Mediterranean Garlic & Herb Raviolo Recalled Due To Mislabeling
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for the product Mediterranean Garlic & Herb Ravioli due to a mislabeling of the product that resulted in an undeclared Soy allergen. The company, Rising Moon Organics, announced the recall after it was discovered that a Soy allergen contained in the product was not identified in… read more
Children Mechanical Cardiac Assist Device Approved By FDA
According to news sources, the Food and Drug Administration has recently approved a medical device to help children suffering from heart failure that will reportedly to stay alive while a heart transplant donor can be found. The device us called EXCOR Pediatric System and was developed by Berlin Heart for the purpose of fitting the… read more
About 28,000 Nissan Juke Vehicles Recalled
According to recent news from Consumer Reports, about 28,000 Nissan Juke vehicles have been recalled due to a faulty boost sensor bracket problem that can cause it to break off. The recall affects only the 2011 Nissan Juke SUV models that are equipped with turbocharger engines. The engines were reportedly made from April 2010 through… read more
Allergy Alert: Velvet Creme Popocorn Includes Undeclared Ingredients
According to news sources, an allergy alert has been issued to alert consumers about possible allergens included in certain Velvet Creme Popcorn Co. products after milk, soy and wheat were confirmed to have been discovered. The products included in the allergy alert are the Velvet Creme Peanut Brittle, the Velvet Creme Tail Gate Crunch and… read more
Recall: Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Due To Crash Risks
According to news sources, about 7,100 units of Arctic Cat Snowmobiles have been recalled due to crash hazards arising from the headlamp fuse potentially failing, resulting in disorientation for the operator in limited visibility circumstances. The company, Arctic Car Inc., has announced the voluntary recall after it discovered the faulty fuse during production testing. The… read more
FDA To Allow Marketing For Bleeding Skull Detection Tool
According to news sources, the Food and Drug Administration has just given approval to InfraScan Inc. of Philadelphia to begin marketing the first non invasive hand-held device to be utilized in detecting bleeding skulls. The device, named the Infrascanner Model 1000, uses near-infrared spectroscopy to help identify bleeding in the skull. Health care providers will… read more
Recall: Hamilton Beach Toasters Due To Fire Hazard
According to news sources, about 14,000 units of Hamilton Beach Toasters have been recalled due to a fire hazard arising from the heating element of the toasters becoming energized even when the toaster lifter is in the up or off position. The company, Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., has announced the voluntary recall of the Hamilton… read more
IIHS Releases 2012 Top Vehicle Safety Picks
According to news sources, the top vehicle safety picks for the year 2012 were released Thursday by The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a result of conducting dozens of crash tests for vehicles on the market to determine the safest options for consumers. There are many safety categories that a vehicle must pass in order… read more
2012 Audi A6 Recall Due To Faulty Airbags
According to news sources, about 317 units of the 2012 Audi A6 have been recalled after it was discovered that there was a problem with the stitching of the airbags in the vehicle, which can potentially cause them to not deploy in the case of a collision. The company is recalling the vehicles manufactured from… read more
FDA Takes Closer Look At Arsenic Levels In Juice
According to news sources, the Food and Drug Administration is taking a closer look at the arsenic levels found in juices and juice concentrates to ensure compliance with existing safety standards. The FDA has been monitoring the levels of arsenic found in juices sold nationwide for more than 20 years and is currently taking additional… read more
Recall: Advanced Animal Nutrition Dry Dog Food
According to news sources, a voluntary recall has been issued for Dog Power Dog Food after it was discovered that the product contained high levels of aflatoxin, a naturally occurring mold-by product that can potentially cause illness to pets that consume the product. The company, Advanced Animal Nutrition, announced the voluntary recall due to levels… read more
Allergy Alert Issued For “ASSI” Brand Korean Cake
According to news sources, an allergy alert has been issued for “ASSI” branded Korean Cake (Gyeong Dan) after it was discovered that the product included an undeclared egg ingredient. The company, Rhee Bros., announced the allergy alert after a random sampling of the product conducted by food inspectors in New York discovered the existence of… read more
