Mountain Meadow Herbs’ Candida Flush Endotoxin Cleanser Recall
According to an online news article posted on miamiherald.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the voluntary recall of Mountain Meadow Herbs' Candida Flush endotoxin cleanser due to “forceful bursts of air." The product is supposed to provide “gentle intestinal cleansing.” The FDA posted the company's recall … [Read more...]
Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and Ventilator Recalls
According to a news story posted on mddionline.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that its inspectors have just completed an inspection of a Philips facility in Pennsylvania. The report states that the FDA may not be satisfied with Philip's replacement foam choice for the recalled Philips Respironics ventilators, … [Read more...]
Spice N’ More Salma Natural Curry Powder Recall
According to a news report posted on bestlifeonline.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that Spice N' More Corporation has initiated a recall of its Salma Natural Curry Powder in 13-ounce containers. The recall announcement states that the spice contains an undeclared food allergen, peanuts. Peanuts are one of … [Read more...]
Philips Degraded Foam Complaints
According to an online news report posted on informa.com, Royal Philips has been struck with several risk management and quality systems observations following a recent FDA facility inspection. The FDA inspection also revealed that Philips failed to open a formal investigation after it received hundreds of thousands of complaints of … [Read more...]
Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt’s Mango Cup Recall
According to an online news report posted on republicmonews.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt's Mango Greek Yogurt cups due to a dangerous product labeling error. Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt's media release reports that their Mango Greek Yogurt cups omitted eggs as … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Public About Hand Sanitizer Eye Injuries
WASHINGTON - A news article posted on foxla.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new warning concerning alcohol-based hand sanitizer products and eye injuries. The FDA issued the warning due to a spike in hand sanitizer eye injuries. According to FDA, getting alcohol-based hand sanitizer in the eyes from touching … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Uncooked Chicken Patty Recall
According to a news report on fox13memphis.com, 49 tons of uncooked chicken patty products are being recalled due to unsafe bone fragment contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that more than 97,000 pounds of raw ground chicken patty products were shipped to Trader Joe’s and other grocery stores. The USDA’s … [Read more...]
Hart 18-Gauge 2-inch Brad Nail Gun Recall
According to a news article on bestlifeonline.com, the Food and Drug Administration as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating two products sold at Walmart that have caused major illnesses nationwide. Shoppers who purchased certain onions and aromatherapy sprays from Walmart have been warned to … [Read more...]
Hand Sanitizer Benzene Lawsuits
According to a news report posted on nbcnews.com, one independent laboratory has discovered cancer-causing benzene in common consumer products such as sunscreens, hand sanitizers, sunscreen, antiperspirant sprays. Valisure made findings of benzene contamination in consumer products and submitted a citizen petition urging the FDA to … [Read more...]
Nutracap Supplement Recall
Social: Yes, Nutracap Recalls Six Dietary Supplements Due to Dangerous, Undisclosed Ingredients Caption: Nutracap Supplement Recall According to a news story posted on bestlifeonline.com, Nutracap Holdings has initiated a voluntary recall of six supplements that have dangerous, undisclosed ingredients. The recall was … [Read more...]
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Recalls its Blood Pressure Medication Due to N-nitrosoirbesartan Contamination
According to an online news report posted on stjohnsource.com, Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling two lots of its blood pressure medications. The V.I. Department of Health published the recall in a media release. The V.I. Department of Health stated that on October 14, 2021, the Lupin Pharmaceuticals recalled its Irbesartan Tablets … [Read more...]
Benzene Detected in Spray Deodorants, According to Valisure
Valisure, an online pharmacy, is reporting that its labs have discovered benzene in hand sanitizer, sunscreen, and deodorant. Benzene is a chemical that is known to cause cancer in humans. Valisure tested deodorants from various brands that are sold at Walgreens pharmacies. Valisure has also issued another citizen petition to … [Read more...]
Walmart’s Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal Recall
According to an online news article on pvtimes.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the voluntary recall of Walmart's 8 oz Parent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal. Walmart issued the recall after the baby food product tested above the FDA's guidance for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic. Walmart was notified of the … [Read more...]
