The threat of a fuel leak has led to the recall of Audi S7 and S6 automobiles of the 2013 and 2014 model years.  The recall was announced by Volkswagen Group of America and pertains to an estimated 3,594 vehicles that have a 4.0L engine.  The fuel leak hazard was apparently created by tolerance issues… read more

The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform recently published “The New Lawsuit Ecosystem: Trends, Targets and Players” which it describes as a report on “big ticket litigation” and “the players that drive it.” Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP partner Brian Panish is named in the report as being among the leading plaintiffs’ lawyers in… read more

Parents do their children a favor when they sign up for free car seat installation education programs in their community.  Unfortunately, safety is undermined when these events are sparsely attended.  Many adults may simply believe that installation is so easy that they don’t require instruction.  Still others might figure that they’ve been using a seat… read more

As people around the country ready their Halloween costumes for next week, some may look into the possibility of adding decorative contact lenses to make their outfits stand out from the rest.  Unfortunately, those that aren’t careful could end up incurring a serious injury or infection. The Food and Drug Administration is warning citizens against… read more

For a long time, the safeguards that citizens of the United States enjoy in terms of food production have not extended to animals.  While the Food and Drug Administration has numerous checks and balances in place in order to protect Americans from the threat of an undeclared allergen, a bacterial contamination, or other types of… read more

Following a recent tragedy, Bay Area Rapid Transit will reportedly cease taking part in a practice wherein workers along tracks are not alerted to approaching trains.  The move has come after years of protests among employees and safety advocates who wondered about how the policy could endanger workers.  The situation is explored further in a… read more

30 ounce versions of KCB Pista Khatie available in California are being recalled by the Linden, New Jersey-based Kashmir Crown Baking because of a potential undeclared allergen hazard posed (an additional 13 ounce version of the product sold in Ontario is also being recalled).  An analysis by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency uncovered eggs in… read more

Hydrocodone, a drug that’s readily available in such medications as Vicodin, is a Schedule III substance that is widely prescribed throughout the country.  This is seen by some as being problematic given the item’s highly addictive nature, and to combat the threat, the Food and Drug Administration has announced new recommendations focused on curbing the… read more

A series of outdoor ceiling fans are being recalled by the St. Louis, Missouri-based Emerson Air Comfort Products due to a potential injury risk posed.  The recall affects 2,800 or so 52-inch ceiling fans rated for outdoor use.  Each was sold across the country and is of the Copa Breeze style under the Tommy Bahama… read more

Recently, safety advocates and regulators have been stymied in their efforts to determine why animals, dogs in particular, are becoming ill after consuming jerky under a number of brands.  The items, which hail chiefly from China, have led to numerous sicknesses and fatalities, causing warnings about their continued consumption and alarm among pet owners. The… read more

Yesterday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission held a hearing centered around “toys” that are basically a set of small, high-powered magnets that can connect to one another.  Unfortunately, numerous incident reports have sparked concerns among safety advocates and calls for the products to be banned, an opinion that was held up by many who spoke… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has released an article that looks at their efforts to ensure the safety of clams that had to be taken off the market more than 20 years ago.  This year, though, the specific clam bed that had to be off limits for so long has finally come back online, and… read more