Salmonella Risk Prompts Apex Chicken and Rice Dog Food Recall
I have another recall to share with all of you today, this time concerning a product that could endanger both canines and human beings. 20 and 40 pound bags of Apex Chicken and Rice Dog Food have been recalled by Apex Pet Foods because the items in question might contain salmonella. The products, which were… read more
Auto Accident Fatalities the Lowest They’ve Ever Been
Despite the often troubling news about rampant distracted driving deaths and accidents along the roadways, new information seems to suggest that roads are safer today than they have been in years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced their estimate of the number of fatalities that occurred due to an automobile accident in 2011. … read more
Evaporators Equipped on Nesco Buses Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Nesco Bus Maintenance is notifying consumers that some Carrier Gen V EM-1 Evaporators fitted into different school and transit buses are defective. As such, a recall has been initiated on these vehicle components. 231 vehicles are encompassed by this particular recall. The problem is that the fuse holder in the motor assembly of the evaporators… read more
Soybean Tempeh Recalled by Smiling Hara Due to Salmonella Risk
Following an inspection conducted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Smiling Hara is voluntary recalling certain batches of soybean tempeh after samples tested positive for Salmonella. Consumers are being advised not to ingest any of the affected product, which is used mainly in vegetarian food items as a substitute for meat… read more
Potential Burn Hazard Prompts Tea Light Holder Recall
Farm Glass & Metal Spiral Tea Light Holders imported by the Middleboro, Massachusetts-based Nantucket Distributing Company are being recalled due to a possible fire hazard associated with the product’s use. The recalled spiral tea light holder features red, orange and green flowers painted on glass. The product, which was produced in China, has a UPC… read more
Labeling error prompts Flight travel trailer recall
At the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Jayco Incorporated has issued a voluntary recall for 66 of its model year 2012 Jay Flight Bungalow Travel Trailers due to a mislabeling. Certain models of these travel trailers manufactured between March 19, 2012 and March 27, 2012 have been distributed with component information labels… read more
Eddie Bauer trailers recalled due to labeling error
At the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Airstream Incorporated has issued a voluntary recall for 12 of its model year 2012 through 2013 International Eddie Bauer Travel Trailers due to a labeling error. Specific units of these International Eddie Bauer Travel Trailers have been distributed with component information labels that provide incorrect… read more
Las Vegas launches motorcycle safety awareness campaign
In response to several motorcycle accidents that have occurred in the area, Las Vegas area law enforcement officers have announced a new campaign to promote motorcycle safety awareness. Motorcyclists and motorists driving larger passenger vehicles can take steps to reduce the number of motorcycle related traffic accidents, safety experts say. One of the most common… read more
Oklahoma law enforcement offers motorcycle safety classes
In an effort to reduce the number of motorcycle related traffic collisions that occur in the state, Oklahoma law enforcement officers are collaborating with the state’s Department of Transportation to offer informative motorcycle safety classes. Motorcycle collisions and fatal accidents involving motorcyclists are a rising trend across the United States, safety experts warn, and law… read more
Salmonella scare prompts H-E-B chicken recall
A potential salmonella contamination has prompted H-E-B grocery stores to issue a voluntary recall for 19 varieties of its Asian Ready to Eat meals. Chicken in these meals, which were distributed for sale in 40 stores throughout the Dallas, Texas, metropolitan area, may not have been cooked thoroughly. The meals affected by this recall were… read more
Rolls Royce recalls majority of vehicles sold in Australia this decade
Rolls Royce has announced two separate vehicle recalls that together affect the majority of the vehicles the luxury car manufacturer has sold on the continent of Australia over the past decade. More than 80 Rolls Royce Phantoms, a passenger vehicle available in convertible coupe and sedan models for a suggested retail price of more than… read more
Virginia motorcycle deaths up 45 percent from last year
In the state of Virginia, fatal motorcycle collisions have increased 45 percent in 2012 in comparison to this time last year. So far this year, 17 motorcyclists have been killed in collisions throughout the state, according to statistics provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles, in comparison to the 12 motorcyclists killed by this point… read more