FTC trains kids to spot scams, ID theft. The Federal Trade Commission has launched a Web site to help students in fifth through eighth grades recognize scams, identity theft, and advertising gimmicks. You Are Here features a virtual shopping mall where children can play games, design ads, and chat with customers and store owners. According to the not-for-profit Identity Theft Resource Center, children themselves can be the subject of identity theft, typically when their Social Security numbers are used by strangers. Learn more in the full Money blog post.

Recall: Salmonella found in salami. Rhode Island firm Daniele International has voluntarily recalled 1.24 million pounds of sausage products, including salami, which may be contaminated with salmonella. As of January 22, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had reports of 184 people from 38 states who had been infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Montevideo since July 1, and at least 35 people have ended up in the hospital. Recalled products may still be in grocery stores and in consumers’ homes, including in the freezer. Infants, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems are especially likely to develop severe illness. Learn more in the full Safety blog post.

Pins discovered in pot pies sold as school fundraisers. Frozen chicken pot pies sold as school fundraisers were recalled by Park 100 Foods of Indiana last week after metal straight pins were discovered in one of the pies. Almost 20,000 pounds of pies were distributed for the schools by Market Day. They were produced on October 9, 2009, and were distributed by through Internet or catalog sales in Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Learn more in the full Safety blog post.