2012

A food product is getting the recall treatment because the box might not contain what it purports on its label. The recall affects a whopping 16,890 pounds of Stouffer’s brand lasagna frozen dinners, which are likely to not contain lasagna but to instead be filled with the company’s stuffed pepper meal.  Specifically, the items that… read more

A recall affecting a large portion of Europe and possibly other environs has been issued by Ikea. The recall announcement was made by the Stockhom, Sweden-based furniture chain regarding their 365+ Sanda Track 70 and 114 track lighting systems.  These items came from supplier 21338.  Around 95,000 units were sold from September until March of… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is touting its ability to police drugs even after they’ve been approved. On Saturday, the organization said that the same amount of resources are spent making sure that existing drugs are safe as are spent in the pre-approval stage of a drug’s life.  The statement came following critics’ remarks that… read more

A new survey sheds some light on the disturbing practice of texting while behind the wheel of car. Following a poll of over 6,000 persons by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it was discovered that 90% of people believe that texting or emailing while driving is an unsafe practice.  However, that doesn’t necessarily mean… read more

Troyer Cheese Incorporated has issued a voluntary recall for eight and sixteen ounce packages of their Backroad Country Caramel Puffcorn due to an incomplete ingredients list. The product might contain milk, which is not listed thus potentially endangering the health of lactose intolerant consumers and those with life-threatening dairy allergies. The affected popcorn packages were… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Fuji Saratoga Woman’s Bicycles after it was found that the bicycle’s frame could potentially break in the center of the downtube, causing a possible fall hazard to consumers. The recall affects about 10,500 units of the woman’s bicycle. There have been 12 incidents reported involving… read more

If you have a food allergy, then you know how important informational labels on products can be.  But when those same labels have incorrect information, the results can be hazardous to your health. That’s why Walgreen Co. today announced a recall of certain packages of 13 ounce Walgreens Chocolate-Covered Raisins.  Instead of containing the chocolate… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for several topical Perfect Image Solutions products after they were deemed as “unapproved new drugs” by the Food and Drug Administration due to the potential health hazards they pose to consumers. Some of the recalled products include 10-15 percent Minoxidil, which can be reportedly unsafe due… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued by Steelcase Inc., for about 11,000 units of Amia Desk Chairs due to a fall hazard arising from the possibility of the pivot pins located under the chair seat to fall out. The pivot pins are installed as part of the control mechanism of the recalled… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 89,911 units of Mini Cooper vehicles due to faulty water pump controllers that can potentially result in engine fire. The company, BMW, announced the recall in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after it was found that the circuit board which controls… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 5,480 units of Tea Lights in Carruth Candleholder Collection Sets due to a fire hazard arising from the candles potentially burning at excessive flame height. The company, DD Traders Inc., is announcing the recall in cooperation with the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission due… read more

According to news sources, U.S Marshals ended up seizing dietary supplements and drugs manufactured by Syntec Inc today, after The Food and Drug Administration said that the company allegedly used false claims in their advertisements in regards to the safety and effectiveness of their products. The company, Syntec Inc, allegedly makes claims in its promotional… read more