FDA Partners With China to Increase Product Safety
A number of products that end up being recalled on American shores actually come from China, which is why I was glad to see steps taken to reduce safety hazards in our partner country overseas. The Food and Drug Administration is increasing its efforts to train Chinese regulators in conducting safety inspections at manufacturing plants… read more
Fuel Leakage Issue Prompts Recall of Husqvarna Grass Trimmer
It seems like everyday there’s a new product recall that affects thousands of people across the country, and today is no different. Husqvarna Professional Products, a company based out of North Carolina, has announced a recall of 19,500 grass trimmers and an additional 6,500 hedge trimmers. Manufactured in China, the items were available at a… read more
Ohio man’s anti-distracted-driving crusade inspired by son
Approximately 448,000 people were injured on U.S. streets and highways in automobile collisions that were linked distracted driving in 2009, according to data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and another 5,474 people were killed. One Ohio man is convinced his 35-year-old son was killed one year earlier in a similar incident, based… read more
Beef stuffed potatoes mislabeled, recalled
An estimated 5,400 pounds of beef stuffed potatoes have been voluntarily recalled by their manufacturer, Al-Baghdadi Foods, a family-owned Middle-Eastern food supplier established more than 20 years ago in Hazel Park. These beef stuffed potatoesbear an ingredient label that does not reflect a recent recipe change. The potatoes now contain soy and milk, two known… read more
Motor coaches recalled due to improperly secured windows
Motor Coach Industries Incorporated has issued a voluntary recall for more than 550 units of its motor coaches because of a manufacturing defect that can cause the rear windows to become detached from the vehicle frame. Motor coaches manufactured in model years between 2009 and 2012 potentially pose a personal injury or property damage risk… read more
California Highway Patrol teaches teens with Wii
The California Highway Patrol is using video games to help high school students better understand the risks associated with distracted driving. Four out of five auto collisions are linked to inattentive driving, according to data recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the most common cause of distracted driving is the use… read more
Technology to prevent drunken driving in development
A collaborative effort between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers could potentially lead to the development of auto safety technology that would greatly reduce the number of drivers under the influence of alcohol on the roads. The four-year-old project, officially titled the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS),… read more
FDA Warns of Cancer-Causing Agent in Japanese Diet Pills
Another consumer warning has been issued by the Food and Drug Administration, this one concerning a type of diet pill that contains a dangerous ingredient. Consumers are being advised to immediately discontinue use of Japan Rapid Weight Loss Diet Pills Green. This item is available on Amazon and other online retailers. It is distributed by… read more
Undeclared Allergen Prompts Al Baghdadi Potato Product Recall
Yet another product is being recalled from store shelves because of the presence of an undeclared allergen. This announcement concerns a stuffed potato product made by Michigan-based Al Baghdadi Food Inc. Specifically, the item is called Fully Cooked Potato Chop Middle Eastern Brand Mashed Potato Stuffed with Beef Filling Artificially Colored. Each package contains 12… read more
FDA Issues Guidelines to Help Consumers Avoid Mercury
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about the dangers of mercury in common household products. Specifically, their warning targets antiseptic soaps and skin lotions that purport to get rid of wrinkles and freckles while cleaning the skin. The FDA has said that many such products contain mercury and are a public danger. Although… read more
FDA Addresses Drug Cargo Theft Dangers in New Ruling
The Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to ensure that consumers are safe from drugs that may have been stolen from pharmaceutical companies. It’s an issue that the general public probably isn’t all that aware of, and the FDA aims to change that. They have instituted new standard operating procedures that pharmaceutical companies are… read more
Australian Study Shows 41% of Truckers Have Sleep Apnea
A new study conducted by Australian researchers focusing on the habits of truckers could have far reaching implications for the entire world. The most startling statistics that researchers uncovered involve the prevalence of the condition known as sleep apnea in long-haul Australian truckers. Published in the journal SLEEP, the results have shown that a whopping… read more
