Report Discusses Past and Future of FDA Tobacco Regulation
It’s been three years since the Food and Drug Administration was given extensive power to regulate the tobacco industry, and a new report discusses the many regulations that have been put in place since that time, as well as what we can expect in the future. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act put… read more
CPSC Spreading Word About Firework Dangers
With Independence Day just around the corner, millions of people from across the country are going to celebrate by lighting off fireworks. But with this form of celebration also comes a danger, as a new report illustrates. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has conducted a study that looked into the danger that exists when setting… read more
FDA Continues To Struggle With How Best To Regulate Health Apps
A potential battle is shaping up between the Food and Drug Administration and the technology sector. At issue is what to do about apps that can be used for healthcare purposes. This past Monday, the FDA was given the go-ahead from Congress to outline the types of apps, such as those in smart phones and… read more
405 Recliners Sold By Fingerhut Recalled for Lead Paint Hazard
A recall has been issued on yet another product that could pose a danger to consumers who come into contact with it. Recliners manufactured by the Xiamen Xinzhjheng Foam Products Company are being recalled by their importer, the Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Bluestem Brands, and the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Tone World International. These paisley recliners come with… read more
Fire Hazard Prompts Frigidaire to Recall 185 Gas Range Ovens
The threat of a fire endangering consumers has led to the recall of yet another product. The product in question is a self cleaning gas range produced by Frigidaire, a company based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The recall affects those ovens that have a model number of LGGF3043KFM and serial numbers between VF20457216 and… read more
Fire Hazard Prompts EDIC to Recall Aqua Dri Floor Dryers
A voluntary recall has been issued by the Los Angeles-based EDIC in regards to air movers/blowers produced by the company. EDIC is advising consumers to immediately stop using these products because of the risk of fire associated with the items. The recall encompasses a total of 53,000 units. Each of these units may have an… read more
Officials Debate Validity of Pushed Back Sunscreen Label Deadline
The Food and Drug Administration has mandated new sunscreen labeling requirements that were supposed to go into effect this month, just in time for the summer season. However, they decided to push back those requirements until December in order to give companies more time to comply with the new directives. Now, a new report discusses… read more
Metal Fragment Threat Prompts Recall of Bay Valley Pasta Mix
Bay Valley Foods has issued a recall of several of its pasta mix products. This recall affects approximately 74,000 units in total. Each of the products that are affected by the recall were produced by an organization known as ST Specialty Foods. A number of products fall within the purview of the recall, including Reggano… read more
Bowflex Dumbbells With Weight Selectors Recalled Over Failure Risk
Nautilus Incorporated, a company based out of Vancouver, Washington, has announced a recall of their Bowflex SelectTech 1090 dumbbells due to a possible injury resulting from faulty weight selector dials. The items, which were sold in pairs, allow the user to select a weight between 10 and 90 pounds which they can then lift. The… read more
California Officials Warn of Botulism Risk Posed by Various Soup Items
Consumers are being advised not to eat a certain food product because of the adverse effect the items could have on consumer health. The announcement was made by the California Department of Public Health and concerns a number of soup products made by the Malibu-based One Gun Ranch and the Santa Barbara-based Organic Soup Kitchen. … read more
Officials Concerned About Chemical Dangers Posed by Spray Tanning
ABC News launched an investigation into the safety of spray tans, and what they appear to have uncovered does not paint a pretty picture. The news organization had six medical experts take a look at the results from ten studies conducted on dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, which is the active chemical that is typically used in… read more
Deluge of Recalls Can Cause Consumers Not to Take Notice
With advances being made in the identification of product defects, the rate at which product recalls are issued is getting higher and higher. But with so many recalls being disseminated, could we be running the risk that consumers are becoming jaded and thus ignoring the very recalls meant to keep them safe? That’s what some… read more
