a voluntarily recall of the candy and CDPH is currently working with the distributor to ensure that the contaminated candies are removed from the market place.

Cocon Grape Gummy 100% is sold in a brightly colored package with dark pink colored grapes on the front. The brand name Cocon® is in the top left corner. In the middle of the package the words “Grape Gummy 100%” are shown. The words “With 100% Grape Juice” appear in the lower right corner.

Recent analysis of this candy by CDPH determined that the candy contained as much as 0.19 parts per million (ppm) of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated.

Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult their physician to determine if medical testing is needed.

Consumers who find Cocon® Grape Gummy 100% candy for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at (800)495-3232.

Additional information about lead poisoning and a list of local childhood lead prevention programs is available at http://www.cdph.ca.gov/healthinfo/discond/Pages/CLPPBChildrenAtRisk.aspx.
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CDPH ADVIERTE A CONSUMIDORES QUE NO COMAN CIERTO DULCE PORQUE CONTIENE PLOMO- 27 de agosto del 2010

SACRAMENTO – El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH, por sus siglas en inglés) advirtió hoy a consumidores que se abstengan de comer el dulce “Cocon® Grape Gummy 100%” importado de Malaysia porque análisis por el CDPH demostraron que este dulce contiene altos niveles de plomo. Consumidores que tienen en su posesión este producto deben deshacerse de él inmediatamente.

El dulce “Cocon® Grape Gummy 100%” es producido por

“Cocon Food Industries” en Malaysia e importado y distribuido por “U-Can Food Trading” en los Angeles. La compañía “U-Can Food Trading” inició el retiro de este producto. CDPH está trabajando con el distribuidor para asegurarse que este dulce contaminado se retire del mercado.

Este dulce se vende en un paquete de colores brillantes con las uvas coloreadas de color rosa oscuro en el frente de la bolsa. La marca de fábrica “Cocon®” se encuentra arriba en la esquina izquierda. En el medio del paquete están las palabras “Grape Gummy 100%.” Las palabras “with 100% grape juice” aparecen abajo en la esquina derecha.

Los análisis recientes determinaron que este dulce contiene 0.19 porciones por millón (ppm) de plomo. En California se considera que los dulces con niveles de plomo mas altos que 0.10 ppm están contaminados.

Las mujeres embarazadas y padres de familia cuyos niños hayan consumido este producto deben consultar con su doctor o su proveedor de salud para determinar si es recomendable que se sometan a pruebas médicas para asegurarse de que no están intoxicados con plomo. Se recomienda al público que reporte cualquier vendedor de este dulce llamando a la línea de quejas del CDPH al 1-800-495-3232.

Para más información sobre el envenenamiento del plomo y una lista de los programas locales de la prevención del plomo de la niñez., visita http://www.cdph.ca.gov/healthinfo/discond/Pages/CLPPBChildrenAtRisk.aspx.

CDPH WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT SOME TRANS FORMERS REVENGE OF THE FALLEN™ CRUNCHY CANDIES- August 6, 2010

SACRAMENTO – California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton today warned consumers not to eat Trans Formers ‘Revenge of the Fallen™’ Crunchy Candies from one specific lot after tests found unacceptable levels of lead. Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately.

Trans Formers ‘Revenge of the Fallen™’ Crunchy Candies is imported from China and distributed by Au’some, Inc., located in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. The effected lot was sold exclusively to 99 Cent Only stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. Au’some, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of the candy after learning of the elevated levels of lead found by CDPH.

Recent analysis of the candy determined that Trans Formers ‘Revenge of the Fallen™’ Crunchy Candies, Lot # 09168, contained as much as 0.27 parts per million (ppm) of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated.

The candy is sold in 4.5 oz packages (UPC # 66097311718-3) and consists of compressed, hard candies which are pink, orange, blue, and purple in color. The candies are visible through the retail package. The lot number, “09168,” is printed on each individual retail bag of candy in black ink on the clear plastic seam, located on the back of the packaging.

Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed.

Consumers who find Trans Formers ‘Revenge of the Fallen™’ Crunchy Candies for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at (800) 495-3232.

For more information about lead poisoning and a list of local childhood lead prevention programs., visit http://www.cdph.ca.gov/healthinfo/discond/Pages/CLPPBChildrenAtRisk.aspx.

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CDPH ADVIERTE A CONSUMIDORES QUE NO COMAN CIERTO DULCE PORQUE CONTIENE PLOMO- 6 de agosto del 2010

SACRAMENTO – El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH, por sus siglas en inglés) advirtió hoy a consumidores que eviten comer el dulce llamado “Trans Formers Revenge of the Fallen™” importado de China porque análisis por el CDPH demostraron que este dulce contiene altos niveles de plomo. Consumidores que tienen en su posesión este producto deben deshacerse de él inmediatamente.