Cardiosave Hybrid/Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Battery Pack Recall
The FDA published a recall notice stating that Datascope/Getinge/Maquet has initiated a recall of its Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-aortic Balloon Pump battery packs due to a defect that causes some batteries to fail. The recall notice states that the packs contain substandard batteries that do not meet the performance … [Read more...]
Flowers Foods Tastykake Cupcake Recall
According to the FDA, Flowers Foods has issued a recall affecting some Tastykake Multi-Pack Cupcakes due to the presence of metal mesh wire fragments. The Flowers Foods' Tastykake cupcake recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure. The recall announcement states that the recall was initiated after Flowers Foods received a … [Read more...]
MaryRuth’s Liquid Probiotic for Infants Recall
According to a recall notice published by the FDA, MaryRuth's has initiated a recall of two lots of the company's "Liquid Probiotic for Infants" due to possible Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination. MaryRuth's recall notice states that the voluntary recall was started "out of an abundance of caution." Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a … [Read more...]
Better Homes and Gardens Aromatherapy Room Spray Melioidosis
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Walmart is recalling 4,000 bottles of “Better Homes and Gardens Aromatherapy Room Spray” that have been connected with two deaths and four illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the agency has identified Burkholderia pseudomallei … [Read more...]
EPA May Order Companies to Be Experts on the Chemicals Their Products Contain
According to a news article on lexology.com, the Environmental Protection Administration has made a significant announcement that will seriously impact businesses. The announcement states that it may require companies that manufacture, import, or process a finished product for commercial sale to understand all of the chemicals … [Read more...]
Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bike Recall
MORGAN HILL, CALIFORNIA - A news report posted on bicycleretailer.com states that the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Specialized Bicycle Components have recalled Tarmac SL7 bikes and bike frames due to a defect that could result in fall injuries. Bike dealers who sell Specialized bicycles have already been notified about the … [Read more...]
FDA Launches Several Foodborne Illness Investigations
According to a news article on foodsafetynews.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is conducting investigations on four new foodborne illness outbreaks. However, the FDA has not released much information concerning these foodborne illness investigations. The investigation information includes: An Outbreak Advisory and … [Read more...]
Irbesartan and Irbesartan plus Hydrochlorothiazide Recalls
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Recalls All Irbesartan Tablets and Irbesartan & Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets Due to the Presence of N-nitrosoirbesartan, a Known Human Carcinogen WASHINGTON, D.C. - On October 14, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. had initiated a recall of its Irbesartan … [Read more...]
Zoom 71 Reperfusion Catheter Recall
The FDA Announces the Recall Zoom 71 Reperfusion Catheters Due to Nine Reports of Serious Injury According to a news article published on cardiovascularbusiness.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that Imperative Care is recalling several batches of its Zoom 71 Reperfusion Catheters. The Zoom 71 Reperfusion … [Read more...]
Philips Dreams Station CPAP, BiPAP, and Ventilator Recalls
Attorney General Tong Urges FDA to Expedite Philips CPAP Replacement HARTFORD, CT - A report on ct.gov states that Attorney General William Tong asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to increase the agency's handling of the Philips Respironics recall and repair process. Attorney General Tong stated that he wants to make … [Read more...]
Teligent Pharma Lidocaine HCl Topical Solution 4% Recall
According to a news article posted on bestlifeonline.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging the public to throw away and stop using any bottle of Teligent Pharma, Inc. Lidocaine HCl Topical Solution 4%. On October 12, 2021, the FDA published that Teligent Pharma, Inc. recalled five lots of Lidocaine HCl Topical Solution … [Read more...]
Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal Recalled
A news story posted on ktla.com reports that Walmart has recalled Parent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal due to the baby food product tested positive for high levels of inorganic arsenic. Maple Island Incorporated, the manufacturer and national distributor of Parent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal, retails its products to Walmart. Parent's … [Read more...]
Kroger Bagged Kale Recall
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Kroger Company issued a recall of its 16-Ounce Kroger Bagged Kale because of potential Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. The Kroger Co. recalled Baker Farms 16-ounce Kroger bagged kale products nationally. Listeria monocytogenes is a microorganism that can lead to severe … [Read more...]
