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February 7th, 2013 JSophy
Federal health officials have implemented a new rule that allows them to stop any suspect food shipments into the U.S. if they believe they may be adulterated or pose a health concern to the public. The Food and Drug Administration announced this week that it is using its newly-granted powers under the Food Safety Modernization [...]
January 31st, 2013 JSophy
Toyota has announced its latest safety recall and included more than a million vehicles in it. According to an LA Times report this week, the world’s top-selling auto maker announced it’s calling back 752,000 of its Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles because of a problem with its air bag system. The air bag control [...]
January 30th, 2013 JSophy
Federal health and consumer officials have issued a warning to a Florida company over marketing claims it makes about its GermBullet, inhaled flu remedy. According to an AP report, the Food and Drug Administration alongside the Federal Trade Commission found that Flu and Cold Defense LLC make medical claims about the qualities of its GermBullet [...]
January 10th, 2013 JSophy
Metal water bottles have become a bit of a fad and it’s not uncommon to see many children toting drinks in them these days but most of them – and their parents – are likely completely unaware of the injury risks they pose. According to recent NBC Today Show report, there have been several incidents [...]
January 2nd, 2013 JSophy
The maker of Buckyballs – desktop toys that feature small but powerful rare earth magnets – has been forced out-of-business. Too much pressure from federal regulators and the threat of building litigation against the company proved too much after the company attempted to endure about half a year of negative publicity. According to a statement [...]
December 28th, 2012 tmccoy
By: Jessica Vertullo We’ve all heard it before. We’ve all listened as people debated whether or not cell phones give you cancer and we’ve all wondered if it’s true or one of those urban myths? But according to a case in the Italian Supreme Court, it’s very true. One man successfully brought a claim against [...]
December 19th, 2012 JSophy
Polaris Industries has been forced to issue a recall on about 82 snowmobiles that pose a serious injury and death risk to riders. According to a recall statement posted through the Consumer Product Safety Commission in conjunction with the manufacturer, the recall includes the 2013 Polaris Pro-RMK 600 and 800 snowmobiles. The recall was deemed [...]
December 18th, 2012 tmccoy
By: Gerard Ryan After a shocking number of injuries, the manufacturers of Flushmate III were forced to recall their product. Flushmate III is an assisted pressurized flushing system. Numerous injuries were reported as many consumers suffered laceration or impact injuries. Also, as the system built up pressure it would explode and cause severe property damage. [...]
December 5th, 2012 JSophy
Consumer advocates have named Buckyballs among some of the more dangerous toys and novelties available to shoppers this holiday season. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group has published a report entitled “Trouble in Toyland” and names Buckyballs among the most dangerous toys available to consumers this holiday season. These desktop novelties contain numerous small high-powered magnets [...]
November 9th, 2012 tmccoy
By: Jessica Vertullo Britax has announced that they are voluntarily recalling their popular Chaperone Infant Car Seat because of recent indications that the padded chest harnesses is not durable. There have been at least three confirmed reports of infants biting into the harnesses and tearing away the material. Quite obviously this poses a serious threat [...]
