ExxonMobil Cited for Unsafe Working Conditions
The U.S Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited ExxonMobil for 22 violations of exposing workers to unsafe conditions, according to news sources. The establishment fined was the petroleum refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. No one has been injured, but the company will have to pay fines totaling $126,600. The violations include… read more
Avoid Choking Hazards In Your Home
According to a recent news source, children are most likely to choke between the ages of two and five. An ears, nose and throat doctor suggests the following tips to make sure your home is a safe place for young children: -Hot dogs, peanuts and grapes are the perfect size to block the air pipe,… read more
John Deere Tractor Blades Pose Laceration Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with John Deere Tractors, have announced a recall of their Lawn Tractors overs concerns of a Laceration Hazard, according to news reports. About 15,500 tractors were sold at Lowe’s Home Depot, and other John Deere dealers from December 2010 through September 2011. The product retailed for about… read more
Recalled Dehumidifers to Blame for Home Fires
LG Electronics, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is reannouncing a recall of dehumidifiers that have been linkedto one million dollars in property damage, according to news sources. The dehumidifiers were first recalled in December 2009, after 11 reports were filed, four of which were serious fires. Only 2 percent of the… read more
Foodborne Illness Concern Prompts Avocado Recall
Fine Mexican Food Products, Inc., based in Ontario, CA, has issued a recall of their avocado products due to a concern over listeria contamination, according to news sources. The products subject to recall are 1,423cases of 12/2 lb. Frozen Avocado Pulp and 1,820 cases IQF 8/3 lb. Avocado Halves. The products have been distributed since… read more
What To Do When You Break Down on the Highway
Experts recommend avoiding stopping your car on the highway at all costs, even if something goes wrong with your car such as a flat tire. Police officers recommend driving off the highway if you can. If it isn’t possible, they say to pull as far as you can onto the right shoulder, as far away… read more
E. Coli Strains Banned From Meat Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has decided to ban six toxic strains of E. coli from the beef industry, according to news sources. The six strains have been showing up more as the cause of food illness. These six strains will now be treated as the o157:H7 strain of E. coli, which was banned in… read more
Cantaloupe Linked to Listeria Outbreak
Contaminated cantaloupe has been identified as the cause of a listeria outbreak that has sickened 12 and killed one, according to new sources. The outbreak thus far is limited to Colorado, Texas, and Nebraska, with the majority of illness taking place in Colorado, including the instance of death. Listeriosis is caused by an organism that… read more
Failed Cochlear Implant Recalled
Cochlear, a bionic ear maker, has announced a recall of their devices after some of them suddenly stopped working, according to news sources. The products subject to recall are the Nucleus CI500 devices. Specifically, there has been an issue with the CI512 model. More than 17,000 of the devices were sold in the 2010-2011 financial… read more
Bike Trailer Poses Hazard to Child Passenger
Weehoo, Inc., in cooperation with the United State Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall of their bike trailers, due to a detachment issue. The specific product subject to recall is the Weehoo iGo Bicycle Pedal Trailer. About 2,700 were sold between April 2011 and July 201, nationwide, for about $390. The recall is… read more
FDA Warns Against Failed Medical Device
The Food and Drug Administration is warning patients against using Medtronic pumps because they may fail to deliver drugs, according to news sources. The specific drug pumps are used to administer drugs to treat chronic pains and spasms, among other conditions. The defective issue is caused by a film that forms over the battery. The… read more
Soy Product Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Watkins, Inc. has recalled their product Soynilla because it contains an undeclared milk allergen that could be potentially life-threatening to some consumers, according to news sources. Approximately 1,535 units of Soynilla will be subject to the recall. The product was distributed throughout the United States. Soynilla comes in a white plastic package in 7.7 ounce… read more
