2011

According to news sources, the Food and Drug Administration has recently ruled that the popular drug Avastin should not be used to treat advanced breast cancer as the danger of potential side effects outweigh the benefits the drug offers. The drug will remain in the market nonetheless, as it is used to treat colon cancer… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Winn-Dixie Brand Italian Green Beans after it was found that the product contained in-shell peanuts. The company, Winn-Dixie, has issued the recall after the discovery of peanuts being mixed in with the green beans. The recalled product has a UPC code 2114021236 and a Best By… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for All Natural Ackawi Cheese and All Natural Chives Cheese after it was discovered that the products could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company, Green Cedar Dairy, announced the recall after a sample of the cheese was found to be contaminated with Listeria. The… read more

According to news sources, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking to make reusable medical devices safer by working with organizations, hospitals and government agencies to ensure that they are cleaned and disinfected properly. The FDA is involved in an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of reusable medical devices, which can reduce the… read more

According to news sources, The Food and Drug Administration is reminding consumers not to use the ShoulderFlex Massager that was recalled Aug. 31, 2011 due to strangulation hazards. The manufacturing company, King International, has been out of business since the recall of its ShoulderFlex Massager product went into place. The company’s 800 number has been… read more

According to news sources, about 13,000 units of the Navien Instantaneous water heater have been recalled due to a faulty connection of the vent collar that can detach when pressure is applied, causing potential carbon monoxide poisoning in the process. The company, Navien America Inc., issued the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product… read more

According to news sources, the Food and Drug Administration has announced that a Chicago based ready-to-eat sandwich maker has shut down manufacturing after a repeated history of violations and a reported Listeria outbreak. The company, Triple A Services Inc., has announced the closure of of the manufacturing facility after agreeing to stop producing and distributing… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 1,000 children robes sold through Hanna Andersson after it was found that the robes did not meet federal flammability standards. The company, Hanna Andersson, announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after it was found that the recalled robes… read more

According to news sources, about 650 cases of Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. have been recalled after test results came back positive for a possible Salmonella contamination of the product. The company, Green Valley Food Corp, announced the recall of its “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!” brand of Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. after a random sample came… read more

According to news sources, about 16,000 units of Can-am ATV’s have been recalled due to the Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) main shaft potentially cracking, which can result in the loss of control and lead to injury or death. The company, BRP US Inc., have announced the recall after it was found that the DPS shaft… read more

According to news sources, a total of about 7,260 Bugaboo Bee Strollers have been recalled due to injury or fall hazards arising from the front swivel wheels potentially locking, which can in turn cause the stroller to tip over. The company, Bugaboo Americas, has announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 14,718 Nissan and Infinity vehicles after it was found that they were manufactured with sub-standard bolts connecting both the vehicles oil cooler with the oil filter, thereby posing possible oil leaks due to them breaking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Nissan announced… read more