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.
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Product recall: gas grills, bicycle brake levers Washington Post The following recall has been announced: ____ GAS GRILLS DETAILS: Gas Grills imported by One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, SC; sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and in Canada, and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide from March 2011 ... See all stories on this topic » |
Product recall: battery chargers, scuba diving hoses, saw blades Washington Post They were manufactured in China. WHY: Plastic holding the screws on the battery can break, causing the screws to come loose and the casing to separate. This can expose energized components to consumers, posing electrocution or electric shock hazards. See all stories on this topic » |
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STOK Grills recalled after more than 500 reports of regulators leaking propane gas InjuryBoard.com According to a release by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), One World Technologies Inc. is recalling 87600 STOK Island Grills and STOK Quattro Grills imported from China because a defective regulator on the grill can leak propane gas ... See all stories on this topic » |
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Chinese fishermen recall clash with Philippine Navy[1]|chinadaily.com.cn China Daily HAIKOU - One of 12 Chinese fishing boats returned to port Saturday evening after a recent encounter with the Philippine Navy in the South China Sea. On April 10, twelve fishing boats were harassed by a Philippine Navy gunboat while taking refuge from ... See all stories on this topic » |
Office Depot Recalls Leather Desk Chairs InjuryBoard.com The first week of April, The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Health Canada, and Office Depot, recalled almost 320000 ( 307000 in the US and 12000 in Canada) Office Depot® Brand Biella Leather Desk Chairs. The chairs were imported by Swinton ... See all stories on this topic » |
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Product recall: pocket utility knives, cups and mugs, grass trimmers ... Washington Post The following recalls have been announced: ____ POCKET UTILITY KNIVES DETAILS: Folding Pocket Utility Knives manufactured by Greenlee Textron Inc., of Rockford, Ill.; sold at distributors of professional tools and products nationwide from September ... See all stories on this topic » |
Product recall: night lights Washington Post The following recall has been announced: ____ NIGHT LIGHTS DETAILS: LED Night Lights imported by American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc., also known as AmerTac, of Saddle River, NJ; sold at hardware stores, home centers and lighting showrooms from March 2009 ... See all stories on this topic » |
Recalls this week: Night lights, cups, trimmers The Associated Press A rundown of problematic products recalled this week: ___ NIGHT LIGHTS DETAILS: Three models of AmerTac night lights, imported by Saddle River, NJ-based American Tack & Hardware Co. The plug-in night lights were manufactured in China and sold at ... See all stories on this topic » |
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CPSC recalls night lights because of fire risk CBS News WASHINGTON — The US Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday issued a recall for about 227000 night lights because they could overheat and cause a fire. The CPSC said an electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to smolder or melt ... See all stories on this topic » |
Product recall: hammock stands Washington Post The following recall has been announced: ____ HAMMOCK STANDS DETAILS: Standard and Economy Hammock Stands distributed by Twin Oaks, of Louisa, Va.; sold in the Twin Oaks catalog and website, craft fairs and independent retail stores nationwide from ... See all stories on this topic » |
Recall news Boston.com By AP DETAILS: Folding Pocket Utility Knives manufactured by Greenlee Textron Inc. , of Rockford, Ill.; sold at distributors of professional tools and products nationwide from September through November 2011. The Greenlee Hawk Bill folding pocket ... See all stories on this topic » |
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Product recall: toasters Washington Post The toasters were manufactured in China. WHY: When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable ... See all stories on this topic » |
Product recalls Charleston Post Courier The mobile battery cases were manufactured in China. The battery case can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard. CPSC and the firm have received about 14 reports of the battery cases overheating in the US, including three reports of minor burns ... See all stories on this topic » |
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Explosion at Apple Chinese Supplier Pegatron Recalls Foxconn Blast CFOworld By Michael Kan Apple supplier Pegatron reported that an explosion occurred at a subsidiary company in China, with Shanghai authorities stating that 61 workers were sent to hospital. Earlier this year, another Apple supplier, Foxconn, reported that an ... See all stories on this topic » |
Child Product Recalls Accident Injury Lawyer (blog) Next on the recall are Keds Girls' Shoes, which are being recalled due to laceration hazard. Manufactured in China, approximately 45000 Keds"Know It All" girls' shoes are being recalled as the metal stars on the back of the shoes have been known to ... See all stories on this topic » |
Basu: An important lesson is that we need China, and China needs us DesMoinesRegister.com We are right to call out China's human rights abuses, but our demonization of China has taken less seemly forms. The Chinese recall accusations of a “China lobby” operating in the United States. As the cost of grain shot up, Iowa's Sen. ... See all stories on this topic » |
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CPSC: Baby Rattles Recalled by Toys Distribution for Choking Risks NewYorkInjuryNews (press release) Los Angeles, CA — Toys Distribution Inc. and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have announced a voluntary product recall of baby rattles over choking hazards the defective product poses to young children. ... See all stories on this topic » |
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Product recall: Motion sensing wall switches Washington Post The product replaces a standard household wall switch and is designed to turn off the attached lighting load when motion is no longer detected in the room. The motion sensing wall switches come in white or ivory. They were manufactured in China. ... See all stories on this topic » |
