Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in June. The office encourages consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchase recalled items that could be harmful to their families.    

“Summer is a time to relax and for your kids to have fun playing outdoors. This month’s list has several items you might find in your own backyard,” Attorney General Rokita said. “You shouldn’t have to worry if your children’s toys are defective or could cause them any harm. If you purchased one of the recalled products, stop using it immediately and pursue resolution from the manufacturer immediately.”  

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in June:  

•  Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing Recalls Daikin FIT, Amana Brand S-series, and Goodman SD Heat Pumps Due to Risk of Excessive Heat Exposure
•  Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Imported by Shenzhen Baseus Technology
•  Southern Telecom Recalls Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Belk
•  At Home Procurement Recalls Toy Trunk Storage Chests Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
•  REI Recalls Co-op Cycles REV Children’s Bicycles with Training Wheels Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
•  Dania Furniture Recalls Hayden Bookcase Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; 4-Year-Old Child Died from Tip-Over (Recall Alert)
•  MGA Entertainment Recalls Miniverse Make It Mini Sets with Unused Liquid Resins Due to Risk of Skin, Eye and Respiratory Irritation and Sensitization; Violation of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act
•  Thousandshores Recalled Theefun Kids Gardening Tools Sets Due to Violation of the Federal Phthalates Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon
•  Cinmar Recalls Frontgate Chaise Lounge Chairs Due to Finger Crushing and Amputation Hazards
•  Cargo Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Manufactured by Babboe B.V.
•  MM Products Recalls JoyJolt™ Declan Glass Coffee Mugs Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
•  myCharge Recalls POWER HUB All-In-One Portable Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco
•  Vitamix Reannounces and Expands Recall of Ascent Series and Venturist Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce Blending Containers and Blade Bases Due to Laceration Hazard; Offers New Repair Kit Due to Additional Injuries
•  Goal Zero Recalls Yeti Link Modules with EC8 Cables Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
•  StyleCraft Recalls Instinct Cordless Hair Clippers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
•  Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
•  Orly Recalls Lavender Scented Candles in a Round Wooden Bread Bowl Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
•  Six-Drawer Dressers Sold Exclusively at Rooms To Go Recalled Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violation of Federal Regulation for Clothing Storage Units; Imported by Global Home USA
•  Bambu Lab Recalls A1 3D Printers Due to Electric Shock and Fire Hazards
•  Adven Group Recalls Nap Queen Sleep Victoria Hybrid Mattresses Due to Fire Hazard; Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Regulations
•  Magnetic Chess Games Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Toy Magnets; Sold Exclusively on Temu.com through Outad Good Life
•  Southern Telecom Recalls Lomi Roll-On Waxing Kits Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
•  Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Neve Strap Crampons and Accessory Kits Due to Fall Hazard
•  Retrospec Recalls Beaumont Plus ST Bikes with Disc Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
•  Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing Recalls Amana, Daikin, Goodman-Branded Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Packaged Units Due to Fire Hazard
•  Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota Brand Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
•  Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Ropeman 1 Ascenders Due to a Failure to Ascend
•  SA Consumer Products Recalls Sanctuary Quick Access and Sports Afield Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death
•  Good Earth Lighting Recalls More than 1.2 Million Rechargeable Integrated Lights to Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported
•  Sling Carriers Recalled Due to Infant Suffocation and Fall Hazards; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Sling Carriers; Sold on Walmart.com through Joybuy Marketplace Express
•  Spectrum Brands Pet Care Recalls Pet Fur deShedding Conditioner Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria

If you believe you recently purchased a recalled product, stop using it, and check its recall notice (linked above for all products). Then follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the product, or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product.   

To view recalls issued prior to June visit the Consumer Protection Safety Commission website.    

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today the hiring of Clark Smith as director of the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency (IGBWLA).

A southern Indiana native, Smith was raised in Brownstown, IN. He and his wife now manage and oversee a family Angus cattle herd near Greenfield, IN. Smith attended Indiana University for his bachelor’s degree and graduated from the Kelly School of Business at Indiana University in 2019 with a Master of Business Administration focused on marketing and data analytics.

Previous to ISDA, Smith spent his professional career with Corteva Agriscience in crop protection management.

ISDA Director Don Lamb is excited to welcome Smith to the team.

