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• Rat Poison May Be to Blame in Pet Food Recall

  Shannon Weidemann | March 23, 2007 5:00 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  The New York Department of Agriculture has discovered that rat poison was in the recalled Menu Foods pet food. The dog and cat food has been linked to kidney failure. It includes over 90 brands of canned and foil packet "cuts and gravy" style food. New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker said, "A collaborative effort between the New York State Animal Health Diagnostic Center...

• Children's Jackets with Drawstring Recalled

  Shannon Weidemann | March 10, 2007 4:06 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Youth jackets sold by Cobmex Inc. have been recalled because they contain a drawstring that pose a strangulation risk. They have a drawstring in the hood and possibly in the waist as well.The nylon, zipper front jackets were sold in youth sizes and have a Cobmex neck label. The jackets were manufactured in various colors, including navy, black, green, red and wine. Only youth-size jackets with...