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Just in time for Easter comes a recall focused on a series of egg-shaped toys.  West Music announced the recall, which pertains to Basic Beat BB201 egg shakers that act as toy instruments.  Although the toy should only be given to children three and above, the company worries that young kids could nevertheless come into… read more

FJ Cruiser passenger vehicles of the 2007 through 2013 model years are being recalled by Toyota because of an issue that could impede the ability of the seatbelts to keep an occupant properly secured.  A whopping 209,000 vehicles are impacted by the recall, which was issued once it was discovered that the rear door panels… read more

Two weeks have passed since the $8.3 million decision handed down by a jury for a plaintiff that brought a lawsuit against DePuy and Johnson & Johnson.  Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP was deeply involved in those proceedings, which stemmed from allegations surrounding the DePuy ASR metal on metal hip implant.  Although the plaintiff… read more

Many sections of California experience an abundance of pedestrian traffic throughout all parts of the year.  But these high levels of people on their feet means that drivers have to be on their toes.  Careful attention must be paid to one’s surroundings at all times in order to prevent potential catastrophes.  Police in the city… read more

The ability to electrically jumpstart the heart into its normal rhythm has led Automated External Defibrillators to become some of the most vital medical devices available.  But these items, which can actually sense when an individual has experienced a cardiac arrhythmia, are not without their errors.  Recalls by the dozens have been issued, and from… read more

This week has not been kind to compounding pharmacies, nor has the past year.  A 2012 mold contamination hazard tied to products from a Massachusetts facility led to a widespread outbreak across the country, leading regulators to reconsider the way that such operations are regulated.  And this week, a New Jersey compounder had to recall… read more

Foodborne illness is a threat that should be taken seriously, and the Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to do just that.  Although the past has seen the organization taking more of a reactionary approach that found them initiating investigations into issues after outbreaks have already spread, the recently past Food Safety and Modernization… read more

In New Jersey, talking on one’s cellphone or texting while driving are already illegal offenses.  But lawmakers are currently considering whether or not the current penalties go far enough, and an initial vote shows that fines may soon get quite a bit higher for those who insist on breaking the law multiple times.  The State… read more

Pilot and Acura RL vehicles of the 2005 model year and Acura MDX vehicles of the 2005 and 2006 model years are being recalled by Honda because of a possible defect stemming from the manufacture of the Vehicle Stability Assist control module.  183,576 vehicles are potentially affected by the issue, which came about because of… read more

A hazard that only makes itself known amid cold temperatures has led Magura USA, a company based in Olney, Illinois, to announce the recall of 2,800 hydraulic disc brakes.  Each of the affected MT 6 and MT 8 systems was available from bike shops across the country from January 2011 all the way up until… read more

Yesterday we brought you a variety of tips geared toward making sure your home is safe for children.  But there are a number of common hazards around households across the country that could compromise safety even when children are not in the residence.  It might be going a little overboard to say it’s time to… read more

Those who have had to deal with migraines can attest to the negative impact that the malady can have on one’s way of life.  A new briefing from the Food and Drug Administration explores the prevalence of migraines in society and highlights the ways that people can combat the pain.  As with anything, it’s important… read more