Coppertone® Spray Sunscreen Benzene Recalls
According to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration announcement, Coppertone has initiated a recall of certain popular aerosol sunscreen products. The affected sunscreen products include certain lots of Sport Mineral SPF 50 Spray, Pure & Simple SPF 50 Spray, and Travel-Size (1.6OZ) Coppertone® Sport Spray SPF 50. The recalled … [Read more...]
Facebook Whistleblower Reveals Her Identity
A news story posted on bbc.com reports that a Facebook whistleblower who released several bombshell leaks has decided to reveal her identity. Frances Haugen, a 37-year-old woman who was a product manager on Facebook's Civic Integrity Team, revealed her identity during an interview on Sunday by CBS. Ms. Haugen provided the Facebook … [Read more...]
Bayer Lotrimin® and Tinactin® Benzene Lawsuits
Bayer Recalls Severe Lots of Lotrimin® and Tinactin® Spray Products Due to Benzene Contamination The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that Bayer initiated a recall of its Lotrimin® AF and Tinactin® Over-the-Counter (OTC) antifungal spray products. Bayer's Lotrimin® and Tinactin® products are being recalled due to the … [Read more...]
Dangerous Product Lawsuit Lawyers
The CPSC Needs to Work Faster to Remove Dangerous Products from Retail Shelves A reporter from wral.com asks, "Why are so many hazardous products still on retail shelves?" The reporter raises a very important question concerning the current system the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) uses to pull dangerous products off … [Read more...]
Snapchat Suicide Lawsuits
A news article on LAtimes.com reports that a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against social media app Snapchat for allegedly causing the death of one family's 16-year-old loved one. The report states that the victim looked to his phone for assistance prior to taking his own life. According to the federal lawsuit filed in … [Read more...]
FDA Warns the Public About Hand Sanitizers That May Cause Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public to avoid certain hand sanitizer products because they could cause cancer. The FDA's notice named Artnaturals' scent-free hand sanitizer as a product that contained "unacceptable amounts" of many different carcinogenic substances. Acetaldehyde, benzene, and acetal … [Read more...]
ZOOM 71 Reperfusion Catheter Lawsuits
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified Imperative Care's ZOOM 71 Reperfusion Catheter recall as a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the FDA's most severe type of product recall, and these recalls are reserved for products that may cause severe injuries or death. Imperative Care Incorporated is … [Read more...]
Coppertone Sunscreen Lawsuits
According to a news report posted on Prevention.com, Coppertone recalled specific lots of its aerosol SPF sunscreen due to benzene contamination. Benzene is known as a cancer-causing compound. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration urges purchasers of the affected aerosol sunscreen products to stop using the products … [Read more...]
Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Payouts
According to an online news story posted on medtruth.com reports that both Syngenta and Chevron could lose billions of dollars over Paraquat Parkinson's Disease lawsuits. Paraquat, an herbicide, has been called "highly poisonous" by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Parkinson's disease is a neurological … [Read more...]
Medtronic Insulin Pump Lawsuits
According to a new recall notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Medtronic has expanded its recall to include 463,000 insulin pumps. The recall affects Medtronic's MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps. The recall notice states that the recalled insulin pumps are being recalled because the devices could deliver an … [Read more...]
Farmworkers File Lawsuits Over the EPA’s Approval of Paraquat
NEW YORK - According to a news article on Reuters.com, environmental groups and farmworkers filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency ("EP") for re-approving the weedkiller paraquat. The lawsuit alleges that the EPA's decision has put farmworkers at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The Plaintiffs … [Read more...]
Eco-Med Ultrasound Lotions Gel Lawsuits
Eco-Med Ultrasound Lotions Gels and Lotions Recalled Due to Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) Bacteria Contamination Risk On 09/28/2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") and Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Incorporated announced a Class I recall of all Eco-Med Ultrasound Lotions Gels and Lotions. An FDA Class I recall is … [Read more...]
Why Reporting Unsafe Products is So Important
Why Reporting Unsafe Products is So Important According to an online news story posted on marshalltribune.com, many people are injured, burned, or killed by dangerous products. When these incidents happen, people often choose to warn family members, complain to the maker, post negative reviews, and/or report their situation on … [Read more...]