 “Farming is a financial business with a lot of risks. The goal of IGBWLA is to help mitigate some of those risks and ensure financial security and stability,” said Lamb. “We are looking forward to Clark’s expertise and knowledge in leading this very important division, for our department and our state.”

As director of the agency, Smith will be responsible for managing staff and overseeing the agency’s statutory obligations, which include approving new license applications and the auditing of Indiana’s commercial grain operations.

He will also serve as chairperson of the Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation Board of Directorsand work with local, state and federal agencies, as well as the private sector, to better understand the needs of Indiana’s grain purchasers.

“Agriculture has been a huge part of my personal and professional life, and I am excited to begin the journey of public service and give back to this dynamic industry,” said Smith. “The Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency has dedicated staff who keep the industry top of mind. I look forward to learning from them and working side by side with the ISDA team and stakeholders in all parts of Indiana, both Indianapolis and all the cities and towns that make Indiana great.”

Smith is a Greenfield Central school board member and Riley Festival board of directors member. He is also a 10 year 4H member from Jackson County and a former Jackson County Cattlemen’s President.

Outside of work, Clark and his wife Debra spend most of their time raising their two young daughters and managing the family Angus herd. 

Visit www.isda.in.gov for more information about the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency.

The Indiana State Fair and Corteva Agriscience are proud to unveil the highly anticipated 2024 Featured Farmers that will be honored at this year’s Indiana State Fair.

In its ninth year, this popular program celebrates and helps put a face on Hoosier agriculture by connecting consumers with fellow Hoosiers who grow the food they eat. These 15 farm operations represent a variety of regions through the state, showcasing different agricultural products and stories throughout the 15-day state fair, August 2-August 18 (closed Mondays).

“Our mission at the Indiana State Fair is rooted in agriculture and connecting our fairgoers to the farmers feeding the world. We are proud of our Featured Farmer program and excited to unveil our 2024 honorees.” said Cindy Hoye, executive director, Indiana State Fair Commission. “These farmers have incredible stories to tell, and we are grateful to celebrate them with our partners at Corteva Agriscience.”

Visitors to the Indiana State Fair can attend a live chat at 2:30 p.m. in the Glass Barn with a Featured Farmer every day of the Fair, in addition to many other opportunities to talk with that day’s Featured Farm family and learn about their family operation. To learn more about the farmers, visit IndianaStateFair.com.

“The Indiana State Fair is the perfect place for fairgoers who are also consumers to meet Indiana farmers from across the state who dedicate their lives to feeding all of us. We are pleased to once again make this connection happen through the Featured Farmers program which is in its ninth year. At Corteva Agriscience, we are committed to enriching lives and helping farmers succeed,” said Heidi Spahn, Corporate and Community Investment Leader, Corteva Agriscience.

Here is the complete list of featured farmers, farm products and their home counties:

• Friday, August 2nd – Scarborough Farms (Soybeans), Laporte County

• Saturday, August 3rd – Paschen Farms Inc. (Pork), Cass County

• Sunday, August 4th – Howe Farms (Beef, Pork, Hops), Lake County

• Tuesday, August 6th – Lueken Dairy Farm (Dairy), Dubois County

• Wednesday, August 7th – Celtic Glen Heritage Livestock (Beef Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Rabbits), Owen County

• Thursday, August 8th – Union Go Dairy (Dairy), Randolph County

• Friday, August 9th – Blue Yonder Organic Farm (Organic Certified Farm Fresh Products), Hendricks County

• Saturday, August 10th – Kirk Hoffman & Family Farms (Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Forage Production, Maple Syrup), Whitley County

• Sunday, August 11th – Fair Farms and Produce (Farm Fresh Produce), Hancock County

• Tuesday, August 13th – Advanced Ag Resources Inc. (Seed Corn, Seed Beans), Wabash County • Wednesday, August 14th – DDH Farms (Corn, Soybeans), Randolph County

• Thursday, August 15th – Winzerwald Winery (grapes, wine), Perry County

• Friday, August 16th – Tree City Bee Company (Honey Drink, Honey, Bees), Decatur County

• Saturday, August 17th – Everett Farms and Seed (Corn), Boone County

• Sunday, August 18th – 550 Wagyu (Beef), Tippecanoe County  

The Great Indiana State Fair

The Indiana State Fair is the state’s largest multi-day event celebrating the Hoosier spirit and agricultural heritage. These 15 days bring all communities together to celebrate all things Indiana and promote it to hundreds of thousands of people across the state, and beyond. Nationally recognized for offering great entertainment, showcasing youth and interactive agriculture educational programs, premiere facilities and a variety of unique, fun foods, the Indiana State Fair has been an annual attraction for generations of Hoosiers since 1852. This year’s Indiana State Fair will take place August 2 – August 18 (closed Mondays). For information, visit www.indianastatefair.com.

