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Children's Jewelry Recalled for Lead Exposure Risk

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:23:29 GMT

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), TOBY N.Y.C. announced a voluntary recall of 23,500 jewelry sets due to high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by small children and can lead to serious adverse health affects.

Consumers are advised to discard any recalled jewelry sets they may have in the house and contact TOBY N.Y.C for a full refund or replacement.

In August, the company recalled 14,000 sets of jewelry also due to high levels of lead in the toy jewelry. The latest recall was expanded to include two additional styles:

A pink crystal and wood bead necklace and bracelet set with a monkey pendant; and a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a heart pendant. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with "TOBY & ME" printed on the front and "TOBY & ME" hangtags attached to the packaging.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TOBY N.Y.C. toll-free at (866) 235-0588 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at info@tobynyc.com

For more information on this subject, please visit our section on Toys Recalled for Lead Poisoning.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Truck Accident Causes Highway Spill

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:58:29 GMT

A truck accident early this morning on the I-20 east bridge over Gallatin Street, in Jackson, Mississippi, caused a highway spill and injured the truck driver.

The driver, of Yazoo City, was driving a Party Time ice truck when he struck a Waste Management Truck, causing anti-freeze to spill out and over the highway, according to authorities.

The Waste Management truck driver, of Jackson, was transported to Mississippi Baptist Medical Center for treatment. His condition is not currently known. The accident is still being investigated.

If you or a loved one has suffered injury in a truck accident, contact one of our Personal Injury Lawyers for a free consultation by using the "Ask an Attorney" button located on the right.

For more information on this subject, please visit our section on Truck Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Traces of Salmonella Found in Bags of Spinach

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:55:42 GMT

Metz Fresh announced a recall of bagged spinach, Wednesday, after routine testing detected traces of salmonella.

The company has not received any reports of illness thus far. And Metz Fresh is working with federal health officials to find the source of the salmonella contamination.

This recall is nearly a year after an outbreak of illness was traced back to a batch of bagged California spinach tainted with a deadly strain of E. coli bacteria.

In a statement, Metz Fresh said the salmonella was detected in a single sample of spinach at the processing plant. The company said it decided to recall spinach from three processing lines at the plant as a precaution, since all three lines were handling produce from the same field.

After lab analysis confirmed salmonella, the company decided to announce a recall on Tuesday.

The recalled spinach involves fresh spinach packed under the Metz Fresh label with tracking codes: 12208114, 12208214 or 12208314. The spinach was packed in 10- and 16-ounce bags, as well as 4- and 10-pound cartons.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Mississippi Trucker Cited in Trucking Accident

Chrissie Cole — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:04:21 GMT

A Mississippi truck driver whose rig veered off Interstate 40 causing over $70,000 in damages to an overhead sign, 200 feet of guardrail and a traffic camera was cited by authorities for the trucking accident.

The driver was transporting vinyl siding on a flatbed trailer when the accident happened. While traveling in the right lane along eastbound I-40, the rig veered off the side of the road slamming through a support for an overhead sign, a pole supporting a traffic camera and lastly ripped out 200 feet of guardrail as he ended up in the embankment.

The rig came to rest on the passenger side and burst into flames. The driver and his two sons escaped the accident with only minor injuries. According to Knoxville Police Department, the driver told the officer he had a steering problem that caused him to lose control of his rig.

KPD spokesman said the investigating officer listed mechanical problems as the possible cause of the wreck after talking with the trucking company, Discovery Transport Inc. of Vernon, Ala.
"The truck was too damaged to do an inspection," he said. "But he (the driver) had reported to the company on two previous occasions, and the company had worked on it, about popping noises with the steering."
However, on Thursday he told the News Sentinel the wreck was caused by his left front tire blowing out. The trucker said he intentionally drove the rig off the road. If he hadn't run off the road, "I'd be in the other lanes, and I would have shut down the whole interstate.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Fisher-Price Recalls One Million Toys for Excessive Lead Paint

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:18 GMT

Fisher-Price has recalled nearly one million toys because they contain excessive amounts of lead paint. Lead is toxic and cause serious adverse health effects if ingested by children.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on Wednesday. The recalled toys include Sesame Street, Cookie Monster and Dora the Explorer to name a few. For a complete list of recalled Fisher-Price toys you can visit their website.

