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There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Whole Foods Market Ginger Bread Houses

Whole Foods Market is recalling assembled Ginger Bread Houses sold in some of their retail stores.  For packaging details and a complete list of states where the affected ginger bread houses were sold, go here.  The recalled ginger bread houses were supplied by Rolf’s Patisseries and have been connected to several outbreaks of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) food poisoning.  All products that were made after November 1, 2010 have been recalled.

Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products from Whole Foods Market may return them to the store for a full refund.  Consumers with questions may contact Whole Foods Market at 512-542-0878 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST.

Other Recalls

• Publix Bakery Coconut Macaroons

• Products Produced by Rolf’s Patisserie and Sold in Whole Foods Markets

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

BabyLegs Socks & Leg Warmers

BabyLegs of Seattle, Washington announced a voluntary recall of their leg warmers and socks that have a heart applique because the applique can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.  The recall involves only those BabyLegs brand leg warmers, ankle-high socks and knee-high socks adorned with a heart-shaped applique.  The recalled products are pink, white or purple cable knit socks and leg warmers and were sold online and through independent retailers from August 2010 through November 2010 for about $11/pair.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks and leg warmers away from children, and remove and discard the heart applique to eliminate the hazard, or contact BabyLegs to receive a full refund or a coupon to be redeemed on the BabyLegs website.  Contact BabyLegs toll-free at 888-792-6098 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms website.

QVC Spinning Candle Holders

QVC of West Chester, PA has recalled their Metallic Spinning Candle Holders because they can catch fire, posing a hazard to consumers.  The product is QVC item H189749, a metallic spinning candle holder with 12 soy tea lights and comes in four colors – red, green silver and gold.  The candle holder has a base that holds a tea light and a shade which is attached to the center of the base by an approximately six inch vertical metal rod.  When the candle is lit, the shade spins, projecting a display of moving light on nearby walls and surfaces.  The candle holders were sold exclusively through QVC’s televised shopping programs and its website during November 2010 for $25 including shipping and handling.

Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders.  QVC has notified consumers who purchased the candles holders and during the week of December 20, 2010 all purchasers will be mailed instructions on how to receive a full refund.  Consumers who have not received the information package by January 10, 20100 should contact QVC to receive the information.  You can contact QVC at 800-367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day or visit the firm’s website.

STIHL Chain Saws

Approximately 5000 STIHL MS 361C Chain Saws (C-Q version) have been recalled by STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, VA because the throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain.  This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander.  The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base, black handle and “STIHL MS 361C” printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit.  The recalled saws were sold at authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from February 2004 through August 2009 for about $640.

Consumers should stop using these chains saws immediately and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair.  For additional information, contact STIHL at 800-610-6677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms website.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Oriental Trading Ceramic Banks

Oriental Trading Company has recalled ceramic piggy and lion banks because the yellow surface paint contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.  The recalled piggy bank is shaped like a pig and the body of the bank is painted yellow with floral designs.  The ceramic lion bank is shaped like a lion and is painted yellow with a brown mane.  For a complete description and picture of the recalled banks, go here.  The recalled banks were sold online and through catalogs of Oriental Trading Company and Fun Express from February 2003 through September 2010 for between $7 and $20 per dozen.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled banks away from children, discard them and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on receiving a refund or credit.  Contact the Oriental Trading Company at 800-723-6155 anytime or visit the firm’s website.

Michaels Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders

Michaels Stores Inc. has recalled approximatly 7,600 Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders because the tealight cups are positioned where the flame from the candles can ignite other parts of the candle holder, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.  The recall involves silver-colored tealight candle holders in a shape of a Christmas tree.  The candle holders are about 16-inches tall and have a silver star on the top.  The candle holders were sold at Michaels Arts & Craft stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2010 for about $20.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return the product to any Michaels Arts & Craft store for a full refund.  For additional information, contact Michaels at 800-642-4235 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT, Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Whole Foods Market Sally Jackson Cheese Products

• Zoom Buggy Cars and Dream Pillow Stars

• Classic Bad Boy Buggies

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Kroger Pet Foods

Kroger Co. is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because they may contain aflatoxin, which poses a health risk to pets.  For a complete list of sell by dates and UPC codes go here.

Consumers who have purchased the affected pet foods should not use them, and return them to the store for a full replacement or refund.  Customers with questions about this recall can contact Kroger toll-free at 800-632-6900, or visit the firms website.

Other Recalls

• Yours Truly Frozen Dessert Cones

• Upsides Orzo Toscano

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.