Safety Announcements
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The Wheels on the Car Go 'Round and 'Round!
And that is how Cooper Tire likes it!
Cooper Tires invited me to their test track in Texas for a few days of driving fun….or that’s what I thought was going to happen. Fun turned into education and turned me into a more knowledgeable Macaroni Mama! I felt good when I left….informed and empowered.
About Cooper Tires
Founded in 1914, Cooper Tire, one of the few remaining American-owned rubber companies, is embarking on its 100 year anniversary.
Did you know that Cooper Tires, unlike so many of its competitors, only makes tires? Mama always said ...
Teaching your Child about Electrical Safety
Did you know that May is National Electrical Safety Month? The folks at Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) contacted Macaroni Kid to ask if we would share these very important electrical safety tips with you. Here is what they want you to know:
Facts about Electrical Dangers
Each year hundreds of children fall victim to avoidable electrical mishaps. Children and parents have become so accustomed to electronics that they forget the physical dangers associated with them, such as overcrowded outlets, frayed wires, using devices near water, leaving electronics on for ...
Each year hundreds of children fall victim to avoidable electrical mishaps. Children and parents have become so accustomed to electronics that they forget the physical dangers associated with them, such as overcrowded outlets, frayed wires, using devices near water, leaving electronics on for ...
Why You Should Learn CPR
Ever see a headline about a child drowning and wonder "Where in the world were the parents?" Ever think "There is no way that would ever happen to my family." So did we... until the tragic evening in October when my heart stopped and my mind raced after I received a phone call that changed my family's life forever.
My sister was originally told her 17 month-old son would not make it through the night. Several states away, my husband, children, brother and a friend anxiously stood by the ...
My sister was originally told her 17 month-old son would not make it through the night. Several states away, my husband, children, brother and a friend anxiously stood by the ...
Household Recalls
Melt Butter, Not the Bowl
If you own one of the 54,000 Avon Microwave Popcorn Makers sold in the U.S. specifically one with the model number 474-105, you may end up with more than just burnt kernels. The manufacturor has received dozens of reports of these units overheating and even causing fires. Stop using the product immediately, and call Avaon at (800) 367-2866, or visit the Avon Web site for information on receiving new instructions on how to safely pop corn in this bowl.Too Darn Hot
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Toy Recalls
Loose Hands Sink Dolls
If your child is holding hands with her Land of Nod Plush Dolly, she may be in for a nasty or dangerous surprise. The hands can loosen or detach, presenting a potential choking hazard. Take the doll away, and contact The Land of Nod at (800) 933-9904 about returning your merchandise for a full refund or credit.
Puzzle Pegs Post Threat
Small World Toys is recalling its Children's Wooden Puzzles due to pegs that may loosen or separate from the board material, posing a choking ...
If your child is holding hands with her Land of Nod Plush Dolly, she may be in for a nasty or dangerous surprise. The hands can loosen or detach, presenting a potential choking hazard. Take the doll away, and contact The Land of Nod at (800) 933-9904 about returning your merchandise for a full refund or credit.
Puzzle Pegs Post Threat
Small World Toys is recalling its Children's Wooden Puzzles due to pegs that may loosen or separate from the board material, posing a choking ...
Catching the Colors: Follow Up on Food Dyes
In last month's Safety newsletter, our article Macaroni Madness let you know about the controversy over the use of yellow dye #5 (a.k.a. "Tartrazine) and yellow dye #6 in a popular macaroni and cheese product marketed to kids. Though numerous studies have demonstrated a strong link between these chemical additives and health problems, including cancer, ADHD, migraines, asthma, nervous impairment, and skin rashes, and even as the ingredients have been banned or are being phased out in other countries, food manufacturers continue to include the potentially harmful ...
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