The toys were imported from China by Fisher-Price and sold nationwide between May and August 2007. The recalled toys have a date code between 109-7LF and 187-7LF on the product packaging.

The CPSC has not received any injury reports associated with the recalled toys, but warns consumers to take the toys away from children immediately.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Tests Confirm Salmonella in Veggie Booty Snack Food

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:41:03 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed a strain of salmonella found in Veggie Booty snack foods was the cause of an outbreak that made 61 people ill.

Veggie Booty snack foods are marketed by Robert's American Gourmet Inc. of New York.

A recall was issued on June 28, by Robert's American Gourmet due to concerns of contamination. While the FDA advised consumers to discard any Veggie Booty and Super Veggie Tings Crunchy Corn Sticks.

People across nineteen states, all children three and younger, became ill after ingesting the contaminated snacks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Six children were hospitalized and one lawsuit has been filed in connection with the outbreak so far.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Five Killed in Tractor Trailer Accident

Chrissie Cole — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:15:56 GMT

A horrific trucking accident near Pine Bluff claimed the life of five. The accident occurred at 12:30 p.m., Saturday. The accident is especially tragic because four of the five people killed were small children.

A semi-truck trailer was traveling northbound on Highway 425 when the truck crossed the center line and struck a southbound car, killing all the occupants. The driver of the vehicle was a 26-year-old woman traveling with her four children: a 7-year-old, 5-year-old, 4-year old and 2-year old.

The truck destroyed the small car, killing everyone inside including the four children in the mother. Witness say the accident may have been the cause of a drowsy driver. A few witnesses say they saw the truck parked on the side of the rod and the driver sleeping just before the accident.

The truck driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. He will be charged with manslaughter and will be arraigned on Monday.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Veggie Booty Snacks may Contain Salmonella

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:53:53 GMT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a safety warning for consumers to not consume Veggie Booty Snacks, marketed by Robert's American Gourmet, due to possible Salmonella Wandsworth contamination, bacteria that causes gastrointestinal illness.

The FDA advises consumers to discard any Veggie Booty snacks they may have in their home. Veggie Booty snacks are the only variety associated with Salmonella Wandsworth contamination.

Often consumed by small children, parents are encouraged to watch their children and seek medical assistance if any signs of illness appear.

The warning was issued based on 52 reports of illness in 17 states, beginning in March 2007. Nearly all the illness have occurred in children under ten years old with most being toddlers. In the reports received, most suffered bloody diarrhea; four were hospitalized. The FDA learned of the illness on June 27 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Salmonella typically causes diarrhea (may be bloody); the diarrhea is often accompanied by abdominal cramps and fever. Symptoms typically begin within one to four days after exposure to the bacteria. In infants, persons with poor underlying health and those with weakened immune systems, Salmonella can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections.

States reporting illnesses include: California (seven cases), Colorado (five cases), Connecticut (one case), Georgia (one case), Indiana (one case), Massachusetts (three cases), Minnesota (two cases), New Hampshire (two cases), New Jersey (two cases), New York (13 cases), Oregon (one case), Pennsylvania (three cases), Tennessee (one), Texas (one), Vermont (three cases), Washington (four cases), and Wisconsin (two cases).

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Motorcycle Accident Sends Man to Hospital with Serious Injuries

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:04:16 GMT

A two-vehicle vs. motorcycle accident left the motorcyclist in the hospital.

The crash occurred on Saturday on Matthews Road near Picayune, according to Pearl River County Sheriff's Department.

The vehicles involved in the accident were a Honda CBR motorcycle and a Dodge Durango. The driver of the motorcycle, 21, was injured and transported to Forrest General Hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Durango, 27, did not suffer injuries in the accident. Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.

If you or someone you love has suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident, you can use the form on the right to contact one of our lawyers for a free legal consultation.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Target Recalls Anima Bamboo Collection Games

Christina Cole — Wed, 16 May 2007 09:50:16 GMT

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Target, announced a voluntary recall of approximately 5,000 "Anima Bamboo Collection Games."

The toys in the game set may contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by small children and can cause adverse health conditions.

The toy recall involves the Anima-Bamboo Collection. The game contains 38 bamboo pads, four ghosts and one dice. The packaging is orange with the words "Anima" and "Bamboo Collection Games" printed on each side.

The games were sold nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007.

Consumers should take the game from small children immediately and return it to the nearest Target Store for a full refund, including tax.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole