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Safety commission delays key part of children's product anti-lead law
February 1, 2011 WASHINGTON (AP) — The government has again delayed independent safety tests required for many toys, youth all-terrain vehicles and other children's products as part of a 2008 anti-lead law — a move... more »»
No Name-Calling Week Brings Message of Respect to Schools
January 27, 2011 Thousands of schools across the country are participating in the eighth annual No Name-Calling Week this week, a week of educational activities designed to address bullying and name-calling of all... more »»
WVU Extension launches Wild, Wonderful Wellness Challenge
January 5, 2011 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. more »»
Holiday food safety for pregnant women
December 21, 2010 The holiday season is a very exciting time of year filled with parties, family gatherings and lots of foo. more »»
U.S. Bans Drop-Side Cribs
December 20, 2010 The U.S. more »»
AAP: Probiotics may have some benefits for kids
November 30, 2010 CHICAGO (AP) — A leading medical group says there's some evidence that probiotics, or "good" bacteria, may have limited benefits for certain illnesses in children. more »»
GM recalls midsize pickups for child seat problem
November 24, 2010 DETROIT (AP) — General Motors and Isuzu are recalling more than 192,000 midsize pickups to fix a problem with child safety seat anchors. more »»
Bassettbaby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs
November 23, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety and Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. announced a voluntary recall of 90,000 Bassettbaby drop-side cribs with external plastic hardware. more »»
Pediatricians group offers tips on antibiotic use
November 17, 2010 CHICAGO (AP) — The American Academy of Pediatrics says it's Get Smart About Antibiotics week and it's offering advice on how to avoid overusing these important medicines. more »»
Window shades, blinds recalled amid safety review
November 11, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — The death of a toddler who strangled in a window shade cord spurred a huge recall Wednesday, even as the industry crafts a better standard to make window coverings in American home... more »» 
Britax Recalls 23,000 Infant Car Seats
November 5, 2010 Britax Child Safety Inc. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall Thursday of 23,000 Chaperone infant car seats. more »» 
Dollar Tree Recalls Halloween Lanterns
October 29, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. have announced a voluntary recall of nearly 700,000 pumpkin, ghost and skull halloween lantern. more »»
Pediatricians urged to screen new moms for depression
October 25, 2010 CHICAGO (AP) — An influential medical group says pediatricians should routinely screen new mothers for depression. Depression isn't just bad for moms: It can also harm their babies. more »»
Graco Recalls 2 Million Strollers
October 21, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Graco Children's Products Inc., of Atlanta, G. more »» 
Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury
October 19, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Munchkin Inc. of North Hills, Calif., today announced a voluntary recall of 34,000 Bathtub Subs. more »»
Children Under 5 at High Risk for Accidental Drug Ingestion
October 14, 2010 A new Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) study found that two-thirds (6. more »»
No sign of bug problems at infant-formula plant last winter
October 6, 2010 STURGIS, Mich. (AP) — Federal inspectors who were at a Michigan infant-formula plant last winter discovered no significant problems, months before the company found beetles near the production line. more »»
Smoke Alarms Can Save Lives
October 5, 2010 Bethlehem Elementary students on Monday learned how to safely exit a smoke-filled structure and how smoke alarms save lives - all part of National Fire Safety Week. more »»
Hostess recalls mini-muffin packs
October 1, 2010 Hostess Brands, Inc. of Irving, Texas, is voluntarily recalling Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins multi-packs sold in retail stores throughout the United States with the knowledge of the U.. more »»
Deaths prompt CPSC, FDA warning on infant sleep positioners
September 30, 2010 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Wednesday warned consumers to stop using infant sleep positioners. more »» |
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