Product Safety: Warnings on Bacteria-Laden Hand Sanitizers and Dangerous Sweat Shirts

The Food and Drug Administration issued warnings against using Clarcon products because they contain unsafe levels of bacteria. Some of the bacteria in these products may cause serious infections of the skin requiring surgery, and may result in permanent injuries. (7/5) LA Times

Ross Stores, Inc. of California, and two other firms have agreed to pay $1.3 million in penalties for failing to promptly report safety issues with children’s sweat shirts. Drawstrings around the neck and waist areas of the sweat shirts can get caught in nearby objects and cause children to be trapped or strangled. (8/5) AP, CPSC