2012

An error that prevents proper water distribution has prompted a recall. The recall was announced by Gems Sensors, a company based out of the Connecticut city of Plainville.  The safety defect concerns Gems 3100 Pressure Detectors/Transducers.  Around 25,000 units are affected by the recall, and all those units were imported by Gems Sensors from England…. read more

A number of products that end up being recalled on American shores actually come from China, which is why I was glad to see steps taken to reduce safety hazards in our partner country overseas. The Food and Drug Administration is increasing its efforts to train Chinese regulators in conducting safety inspections at manufacturing plants… read more

There seems to be no shortage today of stories involving a product posing a danger due to an electric shock hazard. Next up, Williams Sonoma, whose West Elm division has announced a recall of nearly 6,000 Overarching Floor Lamps, a six and a half foot tall lamp with a curved arm that allows the lamp… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for two products, Vagifresh Ball and Vagifresh Gel, after lab tests and analysis conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed bacteria contamination of the product. Although no complaints or adverse reactions have been received to date from end users, the effects of the bacterial… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for the 21% Protein Dog Food, after it was reportedly manufactured with corn at a Cargill’s facility, resulting in unacceptably high levels of Aflatoxin. The company, Petrus Feed and Seed Stores Inc., has issued the voluntary recall after it found high levels of a naturally occurring… read more