|  |  | |  |  | February 23, 2010
Should hot dogs be redesigned or is that just baloney?
A recent suggestion to "redesign" hot dogs and other foods that pose choking hazards may sound silly. But it's no laughing matter to the pediatrician group that is advocating for stronger labeling and yes, a possible redesign of foods to minimize a child's chance of choking.
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February 22, 2010
Got a problem product—who ya
gonna call?
The recent recalls of millions of Toyotas and cribs highlight the importance of how defective products are reported and tracked. If you discover a defect in the car you drive, a product you own or the food you eat, it's a good idea to report it to the correct state or federal agency. Chances are other people are experiencing similar problems so reporting your experience can help government investigators uncover and address safety issues.
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February 17, 2010
The puck stops here: Keeping hockey injuries in check
Hockey was on display at the Winter Olympics from the moment Wayne Gretzky lit the Olympic cauldron in Vancouver to Canada's gold medal win on the last day. That attention is sure to ignite interest in youngsters to head to the local rink and lace up. But the rough culture of the sport has some sports physicians concerned.
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February 19, 2010
Keep current with the Toyota recalls and remedies
Keeping up with the recalls of millions of Toyotas has proven to be a challenge for car owners and buyers. But our Cars Blog has been keeping pace with the fast moving story and offers ongoing updates.
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February 17, 2010
Salami recall expanded as investigators seek source of salmonella
Federal and state food safety officials continue to investigate an outbreak of salmonella montevideo that has sickened 230 people in at least 44 states and that resulted in the recall of salami and other meats by a Rhode Island company. The recall, which was announced on January 23 and expanded three times, includes more than 1.3 million pounds of salami and other ready-to-eat Italian sausage products made by Daniele International.
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February 11, 2010
Fourth stroller recalled because hinges pose amputation hazard
Britax has recalled 15,000 "Blink" umbrella strollers because the hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation hazard when the stroller is being opened or closed. This is the fourth in a series of stroller recalls because of hinge hazards.
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