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Fruit Pulp Linked to Typhoid Cases Found in Nevada

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Seven confirmed cases of typhoid, including four in southern Nevada, have been linked to a recall involving a product used in milkshakes and smoothies. More>>

Cereal Recalled Because of Smell

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Kellogg's is recalling 28 million boxes of cereal. The reason is an unusual smell and flavor from the package lines could make people sick including problems with nausea and vomiting. More>>

More than 2 Million Cribs Recalled

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More than 2 million cribs from Evenflo, Delta Enterprise Corp. and five other companies were recalled Thursday amid concerns that babies can suffocate, become trapped or fall from the cribs. More>>

Massive SpaghettiOs Recall

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The Campbell Soup Supply Company is recalling approximately 15 million pounds of "SpaghettiOs with Meatballs" canned products. More>>

GM Announces Recall of 1.5 Million Vehicles Over Fire Danger

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General Motors Co. said Tuesday it was recalling about 1.5 million vehicles worldwide to address a problem with a heated windshield wiper fluid system that could lead to a fire, its second recall over the issue in two years. More>>

Wal-Mart Pulls Jewelry Over Cadmium

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Wal-Mart says it is pulling an entire line of Miley Cyrus-brand jewelry from its shelves after tests performed for The Associated Press found they contained high levels of the toxic metal cadmium. More>>

RECALL: Cribs Pulled off the Market

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Safety concerns have prompted the government to pull thousands of popular cribs off the market. More>>

RECALL: Wooden Baby Gate Causes Injuries

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A major baby products manufacturer is announcing the voluntary recall of wooden gates that have caused injuries to children. More>>

Recall of Flavoring Ingredient Spreads

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A flavoring ingredient used in hundreds of processed foods contains salmonella and is being recalled. More>>

State Warns of Census Scams

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State officials are warning Nevadans to be on the look out for scams involving the 2010 Census. More>>

RECALL: Cribs Pose Safety Risk

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing the recall of all Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" drop side cribs. More>>

Toyota Issues Another Recall

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Toyota said Tuesday it was recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems. More>>

Toyota Dealerships Begin Recall Repairs

This is the fix for recalled Toyota Vehicles. This is the fix for recalled Toyota Vehicles.
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It's barely one square inch but Toyota says it is the fix for the millions of vehicles that have been named in a massive recall. Inside, recalled models and a link to frequently asked questions. More>>

Find out what the new credit card law will mean to you. More>>

RECALL: Toyota Extends Massive Recall

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Toyota's recall of millions of vehicles is now being extended to China and Europe and another 1 million vehicles have been added to the U.S. recall. More>>

A popular crib sold at Kmart, Sears, WalMart and other stores is being recalled. More>>

RECALL: Fingertip Amputations Prompt Recall

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Graco Children's Products is recalling 1.5 million strollers after some children had their fingertips amputated by canopy hinges. More>>

McAfee's Twelve Scams of Christmas

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Cyber crooks are out in force during the holiday season. Check out this list of what to look out for to keep the identity-stealing grinches away. More>>

RECALL: 4 Million Vehicles Under Recall

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Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on about 4 million recalled vehicles in the United States because the pedals can get stuck in the floor mats, another blow to the reputation of the world's largest automaker. More>>

RECALL: Massive Crib Recall Announced

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced one of the largest crib recalls in history. More>>

Consumer Group Releases Top 10 Worst Toys

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A consumer group has released a list of the top 10 worst toys for this holiday season. Inside, find a link. More>>

RECALL: Fire Hazards in Millions of Fords

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is alerting Ford owners about a fire hazard involving 4.5 million vehicles. Inside, find listing of vehicles being recalled. More>>

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