Recall Irony Roundup

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Two pieces of news about recalled products stood out today:

First off, there’s RC2, the toy company (slogan: “compelling, passionate parenting and play for all ages”) that recalled about 1.5 million Thomas & Friends toys in June. To the customers who surrendered their lead-laced toys, RC2 sent a consolation prize: shiny new railway cars.

The ironic twist: Last week, those “bonus gifts” were recalled because of—you guessed it—lead paint.

Then there’s the line of canvas and vinyl lunchboxes made by TA Creations in China.

The ironic twist: In California, the lunchboxes are distributed to low-income families as part of the Network for a Healthy California program. The most cringe-worthy detail? The lunchboxes are emblazoned with the message, “Eat fruits & vegetables and be active” in both English and Spanish. Another cheerful health tip could read, “Throw away this lunchbox before it gets anywhere near those fruits and vegetables.”

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