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Product Recalls
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC): International Activities 
 "More than one-third of all consumer products under the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) jurisdiction are imported; however, two-thirds of recent recalls involve imports." This site provides material for foreign manufacturers about CPSC standards for regulated products (such as toys), a handbook for manufacturing safer consumer products (in English and Chinese), cooperative agreements with foreign counterparts, and details about dealings and agreements between the CPSC and its Chinese counterpart. http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/intl/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Sep 24, 2007 Consumer Reports Online
The free content on this subscription-based site includes safety alerts, product recalls, a manufacturer locator, and feature articles in topics such as Cars & Trucks, Appliances, Electronics, House & Home, Home Office, Money, Health & Food, Personal, and Leisure. Also find links to consumer agencies, and a gallery of product-testing photos going back decades. From the not-for-profit Consumers Union. http://www.consumerreports.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Food & Cooking, Magazines, Photograph Collections Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Everyrule.com
Rules for the sports and game worlds. Includes computer, casino, children's, board, and card games. Some links to manufacturers' sites provide product recalls, replacement parts, and history of the company. Sports links often take you to the rules portion of the official site. The weekly newsletter Rules Making News notes controversial new policies and rule modifications. http://www.everyrule.com/indextop.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Games & Puzzles, Society & Social Science, Sports Last updated Nov 20, 2008 FireSafety.gov
This site "contains listings of residential fire safety resources contained on other Federal web sites, primarily the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Injury Center, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the U.S. Fire Administration." Includes "statistics and data; funding opportunities; where to order publications; forms; the latest fire-related consumer product recalls and links to other fire safety sites." Some material available in Spanish. Searchable. http://www.firesafety.gov/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Nov 4, 2003 FSIS Recalls
A regularly updated site about meat, poultry, and egg recalls. It offers a FAQ about food recalls in addition to listing federal and state information. The federal section lists active recalls and archived recalls. Active cases contain recall, description of the item, the date, and press release. The state section has active recalls only and has links to appropriate state agencies. From the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 21, 2007 In-Use Vehicle Emission Testing and Recall
This site from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides "information about recall settlements and consent decree agreements reached between the Automotive Industry and EPA and a listing of the Voluntary recalls by calendar year submitted to EPA by the Automotive Industry. The In-Use Testing results obtained since 1971 and in compressed databases are also available for downloading." http://www.epa.gov/otaq/recall.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Environment Last updated May 4, 2005 iParenting.com
Covers a wide variety of topics associated with parenting, from preconception through the teen years. Includes information about pregnancy, adopting, traveling with children, family finances, being a grandparent, health, and more. Most material also available in Spanish. Searchable. From Disney Family.com http://www.iparenting.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Families Last updated Aug 28, 2008 Mattel: Product Recalls
List of recalled toys since 1998 including the 2007 recalls of products manufactured by Mattel and Fisher-Price because of lead paint hazards. Includes product names, numbers, and photos for recalled items. http://service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Hobbies Last updated May 28, 2009 Melamine Pet Food Recall of 2007
Updates about the status of the recall of pet foods that began in March 2007 and arose because of the use of imported wheat gluten and rice protein concentrate, which has been found to contain melamine and melamine-related compounds. Includes a list of recalled pet food products (browse by cat or dog food brand or do a search), details about FDA actions, news, and recall notices. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/RecallsWithdrawals/ucm129575.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Pets Last updated Sep 8, 2009 NHTSA: Office of Defects Investigation
"This page describes the search engines that you can use to retrieve information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) database." Includes links to databases of consumer complaints related to motor vehicles, defect investigations, recalls (concerning motor vehicles, child safety devices, tires, and related equipment), technical service bulletins, and safety concerns in foreign countries. Most material goes back to the mid-1990s. From the NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Dec 13, 2006 Pistachio Product Recalls: Salmonella
Notices and alerts concerning U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) investigations of "Salmonella contamination in pistachio products sold by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc, Calif. ... Because the pistachios were used as ingredients in a variety of foods, it is likely this recall will impact many products." Includes updates on recalls of specific products, links to background on Salmonella, and related material. From the FDA. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/MajorProductRecalls/Pistachio/default.htm Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Recall Warnings
This site features information about recalls of consumer products, including food, drugs, clothing, appliances, equipment, vehicles, pet care products, and autos. Also provides links to information about the 2003 California gubernatorial recall and to state voter recall provisions. Includes opportunity to sign up for e-mail alerts. Browsable by category or date, or searchable. From book publisher Nolo. http://www.recall-warnings.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs Last updated Mar 25, 2005 Safety Issues
This news and information service gathers information about safety issues for consumers and businesses. Topics include safety in the home and workplace (including equipment), food, water, heath, children and teens, seniors, sports and recreation (such as beaches and pools), weather (lightning, snow), Internet, product recalls, and more. http://www.safetyissues.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Jobs & Work, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety, Senior Health Last updated Sep 21, 2005 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Site includes press releases for all CPSC recalls (back to 1973), information for businesses regarding Consumer Product Safety Act and other issues, information in Spanish, children's safety games, and information on fireworks safety. There are links to the websites of other federal agencies that have responsibilities for products not under the jurisdiction of the CPSC. http://www.cpsc.gov/ Topics: Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Government, Government, Holidays & Observances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 25, 2006 US Recall News
Material about recalled products in the U.S. as gathered from government and company sources. Covers automobiles, drugs, products, toys, and foods (such as the 2009 King Nut peanut butter recall because of salmonella contamination). Includes links to related material. A personal site from an online marketing consultant. http://www.usrecallnews.com Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Feb 12, 2009 USDA Actions: News Releases and Statements [February 2008 Beef Recall]
Collection of statements, transcripts, and audio on Humane Society of the United States' cattle handling allegations regarding California's Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company, which led to a February 2008 recall of its beef. Topics addressed include the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection system, supply of meat to federal food and nutrition programs, and "downer" (non-ambulatory disabled) livestock. From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=usda_actions.xml Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated Feb 27, 2008 www.FoodSafety.gov
A gateway to food safety information from various agencies of the federal government. Contains information for consumers, children, educators, and those in the food service industry. Includes advice on food and water safety, and news about product recalls and warnings. Provides links to online publications on food imports, food handling, foodborne pathogens, and contaminants. Lists agencies for reporting illnesses or product complaints. Maintained by the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. http://www.foodsafety.gov/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Feb 18, 2004 www.Recalls.gov
Online resource to alert the public on federal recalls of defective, hazardous, or unsafe products. Use the site "to obtain the latest recall information, to report a dangerous product, or to learn important safety tips." Categories include consumer products, motor vehicles, boats, food, medicine, cosmetics, and environmental products. Some categories are searchable. A cooperative effort of six federal agencies. Some material available in Spanish. http://www.recalls.gov/ Topics: Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs Last updated Jan 15, 2007 |
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