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Chinese health products potentially dangerous

Health Canada is warning consumers not to use six Chinese products recalled by the Health Sciences Authority of Singapore because they contain high levels of arsenic and/or mercury.

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Cumin may contain salmonella

GD Ground Cumin may be contaminated with salmonella, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says.

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Table saws pose cut hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 13,000 DEWALT DW744 Jobsite table saws because a bracket can separate, causing the blade to go out of alignment and kick back.

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Erectile disfunction product could be dangerous

Tian Li, a sexual enhancement product, contains an untested compound and a prescription medication, both of which could cause serious problems for patients with heart disease, Health Canada said.

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Avoid Xian Zhi Wei II, Health Canada says

Health Canada is warning consumers not to use Xian Zhi Wei II, a Japanese slimming product sold in capsules.

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Nintendo lapel pins contain lead

About 71,000 lapel pins depicting 12 popular video game characters have been recalled because they contain high lead levels, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

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Chair leg could break

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 800 Rio Beach High-Boy folding chairs because the rear leg may break.

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LawnBott mowers recalled for laceration danger

About 530 LawnBott mowers are being recalled because the cutting blades pose a laceration danger to users, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday.

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Simmer pots recalled for fire dangers

About 830,000 electric simmer pots are being recalled because they pose fire and electric shock dangers, the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission said Thursday.

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Baby carriers recalled for fall risk

California-based Beco Baby Carrier Inc. is recalling about 2,000 of its baby carriers due to a strap problem that could result in the baby being dropped.

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Toy puzzle vehicle sets pulled for lead paint

QVC plastic puzzle track sets are being recalled because the paint on the pieces and the accompanying battery-operated vehicles contain excessive lead levels.

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Wal-Mart key chains recalled due to lead

Wal-Mart is recalling about 12,000 "Hip Charm" key chains over concerns about lead content after a nine-month-old who had chewed on the chain was found to have high blood levels of lead.

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Sex enhancement products contain potentially dangerous additive

Health Canada is following a U.S. regulator's lead and advising consumers not to use the Aspire 36 and Aspire Lite sex enhancement products.

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Push toys have lead in paint

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 9,000 Western Rider Push Toys because paint on the parts of toys contain excessive levels of lead.

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Quebec added to Tend-R Cookin' chicken recall

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says chicken products recalled on April 9 were sold in Quebec, as well as Newfoundland and Labrador, as reported in the original recall.

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Diet supplement affects 91 in U.S.

U.S. regulators are concerned about a diet supplement which had caused 91 adverse reactions as of April 11, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

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Hobby-Lobby withdraws batteries, chargers for fire hazard

Tennessee-based Hobby-Lobby International is recalling about 3,200 lithium-polymer batteries and charges because they may ignite when being charged, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday.

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Health Canada issues safety alerts for baby balm, sexual enhancement drug

Health Canada is warning consumers about potential safety hazards related to two products – Eucalyptus and Scotch Pine Baby Balm and Power 1 Walnut tablets.

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Tend-R Cookin' Chicken products recalled from marketplace

Canada's food watchdog has issued an allergy alert, warning consumers with egg or milk protein allergies to avoid certain Tend-R Cookin' Chicken products.

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Michael's recalls pens for unsafe lead levels

About 310,000 pens sold in Michael's store are being recalled because they contain unsafe levels of lead, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

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FUNTASTIC pulls fake teeth

Texas-based FUNTASTIC is recalling about 26,000 pairs of fake teeth because they contain high amounts of lead, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

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BodyPro cleaner recalled from marketplace

Health Canada on Wednesday issued an advisory, warning consumers BodyPro vinyl leather and fabric cleaner is being recalled from the marketplace because it failed to meet child safety standards.

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870,000 Magnetic dart boards withdrawn for safety hazards

New Jersey-based Henry Gordy International is recalling about 870,000 Fun 'N Games magnetic dart boards because magnets on the ends of the darts may detach, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.

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Board books recalled for choking hazard

Tennessee-based Dalmatian Pres LLC is pulling about 17,000 board books because parts may detach, presenting a choking hazard to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.

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Toy robots recalled for high lead levels

About 2,000 Interchange Robot toys are being recalled in the U.S. because they contain high lead levels, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

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Comfortplus rug warmers recalled for fire hazard

Health Canada on Monday issued an advisory warning consumers that Comfortplus Under Area Rug Warmers pose a fire hazard to users and are being withdrawn from the marketplace.

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Dollar Tree recalls insect toys for choking hazard

Virginia-based Dollar Tree is withdrawing Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys because they contain small parts on which young children could choke, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday.

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Toys "R" Us recalls Imaginarium and Jungle activity centres for choking hazards

About 16,400 activity centre toys are being recalled from Toys "R" Us stores in the U.S. because small parts can come loose, posing a choking hazard to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

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Wal-Mart recalls candle holders for safety hazards

Arkansas-based Wal-Mart is recalling about 61,000 candle holders in the U.S. because the products may tip over or break, creating fire and laceration hazards to users, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

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Children's sunglasses pulled for unsafe levels of lead paint

About 144,000 children's sunglasses are being recalled because surface paint on the products contains high levels of lead, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

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7,400 hooded sweatshirts, jackets recalled for strangulation danger

About 7,400 hooded sweatshirts and jackets are being pulled because strings threaded through the hoods of the garments pose a strangulation danger to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

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