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The risk of accidentally becoming injured and suffocating as a result of a baby crib bumper pad appears to be much higher than was previously considered. Crib bumpers are soft pads that mothers place inside baby cribs to shield toddlers from bruises and other forms of injury, and were thought to be safe. A recently released study by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis...

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ConAgra Foods announced a voluntary recall of Banquet-brand poultry pot pies (expanded to include beef pot pies) after health officials found a link to 139 cases of salmonella contamination across 30 states. Consumers are advised not to consume any pot pies with the product code P-9 on the side of the box. While ConAgra contends the pot pies are safe if cooked properly, the U.S. Department of...

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A man suffered injuries in a truck accident at his home on Thursday, when a fuel tanker parked at a gas station across the street, rolled away and crashed into his home.The tanker was transporting 8,000 gallons of fuel. None of which was spilled during the accident, according to authorities.The house, located about 300 feet from the gas station, was pushed off its foundation. He was transported...

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Chrysler LLC, an automaker, is recalling almost 369,000 sport utility vehicles because of problems with the brakes going up hill. Also, on some of the vehicles, there are problems with the locks and door latches.The company is recalling 296,550 vehicles for the brake-related problem. The recall includes the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Commander SUVs from 2006 and 2007 model years and the 2007...

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Mattel announced a voluntary recall of over 674,000 Barbie accessories, manufactured in China, due to the surface paints on the toys containing excessive levels of lead. Lead poisoning can lead to serious adverse health affects, especially in children under the age of six.Mattel previously announced a recall of 9 million toys due to a choking hazards from small magnets dislodging from the toys....

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Parents of a Columbia man shot to death in a standoff with Columbia Police and Richland County Sheriff deputies last month have retained a lawyer and are preparing to file a wrongful death lawsuit.Officers tried to reason with him. In the end, the man armed with a knife, was shot and killed by a deputy. During the standoff, prior to his death, he had set fire to his house twice and was shot and...

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Following accusations of nursing home abuse and neglect, a Central Illinois nursing home is employing changes and reeducating their staff on the proper policies and procedures.The state says the abuse occurred in February at, Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, in Matoon. A nurse employed by the nursing home is accused of holding down a resident to give him his medication and threatening another resident...

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Nine people were severely injured at an Illinois truck stunt show Thursday when a giant stunt truck spun out of control and tore into a crowd of about 100 shocked spectators. Horrified onlookers watched in disbelief as the truck plowed through at least 9 people before regaining control by driving through a wooden fence to safety and out of the way of other people."After its third or fourth...

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Nissan announced an auto recall of 140,500 Altima Sedans to replace air filters that could catch on fire, according to company officials.The voluntary recall affects 2007 Altima's with four cylinders that were produced at its Tennessee and Mississippi plants. A spokesperson for the company said "flammable objects, such as cigarettes, can enter the filter and catch on fire."Four engine...

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The Chicago Department of Health is investigating nine confirmed cases of salmonella bacteria after 120 attendees at the Taste of Chicago Food Festival became sick. The culprit is believed to be tainted hummus.Chicago officials traced the salmonella outbreak to the Pars Cove Persian Cuisine Restaurant where hummus has been removed from the menu. The owners are cooperating with the health...

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