2012

A recall has been issued on a series of vehicles that could pose a significant threat to safety in the event of a crash situation. The recall was announced by General Motors and concerns their Chevy Cruze vehicles of the model years 2011 and 2012.  Each of the vehicles being recalled was produced between October… read more

The potential for consumer illness has led to the recall of yet another product. This time, the recall concerns a variety of salad items that were available at various stores, namely Kroger and Walmart.  The recall was announced by Dole Fresh Vegetables.  The specific items that could pose a threat are Kroger Fresh Selections Greener… read more

Another food product is being recalled because of the danger to consumers’ health the item could pose if ingested. The recall was announced by the Los Angeles-based Healthy Choice Island Blends, and concerns an item known as Liquid Gold Carrot Juice.  Every package size available falls within the purview of the recall, starting with 16… read more

As technology continues to advance more and more rapidly, there has been a deluge of medical devices that utilize complex software and programs to ensure that the products are going to work correctly.  But with these advances come tricky complications that are going to have to be overcome. The Food and Drug Administration wants to… read more

A potential battle is shaping up between the Food and Drug Administration and the technology sector. At issue is what to do about apps that can be used for healthcare purposes.  This past Monday, the FDA was given the go-ahead from Congress to outline the types of apps, such as those in smart phones and… read more

A new report from the Food and Drug Administration is causing some to rethink the way that certain medications are given to children. The report, which was published in a journal known as Pediatrics, looked at the number of prescriptions that were issued to children since 2002, a ten year timespan.  What the FDA found… read more

Another recall has been issued, and this time it affects slightly more than 100 vehicles that contain a certain component. The recall was announced by Spartan Chassis, and concerns their Gladiator Emergency Rescue Chassis of model years between 2010 and 2012.  Each of the affected products was produced between April 12, 2010 and this past… read more

A number of recreational vehicles are being recalled because they could endanger anyone inside as well as other motorists on the road. The recall was announced by Thor Motor Coach and concerns two types of RVs:  the Outlaw and the Avanti.  The Outlaws were of model years between 2008 and 2010 and the Avanti vehicle… read more

Another vehicle recall has been issued because of the threat to safety that the units could pose. This latest recall was announced by the Blue Bird Body Company and concerns a certain number of their All American School Buses of the 2013 model year.  Each of the buses, which were produced between this past December… read more

With summer finally here, numerous websites are offering tips on how to stay safe when engaged in various outdoor activities.  And today comes a new report talking about how to be safe while on a bike. Specifically, the safety tips are geared toward those cyclists who ride with like-minded individuals, in races and other similar… read more

A recall has been issued on yet another product that could pose a danger to consumers who come into contact with it. Recliners manufactured by the Xiamen Xinzhjheng Foam Products Company are being recalled by their importer, the Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Bluestem Brands, and the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Tone World International.  These paisley recliners come with… read more

A food item is being recalled because of the threat it could pose to the safety of the consumer. The recall was announced by Leasa Industries, a company based out of Miami, Florida, and concerns their LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts.  433 cases in total could have been compromised by the safety issue that prompted the… read more