About Corteva Agriscience

Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a global pure-play agriculture company that combines industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world’s most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. More information can be found at www.corteva.com.

Experiencing the sweet and savory treats around the Great Indiana State
Fair is a summertime favorite. Today the Indiana State Fair unveiled 43 new mouth-watering culinary
creations fairgoers can enjoy this summer. The new treats just announced are:

All-American Mary
Urick Concessions
Our All-American Mary is a classic bloody Mary brimming with all your favorite backyard
cookout essentials. It’s loaded with a mini corn on the cob, cheeseburger slider, fried mac
and cheese, fried pickles, waffle fries, hotdog slider, and a mini apple pie.

Aloha Hot Honey Chicken Nachos
Urick Concessions
Aloha to our Hot Honey Chicken Nachos. This tropical twist on loaded nachos features
crispy tortilla chips, taco seasoned chicken, creamy queso, sweet pineapple chunks, a
drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey, and zesty mango salsa.

Amish Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
Wilson Concessions
Pretzel bites slathered in Amish Peanut Butter Spread. They will consist of Amish Peanut
butter spread and pretzel bites. The spread has a peanut butter marshmallow flavor.

BBQ Totchos
Wagner Food Services
Tater tots, pulled pork, cheese sauce, jalapeños, sour cream, BBQ sauce! What more could
you want?

Bison Smashburger Taco
Red Frazier Food Truck
Our classic Bison burger smashed and pressed into a flour tortilla served with all the Classic
fixings. Drizzled with our Signature Smash Burger Sauce.

Blue Ribbon Blueberry Milkshake
American Dairy Association
The name says it all! This first-place worthy, refreshing blueberry shake boasts just the
right amount of berry flavor and makes for a beautiful photo opportunity!

Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed Elephant Ear
The Bakerman
For Ten years the Bakerman has offered Fair goers the original Stuffed Elephant Ear
available with Apple, Cherry, or Peach filling. This year we are taking it to the next level
with a Blueberry Cheesecake stuffed Elephant Ear!

Boba Lemonade Shake-Up
Indiana Ribeye
We have fresh squeezed lemonade shakeups with various flavors of Boba for a burst of
extra flavor of your choice!

Bratzilla
Urick Concessions
This monstrous sandwich features a locally sourced 1/3 pound bratwurst from Dewig
Meats on a pretzel bun, smothered in creamy hatch queso, topped with BBQ pulled pork,
crispy onions and jalapeños.

Chili Cheese Empanada
Newfields
Indulge in the fiery flavors of our signature Chili Cheese Empanada at the State Fair!
Bursting with a tantalizing blend of house-made 3-alarm chili and rich Wisconsin cheddar
cheese, each empanada is expertly deep-fried to golden perfection. Topped with a
colorful medley of pickled red onions, fresh scallions, and crunchy corn chips, every bite is a symphony
of textures and tastes. Accompanied by a luscious creamy cheddar cheese sauce for dipping and a dollop
of cooling sour cream, this savory sensation is a must-try for all food enthusiasts seeking a delicious and
unforgettable fair experience!

Chili Cheese Frito Corn in a Cup
Wilson Concessions
The name says it all! This tasty cup includes corn, nacho cheese, chili, and Chili Cheese
Fritos!

Chocolate Caramel Coffee Float: “The Triple C Float”
Hook's Drug Store Museum and Soda Fountain
24 oz serving of Iced Coffee with ice cream, chocolate and caramel syrups, topped with
whipped cream, a cherry and drizzled with caramel sauce.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Funnel Cake
R & W Concessions
Our famous funnel cake topped with Cinnamon and sugar followed by Cinnamon Toast
Crunch then drizzled with vanilla icing.