Toy Magnet Lawsuits
Toy Magnets Recalled After a Sharp Rise in Emergency Room Visits An online news story posted on nbcdfw.com states that the number of magnet ingestions increased by over 530% between 2017 and 2020. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has once again announced a recall of small toy magnets and urges parents to remove … [Read more...]
Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkel Drowning Lawsuits
Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels Sold at Exclusively at Costco Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard CPSC - A news report posted on fox5atlanta.com states that tens of thousands of Costco-exclusive snorkels are being recalled due to a defect that may cause users to drown. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), … [Read more...]
Boppy Baby Lounger Lawsuits
A news article posted on medicinenet.com reports that the death of eight babies has provoked the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Boppy Company to recall over 3 million baby loungers. Last year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published a safety warning concerning similar "pillow-like" infant … [Read more...]
Baby Sleep Product Liability Lawsuits
According to a news report on clickondetroit.com, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents to use extra care concerning where their babies sleep to avoid potentially life-threatening situations. The new guidance encouraged parents and caregivers to get "back to basics" when they put a child down for sleeping. The … [Read more...]
17,000 DiGiorno Pepperoni Crispy Pan Pizza Recall
17,000 DiGiorno Pepperoni Crispy Pan Pizzas Recalled Due to Potentially Fatal Allergic Reactions According to a news report posted on miamiherald.com, more than 17,000 DiGiorno Pepperoni Crispy Pan Pizzas were recalled due to a potential risk for a fatal allergic reaction. According to the recall announcement, a packaging error … [Read more...]
Instagram is Dangerously Toxic for Teen Girls
Facebook's Internal Research Reveals Instagram is Dangerously Toxic for Teen Girls According to the WSJ.com, Facebook's own research confirms that Instagram poses a substantial teen mental-health issue, and Facebook appears to be downplaying the danger publicly. The news report states that teen girls are developing eating … [Read more...]
Boppy Pillows and Infant Loungers Death Suffocation Lawsuits
A recent Consumer Reports report stated that the incorrect use of "Boppy nursing pillows and infant loungers" have resulted in at least seven infant deaths. The fatalities have all transpired following the Consumer Products Safety Commission's warning that infants should not be permitted to sleep unattended on "pillow-like products" … [Read more...]
Philips Receives FDA Clearance to Repairing Millions of Recalled Sleep Apnea Machines
Philips Receives FDA Clearance to Repairing Millions of Recalled Sleep Apnea Machines A news report posted on medtechdive.com states that Philips has received permission from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to start repairing recalled "first-generation DreamStation devices." The repair involves replacing toxic sound … [Read more...]
Magellan LeadCare Blood Lead Test Kits Recalled
According to Magellan Diagnostics, Incorporated, a manufacturer of life science raw materials and medical diagnostic testing products, announced it is expanding the company's Class I recall of its LeadCare® II Blood Lead Test Kits, LeadCare Ultra® Blood Lead Test Kits, and LeadCare Plus® Blood Lead Test Kits. The LeadCare Test Kits … [Read more...]
Lidocaine HCL Topical Solution 4% in Glass Bottles Recalled Due to Overdose Risk
FDA - According to a media release from Teligent Pharma, Inc., the drug manufacturer issued a recall of a single lot of its "Lidocaine HCl Topical Solution 4%, 50ml" in a glass bottle with a screw-on cap. The urgent recall was launched subsequent testing that discovered the batch was "overly potent, resulting in higher than intended … [Read more...]
Dehumidifier Fire Lawsuits
Over 2 Million Dehumidifiers Recalled After Causing $17 Million in Fire Property Damage According to CBSNews.com, 20 different brands of dehumidifiers sold across the nation are being recalled due to a defect that causes the dehumidifiers to spontaneously catch on fire. There have been over 100 reports of house fires caused by … [Read more...]
Millions of Potentially Deadly Takata Airbags Have Not Been Replaced
NEW YORK - A news article posted on nypost.com reports that there have been approximately 37 fatalities connected to defective Takata airbags. Tragically, millions of motor vehicles still have dangerous, defective airbags, notwithstanding years of recalls and dozens of deaths purportedly connected to auto safety devices. According … [Read more...]
