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Volume Six, Number 169, August 31, 2007 (Read It Online) There's another toy recall related to lead paint, be sure to read about it in the More Reading section. It's a recall of wooden coloring from Toys "R" Us. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Thanks for reading, Susan
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Our family just lost the best dog in the world. His name is Roc. He would not harm a fly. He was our big baby. It kills me when people try to give these dogs a bad name. He was two and half years old and passed away 8-9-2007. We miss him dearly.
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Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases (Violation of Lead Paint Standard) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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