CHINA-FREE

DEFINITION chi-na-free adj. A term proposed for use on food labels to show that products are not made in China.

CONTEXT In light of recent health and safety scares regarding Chinese-made food and products, a U.S.-based company called Food for Health International has announced plans to put "China-free" stickers on its goods. The subtext: These products won't make you sick or have harmful contaminants like melamine.

USAGE Given recent recalls of items from toys to toothpaste, China-free labeling could catch on, though consumers would do well to remember that not all products from China are tainted and not all tainted products are from China.

Monday, June 27, 2011

 

Recall news
Sacramento Bee
AP DETAILS: Child strollers imported from China by Britax Child Safety Inc. of Charlotte, NC, sold at juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide and online retailers between September 2010 and June 2011 for about $200. ...
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Target to recall 52000 pairs of infant girls sandals
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
By Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Target and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced the voluntary recall of nearly 52000 infant girls sandals because decorative plastic flowers on them can become detached, creating a potential choking ...
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Product Recalls
Charleston Post Courier
Details: by phone at 866-918-8771 between 8 am and 5 pm Monday-Friday; online at geappliances.com/products/recall. About 23600 Emma's Garden Polka-dot girls' dresses manufactured in China and imported by TJX Companies Inc. of Framingham, Mass. ...
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Children's medicine, trimmer/edger attachments posted to recall listing
Business Clarksville
While there are no brand markings directly on the product, “Made in China” is printed on the bottom of the lamp. Consumers should return the lamps to Christmas Tree Shops store for a full refund. Consumers can contact Christmas Tree Shops at (888) ...
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Recall: Kid's Gamma Sport tennis raquets—high lead levels
ConsumerReports.org
There were no incidents or injuries reported in relation to this recall, however. Owners can contact Gamma Sports for a free replacement grip kit. According to a Consumer Product Safety Commission news release, the company is contacting known ...
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Target Recalls over 400000 Child Booster Seats
InjuryBoard.com
They were made in and China. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Target can be contacted at (800) 440-0680 or through the firm's website at www.target.com. ...
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Recall: Animated Lamps Sold at Christmas Tree Shops Pose Fire/Shock Risks
Justice News Flash
While there are no brand markings directly on the product, 'Made in China' is printed on the bottom of the lamp.” Consumers are advised to return the lamps to any Christmas Tree Shops store to receive a full refund. For more information concerning the ...
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Big Lots Futon Bunk Bed Recall Issued After Child's Death
AboutLawsuits.com
The death of a 3 year-old child from Iowa has led to the recall of about 30000 Big Lots metal futon bunk beds. The Big Lots bunk bed recall was announced on June 16 by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) after determining that the futon ...
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