Johnson & Johnson Attempting “Asset Maneuvering”
DELAWARE - According to a news story on Reuters, a Delaware bankruptcy judge stated that she was undecided about a request by talc cancer personal injury claimants to block Johnson & Johnson from shifting and shielding valuable assets. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein announced this during a virtual hearing. The … [Read more...]
Chlorpyrifos Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, DC - A news story posted on NPR.org reports that a pesticide has been linked to neurological damage in children. Chlorpyrifos has been linked to severe neurological damage, including attention deficit disorders, reduced IQ, and loss of working memory, and attention deficit disorders. Farmers have applied chlorpyrifos on … [Read more...]
FDA Class I Recall of Baxter’s Dose IQ Infusion Pump Software
According to an online news report on fiercebiotech.com, Baxter has initiated a recall of its "Dose IQ" software made for its Spectrum IQ infusion pump after it was found to cause dangerous adverse events. Baxter has reported that a defect was found in its Dose IQ software can transmit incorrect drug dosing information to its … [Read more...]
The FDA’s Dangerous Hand Sanitizer List
According to a news report published on newsweek.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) list of recalled hand sanitizers has grown to over 255 different products. The report states that the number of recalled hand sanitizer products is the longest that it has ever been. The FDA has updated its list to include 255 hand … [Read more...]
Baby Formula Necrotizing Enterocolitis Wrongful Death Lawsuit Lawyers
Did your child tragically perish due to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)? Parker Waichman LLP offers a free case review to parents who lost their preterm child due to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) feeding their baby Enfamil, Similac, or other cow's milk-based formula. Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) is a common food … [Read more...]
Sunscreen Cancer Lawsuit Lawyers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - According to an article on claimsjournal.com, pharmaceutical researchers have asked U.S. regulators to remove specific sunscreens from the U.S. market, including popular brands such as Banana Boat, Coppertone, and Neutrogena, due to benzophenone contamination. Health scientists also asked the U.S. Food and Drug … [Read more...]
Boston Scientific Pacemaker Recalls
WASHINGTON, DC - According to a news report on tctmd.com, Boston Scientific has initiated a recall of its Ingenio pacemakers and cardiac resynchronization (CRT) medical devices because of an "incorrect transition to safety mode" risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration categorized the recall as a Class I recall, the most severe … [Read more...]
Infant Formula Recall Over Ineffectual Iron Levels
WASHINGTON, D.C. - According to an online news report on ibtimes.com.au, Able Groupe has issued a recall for several of the company's infant formula products. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration issued an alert that Able Groupe has issued a recall of many baby formula products due to "an insufficient amount of iron as required … [Read more...]
The FDA Knew About Heavy Metals in Baby Food
According to a news report on wjla.com, the U.S: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who are supposed to protecting our children, was aware of toxic heavy metal contamination in baby food products for several years but failed to take necessary actions. Baby food manufactures are now under pressure to reduce the amount of dangerous … [Read more...]
Rural Well Water Contaminated with Insecticides
One of every 300 people in the United States has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, an incurable neurological disease. The disease's symptoms begin with slight tremors and often progress to "severe muscle control difficulties that leave sufferers struggling to talk and walk. According to an article published … [Read more...]
Valisure Petitions the FDA
On May 24, 2021, Valisure petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration to recall certain sunscreen and after-sun care products after discovering Benzene in product samples during safety testing. Valisure LLC is an online pharmacy and laboratory that independently performs chemical analyses of medications to protect consumers. … [Read more...]
Sunscreens Accelerate Benzene Skin Absorption
78 Sunscreen Products Contain Cancer-Causing Benzene - Study Proves Sunscreens Accelerate Benzene Skin Absorption NEW HAVEN, CT – On May 25, 2021, Valisure LLC tested 78 sunscreen and after-sun care products for safety. Valisure published its findings that many of the sunscreen and after-sun products were contaminated with … [Read more...]
