Bumper Recall: The CPSC and Pottery Barn Kids have announced a recall of Matelassé crib bumpers because they may pose a strangulation hazard. The decorative stitching along the bumper’s edge can come lose. Consumers should stop using the bumpers and remove the exposed stitching or contact Pottery Barn at (877) 800-9720 for information on how to get a refund.

Botulism Recall Expanded: 90 canned food products are now on a recall list because of possible botulism contamination. You can find the full list of recalled items here. Of note: FDA advised consumers to search their cupboards and shelves for any of the products, which are identified with a USDA seal that has “Est. 195″ printed on it. Those cans should not be opened under any circumstances, says Robert Brackett, director of FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. “Discard them immediately. Double-bag the cans in plastic bags that are tightly closed, then place them in a trash receptacle outside the home,” Brackett says. Botulinum is so toxic that it can cause paralysis merely by breathing it in or exposing it to broken skin, he says. (Note, too, that botulism in commercially canned foods is extremely rare, with the last case recorded by the FDA occurring in 1971.)

Computerized Conception: Tokyo researchers are one step closer to developing a fully automated artificial womb to improve odds of success with IVF. The the University of Tokyo team are creating a chip that will serve as an initial meeting space for sperm and egg, and that can house up to 20 eggs. Endometrial cells, which line the human uterus, are also grown on the chip, which creates a more natural and hospitable environment for the developing embryos.