Infant formula
Wyeth Nutritionals Inc., of Georgia, Vt., is recalling 1.5 million cans of powdered infant formulas because they may be contaminated with a foodborne pathogen that can cause several illnesses, especially in infants.
No illnesses have been reported.
The formula was distributed nationwide in retail stores. Products include:
Baby Basics by Albertson’s Infant Formula with Iron, 1- and 2-pound cans
Baby Basics by Albertson’s Soy Infant Formula with Iron, 1- and 2-pound cans
Baby Basics by Albertson’s Formula for Older Infants with Iron, 1 pound, 15.7 ounces
Kozy Kids Infant Formula with Iron, 16 ounces
Kozy Kids Soy Infant Formula with Iron, 16 ounces
Hill Country Fare Infant Formula with Iron, 16-ounce and 32-ounce cans
Hill Country Fare Soy Infant Formula with Iron, 16-ounce and 32-ounce cans
HEB Baby Infant Formula with Iron, 32 ounces
American Fare Little Ones Infant Formula with Iron, 2 pounds
American Fare Little Ones Soy Infant Formula with Iron, 2 pounds
American Fare Little Ones Formula for Older Infants with Iron & Calcium, 1-pound, 15.7 ounces
HomeBest Soy Infant Formula with Iron, 2 pounds
Safeway Select Infant Formula with Iron, 2 pounds
Safeway Select Infant Formula 2, 1 pound, 15.7 ounces
Healthy Baby Infant Formula with Iron, 1- and 2-pound cans
Healthy Baby Soy Infant Formula with Iron, 2 pounds
Healthy Baby Formula for Older Infants with Iron, 1 pound, 15.7 ounces
Walgreens Infant Formula with Iron, 16 ounces
Parent’s Choice Infant Formula with Iron, 1- and 2-pound cans
Parent’s Choice Soy Infant Formula with Iron, 35-ounce and 2-pound cans
Parent’s Choice 2 Infant Formula with Iron, 1 pound, 15.7 ounces
Recalled products can be identified by an expiration date embossed on the bottom of the can: 07 28 05, 08 28 05 and 09 28 05.
Consumers should return the recalled infant formula to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, contact Wyeth at (888) 526-5376.
Teddy bears
IKEA, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa., is recalling 57,000 stuffed teddy bears because the plastic beads inside the bears could come out of the seams, posing a choking hazard.
No injuries have been reported.
The Snuttig Bear soft toys are red, yellow, blue or black, about 6 inches tall and have a contrasting color on the nose, ears and feet.
IKEA stores nationwide sold the bears from August 2001 through September 2002 for $2.
Consumers should return the bears to an IKEA store for a $5 gift card toward another IKEA product. For more information, contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 or visit www.ikea-usa.com.
Snake lights
The Carlisle Co. Inc., of Carson City, Nev., is recalling 5,000 snake lights because the circuit board can overheat and melt the plastic housing, posing a fire or burn hazard.
No injuries have been reported, but the Carlisle Co. has received one report of a plastic base melting.
The blue, red, green or multicolored 17-inch lights have model number 8311. “Snake Light” is written on the bottom of the light. The curved, colored bulb inserts into a black base and gives the appearance of lightning when turned on.
Chuck E. Cheese restaurants nationwide provided the lights as a prize from July through September 2002.
Stop using the lights and return them to a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant for a replacement prize of the same value. For more information, call the Carlisle Co. at (800) 233-3931.
Bicycles
Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn., is recalling 800 Gemini bicycles because the frames can break during use, causing falls and serious injuries.
Cannondale has received one minor injury report and three reports of frames breaking.
The bicycles, sold in various colors, are model numbers 2002 Gemini 1000, 2002 Gemini 2000, 2003 Gemini 900, 2003 Gemini 2000 and 2003 Gemini 1000. Authorized Cannondale retailers nationwide sold the bicycles from December 2001 through September 2002 for $2,100 to $3,800.
For more information and a free inspection of your bicycle frame, contact Cannondale at (800) BIKEUSA (245-3872) or visit www.cannondale.com.
Decorative contact lenses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning consumers against using decorative contact lenses that have not been prescribed and fitted by a qualified eye care professional because of risks of blindness and eye injury.
The lenses can cause corneal ulcers and scarring, allergic reaction, abrasion and other eye injuries.
To notify the FDA of any complaints or problems associated with the lenses, visit www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html or call (800) 332-1088.
Hypoallergenic taurine capsules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered the seizure of hundreds of bottles of Kirkman’s Hypoallergenic Taurine Capsules from Humphrey Laboratories of Lake Oswego, Ore., because the product made unsubstantiated claims about treating autism.
The product violates the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, which prevents dietary supplement labels from making false claims about treating or preventing disease.
For more information, contact the FDA at (301) 436-2335.
