Consumer Reports Monthly Safety Alert - April 2013

Click here for a mobile version. If you are having trouble viewing images, Click here. April 2013 Share: Federal limits on arsenic in food and beverages still not in place While there is an arsenic standard for drinking water, no federal limit exists for arsenic in most foods. [READ FULL ARTICLE] For the best protection, use both types of smoke detectors We recommend using photoelectric and ionization technologies to ensure maximum protection from fire. [READ FULL ARTICLE] Herbal remedies with deadly ingredient still available online Some common Chinese herbal remedies contain aristolochic acid, which has been linked to kidney disease and cancer.. [READ FULL ARTICLE] 5 household products that can poison your child Every day two children die and more than 300 kids are treated in emergency rooms due to unintentional poisoning. [READ FULL ARTICLE] iCandy Cherry stroller recalled due to strangulation hazard iCandy World recalled its Cherry strollers because the opening between the bumper bar and seat bottom allow an infant to pass through and become entrapped. [READ MORE ABOUT THE RECALL] Manufacturer recalls LED bulbs from four major brands Lighting Science Group recalled 554,000 LED lightbulbs sold under Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania, and Westinghouse brands after reports of overheating, including incidents of smoke and fire. [READ MORE ABOUT THE RECALL] Ariens 920014 snow blower recalled due to fire hazard Briggs & Stratton recalled the Ariens 920014 Snow-Throw snow blowers because fuel can escape, creating a fire hazard. [READ MORE ABOUT THE RECALL] The latest car recalls To check for recalls that may affect your vehicle, use our search tool (powered by RepairPal) and consult the compiled list of government and manufacturer recalls. [READ MORE ABOUT THE RECALL] SAFETY BLOG Consumer Reports on Safety provides up-to-date reports of product safety hazards that can imperil you and your family. We cut through the ad hype, PR spin, and government rhetoric to give you unbiased insight and analysis of safety issues that are important to you. Our mission: To work for a safe marketplace and to empower all consumers to protect themselves from preventable injury and illness. [READ MORE] MORE SAFETY LINKS • How to report a problem product MORE SAFETY NEWS • As poisoning cases rise, a call for safer laundry pod packaging This e-mail was sent to you by ConsumerReports.org. To ensure our e-mails are delivered directly to your inbox, please add newsletters@email.consumerreports.org to your address book! If you would like to share this e-mail with a friend, please click here. Please note: This e-mail was sent from an automated address that cannot reply to incoming e-mail, including customer service inquiries. For faster service, simply choose the appropriate help topic. To manage your newsletter subscriptions, please click here. Copyright © 2001- 2013 Consumers Union of U.S., Inc., 101 Truman Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703