2012

Numerous incidents of dogs falling ill or even dying after consuming chicken jerky treats from China has many calling for restrictions on the product. It all began in 2007, when incidents began to come to the attention of lawmakers and regulatory agencies.  In March of that year, the FDA instituted a number of recalls on… read more

I see so many products get recalled due to serious health and safety hazards that sometimes it’s almost a relief to see a recall occur due to what basically amounts to cosmetic reasons. Although it’s not actually being labeled as a recall, Gerber is taking steps to retrieve a specific batch of their Gerber Good… read more

The FDA has cleared a product for consumption after a recall had been initiated in the wake of a consumer bacteria infection suspected to have been caused by the product. Originally, Martin’s Super Markets in South Bend, Indiana, had received a report that a local man had undergone tests that showed he was positive for… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 104 units of certain model 2012-2013 CT660 Caterpillar Commercial Trucks due issues related to the brakes potentially overheating and causing a fire. The company, Caterpillar Inc, announced the recall after it was discovered the the Bendix ATR-6 equipped trucks could develop a valve leak… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Crickit Convenience Kits after it was found that the Triad Povidone Iodine Prep Pads that are a component of the product could potentially be contaminated. The company, North American Rescue LLC, has announced the recall as a follow up on a previous nationwide recall of… read more

In a show of just how much damage a product recall can do to a bottom line, Johnson and Johnson has been reported to have taken charges of $3 billion, and their earnings forecast for 2012 is below previous projected numbers. In 2010, the company’s DePuy Orthopedics Division announced a recall of their “metal-on-metal” hip… read more

According to news sources, a patients hope to find a cure that may not yet exist could potentially entice them to believe untrue stem cell claims made by unscrupulous providers, the Food and Drug Administration warns. Stem cells behave like the body’s “master cells”, with enormous potential in treating medical conditions with no existing treatments… read more

According to news sources, motorcycle engineers are working hard to redefine motorcycle safety by developing inflatable jackets that can inflate around the motorcyclist in case of collision and help protect against injuries resulting from impact. The development of the new inflatable jacket is being developed by two companies, Dainese and Aplinestars. The inflatable jackets work… read more

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

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

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

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