19-10-2008 - Heads Up Canuck Mommies!

My mood while writing this blog: Concerned

Thank goodness I don't buy these types of things from the dollar store...just can't be trusted anymore!

Health Canada recalls pacifiers contaminated with lead

Canwest News Service Published: Thursday, October 16, 2008

OTTAWA -- About 10,000 baby pacifiers sold in Canada were recalled Thursday after they were tested positive for high levels of lead, according to Health Canada.

The recall affects all "My Baby" brand pacifiers, including those sold in twin packs with the UPC code of 777858800037 and silicone pacifiers with caps with the UPCcode of 777858800044. The soothers were manufactured in Thailand.

Although only the orange pacifiers tested positive for lead, the Toronto-based importer, Ontai Products Company, has voluntarily agreed to recall all of the products, Health Canada said. The pacifiers were sold from April, 2007, to October, 2008, at Everything For A Dollar Stores across the country.

Exposure to lead can cause vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, coma or even death. Infants, young children and pregnant women are the most susceptible to lead poisoning, Health Canada said.

The agency says no illnesses has been reported as a result of the recall.