Kashi is currently recalling several varieties of their frozen pizzas due to possible plastic fragments in the crust. Here are the affected types:

• - Kashi Mediterranean Thin Crust Pizza packaged in a 12.7 ounce box and marked with UPC Code 1862732905 3 and Best If Used Before date of either May10 12NU, May18 12NU, or May19 12NU;
• - Kashi Roasted Vegetable Thin Crust Pizza packaged in a 12.2 ounce box and marked with UPC Code 1862737342 1 andBest If Used Before date of either May09 12NU or May14 12NU;
• - Kashi Mushroom Trio and Spinach Thin Crust Pizza packaged in an 11.9 ounce box and marked with UPC Code 1862737344 5 and Best If Used Before date of May17 12NU.

If you have purchased any of these and would like a replacement may contact the Kashi Consumer Response Center at 877.864.3521 Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time.  Go here for more details.

Nestle Prepared Foods Company of Gaffney, S.C. is recalling approximately 10,260 pounds of Lean Cuisine Simple Favorites, Spaghetti with Meatballs because they may contain foreign materials. The recall includes 9.5-oz. packages with the establishment number “P-7991”, the case code “0298595519P” and a best before date of November, 2011 printed on the side of the package, underneath the ingredient listing. The spaghetti and meatball products were packaged on October 25, 2010, and shipped to distributors and retail stores east of the Rocky Mountains.

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline, 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854), is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m., ET Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

Unilever has issued a Recall of Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter . This peanut butter may be contaminated.
The product was distributed to stores in the following states: Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.

The will have the following Best if Used By Dates stamped on the lid of the jar:

• MAY1612LR1
• MAY1712LR1
• MAY1812LR1
• MAY1912LR1
• MAY2012LR1
• MAY2112LR1

You can see the details of the Skippy Peanut Butter Recall here.

(thanks For the Mommas!)

For many of us, our babies were raised in drop-side cribs. However, due to numerous infant deaths, injuries, and crib recalled, the Consumer Product Safety Comission has unanimously voted to outlaw the manufacture, sale, and resale of drop-side cribs. They have also instituted new standards to help ensure crib safety. If you have a drop-side crib, check your hardware to be sure that everything is installed properly. If you are pregnant, be sure to choose a crib that does NOT have a drop-side feature, especially if you buy it second-hand. If you consign your baby items, you will no longer be able to sell these cribs. You can read more details here.

From the press release found here:

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, ROLAIDS® Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, and ROLAIDS® Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews (full product details below) distributed in the United States. McNeil is taking this action following some consumer reports of foreign materials in the product, including metal and wood particles. The company’s investigation has determined that the materials were potentially introduced into the product during the manufacturing process at a third party manufacturer. While the risk of serious adverse health consequences is remote, McNeil Consumer Healthcare advises consumers who have purchased these recalled products to discontinue use.
Consumers who purchased product included in this recall should contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare, either at http://www.rolaids.com or by calling 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time) for instructions about receiving a refund. Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider.

The FDA has issued a warning for parents to stop using Hyland's Teething Tablets due to a risk of some tablets containing belladonna, a known toxin. The manufacturer has recalled all products.  This includes all lots of Hyland's Teething Tablets. Any unused product should be discarded.

If you think that your child might be experiencing symptoms (a  depressed level of consciousness, seizure, difficulty or slowed breathing,  lethargy, sleepiness, muscle weakness, skin flushing, constipation, difficulty urinating, or agitation), you need to call your doctor and report side effects from use of Hyland’s teething tablets to FDA through the MedWatch program, by phone at 1-800-332-1088, or online at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/index.html.

You can get more info here. To find out about a refund or replacement, visit www.hylandsteething.com/recall or call 1-877-496-5044 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time).

Here are some recalls you need to know about.


Tylenol 8-Hour Caplets: These are being recalled after some people were sickened by them or smelling a moldy scent in the bottle. Go here to find the lot numbers of the items affected (the lot number can be found on the side of the bottle label). You are advised to stop taking the medication and contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare at www.tylenol.com or by calling 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time) for instructions about receiving a refund or product coupon.


Munchkin Bathtub Toys is recalling Bathtub Subs because a valve on the bottom can suck up loose skin, posing a laceration hazard. THe toy is yellow with a smiling face and has turquoise windows, and an orange propeller and periscope. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Munchkin for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.  For additional information, contact Munchkin at 877-242-3134 anytime or visit the company's website.

Read about other recalls you may have missed here. 

If you have purchased any store-brand frozen veggies at Walmart or Kroger, you need to be aware that several types are being recalled due to the possible presence of broken glass in the bags.

The affected veggies are:
Kroger 12 ounce Green Peas (UPC 11110 89736)
Production Codes of 1440BU, 1440BV, 1440BW, and 1600BD Kroger 12 ounce Peas and Carrots (UPC 11110 89741)
Production Codes of 1960BD and 1960BE

Great Value 12 ounce Steamable Sweet Peas (UPC 78742 08369)
Best by Dates of July 20, 2012; July 21, 2012

Great Value 12 ounce Steamable Mixed Vegetables (UPC 78742 08026)
Best by Date of July 15, 2012

Consumers are being asked to return the veggies to the place of purchase for a full refund.

You can contact Pictsweet  at 1-800-367-7412, extension 417 toll-free from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time, Monday through Friday.

If you have purchased these or requested a sample from this company, you need to know that these drinks are being recalled due to quality concerns. If you have any at your home, do NOT drink them! Instead, fill out this form. A FedEx label will be sent to you so that you can send in your products, and then you will be reimbursed via snail mail. You can also call 877-597-9584.  Here is a list of affected lot numbers.

(thanks Hip2Save!)

Fisher-Price is recalling a 11 million baby items, including high chairs, trikes, toys and more.

Here are some of the affected items:

Fisher Price Trikes and Tough Trikes
Toys with inflatable balls (Baby Playzone Crawl & Cruise Playground, Baby Playzone Crawl & Slide Arcade, Baby Gymtastics Play Wall, Ocean Wonders Kick & Crawl Aquarium (C3068 and H8094), 1-2-3 Tetherball, Bat & Score Goal)
Healthy Care, Easy Clean and Close to Me high chairs
Little People Stand 'n Play Rampway

If you have any of these items, you are urged to stop using them immediately and contact Fisher-Price. You can go here to see the affected items, model numbers, and order replacement kits. Read more about the recall here.  

I had to order a replacement kit for a high chair, but I saw a number of other items that we have owned and sold at consignment sales. Recalls affecting babies and kids are scary!