Toy Recalls Are Less Frequent but Toy-related Injuries Are Still High
According to the morning news, recalls issued for toys have been declining since 2008. Regardless of this excellent decline, the number of consumers being injured by toy products is still alarming. During the year of 2011 there were 34-catalogued toy recalls against 172 toy recalls in the year of 2008. Reports from the Consumer Product… read more
Breast Cancer Fund Tests Canned Food, BPA Found in Many Items
According to the morning news, products tested by the Breast Cancer Fund have shown signs of containing bisphenol A also known as BPA. The items tested by the Fund’s researchers consisted on varied canned foods used in Thanksgiving dinners. The reports from the Breast Cancer Fund claim that BPA is directly linked to health effects… read more
Chevy Volt Being Tested By the NHTSA
According to recent news, the electric charger of the Chevy Volt is under alleged investigation due to a recent house fire possibly caused by the car’s battery overheating. The issue, according to authorities, lies in the lithium ion batteries. The reports stated that while during their own crash test, the battery presented a certain fire… read more
Food Stored at Allegedly Unsanitary Facility to be Seized by U.S. Marshals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration office has requested that the U.S. Marshals to seize food products kept at a processing and food storage facility in Washington State. According to official reports, the warehouse was inspected by the FDA and found to have a very active infestation of rodents and insects in both warehouse and… read more
Ground Beef recalled due to E. coli Scare
According to the reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there was a recall issued for about 131,300 pounds of ground beef due a possible contamination. News sources say that because a family in Ohio fell ill after ingesting meat contaminated with E. coli., the recall was made necessary. The products listed as unsuitable for… read more
Motor Coach Issues a Recall for 1,962 Vehicles
There was a vehicle recall released from Motor Coach Industries, Inc related to the models E and J from the year 2003 and 2007 to 2012. According to the news the company has stated that the main issue with these vehicles is that the body roll and road inclination characteristics may affect the slip angle calculation… read more
HBO Documentary Sheds Light on Tort Reform and Consumer Rights
Hot Coffee: Is Justice Being Served? is a documentary film that focuses on the influence of big business interest on our civil justice system. The film premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and has also been shown on HBO, garnering critical acclaim and winning several awards. The film exposes the public relations campaigns of… read more
California Grape Tomatoes Recalled Over Salmonella Contamination
Grape tomatoes are being recalled by a San Diego, California grower after they tested positive for Salmonella, according to recent news sources. The sweet grape tomatoes were shipped all over the United States from Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce located in San Diego. The tomatoes were grown in Baja, California and were sold from September 1… read more
Undercooked Chicken Recalled by USDA
Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc., in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, has issued a recall for their chicken breast products that may be undercooked, according to news sources. Approximately 360 pounds of the breaded chicken breast product are being recalled. The products would have been sold to consumers at… read more
Source of Listeria Contaminiation Confirmed
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that they found the source of a multiple state outbreak of listerosis in samples of Jensen Farms’ Rocky Ford-brand cantaloupe, according to news reports. Tests were taken at a Denver store and at Jensen’s packing warehouse. The samples matched one of three strains that have been found… read more
FDA Announces Safety Review, Re-labeling of Ondansetron Drug
The Food and Drug Administration has announced a safety review of the drug ondansetron, an anti-nausea medication, often prescribed to patients of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and those who have undergone recent surgery. Studies indicate that ondansetron can increase the chances of prolongation of the QT interval of the electrocardiogram, which can lead to irregular heart… read more
Study Shows Many Patients Believe FDA Approves Only Safe Drugs
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
