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, February 28, 2011

GM's Shanghai venture to recall 233000 cars
AFP
BEIJING — One of General Motors' key auto joint ventures in China will recall nearly 233000 cars to fix fuel line problems that could stall engines or spark fires, the country's product safety agency said Monday. The recall covers 133074 Regal sedans ...
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How Quickly They Forget
New York Times
Following the recall of millions of toys from China because of lead paint and other hazards, Congress got its act together in 2008 and passed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Bipartisan majorities rallied around the idea that the government ...
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1550 Felt bicycles recalled
UPI.com
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves all 2011 Felt F3, F4, F5, and F75 bicycles with carbon fiber frames and carbon fiber forks. They were imported from China and sold nationwide from July 2010 through November 2010 for ...
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Crib Recalls 2010-2011: Why Can't Manufacturers Get It Right?
InjuryBoard.com
During the past year, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has initiated recalls of baby cribs, both drop-sided and non-drop-sided cribs. The recalls have also involved crib mattresses and hardware. Many of the recalled cribs were ...
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How Quickly They Forget
FairWarning
By The New York Times on February 25, 2011 Following the recall of millions of toys from China because of lead paint and other hazards, Congress got its act together in 2008 and passed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Bipartisan majorities ...
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BOB jogging strollers recalled
UPI.com
... the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a statement. The strollers were imported from China and Taiwan and sold nationwide from April 2002 through February 2011 for between $300 and $600 each. Several models are involved in the recall, ...
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Two Strangulation Deaths Prompt Video Baby Monitors Recall
InjuryBoard.com
The product was manufactured in China. CPSC and Summer Infant urge parents to make sure that all electric cords are out of the reach of small children. Additionally, consumers should contact Summer Infant toll-free at (800) 426-8627 or visit their ...
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Recalls: Costco, Sam's Club, Ikea, Walmart, Target, more
OCRegister
By HANG NGUYEN Burlington Basket Company announced the recall of about 500000 bassinets. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Burlington received 10 reports of the bassinets collapsing when the folding legs were not locked into place. ...
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Va. Beach manufacturer recalls outdoor child's chair
The Virginian-Pilot
The Virginia Beach manufacturer of outdoor toys and furniture issued the recall for about 5200 Kristi G Go & Grow Chairs, in conjunction with the product's distributor, Kristi G Co., based in Atlanta. Swim Ways received eight reports of the chairs ...
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Recall of 92000 Heater Fans and Quartz Radiant Heaters Sold at Dollar General
InjuryBoard.com
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Atico International USA, Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, who sourced these products from China, and retailer Dollar General Stores, of Goodlettsville, TN, are recalling these products ...
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Sniglar crib, Summer Infant video monitor subject to recall notices in Canada
Winnipeg Free Press
The Sniglar full-sized crib with fixed sides is the subject of a joint recall by Ikea, Health Canada and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The model number 60091931 is printed on a label attached to the mattress support. ...
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James Perse jackets recalled
UPI.com
The jackets, imported from China by New Live of Los Angeles, pose a fire hazard to consumers, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The jackets are lined with Sherpa fleece. The men's garment involved in the recall is style number MV2156, ...
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James Perse recalls 6700 men's, women's jackets
Bloomberg
Consumers can call the James Perse recall hotline at 800-430-8559 or the US Consumer Product safety Commission at 800-638-2772. The agency said it is interested in receiving any incident or injury reports related to the jackets, ...
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Burlington Basket Bassinet Recall: They Can Collapse
WalletPop
Burlington Basket Co. has issued a recall for 500000 bassinets sold nationwide at Walmart and other stores after 10 of them collapsed, hurting two infants, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The CPSC said if the cross-bracing rails aren't ...
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Volkswagen rejects recall over US engine problem
SteelGuru
China Post reported that Volkswagen has rejected suggestions that it might have to recall up to 100000 cars in the United States after Washington stepped up an inquiry involving diesel engines. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said ...
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Car Seat Recall: Why Are So Many Children's Products Dangerous?
AOL News
Here's a handy rundown: Two months ago, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, announced that it would ban drop-side cribs, a popular choice for parents who appreciate the ease of lifting their babies in and out. ...
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Bangkok Post : Honda recalling nearly 700000 vehicles
Have come across this great write up when searching for chinese quality problems http://www.easyrambler.com/china-product-recalls-quality-defects-01.php ...
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Monday, February 14, 2011

