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The wide-ranging peanut butter recall stemming from various nut ingredients supplied by Sunland Inc. has claimed yet another product.  And unfortunately, this latest recall concerns an item that may have been available at your child’s school. The affected products are Uncrustables peanut butter and jelly sandwiches from Smucker’s.  The United States Department of Agriculture announced… read more

A wide-ranging recall has been announced for an item that could be found in thousands of homes across the country. JELD-WEN, a company based out of Klamath Falls, Oregon, announced the recall, which concerns interior bifold doors of the JELD-WEN and Reliabilt brands.  These sliding doors work by way of a lower pivot pin and… read more

The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition recently conducted a survey which attempted to outline the danger posed to children by magnetic balls typically sold as toy sets.  354 pediatric gastroenterologists were queried, and it was determined that 480 ingestion incidents have thus far taken place, with 204 of those occurring in… read more

The Sulphur, Louisiana-based Open Door Biker Church is attempting to emphasize the importance of motorcycle safety, starting with always paying attention to everything around you when you go out for a ride.  The church’s Revelators Motorcycle Ministry is responsible for trying to get motorcyclists to be more aware of the necessary safety precautions that must… read more

The Honolulu-based Higa Meat & Pork Market has announced the recall of Higa Market-Ground Beef Bulk.  These products, which come in ten pound packages made available to restaurants throughout Oahu, have a case code of 291 and EST. 12457M as their establishment number.  There’s a possibility that an E. coli contamination may have compromised the… read more

40 Eagle Premier Fifth Wheel recreational vehicle trailers of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Jayco due to their having the wrong specifications displayed on the label which relates cargo carrying capacity.  If someone were to mistakenly follow the directives of this erroneous label, the trailer could be overloaded, tires could fail, and… read more

Halloween is just over a week away, and no doubt kids and even adults across the country are looking forward to the festivities.  We’ve previously brought you safety tips geared toward ensuring you and your children are safe when trick or treating, but there are more things that must be taken into consideration when planning. … read more

A meningitis outbreak has patients all across the country worried about their wellbeing.  An estimated 14,000 people may have been exposed to the contaminated steroid injections which led to the health scare that has already claimed the lives of 23 patients amid 16 different states.  280 instances of fungal meningitis have been confirmed at this… read more

Information recently released by the Food and Drug Administration has brought into question whether or not regulations need to be issued in regards to the energy drink industry. A mother from Maryland has filed a lawsuit against the Corona-based Monster Beverages, alleging that Monster did not do an adequate job of informing consumers of the… read more

Canada has been in the throes of what has been labeled as the biggest meat recall in the history of the country.  Now, Health Canada (basically Canada’s counterpart to the Food and Drug Administration) is looking into whether or not the mechanical tenderizing practice could be to blame and what can be done in the… read more

Recently, sunscreen products have been in the news because of the items’ potential to not provide adequate sun protection.  The Food and Drug Administration is in the process of strengthening requirements of such items.  Now, though, comes word of a recall of a series of sun care items for a completely different reason. Numerous Banana… read more

In Grampian, Scotland, the Aberdeen City Council and Transport Scotland are attempting to improve motorcycle safety through an initiative called Operation Zenith.  Signs will be erected along roads warning motorcyclists to take the necessary precautions whenever they head out.  Officials are concerned that bikers will be out in greater numbers to take advantage of the… read more