2011

Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc., in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, has issued a recall for their chicken breast products that may be undercooked, according to news sources. Approximately 360 pounds of the breaded chicken breast product are being recalled. The products would have been sold to consumers at… read more

Fonterra is conducting a recall of their Mainland cheese after a metal fragment appeared among the contents of one package, according to news reports. Although no one has been injured, Fonterra is issuing a recall as a precaution. Consumers are advised not to consume the products, but to return them to the store they purchased… read more

According to a recent news source, children are most likely to choke between the ages of two and five. An ears, nose and throat doctor suggests the following tips to make sure your home is a safe place for young children: -Hot dogs, peanuts and grapes are the perfect size to block the air pipe,… read more

Contaminated cantaloupe has been identified as the cause of a listeria outbreak that has sickened 12 and killed one, according to new sources. The outbreak thus far is limited to Colorado, Texas, and Nebraska, with the majority of illness taking place in Colorado, including the instance of death. Listeriosis is caused by an organism that… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is warning patients against using Medtronic pumps because they may fail to deliver drugs, according to news sources. The specific drug pumps are used to administer drugs to treat chronic pains and spasms, among other conditions. The defective issue is caused by a film that forms over the battery. The… read more

Watkins, Inc. has recalled their product Soynilla because it contains an undeclared milk allergen that could be potentially life-threatening to some consumers, according to news sources. Approximately 1,535 units of Soynilla will be subject to the recall. The product was distributed throughout the United States. Soynilla comes in a white plastic package in 7.7 ounce… read more

Subaru has announced that they will recall certain Impreza, Forester, and Saab model vehicles sold or currently used in the Northeast or Midwestern states, according to news sources. The specific models recalled are the 2002-2007 Impreza, 2003-2008 Forester, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2x models.  About 295,123 cars are involved in the recall. The recall only affects… read more

Forget New Year’s. To me, September will always represent new beginnings. For years, September represented the closing of summer’s long days, and the start of the new school year. Like the first blank page in a new notebook, the feeling of starting a new school year is exciting and full of possibilities. As a parent,… read more

Installing a car seat for your child may seem straight forward, but according to a recent news article, approximately 80 percent of child car seats are improperly installed. This is a shocking statistic, especially when you consider that the leading cause of death among children 14 and younger is related to motor vehicle crashes. In… read more