El Ranchero cheese recalled due to Listeria contamination
South River New Jersey company El Rancho Del Sur is issuing a voluntary recall of its El Ranchero Queso Oaxaca 14 oz. and 10 lb. (String Cheese), El Ranchero Queso Fresco 14 oz. (Fresh Cheese), and Los Corrales Queso Fresco en Hoja De Platano 14 oz. (Fresh Cheese In Banana Leaf) because of the possibility… read more
Bill aims for safer elderly drivers
According to an estimate from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, approximately 1 in four drivers will be 65 years old or older by the year 2030. Baby Boomers, the generation comprising the largest percentage of Americans, will begin entering their mid-60s soon, and several organizations — including the American Highway Users Alliance, National Association… read more
Recall issued for Hyundai Sonata hybrids
Nearly 15,000 Hyundai Sonata hybrids are being recalled due to a potential issue with the rear center seatbelt, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects Sonata hybrids manufactured between December 2010 and March 2012. The rear center seatbelt in this model incorporates a release mechanism that can be detached from the… read more
BCI Burke Swing Sets Recalled Following Breaks, Injuries
BCI Burke, a Wisconsin-based company, has announced a recall of their 2 and 3/8 inch Arch Swing Sets. This is in response to seven reports of the swing sets breaking, two of which contributed to minor injuries to those using the item. 250 swing sets fall under the purview of this recall. The issue has… read more
Mansfield ShopRite Recalls Ground Beef That Contains Plastic
With all the national recalls that get announced on a regular basis, we mustn’t lose sight of the fact that local recalls can affect consumers as well. Mansfield, New Jersey, is the site of one such local recall. Specifically, the ShopRite in that area has announced a recall of all ground beef products made in… read more
Children’s WeePlay Bodysuits Recalled Over Choking Hazard
Children rely on their parents to keep them safe, and in turn, parents rely on companies to make products that don’t pose a threat to their babies. WeePlay Kids has announced a recall involving Carter’s Watch the Wear bodysuits and Sleep ‘n Play one-pieces. The items, which come in multiple colors, were sold at various… read more
Tremella Recalled Over Undeclared Sulfite Allergy Risk
S & M USA Enterprise has announced a recall of Zhang Zhou Brand Tremella, as it may consist of sulfites that are not mentioned on the labels, posing a risk of an allergic reaction to those sensitive to that material. The product in question was sold in New York and New Jersey. A regular sampling… read more
Ford Recalls F-650s Due to Possible Steering Malfunction
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
Bill Aims to Give FDA More Power to Police Medical Products
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
Glaval Buses Recalled Due to Possibly Defective Fuses
Glaval buses, model year 2006 to 2011, may contain defective fuses in the air conditioner unit and are being recalled for this reason. The fuses may loosen over time and cause damage to the vehicular structure, possibly resulting in a fire. The fuses are reportedly affected by the passage of time, vibrations resulting from use… read more
Children Safety Seat Installation Is The Focus of New Class in Austin, Texas
According to several news outlets, the number of children safety seats being installed incorrectly is alarming. Reports claim that 80% of all seats installed in vehicles aren’t being safely settled and may pose accident risks to children. Because of this staggering statistics, the Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin has come up with a clever… read more
Tickets for Cell Phone Use While Driving Reach Record Number
According to several news reports from Chicago, there has been a significant increase on tickets issued to drivers who used their cell phones while driving. Last year was a record year for the city, which has never seen as many distracted driving tickets being written as they were in the year of 2010. According to… read more