Truckers Hand-Held Cell Phone Ban Set To Start
According to news sources, a ban on truckers using hand-held cell phone devices while behind the wheel, initiated by The U.S. Department of Transportation, is about to begin next week and truckers can expect heavy fines if found in violation of the new ban. Truckers can expect steep fines if they are found in violation… read more
Inflatable Jackets Poised To Redefine Motorcycle Safety
According to news sources, motorcycle engineers are working hard to redefine motorcycle safety by developing inflatable jackets that can inflate around the motorcyclist in case of collision and help protect against injuries resulting from impact. The development of the new inflatable jacket is being developed by two companies, Dainese and Aplinestars. The inflatable jackets work… read more
Recall: Bugaboo Americas Stroller Adapter Due To Fall Hazard
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 64,000 car seat adapters after it was found that they can potentially detach from the stroller, posing a fall hazard for infants inside the recalled product. The recall was announced in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission due to the fall injury… read more
Recall: Market Basket Solid White Albacore Tuna
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Market Basket Solid White Albacore Tuna due to the product containing an undeclared soy ingredient. The company, Market Basket, announced the recall after it was found that the product contained vegetable broth, which contains the soy ingredient. Consumers with severe allergic sensitivity to soy run… read more
Recall: Winn-Dixie Brand Italian Green Beans
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Winn-Dixie Brand Italian Green Beans after it was found that the product contained in-shell peanuts. The company, Winn-Dixie, has issued the recall after the discovery of peanuts being mixed in with the green beans. The recalled product has a UPC code 2114021236 and a Best By… read more
Green Cedar Dairy Recalls Two Kinds of Cheese Due To Listeria Contamination
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for All Natural Ackawi Cheese and All Natural Chives Cheese after it was discovered that the products could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company, Green Cedar Dairy, announced the recall after a sample of the cheese was found to be contaminated with Listeria. The… read more
About 7,700 Pottery Barn Kids Bed Canopies Recalled
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 7,700 units of the Pottery Barn Kids Madeline Bed Canopies due to an impact hazard for anyone in the bed. The recalled bed canopy can potentially fall, due to the connections between the bed posts and the top rails coming apart. To date, about… read more
FDA Attempts To Make Reusable Medical Devices Safer
According to news sources, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking to make reusable medical devices safer by working with organizations, hospitals and government agencies to ensure that they are cleaned and disinfected properly. The FDA is involved in an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of reusable medical devices, which can reduce the… read more
FDA Clarifies Issues Relating To Liquid Acetaminophen For Children
According to news sources, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is attempting to clarify issues surrounding the use and administration of liquid acetaminophen medicines for children as the introduction of a children version of the popular medicine is expected to hit the stores. A less concentrated version of the liquid acetaminophen medicine made for children… read more
FDA Reminds Consumers Not To Use ShoulderFlex Massager
According to news sources, The Food and Drug Administration is reminding consumers not to use the ShoulderFlex Massager that was recalled Aug. 31, 2011 due to strangulation hazards. The manufacturing company, King International, has been out of business since the recall of its ShoulderFlex Massager product went into place. The company’s 800 number has been… read more
NHSTA Investigates Ford Freestyle Seat Anchor Problem
According to news sources, a third-row seat anchor issue in 2004 Ford Freestyle and Mercury Monterey vans has prompted The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open an investigation into the issue to explore whether or not a recall of the vehicle models is warranted. The vehicles in question have seat anchors that reportedly fail… read more
Recall: About 13,000 Navien Instantaneous Water Heaters
According to news sources, about 13,000 units of the Navien Instantaneous water heater have been recalled due to a faulty connection of the vent collar that can detach when pressure is applied, causing potential carbon monoxide poisoning in the process. The company, Navien America Inc., issued the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product… read more
