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CDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations

The following content is from the CDC on March 1, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. CDC released today updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The new guidance brings a unified approach to addressing risks from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, such as COVID-19, flu, and […]

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Sandford Family Croquet Sets Recalled Due to Violations of the Federal Lead Paint and Phthalates Bans; Sold Exclusively on Amazon by DOM Sports

The following content is from the US Consumer Product Safety Commissioner on February 29, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. Name of Product: Sandford Family 6-Player Croquet Sets Hazard: The paint or surface coating on the red mallet, blue mallet, red hoop, and winning post contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint

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CT DPH announces voluntary recall for BrightFarms spinach brand

The following content is from the CT DPH on January 19, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn— The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) that Bright Farms has issued a voluntary recall of spinach grown by its supplier Element Farms in their Pompton Plains, NJ farm and distributed

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Food Safety Warning/Recall Notice: Florentine cookies sold at Stew Leonard’s contain undeclared peanuts

The following content is from the CT DPH on January 23, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn.— The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food, Standards and Product Safety Division and the Connecticut Department of Public Health are warning the public about cookies sold at Stew Leonard’s grocery stores in Danbury and Newington that contained

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Yaomiao Children’s Rhinestone Silver Tiaras Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by LordRoadS

The following content is from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 25, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. Recalled Yaomiao Red Rhinestone Silver Tiara Name of Product: Yaomiao Children’s Rhinestone Silver Tiaras Hazard: The rhinestones embedded in the recalled tiaras contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead

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Food Safety Warning/Recall Notice: Stew Leonard’s Sliced Chicken and Chicken Salad Contained Undeclared Milk

The following content is from the CT DPH on February 5, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. Stew Leonard’s has initiated a voluntary recall for several products containing undeclared dairy, an allergen that could cause illness. HARTFORD — The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food, Standards and Product Safety Division (DCP) and the Connecticut Department of

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Connecticut Department of Public Health warns residents of carbon monoxide poisoning following Monday’s storm

The following content is from the CT DPH on December 18, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn.— As a result of Monday’s storm which delivered heavy rain and high winds, the Connecticut Department of Public Health is reminding residents about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from the improper use of fuel burning equipment during power

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Severe and Fatal Confirmed Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever among People with Recent Travel to Tecate, Mexico

The following content is from the CDC Health Advisory on December 8, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. SummaryThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare providers and the public about an outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) among people in

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PandaEar Recalls Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

The following content is from the US CPSC on November 22, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. Name of Product: PandaEar Stainless Steel Toddler Cups, 8 oz. Hazard: The bottom exterior of the recalled stainless-steel cups contains an accessible solder bead with levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic

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