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The Food and Drug Administration on Sunday provided an update of its efforts to investigate the source of contaminated rice protein from China that prompted a recall of many brands of pet food. The ingredient has sickened and caused the death of animals around the U.S.
Here is what the government knows so far.
Alpine Extreme Evergreen Forest Body Wash is being recalled because some bottles are contaminated with bacteria.
Here are details.
The recall of Magnetix building sets is being expanded because the toys continue to cause choking and intestinal problems in children who swallow or inhale the pieces.
Details on getting a replacement are here.
Recent revelations about the amount of fraud involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort makes one pause to consider how low people might stoop to rip-off taxpayers, federal programs and insurers.
But there’s an aspect of the hurricanes, storms and other natural disasters that can victimize those shopping for a good car deal.
It involves people selling flood- or storm-damaged vehicles without telling the prospective buyers that they’ve been damaged. These are new and used storm-damaged cars that will be cleaned and repaired to hide the fact that they’s been salvaged and should be sold at sharp discounts.
It often means a storm-damaged car from New Orleans can should up in New York, or even Newport, with no indication that it might have hidden storm damage.
To spot flood-damaged vehicles, look for signs of water damage under the hood, under the seats and carpets, under the dash, and in the trunk. Beware of musty odors, or attempts to cover such odors. Look for rust on parts inside the vehicle and signs of repairs.
There’s also a chance a vehicle history report like those available through CARFAX will reveal the car as a salvage vehicle. Another place to check for VIN numbers of cars damaged in hurricanes and floods is the flood vehicle database kept by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
Steamed about the latest run-up in gasoline prices?
So is Thomas Hoover, head of Newport-based Phoenix Energy Marketing.
He a fuel broker who wheels and deals for fuels and lubricants for a variety of customers, including independent service station operators.
Here’s a note he sent this afternoon:
“The market has dropped 20 cents in the past 5 days and has not hit the pumps. Current market price to buy is $2.55. Pumps are still at $2.80.
They are fast to jump on the band wagon to go up….. Slow to give it back to the already squeezed consumers.”
Retailers often will argue that because they bought the gasoline in their underground tanks at a higher price, they have to sell that off before they can lower prices. It’s a logical argument, but five days of sales should deplete that supply.
A logical conclusion might be that if the price of gasoline doesn’t fall momentarily in the next few days, someone’s not playing fair.
To shop around for the lowest gas prices by ZIP Code, use this Web site.
Oeuf infant bouncer seats have frames that can fail and send your baby bouncing.
Learn how to get a free repair kit here.
Gel candles in a martini glass and sold at liquor stores could be hazardous.
The maker has issued a recall.
More Hunter’s View tree stand harnesses are being recalled because they can fail.
Here’s how to get a replacement harness.
Electrical outlet boxes made to be installed in floors are wired with reverse polarity.
This could be shocking news for users.
A.B. Dog Chews are being recalled because they’re contaminated with salmonella.
Here’s what you need to know.
Natural Balance, a maker of organic pet food, has broadened its product recall after some of its products were found tainted with the same chemical discovered in other brands that have been linked to pet illnesses and death.
Here’s the latest.
H.S. Joy of Love is being recalled because it has been determined to contain quantities of a prescription drug.
Here are details of the recall of the over-the-counter supplement.
U.S. Marshals seized the inventory of Shelhigh Inc., a New Jersey maker of implantable medical devices, because of concerns that the plant where they are made doesn’t meet standards for a sterile environment.
Here are details that doctors and surgeons should take interest in.
Mortgage foreclosures and defaults apparently have become so widespread that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. felt compelled to make a public statement urging banks and other financial institutions to work with borrowers on the brink.
Here’s the federal agency’s statement.
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