2011

According to news sources, a collaborative effort between prosecutors, social workers and police in Salt Lake City is aiming at reducing the rising number of elderly abuse cases. Two men have been recently charged in connection with aggravated abuse cases. In the first case a 48-year-old man was arrested after allegedly depriving his father of… read more

Local news reports have stated that a company from California, Papa Cantella’s Inc. has recalled 456 pounds of chicken sausage packages after the company noticed the product was mislabeled. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service states that the reason behind the recall is the presence of walnuts, an undeclared allergen that… read more

Many different news sources have notified the last investigation launched by the Consumer Reports staffers regarding grape and apple juices purchased in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. According to the statement released by the agency, the levels of both lead and arsenic found in samples of both juices are higher than government permitted limits…. read more

According to many news sources, there are many of us who face a growing concern related to loved ones or parents in a delicate or fragile health state. The holiday season is usually that time of the year when many of us have to deal with this problem but the worst part is our incapacity… read more

According to several news reports, the Rio Grande Imports Inc. has issued an allergy alert recall for Semita de Piña (pastry filled with pineapple jam) due to undeclared dairy among the ingredients. All consumers who happen to have a serious allergy or some type of sensitivity to milk and derivatives are urged to make sure they… read more

According to the news outlets from the state of Tennessee, all state residents are obliged by law to report any type of child abuse they have witnessed in any circumstance. Articles assure that any elder abuse a resident has witnessed must also be reported as soon as possible. All adults who are mentally or physically… read more

According to the news perpetuated in the past months, this hasn’t been a good year for seafood lovers. Reports from environmental groups and governmental agencies show that salinity levels in state waters are higher than ever before. Due mostly to this environmental issues, Louisiana fell behind Washington State in much of its seafood production but… read more

According to various news reports, one of the arm of Consumer Reports, Consumers Union is looking into urging the Congress to make the law governing all approval of medical devices more forceful. The Food and Drug Administration’s role to review most of the approval of medical apparatus was an important theme discussed this week by… read more

The early news articles report an announcement from the FDA claiming that the Maumee Valley Vending Company has issued an allergy alert and recall due to undeclared milk in the Buffalo Chicken Wedge Sandwiches containing cheese. These products contain milk allergen without stating it clearly on their labels. The company is issuing this voluntary recall… read more

According to recent articles, the Murray Biscuit Company has issued an allergy related recall for Murray Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. The recall was necessary since the ingredients listed on the label do not mention the existence of pecans in the cookies. Many individuals who are highly allergic to nuts may fall ill after unknowingly… read more

Many news sources have reported that the J.M. Smucker Company has announced a recall for two types of Smucker’s® Natural Peanut Butter Chunky products because of the possibility it may be contaminated with Salmonella. This bacteria may cause severe damage to individuals who have weakened immune systems and certain cases can turn out to be… read more

Morning news outlets have released articles announcing the recall of certain animal slippers made for children and sold exclusively at the Family Dollar stores. According to the article, over 160,000 products with the title “Kidgets Animal Sock Top” slippers must be recalled because the plastic eyes attached to the animals can easily come detached and… read more