Select Containers of Kroger Deluxe French Vanilla Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Allergen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 6 , 2012 – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it is recalling select containers of Kroger Deluxe French Vanilla Ice Cream sold at the company’s Dillons, King Soopers/City Market, Fry’s Food and Smith’s Food & Drug operating divisions in 11 states because it may contain pecans not listed on the label.

Read the recall here By The FDA / December 1, 2012

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Michigan cases tied to meningitis outbreak hit 214

Lansing — A national outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroids has affected at least 214 people in Michigan, an increase of 17 in a week.

The Michigan Department of Community Health says there have been 67 meningitis cases as of Friday.

There also have been 131 epidural abscesses, one stroke and 14 peripheral joint infections linked to contaminated steroids produced by a Massachusetts pharmacy used in injections for neck or back pain.

The department reported 197 infections on Nov. 30.

The number of deaths in Michigan has remained unchanged in the past week at 13. That includes three state residents who contracted infections in Indiana.

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Five Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC to Sue Manufacturer of Nap Nanny and Chill Infant Recliners

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to prevent children from suffering further harm, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff filed an administrative complaint [Complaint] [List and Summary of Documentary Evidence] today against Baby Matters, LLC, of Berwyn, Pa., the manufacturer of Nap Nanny® and Nap Nanny Chill™ infant recliners.

The complaint alleges that the Nap Nanny Generation One and Two, and Chill model infant recliners contain defects in the design, warnings and instructions, which pose a substantial risk of injury and death to infants. The Commission voted 3-0 to approve the filing of the complaint, which seeks an order requiring that the firm notify the public of the defect and offer consumers a full refund.

CPSC is aware of four infants who died in Nap Nanny Generation Two recliners and a fifth death involved the Chill model.

To date, CPSC has received a total of over 70 additional incident reports of children nearly falling out of the product. The staff alleges that the products create a substantial risk of injury to the public.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Home Depot Recalls Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mug Due to Fire Hazard

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: Mug

Units: About 3,700

Manufacturer: Mr. Christmas Ltd., of Hong Kong

Hazard: The silver-colored simulated bucket handle below the rim can spark when used in a microwave oven, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled product is an orange ceramic mug about 4.5 inches tall with a large vertical cup handle on the side. The mug has the words "The Home Depot," "Homer's All-purpose Bucket" and a cartoon character with a utility bucket on the front. A silver-colored simulated bucket handle is just below the rim. The date "2012" and the words "© Mr. Christmas" and "Made in China" are on the underside of the mug.

Sold exclusively at: Home Depot stores during October 2012 for about $5.

NEWS from CPSC

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FDA Investigates Bed Rails to Stop the Sleep of Death

Bed rails are supposed to protect elderly and frail patients from the risk of serious injury or even death from falling out of bed. However, bed rails actually cause injury and death. Regulators know it. Bed rail manufacturers know it. And health care providers know it, but until now little has been done.

With regulators and others slow to act, product liability lawyers have taken action. According to the New York Times, the FDA is starting an investigation into the dangers of bed rails, but only after 550 deaths since the agency’s first warning about the issue in 1995. Despite voluntary guidelines, injuries and deaths seem to be increasing. Since 2003, more than 36,000 patients have been treated in the emergency room for bed rail-related injuries, and last year alone, 27 people were killed by bed rail incidents.

By Candelaria / December 1, 2012 US RecallNews

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Detroit library official sues, claiming she lost top job because of her accent

Detroit — The scandal-plagued Detroit Public Library took another hit Monday when its deputy director sued on allegations she lost out on her bid for the top job because she is from Nigeria.

Juliet Machie sued the library commission in federal court for at least $75,000. She claims former Commissioner Georgia Hill and current Vice President Russ Bellant "engaged in the most vicious and damaging campaigns" to stop her promotion in 2009. Hill singled out Machie's accent in a text message to another staffer, the lawsuit claims.

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Nestlé USA Announces Voluntary Recall of NESQUIK® Chocolate Powder

Nestle USA announced the voluntary recall of limited quantities of Nestle NESQUIK® Chocolate Powder in the 10.9, 21.8 and 40.7 ounce canisters. The voluntary recall is limited to only NESQUIK Chocolate Powder, which was distributed nationally. No other varieties of NESQUIK powder or any sizes or flavors of NESQUIK ready-to-drink are affected by this recall.

Nestle is removing the canisters from distribution because the company was notified by an ingredient supplier, Omya Inc. that it has issued a recall of certain lots of its ingredient, calcium carbonate due to possible presence of Salmonella. Calcium carbonate is used in NESQUIK as an ingredient. There have been no reports of any illnesses or adverse health effects associated with the affected product.

By The FDA / December 1, 2012

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Meningitis infections hit 197 in Mich.

Constantine, Mich. — Michigan health officials said the number of residents infected during a national outbreak of fungal meningitis has risen by nine to 197, with 13 deaths.

The Michigan Department of Community Health said that as of Friday, there were 68 meningitis cases, 116 epidural abscesses, one stroke and 13 joint infections.

The total of 197 infections is up from 188 in Wednesday's count.

The totals include three Michigan residents who died after contracting meningitis infections in Indiana.

The outbreak is linked to contaminated steroids produced by a Massachusetts pharmacy used in injections for neck or back pain.

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