Food for overweight cats lacks nutrients, FDA says
At the request of the United States Food and Drug Administration, Nestle Purina PetCare has issued a voluntary recall for a single production lot of its feline food products due to the possibility that these products do not contain the amount of feline nutrients specified on their ingredients labels. A consumer report prompted the Food… read more
Baby bird feed may contain unsafe vitamin D levels
Two varieties of Kaytee brand baby bird feed have been voluntarily recalled by their manufacturer due to dangerously high levels of vitamin D. This recall has been issued by Kaytee’s parent company Central Garden & Pet, at the request of the United States Food and Drug Administration. Due to an error that occurred during the… read more
Injectable morphine recalled due to overdose risk
Hospira Incorporated, a pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in injectable medications and headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, has issued a voluntary recall for a single production lot of injectable morphine sulfate. This recall has been announced at the urging of the United States Food and Drug Administration due to a labeling error that could result in a… read more
Nearly 6,000 distracted drivers ticketed in California’s Bay Area
April was declared National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and in response, law enforcement officials throughout the state of California launched increased enforcement campaigns designed to emphasize the state’s law banning all forms of communication using a handheld electronic device, including both text and voice communications, while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle on public… read more
Washington sees more motorcyclists, more motorcycle deaths in 2012
The number of licensed motorcycles in Washington state is on a steady rise. Unfortunately, according to accident statistics provided by the Washington State Patrol, the number of fatal collisions involving motorcycles is increasing just as rapidly. This year to date, a total of 13 motorcyclists were killed in traffic accidents throughout the state, and 11… read more
Undeclared Milk Prompts Allergy Alert on Jonlly Fruits Beverages
The Bayamon, Puerto Rico-based Jonlly Fruits has issued an allergy alert on a variety of drink products because of their potential to contain a milk derivative not listed on the packaging. The alert concerns orange, wild cherry, grape, passion fruit, fruit punch, lemon, grapefruit, soursop, guava-pineapple, mandarin, orange light, and orange-carrot beverage products with the… read more
Salmonella Threat Causes Solid Gold Dog Food Recall
A pet food product is being recalled because of the possibility that it may contain salmonella. Recently, there have been a number of recalls in regards to various Diamond pet food products that were at risk of being contaminated by salmonella. These Diamond pet food products were made at a plant that also produces other… read more
Salsa Minimalist Bike Racks Recalled Over Fall Risk
The danger of a fall hazard has once again reared its head. Salsa Cycles has announced a recall of their Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks. Salsa, which is one of the brand names owned by the Bloomington, Minnesota-based Quality Bicycle Products, announced the recall when it was discovered that the product has defective L-shaped mounting straps. … read more
Kolcraft Recalls 46,000 Bassinets After Fall Hazard Discovered
A potential fall hazard that could affect infants has led to the recall of a children’s product. The recall was announced by the Chicago-based importer and distributor Kolcraft Enterprises. It pertains to two products: the Kolcraft Tender Vibes and Light Vibes bassinets. The Tender Vibes bassinets have model numbers KB021-ARC, KB022-VER, and KB039-CMR1. KB043-BNT1 is… read more
Crash Risk Causes Recall of 2,200 Exmark Riding Mowers
A device meant to keep yards looking clean has instead been recalled because of a threat it poses to safety. The product in question is called the Exmark Quest 42 Inch ZRT Riding Mower. The recall was announced by the Beatrice, Nebraska-based Exmark Manufacturing Company when it was discovered that there exists a defect in… read more
Choking Hazard Prompts Recall of Kids’ Class Club Letterman Jackets
A style of children’s jacket sold exclusively at Dillard’s has been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Philadelphia-based company Supreme Trading Limited. This jacket (style number F14CL112L) is part of the Class Club brand line and was manufactured in Vietnam. The jacket can be recognized by its letterman style. It is… read more
Transmission defect prompts Georgetown RV recall
At the request of the National Highway Safety Administration, Forest River Incorporated has announced a voluntary recall for nearly 1,500 recreational vehicles due to a potential transmission defect. Model year 2010 to model year 2012 Georgetown Recreation Vehicles constructed with a stripped Ford chassis manufactured between February 2010 and November 2011 may have been equipped… read more
