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Baby strollers not recalled in South Africa

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:44:00 +0200

Following the voluntary recall of Maclaren strollers in the US, Redgwoods, the South African toy and baby products retailer, has assured parents that the recall applies only to the US market and not to South Africa.
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Nokia recalls dangerous chargers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:10:00 +0200

HELSINKI, FINLAND: Nokia, the world's biggest mobile phone maker, issued on Monday, 9 November 2009, a global recall for 14 million faulty chargers made by a subcontractor this year.
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EU warns recall of iPhones if labs show faulty production

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:04:00 +0200

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The European Union's consumer czar warned that iPhones would be taken off the market if national authorities find manufacturing faults lie behind mystery screen explosions.
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EU orders MP3 makers to turn down the volume

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:12:00 +0200

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The European Union has ordered MP3 and mobile phone makers to turn down the volume on their must-have gagdets, warning on the risk of deafness to millions of teenagers.
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Test for raw milk abnormalities

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:19:00 +0200

HILLEROD, DENMARK: Foss, one of the world's leading providers of analytical instruments for the food, agricultural, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, announced on Wednesday, 16 September 2009, that it has extended the availability of its software functionality to spot adulterated raw milk.
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Electronically avoid new smoking laws

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:35:00 +0200

The new anti-smoking laws that make smoking illegal in ‘partially enclosed' public places such as covered patios, verandas, balconies, walkways and parking areas and the restriction of under-18s into smoking areas is putting more pressure on smokers to adapt their habits.
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Electronic pest control offers safe removal of rodents

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:20:00 +0200

Plug-in Pest Free, an Australian product with a worldwide track record since the mid-90s, is now available nationally in South Africa through Global Solutions. A small box that plugs into the wall, it modulates a 50HZ signal (ultrasonic) that pulsates through the wiring of the building, driving out rats, mice and cockroaches.
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CANSA rejects Canola Oil chain email

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:29:00 +0200

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) has rejected the chain email regarding Canola oil as false and has asked members of the public to reject and delete the fraudulent email and not pass it on.
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SA baby formula 'safe'

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:17:00 +0200

The manufacturer of popular infant milk formula S-26 said yesterday, 30 August 2009, that the product on South African shelves had been thoroughly tested and is “safe for infant consumption”.
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Malaysian authorities seize 'Viagra coffee'

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:06:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's health authorities have seized over US$20,000 worth of coffee mixed with sildenafil, the main ingredient in erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, a report said Sunday, 5 July 2009.
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