Incorrect Diagnosis Risk Prompts Elecsys Troponin I Recall
Devices that are used to measure vital statistics in order to allow doctors to make an accurate diagnosis have been recalled due to a risk that the results shown will be incorrect. The items in question are called Elecsys Troponin I and Elecsys Troponin I STAT Immunoassays. These products, which were distributed by Roche Diagnostics… read more
Entanglement Hazard Causes Recall of 5,000 Puma Kids Jackets
I have another recall to share with you this afternoon, this time concerning a clothing product that poses a hazard to the child wearing it. The item being recalled is the Puma USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets. Manufactured in either Vietnam, China, or Malaysia, the jackets were imported by the Westford, Massachusetts-based Puma North… read more
ThinkCentre Computer Recall Expanded by Lenovo
A recall originally reported back in March has been expanded by the company that instituted the measure in the first place. The recall concerns thousands of Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z computers. These computers were manufactured in Mexico by North Carolina-based Lenovo and then imported by same. The original recall notice that was issued in… read more
Gems Sensors Sprinkler Component Recalled Due to Malfunction
An error that prevents proper water distribution has prompted a recall. The recall was announced by Gems Sensors, a company based out of the Connecticut city of Plainville. The safety defect concerns Gems 3100 Pressure Detectors/Transducers. Around 25,000 units are affected by the recall, and all those units were imported by Gems Sensors from England…. read more
FDA Proud of Post Approval Drug Safety Enforcement Efforts
The Food and Drug Administration is touting its ability to police drugs even after they’ve been approved. On Saturday, the organization said that the same amount of resources are spent making sure that existing drugs are safe as are spent in the pre-approval stage of a drug’s life. The statement came following critics’ remarks that… read more
Listeriosis Fear Prompts Albie’s Pizza Calzone Recall
Another food product has had to be recalled due to the threat of a possible bacterial contamination. This time, the item in question is called Albie’s Pizza Calzone. It was manufactured by Albie’s Foods, a company based out of the Michigan city of Gaylord. The item is a ready to eat, fully cooked calzone. Albie’s… read more
British Scientists Want to Make Cars Safer For Older Drivers
A team of British researchers has embarked upon the creation of technology that they say could keep elderly drivers driving longer and in a safer fashion than had previously been possible. Scientists from Newcastle University have outfitted a Peugeot Ion with various tracking devices that can keep track of levels of stress, concentration, and driving… read more
FDA Pledges to Expand Commitment to Global Product Safety
The Food and Drug Administration wants consumers to know that it is doing what it can to ensure the safety of items produced from without as well as from within. To that end, they have released their “Global Engagement Report.” This report seeks to explain to consumers and concerned individuals the many ways in which… read more
New Survey Shows Prevalence of Roadside Work Zone Crashes
A new study shows that construction workers along the roadside might just have one of the most dangerous jobs out there. Associated General Contractors of America was responsible for conducting the study, which showed that a whopping 68% of highway contractors across the country experienced an automobile crashing into a designated work zone in the… read more
Toyota Developing Vehicles That Gauge a Driver’s Mood
Could your happiness be directly tied to how well you pilot your vehicle? Toyota thinks so, and they’re trying to help your driving habits remain steady. Since 2006, the company has been working on a form of in-car technology that they say will be able to gauge a person’s mood when he or she gets… read more
FDA Says Fish Affected By Oil Spill Don’t Pose Safety Risk
On the heels of an oil spill that many people feared would cause long term damage to the environment, the Food and Drug Administration has said that consumers shouldn’t worry about the safety of fish currently on the market. Consumers have recently grown concerned about the issue following the release photos which showed fish from… read more
NHTSA To Hold Meeting to Discuss Electric Car Battery Safety
Potential defects surrounding electric car batteries have caused the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to convene a summit designed to look into the safety of such components. This summit will take place in Washington on May 18. Announced today by the NHTSA, the meeting aims to bring together representatives from the automotive industries and battery… read more
