CONSUMER NEWS
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ralston Purina Recalls Toy Cars: Ralston Purina Co. recalled 21 million toy race cars it had offered as premiums with several cereals in 1988 and 1989. It said parts of the vehicles can separate during use, presenting a choking or other hazard to small children. The cereals with the toys were Fruit Islands, Freakies, Cookie Crisp, Ghostbusters, Dinersaurs, Dunkin’ Donuts, Honey Graham Chex, Almond Delight and Rice Chex. Consumers should discard the toys or return them to the company for a $1 discount coupon on any Ralston Purina cereal.