Dozens of Sunscreens Found to Contain Benzene, a Known Carcinogen
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT - According to an announcement published by Valisure, an online pharmacy and laboratory, found high levels of benzene, linked to leukemia and other blood cancer-related, in several popular sunscreen brands. According to the lab test results, the cancer-causing substance was found in 78 sunscreen and after-sun … [Read more...]
Tyson Cooked Chicken Recall
SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS - On July 3, 2021, Tyson Foods, Inc. announced a recall of 8.5 million pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken. Tyson Foods is working jointly with the United States Department of Agriculture concerning the recall. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Tyson … [Read more...]
FDA Issues Warning Letter Kareem Mart
FDA Inspection Leads to an Issuance of a Warning Letter Kareem Mart Inc. FDA - A news report on foodsafetynews.com states that the United States Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to entities that are under the agency's jurisdiction. This process is part of the FDA's enforcement activities. The inspection … [Read more...]
Peloton Tread+ Treadmills
Peloton Tread+ Treadmill Owners Forced to Purchase "Treadmill Memberships" for $39 a Month to Use Their Treadmill According to several news sources, including Vox.com, Peloton has devised a solution to correct its treadmill safety issues. The company decided to "force owners" who paid around $4,300 for a Tread+ to either return … [Read more...]
Recalled Glass Cooktops Are Still Out There Posing Severe House Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, DC — The US Consumer Product Safety Commission urgently announced that certain glass cooktops marketed as popular brands such as KitchenAid, JennAir, and the Whirlpool Corporation must be recalled due to the unreasonable risk of starting a fire or burning someone. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said that anyone … [Read more...]
Trampoline Spring Shot Out “Like a Bullet” and Impales Boy
A 12-year-old boy who was bouncing on a friend's trampoline almost lost his life in an accident that illustrates the dangers of backyard trampolines. According to the news report, a metal spring coil sprang free and struck the boy in the back, near his left shoulder blade. The spring coil struck the boy with such great force that the … [Read more...]
Children’s Consumer Goods Are Not Immune to Design Defects
Children's Consumer Goods Are Not Immune to Design Defects Loving parents go to great extremes to provide a safe home in which their child could grow. Sadly, tragedy can strike unexpectedly when one of the children's toys, bedding, or food inflicts an injury upon them or kills them. Regrettably, children's consumer goods are … [Read more...]
Defective Playground Equipment Can Lead to Severe Injuries
Playground Equipment Can Lead to Severe Injuries TAMPA, FLORIDA - According to President of EMR Safety and Health Sherri Wilson, a typical sunny summer day can make some playground equipment "dangerously hot." A news report posted on wtsp.com states that child safety advocates are warning parents about dangerous playground … [Read more...]
Which Philips DreamStation CPAP Machines Are Being Recalled in 2021?
Philips Recalls Sleep Apnea and Ventilator Machines Due to Toxic, Cancerous Gas Release Philips, a Dutch medical equipment company, announced a massive recall of over 3.4 million CPAP and ventilator machines. According to Philips' recall announcement, some of its ventilators and sleep apnea machines pose a serious health risk to … [Read more...]
AmazonBasics Electronics Lawsuits
CPSC Federal Safety Regulators are investigating Potentially Dangerous AmazonBasics Electronics Products WASHINGTON, D.C. - An investigative news report published on CNN.com states that the Consumer Product Safety Commission has launched an investigation into the potentially dangerous "Amazon-branded" electronic products that … [Read more...]
Beech-Nut Rice Cereal Arsenic Lawsuits
Our Rice Cereal Arsenic Lawsuit Lawyers Report that Beech-Nut is recalling its Single Grain Rice Cereal Due to High Arsenic Levels Beech-Nut Nutrition, a favorite brand of infant food products, has announced a voluntary recall of its rice cereal due to arsenic levels above federal guidelines. In Beech-Nut Nutrition's recall … [Read more...]
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Rock’ n Glide Soother Lawsuits
Fisher-Price Recalls its "4-in-1 Rock' n Glide Soothers" After Four Infants Suffocation Deaths Fisher-Price also announced the recall of its "2-in-1 Soothe' n Play Gliders" as a precautionary measure. Washington, D.C. - On June 4, 2021, both the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Mattel's subsidiary, … [Read more...]