Product recalls
BusinessWeek
The seats were made in China. For additional information, contact Escalade Sports at 800-742-6009 or visit the firm's website at ...
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Heater Recall: Lasko Heater Recall Initiated
The Epoch Times
... the US Consumer Product Safety Commission stated on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Manufactured in China, two brands of heaters are affected in the recall: Lasko and ...
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Tech 4 Kids snow bikes recalled
UPI.com
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said OUTER EDGE snow bikes imported from China include front skis that can break, causing the bike to stop abruptly, ...
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Escalade Sports Recalls Oasis Playsets After Swings Break
WalletPop
The China-made seats have rounded ends with black grommets. The recalled play sets were sold at Oasis distributors and dealers nationwide from April 2008 to ...
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Hengrui Medicine Recalls Anti-Cancer Medicine
CapitalVue
... recall of its dextropropoxyphen hydrochloride anti-cancer product after it received a notice from the State Food and Drug Administration, reports China ...
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Massive US Sunbeam iron recall won't affect Australia
Current.com.au
About 5700 Sunbeam Convertible Clothes Irons, manufactured in China, were recalled in the United States last week after the Consumer Product Safety ...
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Intel's design error will affect Taiwan notebook shipments: Daiwa
Focus Taiwan News Channel
... Daiwa Capital Markets said Tuesday "The impact of Intel's design error on its 6 Series chipset is not just about a product recall -- the bigger impact ...
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Lasko Heaters Sold at Sam's Club Recalled Over Fire Hazard
WalletPop
Included in the recall are the Lasko Model 5540 and the Air King Model 8540 ceramic space heaters. The Lasko heater was sold at Sam's Club and other ...
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Recalls this week: snow bikes, video baby monitors - World news ...
Next story in China Illegal 'zoo' in 3 suitcases gets man arrested. related .... www.summerinfant.com/Home/Product-Recall.aspx. www.summerinfant.com ...
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PhillyBurbs.com: Product recalls
Product recalls. TEXT SIZE Increase text size Decrease text size ... The heaters were made in China. For additional information, visit Lasko's website at ...
www.phillyburbs.com/news/news.../08/recall-news-1.html

Product recalls | The Associated Press | Nation | Washington Examiner
The following recalls have been announced: ... The heaters were made in China. For additional information, visit Lasko's website at www. ...
washingtonexaminer.com/news/nation/2011/02/product-recall

Two Strangulation Deaths Prompt Summer Infant to Recall Video Baby ...
The product was manufactured in China. CPSC and Summer Infant urge parents ... at www.summerinfant.com/Home/Product-Recall.aspx to receive a new permanent ...
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11127.html

 

 

'Bath salts' drugs draw attention
Delmarva Daily Times
Nationwide, poison control centers have received 373 calls about "bath salts" products this year, compared to 291 calls during all of 2010, said Jessica ...

Several states, including Kentucky, looking to ban 'bath salts' drug
Louisville Courier-Journal
Calls about the drug to poison centers across the nation have ... Shipments of the chemicals appear to be coming from overseas, from China, India, ...

Chemistry: the unsung hero of science
The Guardian
'Chlorine is a deadly poison gas employed on European battlefields in the ... 20% of Britain's gross domestic product is now down to the work of chemists. ...

Doctor: Legal "Bath Salts" Drug- Deadly
WITN
The product goes by different names including white china, euphoria, ... The American Association of Poison Control Centers has seen a dramatic rise in ...

Hallucinogenic drug 'bath salts' can be deadly
DigitalJournal.com
The product being called "bath salts" is a crystalline powder that can be purchased online, ... He had bought the "bath salts" online from China for $20. ...

Chemistry: the unsung hero of science
Gulf Times
By Robin McKie/London Chlorine is a deadly poison gas employed on European ... 20% of Britain's gross domestic product is now down to the work of chemists. ...


Gulf Times

Fake Pot Concerns Officials and Health Workers
Hartford Courant
While the products are sold as incense and bear the label "not for human ... The Connecticut Poison Control Center at the UConn Health Center has received ...

Dangerous new drug 'bath salts' send at least one West Michigan ...
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
18 photo, The product, which can be legally purchased, ... The patient who came to Spectrum had bought the drug online from China for $20. ...


Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com

ED ANGER SAYS, “I'M SICK OF CHINA!”
Weekly World News
We don't need to buy any more junk from China that usually falls apart within a week. Either that or they poison our children with that paint that put on ...

Lenovo and WinMagic Debut SecureDoc for Lenovo Full-Disk ...
TTKN News
... deterrence mechanism enabling organizations to issue a “poison pill” to ... Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at ...

 


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Monday, February 7, 2011

Recalls: clothes irons, air compressors, teething rings and mower engines
Seattle Times
The recalled product is the Sunbeam Convertible Iron, which is a blue and gray. The Chinese-manufactured irons were sold at Bed Bath & Beyond stores ...
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Sunbeam Recalls Irons From Bed, Bath & Beyond After Reports of Fire
WalletPop
So far no injuries are reported from using the irons, said the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. A wiring issue causes the irons to overheat and ...
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Warning issued over imported crumbed fish
Sydney Morning Herald
Australians with peanut allergy have been warned to not eat imported crumbed fish or seafood products, following a rash of product recalls and six people ...
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Infant teethers/rattles recalled by Sassy, Inc. due to ingestion hazard
Examiner.com
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission report indicates one incident, however it states there was no injury. This voluntary recall of ...
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