Reno Victims Recall Moments After the Plane Crash
The Reno, Nevada air crash that has been labeled as the nation’s deadliest air racing tragedy has claimed one more fatality when a patient died overnight. This brings the total number of deaths from 9 to 10. Seventy more people were hospitalized after the airplane accident occurred, and one remains in critical condition, according to… read more
Tainted Wipes Recalled Due to Bacteria Contamination
Professional Disposables International Inc. has issued a recall for five different products of their non-sterile alcohol prep pads due to a bacteria contamination, according to news reports. The company shares a supplier with another wipe-maker whose products tested positive for Bacillus cereus bacteria. That company was shut down and is currently facing at least eight… read more
Meat Products Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen
Several meat products have been recalled after an inspection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Inspection and Safety Services personnel found milk in a product that did not declare its presence, according to news sources. The manufacturer, M & P Food Production Ltd, has announced a recall of 11,000 lbs of chicken, veal, pork… read more
BMW Conducts Recall Due to Loose Bolts
BMW has filed a report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall their all-wheel-drive 328i and 335i sport sedans due to a problem with their front driveshaft bolts that could contribute to the likelihood of a crash, according to news sources. The vehicle affected by the recall is a small number of the… read more
J&J Hires Outside Counsel for DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall
According to recent news reports, Johnson & Johnson is hiring an outside firm to handle the recall of its DePuy ASR metal-on-metal hip implant. This is an unusual move, as companies typically handle these matters with their in-house counsel and rely on the patient’s doctor to determine if a replacement is necessary. However, this decision… read more
Hip Recall Lawsuits Against DePuy Keep Rolling In
The lawsuits against ASR hip replacement manufacturers Johnson & Johnson and DePuy Orthopaedics are continually being filed, according to recent news sources. Over 350 cases were filed in a Ohio Federal court in August alone. All of the cases about the metal-on-metal implants are tied to one case undergoing pre-trial proceedings in North Ohio. In… read more
Statistics Show ASR Patients Who Haven’t Experienced Failure Probably Will
Thousands of the ASR hip replacement systems manufactured by Johnson & Johnson and DePuy Orthopaedics have failed, both before and after the recall that was announced in August of 2010. These patients, who experienced pain and disability as a result of the faulty hips, now require painful and obtrusive revisional surgery, years before expected. These… read more
Bunk Beds Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
American Woodcrafters, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a voluntary recall of some of their products due to a fall hazard, according to news sources. The products subject to recall are the Wood Twin Bunk Beds and Loft Bunk Beds. About 180 were sold all over the United State from October… read more
Metal Fragment Found in Cheese Prompts Recall
Fonterra is conducting a recall of their Mainland cheese after a metal fragment appeared among the contents of one package, according to news reports. Although no one has been injured, Fonterra is issuing a recall as a precaution. Consumers are advised not to consume the products, but to return them to the store they purchased… read more
NHTSA Reexamines Defective Jeep
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has stepped up an investigation involving the Chrysler Jeep Liberty after receiving more reports of rear lower control arm failures, according to news sources. The investigation began last April and the NHTSA has received 13 total complaints about the defective lower control arm. Three of the drivers reported losing… read more
Ford Minivan’s Failed Jack Causes Fatality
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an investigation of Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans after reports that several tire jacks had collapsed, posing a safety hazard, according to news reports. About 206,000 total vehicles are involved in the investigation from the 2004-2005 model years. The NHTSA has received five total complaints from… read more
FDA Finds Drug Missing Main Ingredient in Random Testing
The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of a particular batch of the drug Frusemide, used as a diuretic, after finding a batch was missing the main ingredient during random testing, according to news sources. The drug, which is used in patients with liver, kidney, and heart problems, was found to have defects… read more
