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Kia Motors, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has issued a recall of their Kia Sorento sport utility vehicles, due to a faulty airbag activation system, according to news sources. The recall includes 10,600 vehicles from the 2007 and 2008 model year in cars manufactured from June 2006 to September 2007. The… read more

 According to news sources, Select Brands, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall for their Chefmate 6-Speed Blender, sold at Target, due to a laceration hazard. About 304,000 blenders were sold from September 2007 to February 2011 for about $14. While in use, the plastic pitcher has the potential… read more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a report announcing their recommendation that transvaginal mesh devices be re-classified as a high risk medical device, according to news sources. The FDA is requiring new safety statistics be submitted by the manufacturer in order for the product to remain on the market. A panel will meet… read more

A recent study examines patients and their belief that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration only approves safe and effective drugs. The study found that providing more information to consumers can help them make better choices, according to a news article. Two doctors investigated how U.S. consumers make drugs choices through an Internet-based trial of… read more

Sanith Ourn Farm, based in Florida, has recalled their product Fresh Hot Basil herb due to a salmonella contamination fear, according to news reports. The herb was distributed to retailers in Washington, Oregon, and Rhode Island on August 23rd and 30th. Three hundred and ninety pounds were shipped in ten pound containers that are marked… read more

Synthetic stimulants which mimic the effects of LSD, cocaine, and MDMA drugs being marketed as bath salts and plant food are being banned by the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to news sources. The DEA plans to use emergency scheduling authority to limit the production of these products, citing them as imminent hazards to the public…. read more

The U.S Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited ExxonMobil for 22 violations of exposing workers to unsafe conditions, according to news sources. The establishment fined was the petroleum refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. No one has been injured, but the company will have to pay fines totaling $126,600. The violations include… read more

According to a recent news source, children are most likely to choke between the ages of two and five. An ears, nose and throat doctor suggests the following tips to make sure your home is a safe place for young children: -Hot dogs, peanuts and grapes are the perfect size to block the air pipe,… read more

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with John Deere Tractors, have announced a recall of their Lawn Tractors overs concerns of a Laceration Hazard, according to news reports. About 15,500 tractors were sold at Lowe’s Home Depot, and other John Deere dealers from December 2010 through September 2011. The product retailed for about… read more

LG Electronics, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is reannouncing a recall of dehumidifiers that have been linkedto one million dollars in property damage, according to news sources. The dehumidifiers were first recalled in December 2009, after 11 reports were filed, four of which were serious fires. Only 2 percent of the… read more

Fine Mexican Food Products, Inc., based in Ontario, CA, has issued a recall of their avocado products due to a concern over listeria contamination, according to news sources. The products subject to recall are 1,423cases of 12/2 lb. Frozen Avocado Pulp and 1,820 cases IQF 8/3 lb. Avocado Halves. The products have been distributed since… read more

Experts recommend avoiding stopping your car on the highway at all costs, even if something goes wrong with your car such as a flat tire. Police officers recommend driving off the highway if you can. If it isn’t possible, they say to pull as far as you can onto the right shoulder, as far away… read more