Product Recalls: Dog Food, Kids Jewelry

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The following recalls have been announced:

-- About 250,000 SpongeBob SquarePants address books and journals, manufactured in China and imported by Martin Designs Inc., because paint on the metal spiral bindings can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children. No injuries have been reported. Details: by phone at 866-898-0261; by Web at http://www.martindesigns-ltd.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.

-- About 66,000 spinning tops and about 4,700 pails painted with Thomas & Friends, Curious George, circus scenes or solid colors. The tops and pails were manufactured in China, imported by Schylling Associates Inc. and are being recalled because paint on the wooden handles contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children. No injuries have been reported. Details: by phone at 800-767-8697; by Web at http://www.schylling.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.

--About 14,000 TOBY & ME jewelry sets, imported by TOBY N.Y.C. and made in China, because the jewelry contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled sets are sold in a pink gift box with ''TOBY & ME'' printed on the front. T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and A.J.Wright stores sold the products. Consumers should contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a refund or replacement item. Details: by phone at 866-235-0588; by Web at http://www.cpsc.gov.

more recalls
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Recalls.html

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1. Yet more dog food recalls:

http://www.itchmo.com/red-flannel-large-breed-adult-formula-dry-dog-food-recalled-by-mars-petcare-2417

http://www.itchmo.com/mars-petcare-recalls-krasdale-gravy-dog-food-5-lb-bags-in-five-states-2416

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2. thank you NYC

I have two dogs and really appreciate the links