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Injection Vials Recalled over Particulate Matter

Posted on January 04, 2011
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. has issued a recall of 6 lots of Acetadote Injection over particulate matter found in some of the vials. The company said the recall was issued as a precautionary measure, not as a response to illness or injury. Acetadote is a treatment to prevent or lessen liver injury after ingestion of a [...

Clover Products Recalled

Posted on January 04, 2011
A Washington state company has recalled all its clover and clover mix products due to salmonella contamination. The company, Sprouters Northwest Inc., announced the recall Monday, affecting six different products, all with buy dates of 1/16/11 and earlier...

6,500 Bicycle Handlebar Stems Recalled

Posted on January 04, 2011
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 6,500 bicycle handlebar stems that can crack or break. The product’s manufacturer, Salsa Cycles, said the stems were sold at bicycle retailers and websites from April 2010 through October 2010...

Suit Filed over California Crop Pesticide

Posted on January 04, 2011
Environmentalists and farm workers in California have filed a lawsuit over the approved use of a toxic fumigant and carcinogen on state crops. The chemical, methyl iodide, will be used primarily on strawberry fields, but the lawsuit calls the decision “irresponsible and illegal...

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Pfizer to Pay $1.5 Million over Menopause Drug

Posted on January 04, 2011
A Puerto Rico jury has ruled that Pfizer Inc. must pay $1.5 million in damages to a pharmacist who allegedly developed breast cancer from the company’s menopause drug. The jury found that Pfizer did not “properly warn the woman and her doctors about the health risks of its Prempro menopause medicine...

Chrysler Recalls Trucks, SUVs

Posted on January 03, 2011
Chrysler has announced a recall of 150,000 vehicles in three separate recalls to fix various problems. The recalls cover Dodge Ram trucks and Dodge Journey SUVs. The issues include steering problems and faulty rear axle components in the Ram trucks and faulty airbags in the SUVs...

Ground Beef Recalled for E. Coli Bacteria

Posted on January 03, 2011
First Class Foods, Inc. has issued a recall of their 16 oz. packages of Nature?s Harvest 85% Lean Organic Ground Beef. The company has announced the products may contain trace amounts of the E. coli bacteria. The affected products have a freeze date of 12/30/10 or 01/08/11.

Breaded Chicken Wings Recalled

Posted on January 03, 2011
An Alabama company has announced the recall of 180,000 pounds of breaded chicken wing products due to an unlisted allergen. Pilgrim’s Pride issued the recall last week, noting the products contained eggs not listed on the label. The Department of Agriculture has advised that the use of these products could result in “serious, adverse health [...

Class-Action Suit Approved Against Netflix, Wal-Mart

Posted on January 03, 2011
A federal judge has approved a class-action lawsuit against Netflix Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. over an alleged monopoly agreement. Netflix customers claim in their suit the two companies “conspired in 2005 to divide the market for selling and renting DVDs in order to reduce competition...

Jury Awards $11.7 Million to Hotel Worker

Posted on January 03, 2011
A California jury has awarded an Oakland man more than $11.7 million in a lawsuit filed by a man who suffered injuries in 2007 while working at the Extended Stay hotel in San Rafael, Calif. The plaintiff had complained about the dark and litter-strewn area and hit his head multiple times on low-hanging crossbeams while [...

Ford Recalls 15,000 Vehicles with Wiring Problems

Posted on December 30, 2010
Ford Motors has recalled 15,000 trucks and crossovers to fix an electrical problem that can result in fire. The recall covers 2011 models of the F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX models.

Additional Buggies Recalled

Posted on December 30, 2010
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 9,300 classic off-road buggies due to sudden acceleration issues. The company, Bad Boy Enterprises LLC, said the buggies can accelerate unintentionally, posing injury risk to riders and passengers...

20,000 Rice Krispies Kits Recalled

Posted on December 30, 2010
Rice Krispies Treats Holiday Village Kits were recalled last week due to the presence of undeclared amounts of egg in the product. Around 20,000 kits were recalled from Michaels retail stores in the U.S. and Canada. There has been one reported allergic reaction involving the kits.

Beef Jerky Recalled over Unnamed Allergen

Posted on December 30, 2010
A California beef jerky company has recalled 3,874 pounds of its product due to an undeclared allergen. Bach C�c Beef Jerky, Inc. issued the recall this week after it was discovered that its teriyaki beef jerky contained wheat not listed on the label...

