Fall Hazard Prompts Recall of 2,350 Sonoma Valley Bar Stools
Defects can occur in just about any product, and as you’ll soon see, even the very chair you’re sitting on might be deemed unsafe. Salt Lake City-based Intercon has announced a recall of their Sonoma Valley Swivel Top Bar Stools due to a potential danger these items could pose to users. Manufactured in China by… read more
Choking Hazard Causes Recall of Whoozit Starry Time Rattles
Another item is being recalled because of the hazard it poses to children. The product in question is known as the Whoozit Starry Time Rattle, and it was imported from China by the Minneapolis-based Manhattan Group LLC. These items pose a danger because the ends contain clear spheres that have a propensity to break off… read more
Entanglement Hazard Causes Recall of 5,000 Puma Kids Jackets
I have another recall to share with you this afternoon, this time concerning a clothing product that poses a hazard to the child wearing it. The item being recalled is the Puma USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets. Manufactured in either Vietnam, China, or Malaysia, the jackets were imported by the Westford, Massachusetts-based Puma North… read more
FDA Wants Oversight of Nanotech in Food and Cosmetics
You know you’re living in an era of widespread technological innovation when the Food and Drug Administration is instituting new rules regarding the advancement of nanotechnology. Today, the FDA has issued draft guidance meant to govern how cosmetics companies and food producers implement nanotech. Nanotechnology, for those that are unaware, is a fabricated material that… read more
Peanut Presence Prompts Harry and David BBQ Almond Recall
Barbeque almonds are the latest item to get the recall treatment. The product in question is Harry & David Premium Kansas Style Barbeque Almonds. The items, which come in two ounce bags, may contain peanuts, an allergen that could cause allergic persons to have a severe reaction if they consume the product. 205 bags are… read more
Michigan Mandatory Motorcycle Helmet Usage Brought to an End
A long standing rule that forced motorcycle riders in the state of Michigan to always wear a helmet when on their bikes has been brought to an end. Today, the governor of that state signed Senate Bill 291, which gives riders who are over 21 the choice of whether or not they want to wear… read more
FDA Issues Directives to Curb Livestock Antibiotic Usage
The Food and Drug Administration is doing what it can to prevent animals from becoming resistant to antibiotics that ought to help stave off infections. For years now, various livestock producers have been using antibiotics to make animals such as cattle grow larger so as to improve food output, or else to improve feed efficiency. … read more
Santa Monica police target unsafe motorcyclists
As part of a concentrated effort to reduce the number of injuries and fatal accidents occurring on area roadways, police officers in Santa Monica plan to make the enforcement of motorcycle safety laws a top priority in the near future. Intersections where motorcycle collisions frequently occur and areas with higher concentrations of motorcycle traffic will… read more
Todson’s Topeak Babyseat II Recalled Due to Amputation Hazard
I’ve already reported one bicycle-related recall to you today, and I’m sad to say that I have to now report another one. This recall concerns 40,000 Topeak Babyseat II Bicycle Carrier Seats imported from Taiwan by a Massachusetts company called Todson, Inc. The item in question was sold at various bicycle dealers all across the… read more
White cars save lives, safety experts say
Darker colors such as black and navy blue are popular car colors that many consumers think will guarantee a good resale value, but safety experts say white is the best bet for avoiding an accident down the road. When the outside light is dim, white cars are less likely to be involved in an auto… read more
DePuy Sold Remaining Hip Implant Inventory Before Issuing Recall
More information continues to come out regarding the DePuy ASR hip implant and the problems associated with the device that led to a recall. It was reported that, in 2009, the Food and Drug Administration sent DePuy a letter denying approval of one version of the hip implant device that was currently available in other… read more
Group Asks FDA For Stricter Rules on Soda Caramel Coloring
A group is charging soda makers with endangering the public’s health by including what they say is a cancer-causing chemical in their products. The Center for Science in the Public Interest has petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to ban 4-methylimidazole from soda. The group has claimed that studies have shown unsafe levels of the… read more
