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
HIV Drug Isentress Gains Expanded FDA Approval
According to news sources, the drug Isentress (raitegravir) has been given expanded approval by The Food and Drug Administration to begin being used by those between 2-18 years of age. The drug was first approved for adult usage back in October 2007 under the agency’s accelerated approval program, which aims to make the introduction of… read more
New California Child Car Seat Law Begins In 2012
According to news sources, a new California law demanding that children under 8 years of age be placed in booster or car seats in the back seat of the vehicle will go into effect beginning Jan. 1, 2012. The law replaces older child safety requirements in the state that called for children under the age… read more
Sandwich Maker Shuts Down Production Due To Health Risks
According to news sources, the Food and Drug Administration has announced that a Chicago based ready-to-eat sandwich maker has shut down manufacturing after a repeated history of violations and a reported Listeria outbreak. The company, Triple A Services Inc., has announced the closure of of the manufacturing facility after agreeing to stop producing and distributing… read more
Pittsfield Police Department Awarded $7,500 Grant
According to news sources, a grant aimed at increasing safety on the roadway has been awarded to the Pittsfield Police Department to help them in their ongoing effort to maintain enforcement of crosswalk laws as well other safety measures. The $7,500 safety grant was awarded to the department by The Massachusetts Executive Office of Public… read more