Cookie Butter Elephant Ear
Urick Concessions
Treat yourself to our newest twist on a classic carnival favorite! This oversized pastry is
perfectly fried, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, generously slathered with creamy cookie
butter, and topped with crushed Biscoff cookies.

Deep Fried Golden Oreo
Orme Deep Fried Treats
Just like our original Fried Oreo it is stuck with a toothpick to ensure it is completely
coated in our sweet funnel cake mix and then fried to golden perfection!

Dill Pickle Dr. Pepper
R & W Concessions
Everyone's favorite Dr. Pepper with dill pickles spears followed by a splash of juice.

Dill Pickle Lemon Shake-Up
R & W Concessions
If you want a real shake-up let us make you a Dill Pickle Lemon Shake-up made with all
fresh ingredients and a splash of pickle juice and pickle spear

Fried Ice Cream Cone
Freud Family Foods
Vanilla ice cream rolled in corn flakes and flash fried. Topped with honey, chocolate,
whipped cream. Served in a homemade waffle cone.

Fried Sugar Biscuit n’ BBQ with Apple Butter Sauce
Nitro Hog BBQ
A deep-fried biscuit rolled in sugar, stuffed with Pulled Pork topped with an Apple Butter
BBQ Sauce.

Gravy and Taters
Colp’s Concessions
A delicious, deep-fried tater topped with our savory sausage gravy and bacon!

Grilled Cheese Slammer
Freund Family Food
A grilled cheese sandwich filled with BBQ pork, mac ‘n cheese, and fried pickles, served on
Texas toast with a side order a tater tots!

Happy Jack Sandwich
Black Leaf Vegan
Loaded with shredded jackfruit blended with bourbon maple sauce and southern black leaf
spices loaded on Pretzel Bun with Coleslaw.

Hoosier Cowboy Sandwich
Indiana Beef Cattle Association
Expertly grilled ribeye steak sandwich tucked between 2 slices of pepper jack cheese and
sandwiched with grilled sourdough bread, combining the best of the Indiana Beef Cattle
Association’s Cattlemen’s Club Ribeye Stand with the American Dairy Association Indiana’s world-
famous Dairy Bar to bring 2 of the Indiana State Fair’s food staples together in one incredible sandwich.

Spicy Pickle Pizza
Swains Concessions
We start off with our homemade pizza dough with a jalapeño ranch sauce. We top it with
mozzarella and pickle chips then we sprinkle a Cajun dust over top and bake. When it
comes out we butter the crust and add more cajun dust and drizzle spicy ranch on top.

Hot Honey Pepperoni Pull Grilled Cheese
American Dairy Association
The perfect mix of Mozzarella Cheese, sandwich style pepperoni and hot honey between
2 slices of sweet Hawaiian bread, topped with a sprinkling of Italian seasoning. *Served
with marinara sauce upon request.

Indiana Pork Riblets
Indiana Pork Producers
The Indiana Pork Riblets are served as bite size portions of deliciously seasoned pork!
Enjoy the riblets with a trio of sauces, Hot Honey, Nelson’s Red Sauce and Citrus
Explosion!

Jerk Chicken Nachos
Jamaican Breeze Sports Bar & Grill
Crispy Chips topped with Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Flavorful Jerk Sauce, Sweet Peppers, and
Melted Cheese.

Melty Mess Grilled Cheese
American Dairy Association
Are you a lover of the perfect cheese combination? So are we! With slices of Havarti,
Cheddar and Muenster cheeses on buttery sourdough bread, the Melty Mess is for you!

Peach Shake Up
HI & Mighty
A bright and juicy refresher perfect for all types of summer 'fuzz' at the fair!

Peanut Butter & Jelly Chicken Wings
Urick Concessions
Crispy chicken wings tossed in a creamy peanut butter sauce and topped with a sweet jelly
drizzle. Perfect for adventurous eaters and wing enthusiasts alike, our PB&J Chicken Wings
are a must-try treat!

Shark Attack
Twisted Drinks And Food
Fresh Squeezed Fruit Punch Lemon Twister Infested With Albanese Gummy Sharks!

Strawberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake
LT Concessions
A traditional funnel cake with powdered sugar, cream cheese icing, strawberries, graham
cracker crumble and whipped topping” cooked fresh to order!

Strawberry Shortcake
Twisted Drinks And Food
Fresh Bakery Made Bundt Cake Topped With Sliced Strawberries, Whipped Cream and
Albanese Gummy Butterflies!

Sun King's State Fair Pickle Beer
Sun King Brewing
Get ready to take a ride through the Midway as you explore the tangy world of Sun King's
State Fair Pickle Beer. This Golden Ale balances the pickled punch of cucumber and dill to
the base beer’s crisp character, providing an unparalleled sensory experience. The magical combination
of brine and brew can be yours at the 2024 Indiana State Fair, and at various Sun King locations.

Sweet & Spicy Swine Pizza
Ginocchios Pizza
We start with our handmade crust, Mozzarella cheese base, topped with Pulled Pork,
Jalapeños, Grippo’s BBQ Chips and finished with a generous drizzle of Sweet D’s BBQ Sauce.

Sweet Chili Suga Daddy Sub
Gobble Gobble Food Tuck
Savory and mouthwatering Sweet Chili turkey meatballs, nestled and hugged in a donut. The
flavors of the sweet, not too spicy chili meatball combined with the sweet donut, will have
your mouth, and your head confused about which flavor you love the best!

Sweet Tea Slushy
Swains Concessions
Everyone’s favorite freshly brewed sweet tea turned into a cold refreshing slushy!

Tang-A-Rang Smoked Chicken Wings served with Kool-Aid Infused Pickles
Red Frazier Food Truck
Tang-A-Rang Smoked Chicken Wings marinated with Tang and our signature Tang BBQ rub.
Smoked and then brushed with Tang infused BBQ sauce.
Served with Various Kool Aid infused pickle flavors.

THE EVERYTHING FRY
SW Concessions
Curly fries topped with cheese, bacon bits, ranch, pulled pork, and BBQ sauce.

The Godfather Egg Roll
J & J A Taste of Home Catering & Food Truck
A 6" specialty egg roll stuffed with homemade spaghetti with meat sauce (ground beef) &
mozzarella cheese, brushed with a parmesan garlic butter.

The Korean Corn Dog
Meatball Factory LLC
It is a Hot dog sliced along with fresh mozzarella cheese chunks put on a stick. It is then
dipped in a thick donut batter, rolled in panko and French fry chunks. It is then put into the
fryer for 3 min to cook. After it comes out it is topped with ketchup, mustard, sweet chili Thai sauce and
Sriracha.

Tropical Daze Float
McGrotha Foods
Our creamy pineapple paired with orange soda. Perfect for any warm day!

Ultimate Steak Nachos
Georgia's Kitchen
Tortilla chips, monetary cheese, melted cheese, steak, onions, peppers, honey BBQ sauce,
sour cream and jalapeños!

Fairgoers are encouraged to vote for their favorite new food items by visiting any of the information
booths presented by Prairie Farms throughout the 15-day fair or by using the QR codes displayed at
each participating “Taste of the Fair” concession stand. The winning food stand will receive a $2,500
cash prize, followed by the second place receiving $1,000, and third place receiving $500. In addition, for
the first time our partners at the World Food Championships will award the top three winners a Golden
Ticket entry to the World Food Championships event taking place in Indianapolis this fall for the first
time in history at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

A map highlighting the locations of all the fair’s food booths, including the featured food items will be
available at Information Booths located throughout the fairgrounds and at IndianaStateFair.com as you
plan your trip to this year’s fair.

About the Indiana State Fair:
The Indiana State Fair, known as the state's premier multi-day event, is a vibrant celebration of the
Hoosier spirit and agricultural legacy. Over 15 exciting days, it unites communities across Indiana to
honor the state's unique identity and welcomes visitors from far and wide. Renowned for its top-notch
entertainment, spotlight on 4-H youth, engaging agricultural education programs, modern facilities, and
an array of delicious fare, the Indiana State Fair has been a treasured tradition for Hoosiers for over a
century. The 2024 Indiana State Fair takes place from August 2nd to August 18th (closed Mondays). For
comprehensive event information, ticket details, and attractions, be sure to visit our official website at
www.indianastatefair.com.