Emporium Packaging & Spice Company has issued a recall for one of its products because it may contained undeclared allergens, according to recent news sources. The product subject to recall is all Ponchatrain Sauce Mix. The mix may contain milk and soy, which poses a threat to those who are sensitive to those products. Those… read more

Evergreen Enterprises, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of their pourable gel fuel due to a fire and burn hazard, according to recent news sources. The product is called Fireside Gel Fuel Bottles and about 23,400 units are affected by this recall. This recall follows a string… read more

According to an online report recently published in Pediatrics, hundreds of children’s lives and millions of dollars were saved by a few simple steps in central-line catheters handling. A central-line catheter can become a likely sport for infection and bacteria contamination that heads straight for a patient’s bloodstream. If they are inserted incorrectly, dire consequences… read more

According to recent news sources, about 38 million homes in America contain lead-based paint. Lead-based paint is harmful to those who are surrounded by it, especially when it’s disturbed while renovating occurs. Lead poisoning can have severe health effects, especially on children. This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and the Environment Protection Agency… read more

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc., in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration, has issued a voluntary recall of one of their spinach products, according to recent news sources. The recall is being conducted after a random sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The product affected by this recall is the fresh bagged… read more

In an effort to make food labels easier to understand, the Institute of Medicine is lobbying for a new standard food labeling system, according to recent news reports. The group hopes that the new labels, which would be similar to the Energy-Star ratings used for appliances, will make it easier to make well-informed choices about… read more

Organic eggs distributed by Larry Schultz Organic Farm of Owatonna are being recalled due to a positive test for Salmonella Enteritidis, , according to recent news sources. Six illnesses are being investigated by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Minnesota Department of Health in relation to the egg recall. The people sickened were affected… read more

A new study published recently has reported that women are injured more often than men are when they’re behind the wheel of a car, according to news sources. The study, published in ­the most recent edition of the American Public Health Association journal, links the higher frequency not to more accidents, but rather the safety… read more

Prepackaged sandwich products are being recalled by Nike All-American sandwiches after it was discovered they may be potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to recent news sources. The sandwiches affected by this recall are distributed by Landshire Inc., based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are 7.25 ounces each, with a UPC code of 0 9748801741… read more

A stroller made by Bugaboo Bee has been recalled due to a tipping hazard, according to recent news sources. The issue is with the front wheels of the stroller, which can lock unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a stroller tip over. The stroller is popular with celebrity parents, including Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, Jennifer… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has warned parents that products which claim to prevent of lower the change of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome are not backed by the FDA, according to recent news soureces. The FDA has stated that the best thing parents can do to lower the occurrence of SIDS is to place the… read more

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in regards to table saws and their safety standards. According to recent news sources, it’s estimated that consumers’ injuries number at about 67,300 in relation to serious hand and finger injuries resulting from table saw use. The cost for these… read more