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From cereal to cribs to window shades, the most recent lot of food, drug and product recalls crosses a wide range of fields and could mean litigation.

Here’s a look at some recent recalls of interest to attorneys:

Drop-side cribs

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a general recall of drop-side cribs and plans to change the rules for new cribs and crib testing by the end of the year.

The CPSC announcement follows a number of specific drop-side crib recalls, including a recall on Graco-branded cribs in April.

Drop-down cribs represent a suffocation hazard, with at least 36 infant deaths attributed to them over the past nine years.

Kellogg cereals

The Kellogg Company has issued a voluntary recall of its Corn Pops, Honey Smacks, Froot Loops and Apple Jacks breakfast cereals due to an “uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell.”  Eating these cereals can trigger temporary nausea and diarrhea.

The company later determined that abnormally high levels of hydrocarbons such as methyl naphthalene were the culprit. These chemicals are typically seen in the wax and film used for food packaging, but not in these concentrations.

The Kellogg recall has sparked discussions about acceptable levels of hydrocarbons in food.

Prescription cat food

The Procter & Gamble Company has voluntarily recalled two specific lots of its Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal prescription cat food due to possible salmonella poisoning.

While cats are susceptible to salmonella, the disease poses particular concern to pet owners who handled the food.

Mice Direct reptile food

On a similar note, Mice Direct has recalled a batch of reptile feed (frozen mice, rats, and chicks) because it may be contaminated with salmonella.

The reptile food was delivered through mail order to every state in the country except for Hawaii, and more than 30 people in 17 states have already complained of symptoms.

Nap Nanny baby recliners

After a four-month-old girl suffocated, the Nap Nanny portable baby recliner from Baby Matters has been recalled, pending an investigation.  Reportedly, the girl was found trapped between the foam recliner and the crib wall.

Approximately 30,000 Nap Nannies have been recalled.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said that the seat should only be placed on the floor.

Roman and Roller shades

Smith+Noble is voluntarily recalling all custom Roman shades and all Roller shades without a tension device after a five-year-old boy was nearly suffocated with a loop bead cord.

This is the latest in a larger shade recall that began in December as part of an industry effort for children’s safety.

Children’s jewelry

Approximately 137,000 pieces of Tween brand children’s jewelry have been recalled after it was discovered that they contain high levels of cadmium.

The recall includes 19 different styles of necklaces, earrings and bracelets priced between $7 and $16 and sold at Justice, Limited Too and an online store.

Ingesting cadmium can weaken bones and kidneys.  Children can be exposed if they suck on, bite or swallow products containing cadmium.

In another cadmium-related recall, in June, the CPSC and McDonald’s announced a voluntary recall of the restaurant’s “Shrek Forever After 3D” collectible drinking glasses because the cartoon designs on the glasses contain cadmium.

- Tony Ogden

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