2011

In a news release Friday, the Christie Cookie Company announced a recall of various gift tins due to undeclared allergens on the labels. Subject to recall are five “The Cookie by DoubleTree” product lines of cookie gift tins because known allergens egg, soy lecithin, wheat and milk are undeclared on the packaging. People with an… read more

In a news release Wednesday, Atlanta Oriental Food Wholesale Company announced the recall of certain kimchi products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Subject to recall are 1-gallon and 5-gallon containers of Cut Napa Kimchi. The potential for Listeria contamination was discovered during routine testing by the Atlanta-based company of 1-gallon containers of the traditional… read more

An automobile manufacturers trade group is urging the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration to launch a safety campaign to educate parents and caregivers on the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, report news sources. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers has asked the NHTSA to allocate up to $7 million of $124 million of unused… read more

In a news release Friday, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced that Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain models of IC BE and CE school bus, due to the risk of an electrical short that has the potential to spark a vehicle fire. Subject to recall are 15,457 IC BE and CE school buses from… read more

In a news release Thursday, Office Depot Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of desk chairs due to a design flaw, posing a risk of injury. Subject to recall are approximately 34,000 Realspace PRO 3000 Series Desk Chairs due to an opening in the chair’s tilt mechanism… read more

According to news sources, elder abuse in the U.S. is on the rise, leading to more Americans 65 years of age and older being abused mentally and physically, financially exploited, and neglected. Approximately five million elderly people may suffer abuse in some form of abuse annually, estimates the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder… read more

In a news release Tuesday, regional grocery retailer Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., announced that it is voluntarily recalling a chocolate drink due to mislabeling that fails to disclose the possible presence of wheat protein, a known allergen, in the beverage. Subject to recall is the Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink, which comes in a one gallon… read more

In a news release Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Porsche is recalling several models of 911, Boxter and Cayman vehicles from model year 2012 and two 911 model vehicles from model year 2011 due to a faulty seatbelt system, posing a risk of injury in the event of a crash. Subject… read more

In a news release Thursday, C.O. Lynch Enterprises Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of hiking boots due to a foot injury hazard. Subject to recall are approximately 52,000 Itasca Fusion Hiker boots because the boots may not protect against compression and impact, posing a risk of… read more

A recent report aimed at transportation reform highlights the top ten most dangerous cities for pedestrians and offers a progress report on pedestrian safety, report news sources. The report from non-profit coalition Transportation for America states that pedestrian safety is largely ignored in budget and resource allocation matters, noting a 27-percent decrease in motor vehicle… read more

In a news release Thursday, Macy’s, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of Martha Stewart Collection casserole dishes due to an enamel defect that can pose laceration and burn hazards. Subject to recall are approximately 960,000 Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles. The enamel coating on the… read more

An idyllic beach vacation is a summer tradition for many people; however while enjoying a seaside holiday, there are safety concerns to be considered, specifically from umbrellas that may have become airborne, kicked up by strong ocean breezes, report news sources. It seems that flying umbrellas can cause injury. A search of the Consumer Product… read more