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The CPSC and Joovy recall the Jovvy Zoom 360 Ultralight stroller.  This stroller’s front wheel bearing may fail, the wheel may detach, and the stroller will crash leading to a fall and injury.  About 9200 of these strollers were sold nationwide at independent children’s specialty stores and online at Joovy.com, Amazon.com, BuyBuyBaby.com and Target.com.  If you have one of these strollers, stop using it and contact Jovvy by phone at 1-800-495-8718 or via email at [email protected] to receive a free repair kit that replaces the defective front wheel fork bearing.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Joovy-Recalls-Zoom-360-Ultralight-Jogging-Strollers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-Alert

#joovy #stroller #ultralight #wheelbearing #crash #falls #recall

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The CPSC and Joovy recall the Jovvy Zoom 360 Ultralight stroller.  This stroller’s front wheel bearing may fail, the wheel may detach, and the stroller will crash leading to a fall and injury.  About 9200 of these strollers were sold nationwide at independent children’s specialty stores and online at Joovy.com, Amazon.com, BuyBuyBaby.com and Target.com.  If you have one of these strollers, stop using it and contact Jovvy by phone at 1-800-495-8718 or via email at [email protected] to receive a free repair kit that replaces the defective front wheel fork bearing.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Joovy-Recalls-Zoom-360-Ultralight-Jogging-Strollers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-Alert

#joovy #stroller #ultralight #wheelbearing #crash #falls #recall

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The FDA has recalled Artnaturals Scent-Free Hand Sanitizer.  This product has unsafe levels of benzene.  Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, and exposure to it can increase your risk of leukemia, bone marrow cancers, and other blood disorders all of which may be life-threatening.   In an unusual move, Artnaturals has not responded to multiple FDA attempts to discuss the contaminated hand sanitizers, including identification of the manufacturer, possible recalls, and the scope of the contamination. Therefore, as of October 4, FDA is urging consumers not to use any artnaturals hand sanitizers.  If you have this product, do not use it and dispose of it in a hazardous waste container.  Do not pour it down the sink drain or flush in the toilet.  Your can contact your local waste management authority for help with disposal.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFDA/bulletins/2f5f16a

#artnaturals #sanitizer #benzene #cancer #recall

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The FDA has recalled Artnaturals Scent-Free Hand Sanitizer.  This product has unsafe levels of benzene.  Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, and exposure to it can increase your risk of leukemia, bone marrow cancers, and other blood disorders all of which may be life-threatening.   In an unusual move, Artnaturals has not responded to multiple FDA attempts to discuss the contaminated hand sanitizers, including identification of the manufacturer, possible recalls, and the scope of the contamination. Therefore, as of October 4, FDA is urging consumers not to use any artnaturals hand sanitizers.  If you have this product, do not use it and dispose of it in a hazardous waste container.  Do not pour it down the sink drain or flush in the toilet.  Your can contact your local waste management authority for help with disposal.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFDA/bulletins/2f5f16a

#artnaturals #sanitizer #benzene #cancer #recall

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The FDA and Greenhead Lobster Products now recall Greenhead Frozen Cooked Wild Caught Lobster Meat.  This product is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This bacteria causes severe or sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those immunosuppressed.  It may cause miscarriages and stillbirths.  This lobster meat was sold in Maine and New Hampshire.  If you bought this product, do not consume it.  Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For additional information, reach Greenhead Lobster Products at 1-207-367-0950.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/greenhead-lobster-products-recalls-frozen-cooked-lobster-products-because-possible-health-risk

#greenhead #lobster #listeria #infection #recall

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The FDA and Greenhead Lobster Products now recall Greenhead Frozen Cooked Wild Caught Lobster Meat.  This product is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This bacteria causes severe or sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those immunosuppressed.  It may cause miscarriages and stillbirths.  This lobster meat was sold in Maine and New Hampshire.  If you bought this product, do not consume it.  Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For additional information, reach Greenhead Lobster Products at 1-207-367-0950.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/greenhead-lobster-products-recalls-frozen-cooked-lobster-products-because-possible-health-risk

#greenhead #lobster #listeria #infection #recall

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The FDA and Bayer US LLC are recalling Lotrimin® AF and Tinactin® over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal spray products.  These include products labeled as liquid and powder sprays for athlete’s foot and jock itch. Involved are products with lot numbers that begin with TN, CV, or NAA.  Each of these is contaminated with unsafe levels of the organic solvent benzene.  Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, and exposure to it can increase your risk of leukemia, bone marrow cancers, and other blood disorders all of which may be life-threatening.  If you or family members have these products, discontinue using them and discard them.  Contact Bayer by phone at 1-866-360-3266 for additional information.  To request a refund, take a photo of the product and visit lotrimin.com or tinactin.com.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bayer-issues-voluntary-recall-specific-lotriminr-and-tinactinr-spray-products-due-presence-benzene

#tinactin #lotrimin #antifungal #benzene #cancer #recall

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The FDA and Bayer US LLC are recalling Lotrimin® AF and Tinactin® over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal spray products.  These include products labeled as liquid and powder sprays for athlete’s foot and jock itch. Involved are products with lot numbers that begin with TN, CV, or NAA.  Each of these is contaminated with unsafe levels of the organic solvent benzene.  Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, and exposure to it can increase your risk of leukemia, bone marrow cancers, and other blood disorders all of which may be life-threatening.  If you or family members have these products, discontinue using them and discard them.  Contact Bayer by phone at 1-866-360-3266 for additional information.  To request a refund, take a photo of the product and visit lotrimin.com or tinactin.com.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bayer-issues-voluntary-recall-specific-lotriminr-and-tinactinr-spray-products-due-presence-benzene

#tinactin #lotrimin #antifungal #benzene #cancer #recall

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The FDA and Coppertone are recalling 5 Coppertone aerosol sunscreen spray products.  The products involved are  Coppertone Pure and Simple SPF 50 Spray, Coppertone Pure and Simple Baby SPF 50 Spray,  Coppertone Pure and Simple Kids SPF 50 Spray, Coppertone Sport Mineral SPF 50 Spray, and Travel-Size Coppertone Sport Spray SPF 50.  Each of these is contaminated with unsafe levels of the organic solvent benzene.  Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, and exposure to it can increase your risk of leukemia, bone marrow cancers, and other blood disorders all of which may be life-threatening.  If you or family members have these products, discontinue using them.  Contact Coppertone at 1-888-921-1537 or online at sunscreenrecall2021.com to obtain more information and to arrange for a refund.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/coppertoner-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-specific-lots-pure-simple-spf-50-spray-2021-launch

#coppertone #sunscreens #benzene #cancer #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/99rQCJRUozY

The FDA and Coppertone are recalling 5 Coppertone aerosol sunscreen spray products.  The products involved are  Coppertone Pure and Simple SPF 50 Spray, Coppertone Pure and Simple Baby SPF 50 Spray,  Coppertone Pure and Simple Kids SPF 50 Spray, Coppertone Sport Mineral SPF 50 Spray, and Travel-Size Coppertone Sport Spray SPF 50.  Each of these is contaminated with unsafe levels of the organic solvent benzene.  Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, and exposure to it can increase your risk of leukemia, bone marrow cancers, and other blood disorders all of which may be life-threatening.  If you or family members have these products, discontinue using them.  Contact Coppertone at 1-888-921-1537 or online at sunscreenrecall2021.com to obtain more information and to arrange for a refund.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/coppertoner-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-specific-lots-pure-simple-spf-50-spray-2021-launch

#coppertone #sunscreens #benzene #cancer #recall