Oct 1st, 2010
I think I mentioned a long time ago that I’m not one to jump on product recalls. We are, in fact, still using a drop-side crib in our house, and I have no intention of replacing it. 3 older children have survived through it, as has our youngest for the past 12 months or so [...]
Sep 24th, 2010
Those of you who have read this blog for a long time may be shocked that I haven’t yet commented on the Similac recall. Truthfully, I have a lot to say, but my computer time is severely limited right now (six people, five of whom are computer addicts, with only one computer – MINE – [...]
May 1st, 2010
Several common brand name medications are being recalled in Canada, the US and 10 other countries after it was determined that some bottles may have a higher concentration of the active ingredient than indicated on the bottle. In Canada, all bottles of Children’s Motrin and Infant Motrin are being recalled, as well as Children’s Tylenol [...]
Another recall… Health Canada recalls wooden Evenflo baby gates – Parentcentral.ca
Mar 9th, 2010
Foods are being recalled worldwide after salmonella was found in hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) produced by Basic Food Flavors Inc. in Las Vegas. HVP is a flavour-enhancing, grain-based additive used in processed foods such as soups, hot dogs, chilis, stews, dips, salad dressings, gravies, frozen dinners, and snack foods. Health Canada says that it is [...]
Jan 20th, 2010
Similar problems as reported with the Storkcraft cribs. In this case, there have been “incidents” in Canada, but none resulting in injuries. In the US there were 10 children bruised or scratched, and one killed, but in that case the crib had already malfunctioned a month earlier and the parents had tried to repair it [...]
1.5 million strollers in the US, and 28,000 in Canada are being recalled after seven children lost their fingertips in the stroller’s canopy hinge mechanism. The Passage, Alano, and Spree models were all included in the recall. It only affects those models where there is a plastic jointed hinge mechanism with indented canopy positioning notches. [...]
Nov 24th, 2009
I had two of these cribs, now only one. I will not be discontinuing its use. I find this recall somewhat ridiculous, but as that is only my opinion, I’m posting this article for information purposes. http://www.parentcentral.ca/parent/newsfeatures/article/729947–information-scarce-on-crib-recall Exclusive: Early recall ‘blindsided’ Stork Craft CEO Vancouver–The CEO of Stork Craft, the Vancouver-area company at the heart [...]