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As a parent, it's frightening to hear just how many toys are contaminated with lead.A shocking new report issued today by the Ecology Center revealed that hundreds of toys still being sold are contaminated with lead, many with levels higher than the federal recall standard. Fueled by recent toy recalls (all involving toys manufactured in China), the Ecology Center tested more than 1,200...

Worried about the safety of your kids' toys? Join the club.Even if you haven't had to take Thomas, Dora or Elmo away from your little one, you're probably questioning whether the toys that he or she is playing with are safe. As parents, we're all wondering what toys might be included in the next toy recall. And there's that lingering fear that our children are at risk for lead contamination...

Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) have introduced legislation in Congress that would put an end to forced arbitration and allow consumers to take their complaints against employers, car dealerships, credit card companies and insurance companies and HMOs to court.I urge you to support The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007.Arbitration is often billed as a less costly option...

I blogged yesterday about the ongoing concerns about the safety of foods and ingredients imported from China.The knee-jerk solution would be to avoid all such foods and only buy products that are made in the United States from American ingredients. But as Associated Press writer Dirk Lammers discovered, avoiding products "Made in China" is virtually impossible. For more information on this...

InjuryBoard bloggers from Parker & McConkie in Salt Lake City have an interesting post about a disturbing discovery in China.A street vendor was caught selling baozi, a popular dumpling-like snack, that was stuffed with cardboard and soaked in an industrial chemical.Stories such as this one illustrate why the U.S. government needs to take a firmer stand on food imported from China. First the pet...

Gerber has announced a voluntary recall of its organic rice and oatmeal baby cereals because they could pose a choking hazard.The baby food recall affects 8 oz. boxes of Gerber Organic Rice and Oatmeal Cereals. Gerber is taking a proactive approach after receiving complaints about the cereal. Thankfully, there have been no reported injuries yet.Here's Gerber's reasoning for the recall:A limited...

The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to review a lower court ruling that affects how companies within a distribution chain can be sued in defective products lawsuits.The state's Supreme Court agreed last week to review a lower court decision that would no longer allow all parties in a distribution chain to be sued equally in a products liability cases. The is expected to issue its ruling in...

I posted yesterday about possible fertility problems in men taking Viagra. Now, there's conflicting health news out of Argentina that Viagra may be helpful in combating jet lag. All this research makes it sound like Viagra is either dangerous or a wonder drug.The Argentine study, conducted at Universidad Nacional de Quilmes in Buenos Aires, induced jet lag in hamsters by turning on and off the...

Following a warning from the Centers for Disease Control, Advanced Medical Optics is pulling its contact lens solution from store shelves. AMO Complete Moisture Plus Multi-Purpose Solution may contain an amoeba that can cause a serious eye infection that could lead to blindness.The CDC confirmed 138 cases of the eye infection Acanthamoeba keratitis, which an lead to a corneal transplant or...

Menu Foods has announced a precautionary pet food recall on a portion of the dog and cat foods that were manufactured between December 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007. The recall is limited to "cuts and gravy" style pet foods in cans and pouches that were produced at two of their U.S. facilities. The pet food is manufactured and sold under private label - contract manufactured for national brands.Menu...