Chappaqua Crunch Simply Granola Recalled Over Undeclared Almond Risk
The Lynn, Massachusetts-based Wild Blue Yonder Foods has announced the recall of Gluten Free Chappaqua Crunch Simply Granola with Flax & Fruit because of the potential presence of almonds without a label detailing their presence. Although the product was only provided to distributors in a handful of states, those distributors may have shipped the product… read more
Failure Risk Leads Federal Corporation to Recall 8,513 Couragia Tires
The threat of a potential tire failure has prompted Federal Corporation to announce the recall of Couragia A/T tires that are P265/75RI6 116S in size. 8,513 tires are affected by the recall, which was initiated once it was discovered that the tires may potentially fail to meet the benchmarks set forth by the Federal Standard… read more
Cut Danger As Well As Grass With These Lawnmower Safety Tips
With spring here, it’s an appropriate time to take a closer look at a type of injury which plays out across the country every year: lawnmower incidents. Given the nature of a lawnmower’s spinning blades, it shouldn’t be surprising that injuries occur often, but the sheer number of injuries might give one pause. The Consumer… read more
Risks of DMAA Detailed By The FDA
Spurred on by a wave of reports alleging injurious circumstances in conjunction with a substance known as DMAA (or dimethylamylamine), the Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers about the stimulant. They’re also attempting to use this particular incident as a means to explain the difficulties of overseeing the safety of dietary… read more
Ensure Safety When Spring Showers Turn to Spring Flooding
“Spring showers” is a phrase that can be thrown around a lot this season, and if those cascades of rain lead to flooding, consumers need to know the proper precautions to take to protect themselves from infections, illnesses, and other injuries. Thus, tips offered by the Genesee County, Michigan Health Department could be applied anywhere… read more
Renewed Call For Rearview Camera Requirement on All New Vehicles
Safety advocates descended on Washington D.C. yesterday to urge the government to act immediately on legislation requiring all new vehicles to come equipped with rearview cameras, the thought being that the increased prevalence of such technology would drastically reduce the number of back-up accidents that occur across the country. At the moment, automakers may elect… read more
Don’t Jump The Gun When Transitioning From Car Seats to Booster Seats
Parents shouldn’t be too ready to jump the gun in terms of switching their children from a typical harness-based car seat to a booster seat designed for older children. When a child is transitioned more quickly than appropriate, they are in danger of sustaining serious injuries in the event of a collision. Consumer Reports goes… read more
Second DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Still Ongoing
The second lawsuit to come to trial in regards to the recalled DePuy ASR metal on metal hip implant is still ongoing in Chicago. The case has illuminated apparent knowledge of the device’s faulty design among DePuy executives. Johnson & Johnson disputes this conclusion, but testimony from a director of marketing highlights the potential existence… read more
Florida Surgeon Replacing Failed Hip Implants on Regular Basis
A new article showcases the toll that an overwhelming number of hip revision surgeries is having on the very surgeons conducting the operations. In Boynton Beach, Florida, one orthopedic surgeon explains that he has been working to correct hip failures in his patients on a nearly weekly basis for the past year. Over the course… read more
6,143 Dodge Ram 2500s and 3500s Recalled By Chrysler Over Fire Risk
The Chrysler Group has announced the recall of Dodge Ram 3500 and 2500 trucks because of a potential fire hazard. 6,143 vehicles are potentially impacted by the issue, which stems from the potential for heat to build up to an unsafe degree beneath the engine cover. When this occurs, a fire under the hood becomes… read more
Rollaway Risk Leads Chrysler to Recall 6,574 Dodge Ram 1500 Vehicles
6,574 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles of the 2013 model year have been recalled by the Chrysler Group because they could fail to meet the benchmarks set forth by the Federal Motor Vehicle Standard regarding Light Vehicle Brake Systems. Specifically, the parking brake may be unable to retain complete stoppage when the vehicle is placed on… read more
218,000 Pieces of Infant Clothing Recalled Over Choking Risk
The Atlanta, Georgia-based William Carter Company has announced the recall of one piece cotton infant clothes. Sold in sizes up to nine months, the clothing will have a label saying either Just One You, Baby B’Gosh, or Child of Mine. On 218,000 pieces of clothing, the available zipper is in danger of falling off, and… read more