Product recalls this week include baby seats and motion sensing light switches Daily Journal (AP Photo/US Consumer Product Safety Commission) Product recalls this week include motion sensing wall switches which pose a potential shock hazard, and baby seats originally recalled four years ago but that continue to present a fall hazard. ... See all stories on this topic » |
Family of Burn Victim Calls on CPSC to Seek Recall of Deadly Lighter ... PR Newswire (press release) 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The family of a man who died of third-degree burns when his cigarette lighter exploded in his pocket asked the US Consumer Product Safety Commission today to seek a recall of MK lighters, manufactured by the Chinese ... See all stories on this topic » |
Dongfeng Motor recalls 3607 sedans in China China Daily The recall affects 2509 Qashqai vehicles manufactured between Sept 24, 2010 and Dec 20, 2010, and 1098 X-Trail sedans manufactured between Oct 9, 2010 and Dec20, 2010, the product quality watchdog said in a statement posted on its website. ... See all stories on this topic » |
Columbia Sportswear Recalls Omni-Heat Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries InjuryBoard.com The recalled battery packs were included with the jackets sold by Columbia online retail and outdoor and sporting goods dealers nationwide from July 2011 to September 2011 from $900 to $1200.. The products were made in China. ... See all stories on this topic » |
Family of Stephenville man, who died after lighter exploded, wants lighters ... ReporterNews.com By Scott Kirk Special to the Reporter-News The family of a Stephenville man who died in 2008 when his disposable cigarette lighter exploded in his shirt pocket has filed a request with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall the lighter, ... See all stories on this topic » |
Social Media Helping Chinese Stock Investment Software Boom -- Fantastic ... MarketWatch (press release) In fact, this video is the product of video marketing for Qianlong, a well-known stock software producer. The video is an effort to return Qianlong to its leading position experienced during its prime time 20 years ago. This video aims at attracting ... See all stories on this topic » |
Are Chinese imports making pets sick? Richmond County Daily Journal The Waggin' Train brand chicken jerky is a popular product sold in local businesses like Walmart and sometimes Big Lots. As of late Wednesday, Walmart in Rockingham still had the item in stock, as there had not been a mandatory recall of these items at ... See all stories on this topic » |
FDA cautions dog owners about chicken jerky snacks Fox 59 According to the FDA, the products at the center of the investigation were made in China. However, the agency has not yet pinpointed the problem or issued a recall, meaning there is not a certain product to look for. Veterinarian Dr. Carla Cloud ... See all stories on this topic » |
Product recall: child carriers, toys Washington Post The toys were manufactured in China. WHY: The small pegs on three of the four posts can detach, posing a choking hazard. INCIDENTS: None reported. HOW MANY: About 760. FOR MORE: Contact Guidecraft at 888-824-1308 Monday through Friday between 9 am and ... See all stories on this topic » |
Total Recall: Target Children's Frog Mask, More Listeria, Unlabeled Peanuts DailyFinance No incidents have been reported, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The 3400 plush masks, made in China, were sold nationwide between August and September, retailing for $1. The UPC code is 06626491474. Consumers are asked to return the ... See all stories on this topic » |
ADT Recalls Carbon Monoxide Detectors Made by St. Charles Company Patch.com The manufacturer is System Sensor, of St. Charles, which voluntarily participated in the recall. The units were built in China and Mexico and distributed by ADT Security Services Inc. of Boca Raton, FL. When the CO detector reaches the end of its ... See all stories on this topic » |
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Product Recall: Undeclared Sulfites in Dried Dates ReadMedia (press release) The product was distributed nationwide and is a product of China. Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the product ... See all stories on this topic » |
Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire ... FireEngineering.com Sold at: Hobby stores nationwide gave the battery chargers away free or for a small charge with a purchase, depending on the retailer from January 2011 to March 2011. Manufactured in: China. Consumers should immediately stop using this product and ... See all stories on this topic » |
Guidecraft Twist and Sort Toys recalled UPI.com WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 760 Twist and Sort Toys due to a choking hazard. The toy includes four posts, one with threading and the other three with small, ... See all stories on this topic » |
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Dart set believed tied to 4 child deaths: Plainfield toy importer will pay ... MyCentralJersey.com The commission also remains interested in receiving incident or injury reports directly related to the Henry Gordy product recall or others involving a different hazard with the same product, and officials urged consumers to share their experiences ... See all stories on this topic » |
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Recalls: Walmart, Target, JCPenney, Ikea, REI, Amazon OCRegister By HANG NGUYEN / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER The US Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recalls of various products that sold at several retailers, including Walmart, Target, JCPenney, Ikea, REI, Amazon and Babies"R"Us. BOB ... See all stories on this topic » |
Sony recalls 1.6m Bravia TV sets over fire risk TODAYonline While Singapore is among the countries affected, Sony Singapore has emphasised there is no product recall locally. "Sony is offering a free inspection of the affected models, and if a customer has a product unit affected by the issue, they can contact ... See all stories on this topic » |
China: Walmart, Carrefour fined for sale of expired foods FreshPlaza Both Wal-Mart and Carrefour said the case had prompted them to post recall notices in their stores toward the end of August but that no customers have responded by coming in to exchange a product or obtain a refund. Neither supermarket said it had seen ... See all stories on this topic » |
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Recalls This Week: Pool pump motors, jogging strollers, pourable gel fuels ... The Republic AP This photo provided by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, shows the Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motor. The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard. (AP Photo/US Consumer Product Safety Commission) NEW ... See all stories on this topic » |