Suit Filed over Fatal Wreck in Rhode Island

Posted on December 30, 2010
A Rhode Island man has filed a lawsuit over the death of his son in a car accident in May. The woman who caused the accident was a ?drug-addicted habitual driving offender,? the lawsuit claims, and the state’s DMV should have taken her license away long before the accident...

Ginger Bread Houses Recalled from Whole Foods

Posted on December 29, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of assembled gingerbread houses sold at Whole Foods in 23 states. The houses, and other desserts, are being recalled after a link was discovered between the products and outbreaks of staphylococcus aureus food poisoning...

Chain Saws Recalled over Sticky Trigger

Posted on December 29, 2010
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 5,000 chain saws over a sticky trigger. The product’s manufacturer, STIHL Inc., said the chain saw triggers may stick in the pulled position even after released, keeping the engine on longer than the user anticipated...

Suit Settled in Fatal Rollover in Arkansas

Posted on December 29, 2010
A Salt Lake City family has settled a lawsuit with California-based U.S. Extradition Services over the death of their son in 2008. The man was being transported to prison in Arkansas when the van he was riding in rolled over because the driver fell asleep at the wheel...

Piggy Banks Recalled over Lead Paint

Posted on December 27, 2010
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 222,000 ceramic banks due to a high content of lead in the paint. The Oriental Trading Company, Inc. issued the recall of ceramic piggy and lion banks over the levels of lead paint which violate federal law...

Glucose Test Strips Recalled in U.S.

Posted on December 27, 2010
Abbott Diabetes Care announced a recall of 359 lots of blood glucose test strips in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company issued a recall after it was discovered the strips may give falsely low blood glucose results. The false results may cause patients “to try to raise their blood glucose when it is [...

Refrigerators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Posted on December 20, 2010
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 1,400 refrigerators due to their potential to overheat. The product’s manufacturer, Fagor Refrigerators, announced the recall last week, saying the control board on the fridge can overheat and pose a fire hazard...

Kroger Recalls Pet Foods Across the Country

Posted on December 20, 2010
Kroger has announced a recall of select pet foods in stores in 17 states due to an ingredient in the food that may cause illness in pets. The recall covers 10 different types of dog and cat food that may contain the harmful ingredient aflatoxin. The chemical may cause ?sluggishness or lethargy combined with a [...

Portable Butane Stoves Recalled

Posted on December 20, 2010
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 37,500 portable butane stoves. The product’s manufacturer, Sterno Group LLC, said the stoves can fail to shut off, posing a fire and burn hazard. There has been one reported incident involving the stoves but no injuries.

Cantaloupes Recalled in California

Posted on December 20, 2010
California grocery store group Raley’s Family of Fine Stores announced a recall of cantaloupes due to the presence of salmonella. The Food and Drug Administration informed the chain that the fruit had tested positive for the bacteria and the produce was pulled from shelves immediately...

Jackets, Vests Recalled over Strangulation Risk

Posted on December 17, 2010
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 900 girls’ hooded jackets and vests. The company that makes the products, Splendid, reported the drawstrings on the jackets and vests could pose a strangulation hazard to young children...

Honda Recalls Fit Cars to Fix Headlight Issue

Posted on December 17, 2010
Honda has announced it will recall 143,100 Fit cars in the U.S. to address a headlight issue. Honda officials said wiring problems in the headlights can cause the circuits to become worn down quickly and the lights to go out. There have been no injuries or accidents reported related to the issue.

Faulty Mounts Spur Loudspeaker Recall

Posted on December 17, 2010
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 2,600 paging horn loudspeakers due to a faulty mounting bracket. The product’s manufacturer, TOA Electronics Inc., said that the mounting bracket may crack, causing the speakers to fall and potentially injure consumers...

Heaters Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled

Posted on December 17, 2010
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 2.2 million electric heaters sold at Wal-Marts between 2001 and 2009. The agency reported the heaters can malfunction and cause injury and property damage. Wal-Mart has received 21 reports of incidents, which included 11 reports of property damage beyond the heater.

Virginia Jury Awards $10.5 Million in Wrongful Death

Posted on December 17, 2010
A Virginia jury has awarded $10.5 million to the family of a woman who died in 2007 after a concrete mixer truck fell onto her car on the freeway. Local experts say the verdict might be the largest award ever in a wrongful death suit in Virginia.

Volkswagen Recalls 228,000 Vehicles

Posted on December 16, 2010
Volkswagen has announced a recall of more than 228,000 vehicles over an improperly placed fuel line. The company said the line could cause a fuel leak which could lead to a fire. The recall covers the Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, New Beetle and Rabbit.

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