Tag: fda

  • Go Read It Today, Friday, September 21, 2007

    (Wow, when did I turn this into a ‘weekly’ instead of ‘daily’ feature?? Um. Oops.) I heart Redsy. Well, and Truck Baby. I feel a really good story coming up in the next plumber’s union newsletter. I was that mom too. SNORT! You make me very, very sleepy, Kathryn! I need to get me one…

  • Go Read It Today, Saturday, August 4, 2007

    “Merry Christmas, Mama.” Have you been wondering what the Hell has been happening over at CrankMama.com? Wonder no longer. Such a great description, it’s almost like I was there… oh wait. Yeah, and while nursing too. HA!!! A family dilemma for this new millennium. Alex was great, but those Mike and Juliet people CREEPED ME…

  • Go Read It Today, Tuesday, July 31, 2007

    Ack, I think my heart would stop for a second! Wondering what my dream childhood would have been? Wonder no longer. Snort! Yes, airports suck monkey balls. HA! And I’m still laughing about the black market bazooka. I hate when that happens. What ever happened to quality kitteh, anyway? Recalls: Sara Lee bread and True…

  • Go Read It Today, Tuesday, July 24, 2007

    Oh good grief! Don’t let your toddler read this. Look away if you love Crocs. Please commiserate with L. Go Wendy, Go Wendy, it’s your birthday! I just want to know how these don’t roll down and become a belt. I’ve been doing my part for the last couple of days! You’re welcome. Recalls: More…

  • All Veggie Booty recalled

    Thank you Karrie for alerting me to this. My kids eat Veggie Booty like it is made of candy. I think it is completely foul, but they love it. Looks like they’ll be missing out on it for a while now because it is ALL being recalled for salmonella! Check the details from the FDA…

  • Go Read It Today, Thursday, June 7, 2007

    Recalls: Cannondale bikes, Simplicity Cribs, and Toby’s dressings. Yay! One of my favorite writers on the Silicon Valley Mom Blog has started her own blog. Check it out. A heartbeat: fantastic. Sing it, sister. Snort! And then this made me choke on my coffee. Add this post and it is a wonder I drank any…

  • Go Read It Today, Monday, June 4, 2007

    Recalls: Toothpaste. Go smell Thordora’s latest event. I think that the title says it all. I just love this strict following of the list! A good question. Search party? Whoo hoo!

  • Go Read It Today, Monday, May 28, 2007

    Recall: Similac infant formula for low iron levels (no health hazard). BABY! Oh man, the things you think your kids will love that turn out to give them nightmares… Snort! Prediction: he‘ll be asking for the car keys by June. Ann’s got a new blog! Are you too broke for Blogher? You’re not alone. More…

  • Go Read It Today, Saturday, May 26, 2007

    (Again, writing this with really the use of just the one eyeball, so if this GRIT is sad please blame it on lefty.) Recalls: MaraNatha Tahini, and exploding grape juice. Jay needs some recommendations for music to listen to when life sucks. (Hint: skip the Sarah McLachlan…) I’m thinking that Y could use some of…

  • Go Read It Today, Tuesday, May 22, 2007

    Recalls & warnings: Avandia, and Margaret Holmes Seasoned Turnip Greens kaaakkttthhhffffpppppttttt… Mrs. Flinger had her baby 3 weeks early by emergency c-section — go send your love. Send Schmutzie your cock. Do it. Now. “A friend (whose clothing choices I respect) told me about Value Village.” I love love love this and I totally agree.…

  • Go Read It Today, Friday, May 18, 2007

    Recalls: Samara Brothers boys clothing, Mervyn’s girls pants, Shark cartilage capsules (?), kids books, and Currey & Company lamps. I only was able to watch half of this before being scarred for life. If that’s acting, you can just come over with a camera crew right now and watch me talk back to the computer…

  • Go Read It Today, Wednesday, May 16, 2007

    Recalls: Lead and lead in kid’s jewelry. I am exceedingly tired of reporting this. Also recalled: Marinated Herring from IKEA. (How do I type the sound of a cat coughing up a hairball? Anyone have an old Garfield cartoon and can look that up for me?) I’m afraid I’m gonna need some photographic evidence after…

  • Go Read It Today, Thursday, May 10, 2007

    All I can say is read this post. I don’t have words to describe her bravery. Great link to pediatric medication dosages She definitely makes it look tempting, and it is cheap, but I still don’t think I could work it into my life. A new treatment for Parkinson’s has been approved. “this not works…

  • Go Read It Today, Monday, May 7, 2007

    Recall: Risotto from Target. “I’m not always a good parent. Likewise, I’m not always a bad parent. I hope I am a good enough parent.” AMEN! “I told my realtor that the realtor who brought them here is never to step foot on my property again.” Because what Mir needs is more stress right now.…

  • Go Read It Today, Friday, May 4, 2007

    Recalls: MILK, and those cute Parent’s Magazine toy cell phones. lolcatz on ur ebayz selin u craap “Why does food cost this much?” Loving the kids who require more from us. I liked this book, so go win a copy!

  • Go Read It Today, Thursday, May 3, 2007

    Recalls / warnings: Momsquawk does a great job covering the amazing number of products recalled today for being too leadful. Also, the Payless version of kid Crocs, antidepressant use by young adults, Colchicine, Baby Einstein activity center toy. Go write a post about how you’re a good parent, and then go tell GGC. (Who, by…

  • Go Read It Today, Wednesday, May 2, 2007

    Recalls / warnings: Adderall, Ritalin, Strattera and other ADHD drugs, Ambien, Lunesta, Restoril and other sleeping pills, Actimmune, Xolair, and Salivart Oral Moisturizer. More on the full feeds / partial feeds debate. (Yesterday’s debate was in these comments.) And I just have to say… way to go Melanie!!! Whoa, can you say “self-centered“?? Not unless…

  • Go Read It Today, Tuesday, May 1, 2007

    Recalls: Queso fresco Mexican cheese. Lots of pet food. Just make Spot some of whatever you’re having tonight, K? Check this special plea for The Make a Wish Foundation, an organization that makes me cry just to think about it. Imagine how the families feel who need to use its services and then go lend…

  • Go Read It Today, Monday, April 23, 2007

    Remember last week when I said I was thinking about doing these “Go Read It Today” posts only Monday – Friday? Well, I tried it this weekend and I hated it! They’re going back to a daily schedule AND I’m going to start a new weekly feature on the site as well. I’m thinking I’ll…

  • Go Read It Today, Thursday, April 19, 2007

    Recalls: Bouncy seats, Pet food, and more pet food, and a Viagra-like product called H S Joy of Love. (I laughed that the URL had the word “firmrecall” in it — does that make me Beavis or Butthead?) “Heat rash, my butt.” “I see you glimpsing yourself, considering your impact on the world, struggling to…

  • Go Read It Today, Wednesday, April 18, 2007

    Product recall-apalooza: Dog treats for salmonella, Shrek headbands for stabbing hazard, Life is Good / RedEnvelope kid sweatshirts for drawstring strangulation, Disney footy PJs for burn hazard, and nearly ONE MILLION pieces of kid jewelry for high lead levels. I’LL SAY IT AGAIN: JUST DON’T BUY KID JEWELRY, OK? I don’t know nothin’ about birthin’…