2012

Devices that are used to measure vital statistics in order to allow doctors to make an accurate diagnosis have been recalled due to a risk that the results shown will be incorrect. The items in question are called Elecsys Troponin I and Elecsys Troponin I STAT Immunoassays.  These products, which were distributed by Roche Diagnostics… read more

Communication is crucial when a patient is meeting with a healthcare professional to talk about their care plan.  But what happens when this communication is compromised? A new study suggests that the quality of translation for non-English speaking patients in American hospitals could have a direct impact on the safety of the patient.  Published in… read more

A number of food products are being recalled by a New York retailer that ships its items all across the country via internet sales. The company,  Mediterra S.A., has produced a variety of foods that contain undeclared allergens.  Depending on the product, allergic consumers could be in danger of ingesting eggs, milk, wheat or nuts. … read more

In San Francisco, a recently announced public safety initiative made possible by the cooperation of local law enforcement officials and safety advocates representing motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, is attempting to reduce the number of death and injuries caused by automotive collisions and promote greater traffic safety throughout the city. The Safe Streets Program includes a… read more

The Chrysler Group Limited Liability Company has announced a voluntary recall for 1,689 of its Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass sport utility vehicles due to a potentially defective fuel tank assembly. The affected vehicles were manufactured between December 17, 2011, and January 2, 2012 and bear a 2012 model year designation.  The vehicles affected by… read more

Motor Coach Industries Incorporated has issued a voluntary recall for more than 550 units of its motor coaches because of a manufacturing defect that can cause the rear windows to become detached from the vehicle frame. Motor coaches manufactured in model years between 2009 and 2012 potentially pose a personal injury or property damage risk… read more

A new survey conducted in the state of Michigan has some startling results that show just how prevalent distracted driving might be throughout the country as a whole. In anticipation of this month’s Distracted Driving Awareness campaign, Michigan’s Office of Highway Safety Planning conducted a survey of 600 people, and their results might surprise you. … read more

Jaguar Land Rover North America Incorporated has issued a recall for a specific model of the rear drive shaft couplings potentially installed as replacement parts in Discovery model sports utility vehicles. A manufacturing defect might cause the couplings to fail while the vehicle is in operation, endangering the lives of the driver and others on… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for two lots of Kountry Buffet 14% feed due to the product containing harmful levels of monensin sodium (Rumensin). The company, Western Feed, LLC announced the recall of its two M718430 and M720280 lots after it was found to contain potentially harmful levels of monensin sodium… read more

According to news sources, Carlisle FoodService Products is recalling about 111,000 units of its food service beverage cups and mugs due to the products posing a burn hazard. The recall announcement was made after the company received reports of three incidents taking place that involved the cups and mugs breaking. The recalled mugs and cups… read more

Ford has recalled 36 of its 2011 F-650 trucks due to a risk of losing steering control.  The trucks, which were manufactured between February 2 and February 17 of last year, suffer from a problem in which the steering arm can shake loose of the steering knuckle and increase the possibility of a crash situation. … read more

The Food and Drug Administration’s ability to police new medical products might be strengthened if Democrats get their way. They are in the process of trying to pass a bill that would disallow companies from manufacturing products that are substantially similar from previous items that were recalled or if they are in the process of… read more