If you bought a product made my Oreck on the grounds that such an item would cut down on illness or allergies, then you might soon be getting a check in the mail. In 2009, vacuum manufacturer Dyson challenged Oreck’s assertions that their Halo vacuum and Pro Shield Plus air purifier could reduce flu and… read more

If you keep tabs on recall information provided by the Food and Drug Administration, then you’ve likely heard about the recent recall of River Ranch bagged salad products.  Well, because those recalled items were used by foodservice establishments as an ingredient, it should come as no surprise that a subsequent recall has been issued. The… read more

At the request of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, Citterio USA Corporation has announced a voluntary recall for more than 5,000 pounds of Chorizo products. Citterio USA, also known as Euro Foods Incorporated, a food product distributor headquartered in Freeland, Pennsylvania, has issued this recall in response to the… read more

A former employee of the United States Post Office was recently convicted of health insurance fraud by a district court in Florida, after she was determined to have participated in the Boston Marathon and more than 80 other long distance foot races while collecting worker’s compensation payments for an injured back. The woman was also… read more

The voluntary recall issued recently by Diamond Pet Foods at the request of the United States Food and Drug Administration has been expanded to include another variety of dog food. This recall was issued due to a possible salmonella contamination. In addition to the pet food varieties named in the previous recall, Diamond Pet Foods… read more

After two men were hospitalized in unrelated incidents, safety experts are warning summertime grill chefs to exercise caution when using a metal bristled grill cleaning brush. Recently a man in New Jersey, and another man in Washington state were taken to medical centers for treatment after complaining of stomach pain. In both cases, medical professionals… read more

Legislation passed recently by the California state senate would establish guidelines under which self driving cars such as Google’s autonomous Prius could be tested on state owned roadways. Senate Bill 1298 was passed unanimously by a bipartisan 37 to 0 vote. In a press conference following the vote, the bill’s author expressed hope that self-driving… read more

The potential presence of an allergen that is not listed on a product’s label has led to the recall of that product. The Pipestone, Minnesota-based J & B Group announced the recall, which concerns two different steakhouse burger products.  Around 456 pounds in total are affected by the recall.  The first item, No Name Roasted… read more

A new survey purports to show an increase in the number of companies that require their employees to abstain from using cell phones while behind the wheel of a vehicle. The survey comes courtesy of ZoomSafer, who polled 900 persons involved with transportation or vehicle fleet matters.  What they found was that 80% of commercial… read more

A drug that could help prevent blood clots in certain persons is going to be reviewed on Wednesday, and even though the Food and Drug Administration is cautiously optimistic about its approval, officials still have worries. Johnson & Johnson is the maker of the drug, which is called Xarelto.  The drug is already on the… read more

I just reported to you the recall of a product due to the possibility of a Listeria monocytogenes contamination, and right on the heels of that comes the same threat affecting a different product. The Oxnard, California-based Gills Onions has announced the recall of 2,360 pounds of diced red onions.  These onions were available in… read more

The threat of a Listeria monocytogenes contamination has caused the recall of yet another product. This time, the recall was announced by the Salinas, California-based River Ranch Fresh Foods, makers of a number of bagged salads issued to retailers or used by food service establishments.  The former was available to customers all across the country… read more