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PRODUCT RECALLS
Nourison Recalls Rugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The demin-colored, I-CANDI collection shag rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards. 
Insolroll Recalls Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors Due to Fire Hazard
Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT

The motor of these roller shades has a built-in lithium battery that can overheat while being charged.
Lea Industries Recalls Children’s Beds Due to Fall Hazard
Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

The side mattress support rails on panel, loft and bunk beds can break.
Powell Company Recalls Anywhere Lounger Bean Bag Chairs Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards
Thu, 16 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Bean bag chairs without a permanent zipper closure allow young children to unzip, ingest or inhale the small beads inside the bean bag chair.
Avon Recalls Microwave Popcorn Maker Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; New Instructions Provided
Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT

When cooked too long, the popcorn can overheat in the plastic popcorn maker and ignite.
Deezo Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Zulily Due to Strangulation Hazard
Thu, 16 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT

The hoodies were sold with drawstrings, which pose a hazard to young children.
Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The portable electric space heater's design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible material. 
Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard
Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Touch Point-brand portable electric baseboard convection heaters with a model number of BBC-1500 can overheat.
Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The idler pulley on Z Master mowers can rub against the fuel tank. This is the second recall of these lawn mowers. 
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards
Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The brand name Optimus and two temperature knobs appear on the portable electric heaters.
Last updated at: 5/25/2013 4:47:31 AM ET
FOOD AND DRUG RECALLS
Eco-Cuisine Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk (Extended Recall)
Fri, 24 May 2013 14:18:00 -0400

Eco-Cuisine of Boulder, Colorado is recalling all lots of T3314 Basic Brownie Mix, T3333 Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla, T3388 Ground Beef Style Quick Mix, T3394 Sausage Style Quick Mix, T3416 Chocolate Cookie Mix, T3417 Lemon Muffin Mix, and T3418 English Scone Mix, CM25COOK Basic Cookie Mix 25 lb. bag, CM25MUFF Basic Muffin Mix 25 lb. bag, CM25SCON Basic Scone Mix 25 lb. Bag, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
LL Bakery, Inc. Announces the Recall of White Farm Enriched White Bread, Butter Farm Enriched White Bread, and Italian Cream Danish for Undeclared Milk Allergens
Tue, 21 May 2013 15:41:00 -0400

LL Bakery Inc. of Torrance, CA is recalling all White Farm Enriched White Bread, Butter Farm Enriched White Bread, and Italian Cream Danish because product labels fail to declare the allergen "milk", in the whey powder listed in their ingredient statements. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a life threatening allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, that requires immediate medical attention should they consume these products.
Eco-Cuisine Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk
Mon, 20 May 2013 19:02:00 -0400

Eco-Cuisine of Boulder, Colorado is recalling all lots of T3314 Basic Brownie Mix, T3333 Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla, T3388 Ground Beef Style Quick Mix, T3394 Sausage Style Quick Mix, T3416 Chocolate Cookie Mix, T3417 Lemon Muffin Mix, and T3418 English Scone Mix, CM25COOK Basic Cookie Mix 25 lb. bag, CM25MUFF Basic Muffin Mix 25 lb. bag, CM25SCON Basic Scone Mix 25 lb. Bag, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Sandoz US Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of two lots of Methotrexate Sodium, USP, Injectable Vials, 25mg/mL, 40mL vials
Mon, 20 May 2013 17:32:00 -0400

Sandoz is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall to the hospital/user level of two lots of its Methotrexate Sodium, USP, 25 mg/mL, 40 mL vial injectable product in the US, due to the discovery of particulate matter in vials during routine quality examination of retention samples at the manufacturer. The product is preservative free.
Precautionary Recall Issued For Pre-Packaged Texas Gulf Shrimp
Mon, 20 May 2013 14:29:00 -0400

Galveston Shrimp Company has issued a precautionary voluntary recall of its pre-packaged Texas Gulf Shrimp due to foreign material found in a bag. The pre-packaged bags are shipped to HEB Stores. Customers who recently purchased pre-packaged Gulf Shrimp are encouraged to check their refrigerators and/or freezers.
Pentec Health Announces Limited Voluntary Recall of Certain Compounded Prescription Therapies for Renal Patients
Fri, 17 May 2013 13:19:00 -0400

Pentec Health, Inc. has decided to initiate a limited, voluntary recall of in-date nutritional prescriptions for renal patients due to lack of sterility assurance associated with one of its laminar flow hoods used in compounding. The recall covers renal therapies that were compounded in this hood on or before May 2, 2013.
Tropical Valley Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Walnuts in Next by Nature Dark Chocolate Bananas
Fri, 17 May 2013 11:54:00 -0400

Tropical Valley Foods Inc. of Plattsburgh, NY, is recalling next by Nature DARK CHOCOLATE BANANAS, 3 oz. bags, due to undeclared milk and walnuts. People who have an allergy to milk and/or walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Rural King Recalls Deer Corn Because of Possible Health Risk
Fri, 17 May 2013 09:41:00 -0400

