Alerts and Advisories

Lead Recalls


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The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health posts news releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from federal consumer protection agencies or from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. The department does not endorse either the product or the company.


Focus Products Group International, LLC Announces a Nationwide Recall of Cocoa Latte™ Hot Drink Makers Due to Possible Lead Risk
Contact Consumer: 888-943-5202 Media: Mark Polzin 314.982.1758 (office) 314.971.0503 (cell) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 17, 2012 - Focus Products Group International, LLC announces the following voluntary recall. Consumers should immediately...

American Licorice Company Announces Recall of 16 oz. Red Vines® Black Licorice Twists
Contact: Consumer: 886-442-2783 Media: Michael Kelly 831-359-1839 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 21, 2012 - American Licorice Company of Union City, CA is recalling 16 oz. Red Vines® Black Licorice Twists due to elevated levels of lead. Only the one...

EKSuccess Brands Recalls American Girl Crafts Jewelry Kit Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2011 Release #11-239 Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 535-2099 CPSC Recall...

A. Gertmenian and Sons Recalls Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2011 Release #11-217 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 224-4181 CPSC Recall...

B&M, Inc. Conducts Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of 6 Lot Numbers Of Archer Farms Ground
B&M, Inc. Conducts Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of 6 Lot Numbers Of Archer Farms Ground Turmeric Due To Excessive Lead Levels. Contact: 1-877-321-5852 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 15, 2011 - B&M, Inc. of Mount Vernon, Missouri is voluntarily...

Girl's Clothing Recalled by My Michelle Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2011 Release #11-195 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 960-8791 CPSC Recall...

Candy Dynamics Recalls Toxic Waste® Short Circuits™ Bubble Gum
Contact: Eileen O'Neal 317-228-5012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 26, 2011 - Circle City Marketing and Distributing, doing business as Candy Dynamics, Indianapolis, IN, is issuing a voluntary recall of Toxic Waste® Short Circuits™ Bubble Gum, 3.2 oz (90...

STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WARNS OF EXPANDED CANDY RECALL
INDIANAPOLIS--According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Circle City Marketing and Distributing, doing business as Candy Dynamics, Indianapolis, IN, is issuing a voluntary recall of all Toxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge® products, all...

Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise...

Children's Mood Rings and Necklaces Recalled by D&D Distributing-Wholesale Due To Risk of Lead Exposure
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2010 Release #10-350 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 262-9435 CPSC Recall...

Brine Recalls VIP Lacrosse Gloves Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC and HC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2010 Release #10-310 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 542-8834 CPSC Recall...

Daiso Recalls Children’s Coin Purses and Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2010 Release #10-292 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 580-8841 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Daiso Recalls Children's Coin Purses and Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure ...

Youth Tiara Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Lead Exposure Hazard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2010 Release #10-279 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 593-7866 CPSC Recall...

Target Recalls Children's Belts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2010 Release #10-268 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680 CPSC Recall...

Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Tea Glasses Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2010 Release #10-249 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 967-5362 CPSC Recall Hotline:...

FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Vita Breath Dietary Supplement
FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: May 1, 2010 Media Inquiries: Pat El-Hinnawy, 301-796-4763 or 202-557-6531, patricia.el-hinnawy@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Vita Breath Dietary Supplement Products...

Hammary Furniture Recalls Chests and Tables Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2010 Release #10-191 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 577-4098 CPSC Recall...

Bauer Recalls Children's Hockey Sticks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC and HC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2010 Release #10-189 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 734-0443 CPSC Recall...

Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2010 Release #10-174 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 326-8954 CPSC Recall Hotline:...

Children's Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2010 Release # 10-153 -->CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact:...

Allreds Design Recalls Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2010 Release # 10-139 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 695-3551 CPSC Recall...

Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard
NEWS from CPSC and HC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2010 Release # 10-131 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 810-1133 CPSC Recall...

Children's Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC and HC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2010 Release # 10-128 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 990-9095 CPSC Recall...

Horse Toy Figures Recalled by Blip Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2010 Release # 10-120 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 405-7696 CPSC Recall...

Horse Toy Figures Recalled by Blip Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2010 Release # 10-120 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 405-7696 CPSC Recall...

Children's "Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2010 Release # 10-105 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 347-9411 CPSC Recall...

Jide Trading Recalls Toy Military Figure Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2010 Release # 10-098 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 544-7822 CPSC Recall...

Wooden Toys Recalled by Kendamaspot Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 30, 2009 Release # 10-095 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 903-7795 CPSC Recall...

Timberland Recalls Children’s Boots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2009 Release # 10-076 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 445-5545 CPSC Recall...

Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2009 Release # 10-061 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 678-7776 CPSC Recall...

Team Work Trading Expands Recall of Children's Metal Pendants Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2009 Release # 10-049 Electrolux Recall Hotline: (213) 680-4489 collect CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety...

Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2009 Release # 10-032 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 319-5335 CPSC Recall...

Children's Animal Masks and Pendants Recalled by Team Work Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2009 Release # 09-338 Firm's Recall Hotline: (213) 680-4489 CPSC Recall...

American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2009 Release # 09-267 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 777-4891 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983 American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls...

Body Boards Recalled by JGR Copa Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2009 Release # 09-248 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 345-4408 CPSC Recall...

Richard Abraham Herder KG Recalls Torque Wrenches Due to Risk of Injury
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2009 Release #09-212 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 367-5526 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation...

Children’s Jewelry Craft Kits Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2009 Release # 09-211 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 772-2846 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product...

Children's Fishing Poles recalled b Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
News from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2009 Release # 09-166 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 588-9030 CPSC Recall...

Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
News from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2009 Release # 09-158 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 775-8781 CPSC Recall...

Nordstrom Recalls Girl's Shoes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
News from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2009 Release # 09-157 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 804-0806 CPSC Recall...

Pure Fishing Recalls Children's Fishing Games Due to Violation of Ban on Lead in Paint
News from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2009 Release # 09-150 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 466-5643 CPSC Recall...

Children's Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
News from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2009 Release # 09-137 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 289-5306 CPSC Recall...

Golfer's Billiard Games Recalled by Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2009 Release #09-122 Firms' Recall Hotlines: (866) 677-4771 or (866)...

Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2009 Release #09-097 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 262-0599 CPSC Recall...

TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2009 Release #09-091 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 834-8088 CPSC Recall...

Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2008 Release #09-076 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 543-2848 CPSC Recall...

Munire Recalls "Newport Rubbed Black" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2008 Release #09-075 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 586-9639 CPSC Recall...

Children's Jewlery Sold Exclusively In Hawaii by Aloha 808 Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2008 Release #09-071 Firm's Recall Hotline: (808) 923-3660 CPSC Recall...

Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2008 Release #09-068 Firm's Recall Hotline: (213) 237-9983 (Collect) CPSC...

OKK Trading Recalls Toy Army Figures Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2008 Release #09-060 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 655-8697 CPSC Recall...

Doll Clothing Sets Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2008 Release #09-059 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 541-1345 CPSC Recall...

Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2008 Release #09-039 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 859-9281 CPSC...