Infant Sleepers Suffocation Fatalities
Washington, D.C. - A news report posted on webmd.com states that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission banned numerous infant sleeper products after reports of over 100 fatalities have been reported. The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 3 to 1 to pass a new rule requiring all products designed for sleeping infants … [Read more...]
How Product Liability Lawsuits Affect The Product Safety Recalls
Companies initiate product safety recalls for a variety of reasons. Companies might not ever learn about a problem with one of their products until someone suffers an injury. However, there are a few times when the company receives consumer complaints about a defective product, or the company conducts safety testing and discovers the … [Read more...]
The Television Sets Are Full of Toxic Chemicals Such as Organohalogen
USA - Treehugger.com writes that televisions sold on Amazon and at Best Buy were found to contain a type of plastic that is made with flame-retardant chemicals that are not permitted in Europe, Canada, and certain states because of its extreme toxicity. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) recommended that the government ban … [Read more...]
4,000 Children Injured Each Year by Cosmetic Products
Cosmetics are dangerous when they fall into the wrong hands. Researchers studied the dangers cosmetic products posed to children from 2002 until 2016 and learned that nearly 65,000 kids were treated at emergency departments in hospitals across the United States during that timeframe. The tender age of the victims was the most … [Read more...]
Changes in Federal Regulations Should Improve Highchair Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission continues to address safety standard issue to make highchairs used in homes and in restaurants exponentially safer for children. The CPSC made these changes on June 19, 2019, according to WHNT.com. The initial set of standards applied prospectively, meaning that … [Read more...]
Ignoring Takata Airbag Recall Notice Could be Fatal
A news report on cw39.com warned its readers that they should heed any recall notice they receive in the mail regarding their motor vehicles. Sometimes the item subject to recall is more of an annoyance than anything. However, making sure that you follow through on the recall notice can save a life. According to the news report, … [Read more...]
Sanit Technologies Duridan Hand Sanitizer Recall
Florida Manufacturer Recalls Its Hand Sanitizer Products Due to Burkholderia Cepacia Contamination FDA - According to a news report posted on foxbusiness.com, about 47 lots of hand sanitizers are being recalled by a Florida manufacturer due to contamination with a common bacterium. According to the U.S. Food and Drug … [Read more...]
Costco Black Bean Recall
Costco Black Bean Recall Extended Due to Clostridium Botulinum Bacterial Contamination Risks FDA - According to a news article posted on eatthis.com, Costco emailed its customers concerning three organic black bean products under recall back in late April. At that time, the recall affected organic black beans that were purchased … [Read more...]
Why Do Children’s Car Seats Have an Expiration Date?
Why Do Children's Car Seats Have an Expiration Date? Rochester, New York – A news report posted on whec.com states that most people do not realize that infant and child car seats have an expiration date listed on the unit. The expert in the article states that safety technology continues to improve over time, and this also … [Read more...]
365 Everyday Value Whey Protein Powder Recall
365 Everyday Value Whey Protein Powder Natural Vanilla Flavor Recalled Due to Dangerous Undeclared Soy Allergen FDA - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Arizona Nutritional Supplements is recalling its 13.9-ounce containers of its "365 Everyday Value Whey Protein Powder Natural Vanilla Flavor" due to a … [Read more...]
FDA’s “Closer to Zero” Plan
FDA’s "Closer to Zero" Plan Aimed at Reducing Heavy Metals in Baby Food FDA - A news report posted on jdsupra.com reports that the U.S. food and drug administration has recently announced the release of the new action plan that is dedicated to reducing toxic elements and heavy metals from baby food products. According to the … [Read more...]
Takata Airbag Inflator Lawsuits
USA - A news report published on thetruthaboutcars.com states there have been sixteen fatalities in the United States and over 200 injuries caused by defective Takata airbag driver's inflators. A total of 19 automakers have had Takata airbag inflator issues. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) … [Read more...]
