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Toyota recalling 1.53 million cars globally

Last updated Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 12:38pm

TOKYO -- Toyota is recalling 1.53 million Lexus, Avalon and other models, mostly in the U.S. and Japan, for brake fluid and fuel pump problems, the latest in a string of quality lapses for the world's No. 1 automaker.

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Fisher-Price recalls more than 10 million items

The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 8:12am

WASHINGTON — Fisher-Price is recalling more than 10 million tricycles, toys and high chairs over safety concerns.

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AP Exclusive: Back to work after salmonella case

The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 7:47am

WASHINGTON — The peanut industry executive whose filthy processing plants were blamed in a salmonella outbreak two years ago that killed nine people and sickened hundreds more is back in the business.

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Former egg farm workers say complaints ignored

The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, September 3, 2010 - 7:52am

DES MOINES, Iowa — U.S. Agriculture Department employees worked full-time at two Iowa egg farms at the center of a salmonella outbreak and massive recall, but two former workers said they ignored complaints about conditions at one site.

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In this Feb. 5, 2007 file photo, a 2007 Toyota Corolla sedan and Matrix wagon sit on the lot at a Toyota dealership in the southeast Denver suburb of Centennial, Colo. Toyota said Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, it is recalling more than a million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks with engines that may stall.

Toyota recalls 1.1 million Corollas, Matrixes

Dan Strumpf, The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 1:31pm

NEW YORK -- Toyota recalled 1.13 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality problems at the Japanese automaker.

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Restaurants scramble after massive egg recall

The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 7:19am

CHICAGO — Eggs sunny-side-up are still on the menu. But restaurants nationwide are keeping a closer eye on egg suppliers and reminding diners of the dangers of undercooked food after a massive recall tied to a salmonella outbreak.

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15 dozen eggs involved in recall sent to Utah

The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 8:27am

SALT LAKE CITY — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says 15 dozen eggs involved in the Iowa salmonella recall were shipped to Utah after May 16.

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No recalled eggs in Utah

Press release

Last updated Monday, August 23, 2010 - 2:49pm

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) food safety inspectors have contacted egg distributors in the state and have found no evidence that any of the tainted eggs associated with the Wright County Egg recall are in Utah. We believe it is highly unlikely any of the eggs are in the state.

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The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 2:33pm

The following recalls have been announced:

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The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 12:01pm

The following recalls have been announced:

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GM recalling 1.5 million vehicles over fire concerns

The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - 9:43pm

WASHINGTON -- 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.

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This image provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows “Shrek Forever After 3D” Collectable Drinking Glasses being promoted by McDonald's Corp that are being recalled because the designs on the glasses contain cadmium. (AP Photo/U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

McDonald's pulls 12M cadmium-tainted Shrek glasses

The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, June 4, 2010 - 7:59am

LOS ANGELES — Cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses being sold nationwide at McDonald's, forcing the burger giant to recall 12 million of the cheap U.S.-made collectibles while dramatically expanding contamination concerns about the toxic metal beyond imported children's jewelry.

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(The Associated Press) In this undated photo provided by General Motors, a 2006 Hummer H3 is driven.

Hummer recalls H3s worldwide to fix hood

Dan Strumpf The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 11:22pm

NEW YORK -- General Motors said Wednesday that it is recalling all Hummer H3s produced since the 2006 model year to fix a portion of the hood that can detach during driving.

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E. coli tests prompt recall of WinCo ground beef

The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, April 19, 2010 - 11:37am

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California public health officials are recalling some ground beef products sold at WinCo Food stores in six Western states, saying it could be contaminated with E. coli.

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