El dulce “Trans Formers Revenge of the Fallen™” es distribuido por la compañía “Au'some, Inc.,” en la ciudad de Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. La porción afectada fue vendida exclusivamente en almacenes de 99 centavos en California, Arizona, Nevada y Tejas. La compañía Au'some, Inc. inició el retiro de este producto después de enterarse que este dulce contiene altos niveles de plomo encontrados por CDPH.

Los análisis recientes determinaron que este dulce contiene 0.27 porciones por millón (ppm) de plomo. En California se considera que los dulces con niveles de plomo mas altos que 0.10 ppm están contaminados.

El dulce es duro de colores rosa, anaranjado, azul, y morado y se vende en paquetes comprimidos que pesan 4.5 onzas (UPC #66097311718-3). Los dulces se pueden ver a través del paquete con el número “09168” impreso en tinta negra situado en la parte posterior del paquete.

Las mujeres embarazadas y padres de familia cuyos niños hayan consumido este producto deben consultar con su doctor o su proveedor de salud para determinar si es recomendable que se sometan a pruebas médicas para asegurarse de que no están intoxicados con plomo. Se recomienda al público que reporte cualquier vendedor de este dulce llamando a la línea de quejas del CDPH al 1-800-495-3232.

Para más información sobre el envenenamiento del plomo y una lista de los programas locales de la prevención del plomo de la niñez., visita http://www.cdph.ca.gov/healthinfo/discond/Pages/CLPPBChildrenAtRisk.aspx

CDPH Warns: Don't Eat Spicy Mango Candy From India- July 1, 2010

Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat “Food World Aam Papad Candy Spicy” (Dry Mango Candy Spicy) imported from India after tests by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead. Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately. Food World Aam Papad Candy Spicy is imported and distributed by Quality Products, Inc. of San Jose. CDPH is currently working with the distributor to ensure that the contaminated candies are removed from store shelves. Food World Aam Papad Candy Spicy is sold in a 5.25 ounce clear plastic container that has a red top. The container is approximately five and a half inches tall and has a white label with a red rectangle containing the words “Food World.” The name of the candy is in black lettering. Recent CDPH analysis of this candy determined that it contained as much as 0.29 parts per million (ppm) of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated. Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult a physician to determine if medical testing is needed. Consumers who find Food World Aam Papad Candy Spicy for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at (800) 495-3232.
    

CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Flash Pop Candy- June 25, 2010

Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Flash Pop Candy imported from China after tests by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead. Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately. Flash Pop Candy is imported and distributed by Kidsmania, Inc., Santa Fe Springs,Calif. CDPH is currently working with the distributor to ensure that the contaminated candies are removed from the market place. Flash Pop Candy may be sold individually or in a 12-pack containing strawberry, watermelon and blue raspberry flavors. The candy container is a 5 inch cylinder with a small round button that makes the cylinder light up when pushed. The cylinders are pink for strawberry flavor, green for watermelon flavor, and blue for blue raspberry flavor. Recent analysis of this candy by CDPH determined that Flash Pop Candy contained as much as 0.60 parts per million (ppm) of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated. Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed. Consumers who find Flash Pop Candy for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at 1-800-495-3232.
    

Lead Alert for Vita Breath - May 7, 2010

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found a lead contaminated herbal remedy called Vita Breath while investigating a case of lead poisoning. This product is manufactured in Rosemead, California, and found to contain excess levels of lead. The product label has dosing information for both children and adults. The California Food and Drug Branch is working with the FDA and New York to investigate this product. The FDA has issued a press announcement which can be found at the following link: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm210448.htm. Please consider this product to be a potential lead hazard. We would appreciate it if you would forward this message and otherwise advise your case investigation staff to consider this as a possible lead source.
    

CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Corn Jelly Candy - May 4, 2010

Dr. Mark Horton, Director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat “ Corn Jelly Choice American Sweet Corn Flavour ” candy because CDPH tests have found the candy contained excess levels of lead. Richin Trading, Inc. of Alhambra, in Southern California, is initiating a voluntarily recall of this candy to ensure that the contaminated candies are removed from the market. Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately. The individually wrapped candies, which are bright yellow and shaped like corn cobs, are sold in a clear cellophane package with red borders at the top and bottom. A picture of an ear of corn is present on the front of the packaging. Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed. Consumers who find this candy for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Hotline at (800) 495-3232.
Contact: Al Lundeen - (916) 440-7259 

Bauer Recalls Children's Hockey Sticks - April 1, 2010

This recall includes several youth and junior hocket sticks, sharfts, and blades. To see this recall, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10189.html
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 734-0443 
    

Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells - March 18, 2010

This recall involves children's red, black, and white bicycle bells. Items were sold at Dollar Stores and Do It Best Hardware stores nationwide from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $1, and were manufactured in China. To see this recall, including pictures please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10174.html
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 326-8954 
    

Children's Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion - March 3, 2010

This recall involves children's bangle bracelets, which were sold in packets of 24, and are gold with stripes of either red, maroon, black, orange or green. The items were sold at Chandigarh Fashion stores in Flushing, N.Y. and Sonia Selections stores in Chicago, Ill. from May 2007 through August 2008 for about $2., and were manufactured in India. For more information and a picture, click on this link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10153.html
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 
    

CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Darrell Lea Yogurt Raspberry Liquorice - March 17, 2010

Consumers are warned not to eat Darrell Lea Yogurt Coated Soft Eating Raspberry Liquorice because CDPH tests found four times the recommended total daily exposure levels of lead. Darrell Lea Chocolate Shops Pty. Ltd. of is initiating a voluntarily recall of this liquorice. The Australian candy manufacturer is partnering with the distributor to ensure that the contaminated candies are removed from the market. Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately. Consumers who find this liquorice for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at 1-800-495-3232.
    

Cosmetic Chalk is Potential Lead Hazard - March 17, 2010

Santa Clara County recently found a new lead source during a home visit for a 3 year old child with lead poisoning. The source identified was a yellow cosmetic chalk (srichoornam) which was applied to the child’s face on a weekly basis as part of a religious practice. The chalk was tested at the California State Environmental Health lab and found to contain 340,000 ppm lead. A photo of the chalk is available below. A white chalk was also being applied to the child’s face on a weekly basis. It was tested and found to contain 8.6 ppm lead.

The yellow cosmetic chalk (srichoornam) is reported to be made from turmeric and rice powder. It is used by the male members of the family’s religious community (including male children) on a daily basis and is applied to twelve different parts of the body. Four additional chalk samples from different parts of India were also tested and found to contain: 49,000 ppm, 81,000 ppm, 100,000 ppm and 110,000 ppm lead. All of the cosmetic chalk was reported to have been obtained directly from India. There is no information available regarding a manufacturer or distributor.

Please consider this type of cosmetic chalk as a potential lead hazard.
    

Allreds Design Recalls Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips - February 17, 2010

Allreds Design (doing business as Hidden Hollow Beads) has issued a voluntary recall of their Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips. The recalled bracelets and pacifier clip clasps contain high levels of lead. Allreds Design received one report of a 10-month-old child who was treated by a physician for elevated lead levels. The bracelets are sold in sizes 0-6 months, 1-4 years, and 4-8 years of age. The baby bracelets and pacifier clips have crystal and plastic beads in various colors with a metal clasp. Units were sold by resale stores and other consignment retailers nationwide from June 2008 through December 2008 for about $5, and were manufactured in the United States. Consumers should immediately take these recalled bracelets and pacifier clips away from children and contact Allreds Design for instructions on how to receive a replacement bracelet or pacifier clip.
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 695-3551
    

Turf Fields

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff released its evaluation (pdf) of various synthetic athletic fields. The evaluation concludes that young children are not at risk from exposure to lead in these fields.

CPSC staff evaluation showed that newer fields had no lead or generally had the lowest lead levels. Although small amounts of lead were detected on the surface of some older fields, none of these tested fields released amounts of lead that would be harmful to children.

Lead is present in the pigments of some synthetic turf products to give the turf its various colors. Staff recognizes that some conditions such as age, weathering, exposure to sunlight, and wear and tear might change the amount of lead that could be released from the turf. As turf is used during athletics or play and exposed over time to sunlight, heat and other weather conditions, the surface of the turf may start to become worn and small particles of the lead-containing synthetic grass fibers might be released. The staff considered in the evaluation that particles on a child’s hand transferred to his/her mouth would be the most likely route of exposure and determined young children would not be at risk.

Although this evaluation found no harmful lead levels, CPSC staff is asking that voluntary standards be developed for synthetic turf to preclude the use of lead in future products. This action is being taken proactively to address any future production of synthetic turf and to set a standard for any new entrants to the market to follow.

As an overall guideline, CPSC staff recommends young children wash their hands after playing outside, especially before eating.