Metalaxyl and Lindane Used Together Increase Thyroid Cancer Risk
Pesticides Metalaxyl and Lindane Linked to an Increased Risk for Developing Thyroid Cancer USA – A news report posted on the Oncology Learning Network (oncnet.com) states that a recent investigation conducted on “male pesticide applicators” has associated exposure to two pesticides used in combination, lindane and metalaxyl, … [Read more...]
Ultrasound Contrast Definity Anaphylaxis Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Lawsuits Are Being Filed Concerning Fatal Allergic Reactions Link to Ultrasound Contrast Affinity Containing Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) FDA - The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced a new warning regarding Difinity and Difinity RT which contain polyethylene glycol (PEG) that has cause fatal allergic … [Read more...]
Kidde Alarm Wrongful Death Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, DC - A news story posted on cbslocal.com reports that the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced that Kidde has initiated the recall of 226,000 "Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms" and "TruSense Smoke Alarms." The recall was initiated after discovering specific models of Kiddie smoke alarms … [Read more...]
Peloton Treadmill Injury Lawsuits
New York – A New story posted on cnn.com reports that Peloton has announced that the company is recalling all of its treadmills due to “multiple reports of children becoming in trapped, pens, and pulled under“ the device. According to the recall Peloton is recalling its Tread+ and treadmills which accounts for approximately 125,000 … [Read more...]
Breast Implant ACLC Link Confirmed
FDA - A News report published on healthline.com states that certain breast implants could slightly increase the risk of a rare type of lymphoma. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration first discovered a potential link between breast implants and cancer back in 2011. However, it’s not breast cancer, but an immune system cancer known … [Read more...]
Additional Peloton Tread+ Treadmill Injuries Reported
CPSC - A news report posted on PalmBeachpost.com states that the Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that it was aware of over three dozen serious accidents involving the Peloton Tread+ treadmill. The Consumer Product Safety Commission also noted that there has been one death attributable to the machine. Following the death … [Read more...]
Evolve Protein Drink Soy Recall
FDA - According to a news article posted on miamiherald.com, CytoSport is recalling four lots of its Evolve protein drinks due to a deadly food allergy issue. The recalled protein drinks are sold in packs of 411 ounce cartons. The Evolve protein drinks are being recalled nationwide after it was discovered that a supplier accidentally … [Read more...]
Hand Sanitizer Blindness Lawsuits
According to a news report posted on FoxBusiness.com, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reporting that Methanol, a toxic substance, has been discovered in other consumer products and not only hand sanitizers. The FDA warns consumers that Methanol is toxic to humans and must not be used in consumer products due to its toxic … [Read more...]
Faribault S&W Canned Bean Recall
Faribault Foods, Inc. initiated a nationwide recall of several canned beans products that were distributed in the United States. According to the manufacturer, the cans may have a defective seal that can allow dangerous bacteria to grow and might lead to botulism poisoning. The company is recalling its Faribault's 15-ounce cans … [Read more...]
The Ultrasound Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Contrast Anaphylaxis Deaths
Fatal Allergic Reactions Linked to Ultrasounds Contrast Agent Containing Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Washington, DC – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to ultrasound imaging providers following reports of fatal allergic reactions to certain ultrasound contrast agents. According to the FDA’s warning, the alert … [Read more...]
Guan’s Enoki Mushroom Listeria Monocytogenes Recall
Guan's Enoki Mushroom Recalled Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination Washington DC - A recall announcement published by the United States Food and Drug Administration states that Guan's Mushroom Co. is recalling its Enoki mushrooms due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product name is "Enoki … [Read more...]
Durisan Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C: - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that Durisan is expanding the recall of its antimicrobial hand sanitizer due to possible Burkholderia cepacia complex contamination. The initial recall listed Burkholderia Cepacia Complex and Ralstonia Pickettii contamination as the cause for the recall. However, … [Read more...]
Talcum Powder Inhalation and Exposure Cancer Lawsuits
Talcum Powder Inhalation and Products Exposing to the Female Genital Area Are Deemed Dangerous Health Risks NORTH AMERICA - According to Health Canada, the agency issued a Product Advisory (ID number: RA-75453) on April 22, 2021, stating that the conclusion of a three-year joint screening assessment with Environment and Climate … [Read more...]
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