2011

According to news sources, the Food and Drug Administration has just given approval to InfraScan Inc. of Philadelphia to begin marketing the first non invasive hand-held device to be utilized in detecting bleeding skulls. The device, named the Infrascanner Model 1000, uses near-infrared spectroscopy to help identify bleeding in the skull. Health care providers will… read more

According to news sources, about 14,000 units of Hamilton Beach Toasters have been recalled due to a fire hazard arising from the heating element of the toasters becoming energized even when the toaster lifter is in the up or off position. The company, Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., has announced the voluntary recall of the Hamilton… read more

According to news sources, the top vehicle safety picks for the year 2012 were released Thursday by The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a result of conducting dozens of crash tests for vehicles on the market to determine the safest options for consumers. There are many safety categories that a vehicle must pass in order… read more

According to news sources, about 317 units of the 2012 Audi A6 have been recalled after it was discovered that there was a problem with the stitching of the airbags in the vehicle, which can potentially cause them to not deploy in the case of a collision. The company is recalling the vehicles manufactured from… read more

According to news sources, the Food and Drug Administration is taking a closer look at the arsenic levels found in juices and juice concentrates to ensure compliance with existing safety standards. The FDA has been monitoring the levels of arsenic found in juices sold nationwide for more than 20 years and is currently taking additional… read more

According to news sources, a voluntary recall has been issued for Dog Power Dog Food after it was discovered that the product contained high levels of aflatoxin, a naturally occurring mold-by product that can potentially cause illness to pets that consume the product. The company, Advanced Animal Nutrition, announced the voluntary recall due to levels… read more

According to news sources, an allergy alert has been issued for “ASSI” branded Korean Cake (Gyeong Dan) after it was discovered that the product included an undeclared egg ingredient. The company, Rhee Bros., announced the allergy alert after a random sampling of the product conducted by food inspectors in New York discovered the existence of… read more

According to news sources, E-Z-Go has issued a voluntary recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after it was found that its Cushman shuttle vehicles, Bad Boy off-road vehicles and TXT golf cars had rod ball joints that could potentially break, thereby posing a crash hazard. About 21,900 units have been recalled… read more

According to news sources, the number of DUI related deaths in California has decreased to record levels as law enforcement in the state continues to successfully crack down on the illegal practice. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that DUI related deaths decreased to record levels not seen in the past 14 years. The… read more

According to news sources, about 25,500 units of the Handheld Massage Pets distributed by Fourstar Group USA Inc., have been recalled due to burn hazards arising from the batteries potentially leaking. Fourstar Group USA Inc., announced the voluntary recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after it was found that the batteries… read more

According to news sources, about 50 units of the Baby Rattles children toy have been recalled after it was found that the toy parts can break into small pieces, therefore posing a potential choking hazard to children. The company, Toys Distribution Inc., has announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission… read more

According to news sources, the National Transportation Safety Board has issued a recommendation to ban all cell phone usage while driving nationwide, in an attempt to clamp down on increasing cases of distracted driving related accident fatalities attributed to cell phone usage. The recommendation was agreed to unanimously by the boards five member panel, although… read more