Rural King Distributing of Mattoon, IL is recalling 205 tons of Deer Corn, because it has the potential to be contaminated with aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product.
Symbios Medical Products Issues Nationwide Recall of GOPump and GOBlock Kits
Thu, 16 May 2013 15:49:00 -0400

May 10, 2013 - Symbios Medical Products initiated a voluntary recall of all GoPump Rapid Recovery System kits and GOBlock Kits manufactured with flow control components assembled prior to July 2012. These products have been found to potentially cause excessively high flow rates, which presents a risk of patient toxicity and serious injury (e.g., seizure, dysrhythmia, death) due to the rapid influx of medication particularly in patients with low body mass or advanced age.
Additional Lots Added: Voluntary Nationwide Recall of 21 Lots of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 40.5 Grams Due to Possibility of Precipitation / Crystallization in IV Bag or IV Line Upon Reconstitution
Fri, 10 May 2013 22:09:00 -0400

May 10, 2013 – Weston, Florida: Apotex Corp. announced today that it is conducting, on behalf of the manufacturer Hospira, Inc., a voluntary nationwide recall of 21 lots of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 40.5 grams, NDC number 60505-0773-00 to the hospital / healthcare provider /user level. The impacted lots of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 40.5 grams may show precipitation / crystallization in IV bag or IV line after reconstitution.
Last updated at: 5/25/2013 4:47:31 AM ET
AUTOMOTIVE RECALLS
JOHN EVANS ( 13V204000 )
Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 14, 2013 John Evans Manufacturing Co. (John Evans) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 chassis and trailers; model year 2013-2014 remanufactured chassis and trailers, and model year 2013-2014 Cheetah Cha...
CHEETAH ( 13V204000 )
Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 14, 2013 John Evans Manufacturing Co. (John Evans) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 chassis and trailers; model year 2013-2014 remanufactured chassis and trailers, and model year 2013-2014 Cheetah Cha...
BLUE BIRD ( 13V200000 )
Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 15, 2013 Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 All American and Vision model school buses manufactured from August 25, 2009, through March 19, 2013, and equipped with C. E. White Inc. Fli...
GULF STREAM ( 13V198000 )
Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 07, 2013 Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Canyon Trail, Sedona, Ridgeline, Kingsport, and Trail Master recreational vehicle trailers manufactured Febuary 13, 2013, through April 24,...
TRIUMPH ( 13V211000 )
Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 15, 2013 Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple motorcycles manufactured June 2012 through January 2013. Due to the incorrect engagement of the neutral switch and...
FERRARA ( 13V205000 )
Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 16, 2013 Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Igniter and Ultra firetrucks. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes...
CADILLAC ( 13V202000 )
Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 15, 2013 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured January 31, 2012, through March 18, 2013, and equipped with 18 inch wheels. On the affected vehicles, the ...
ALTEC ( 13V193000 )
Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 09, 2013 Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 AC35/38 cranes equipped with 31-55 foot telescopic jibs built between 2010 and 2011. The jib attachment bracket is not sufficient for loads that can oc...
STARCRAFT ( 13V199000 )
Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 09, 2013 Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Allstar buses manufactured November 2006, through July 2012. The affected buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which ma...
TEREX ( 13V201000 )
Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:01 EST

Dated: MAY 14, 2013 Terex is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks manufactured September 2012 through February 2013. The lock valve cavity in the outrigger cylinder may be machined i...
Last updated at: 5/25/2013 4:47:32 AM ET

Parking Deck Collapse At Westfield Montgomery Mall In Md. Kills 1

One worker died but the second worker was trapped for about four hours before he was freed and flown to a hospital.

6:15 AM, May 24, 2013

Raphael Chad Mwilima and Daquan Marquis Douglas charged for the murder of Michael Nolan Brown

Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the murder of 23-year-old Michael Nolan Brown. 

9:05 PM, May 23, 2013

Claude Alexander Allen Accused of Using Hatchet In Homicide in Gaithersburg

Police called to investigate a burglary in Gaithersburg have discovered the scene of a gruesome homicide.

4:10 PM, May 24, 2013

Alexandria's Mayor Pleads For Patience As Shooting Outrage Grows

Mayor Bill Euille knew victim Julian Dawkins, shot by an Arlington Sheriff's Deputy, says he's confident police are doing their job investigating the homicide.

8:46 PM, May 24, 2013

Jenelle's Journey: From Tragedy To Advocacy

One local woman's push to get certain vehicles off the road.

10:20 PM, May 24, 2013

Vespa Giveaway Sweepstakes: WUSA9 and TeamAfrica.com want you to win a free Vespa Scooter!

WUSA9  and www.teamAfrica.com have teamed up to help you win one of two great Vespas!

10:41 PM, May 24, 2013

Violent Math Problems Lead To Teacher's Firing from Center City Public Charter School's Trinidad Campus.

The teacher who sent home those violence-laced math problems has been fired.

3:21 AM, Mar 2, 2012

DC Taxis Caught On Camera Refusing Black And Disabled Passengers Fined

The DC Taxi Commission says it issued 15 citations, including $500 fines for refusing to pick up black and disabled passengers, while tracking an undercover WUSA9 investigation.

10:15 PM, May 22, 2013

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