Over 100,000 Suzuki Swifts Recalled Due To Fuel Leak
Another staggering vehicle recall has been announced by an automaker. In this case, the vehicle in question is the Swift, and the recall was announced by Japan-based Suzuki Motor. Around 109,000 of the subcompact cars fall under the purview of the recall, which was initiated due to a fuel leakage issue. Of the recalled vehicles,… read more
Dog Food Recall Expanded by Diamond Pet Foods
An expansion of a recall of an item that could be hazardous to your dog’s health has just been announced. The item in question is called the Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula-dry dog food. Having a best by date of either January 27 or 28 of 2013, this dog food comes… read more
Laceration Hazard Forces Recall of 3,000 Gerber Instant Knives
The threat of inadvertent laceration has caused the recall of an item meant to lacerate. The Portland, Oregon-based company Gerber Legendary Blades has announced a recall of their Gerber Instant Knife. These black knives have a 3.18 inch blade that can be splayed outward or retracted thanks to the assistance of a spring. Affected model… 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
Other-Sonic Ultrasound Gel Contaminated with Bacteria
A risk of bacteria contamination has forced the Food and Drug Administration to warn off healthcare providers from using gel used during ultrasound procedures. Certain lots of the product, known as Other-Sonic Generic Ultrasound Transmission Gel, were recently discovered to have been contaminated with Pseduomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella oxytoca. These two strains of bacteria pose… read more
Fall Hazard Causes Recall of Williams-Sonoma West Elm Desk Chairs
With the staggering number of recalls that get issued on a regular basis, it can seem like nowhere is safe from a potentially defective product. And as you’re about to see, the very chair you’re sitting on right now could pose a threat. Williams-Sonoma’s West Elm division has announced a recall of a series of… read more
Undeclared Allergen Prompts Al Baghdadi Potato Product Recall
Yet another product is being recalled from store shelves because of the presence of an undeclared allergen. This announcement concerns a stuffed potato product made by Michigan-based Al Baghdadi Food Inc. Specifically, the item is called Fully Cooked Potato Chop Middle Eastern Brand Mashed Potato Stuffed with Beef Filling Artificially Colored. Each package contains 12… read more
Grape-flavored Infants’ Tylenol Recalled
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 574,000 bottles of grape-flavored infants’ Tylenol after it was found that the faulty protective cover dosing device was not working as intended. The company, Johnson & Johnson’s McNeil Consumer Healthcare unit, announced the recall after receiving reports regarding difficulty with the products Simply Measure… read more
Numerous Diet Supplements Recalled Over Presence of Drugs
A number of dietary supplement products have been recalled by Healthy People Company because Food and Drug Administration testing revealed that they contained Sibutramine and Tadalafil. The products, all dietary supplements, are Mince Belle, PERFECT Men, EVERLAX, EVER Slim, Herbal Drink Acai-Man Mangosteen, EVER SLIM Strawbbery Shake Mix, and EVER SLIM Chocolate Shake Mix. The… read more
Tucson Seeks to Improve Pedestrian Safety Record
Not all streets are created equal. Pedestrian accidents are a cause for concern all across the country, but some communities are hit harder than others. One such city is trying to do something about this. Tucson, which last year experienced 25 fatal or near-fatal accidents involving pedestrians, has created a pedestrian safety task force to… read more
FDA Halting Orange Juice Imports Due to Fungicide Concerns
According to news sources, a decision by the Food and Drug Administration to block orange juice imports was taken after traces of fungicide were found in juices imported from Brazil. The fungicides, carbendazim, are chemical compounds that are used in agriculture to eliminate or prevent fungal spores from damaging crops. The U.S does not allow… read more
FTC Fines Acai Product Internet Marketers For False Claims
According to news sources, the Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement agreement with Central Coast Nutraceuticals after the latter agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine for using false claims as well as unfair billing. The company allegedly used false claims in its advertisements, including phony endorsements from Rachael Ray and Oprah Winfrey, while deceptively… read more