Land O’Lakes Purina Feed Recalled Due to Vitamin D Threat
The threat of heightened levels of Vitamin D has led to the recall of Land O’Lakes Purina Feed products. Vitamin D can make animals sick if given in large quantities. Recalled items include WellSolve W/C 40#, WellSolve W/G 25#, Catfish Chow SR 50#, Catfish 32 50#, Minnow Chow 50#, and Game Fish Chow 50#. The… read more
Prevost Recalls H3-45, X3-45, and XLII-45E Over Fire Detection Error
98 vehicles are being recalled by Prevost because brackets and clamps can scrape against the AFSS Linear Thermal Detector while the vehicles are being driven. This component, which is used to sense a vehicle fire, can then mistakenly activate and shut off the engine, creating a crash hazard in the midst of traffic. H3-45, X3-45,… read more
Oto-Ease Ear Lubricant Recalled by Westone Labs For Bacteria Risk
Oto-Ease ear lubricant from Westone Laboratories has been recalled because of a danger that the item could contain mold and pathogenic bacteria. The ear lubricant had been recalled last October, but the Food and Drug Administration was never informed of this recall through the proper channels. No one has reportedly become ill in conjunction with… read more
Molenaar Folding Step Stools Recalled Over Possible Collapse Defect
Molenaar LLC has announced the recall of 3,700 13-inch folding plastic step stools. When a person stands atop this stool, it can suddenly collapse, creating a risk that the user will be injured. No reports of this happening have come to light as of yet. These stools were used as free promotional items from March… read more
V13R Vehicles Recalled by Campagna Motors For Seat Belt Defect
67 V13R vehicles of the 2011 and 2012 model years have been recalled by Campagna Motors. These three wheeled vehicles, which were produced between August 2010 and this past June, may have defective seat belts resulting from the improper installation of that vehicle component. In a crash situation, the seat belts might not do their… read more
iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic Recalled by Sedona For Salmonella Risk
Six lots of iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic have been recalled by Sedona Labs. The recall was initiated once Sedona received the news that the Galactooligosaccharide used inside the product had itself been recalled over worries that salmonella might have contaminated that ingredient. Affected versions of the product were distributed from March 16 to May 3. No… read more
Toddler Girl Aqua Socks Recalled by Old Navy For Loss of Traction
Old Navy has announced the recall of 37,800 of their Toddler Girl Aqua Socks with a style number of 896452. The shoes lose traction on slick surfaces like tile. Already, two incidents of a child falling because of the lack of traction have been reported. Anyone who bought these shoes, which were sold between this… read more
Pennsylvania DOT Creates Survey to Evaluate Driving Habits
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has a survey available on their website for locals to report on their driving habits. The hope from the department is that the responses can help improve their efforts to increase safety along the highway. 3,500 people answered the questions posed by the DOT last year, and those questions revolved… read more
New York Driving Instructors Increase Distraction Education Efforts
Distracted driving is more prevalent than ever, and to combat the danger, driving instructors are increasing their efforts to educate students about this important issue. In New York, teachers from across the state are emphasizing the importance of not texting, talking on a phone, or submitting to other distractions while behind the wheel. The increased… read more
Distracted Driving Campaign Compared to Early Radio Warnings
The Department of Transportation has been working overtime to spread the word about the dangers of distracted driving. But a columnist for AOL questions the necessity of this move, and points to past efforts to prove his point. He talks about a crusade 80 years ago to get radios banned for the very same reason: … read more
Stryker Rejuvenate Modular and ABG II Hip Stem Threat Explored
A new report discusses pertinent information relating to the recall of the Stryker Rejuvenate Modular and ABG II modular-neck hip stems, and provides injured consumers with a possible means of redress. The threat became more apparent in April of this year, when Stryker released an Urgent Field Safety Notice in relation to the Rejuvenate Modular… read more
DHA Inhalation Dangers Explored in New Report on Spray Tanning
Safety is constantly being reevaluated. Products once thought safe can often be proven remarkably dangerous with years of hindsight. As such, regulation by the Food and Drug Administration is ever-changing, which is why we must keep our ears to the ground in case a new danger presents itself. A new report featured in The Atlantic… read more
