Authorities Look Into Widely Advertised 1-800-GET-THIN Clinics
If you live in Southern California, you’ve no doubt seen the signs. There was a time when they were inescapable. 1-800-GET-THIN promotions dominated the landscape, advertising the Lap-Band weight loss procedure to the denizens of California. But the company behind those signs is now being investigated for possible breaches of the law. The 1-800-GET-THIN clinics… read more
Lawsuit Against CPSC Could Have Far-Reaching Implications
A lawsuit being brought against the Consumer Product Safety Commission could have far-reaching implications for the consumer safety world. It all started back in October of last year. A business known only as Company Doe filed a lawsuit against the CPSC in a bid to prevent that latter organization from publishing a report about an… read more
FDA Steers Consumers Clear of Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen Capsules
The presence of Sibumatrine has prompted the Food and Drug Administration to steer consumers clear of Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen Capsules, otherwise known as Zi Xui Tang Beauty, Face, and Figure Capsules. Sibumatrine, a controlled substance that can lead to heightened pulse rates and blood pressure, was removed from the market two years ago. … read more
85 MPH Speed Limit Highway Opens in Texas
In Southern California, heavy traffic makes it exceedingly rare to even be in a situation where you could drive 85 miles per hour, but the state of Texas is unveiling a toll road that has that very speed limit today. Texas Highway 130 will allow drivers to travel up to 85 mph between Austin and… read more
Georgia Joins List of States Affected by Meningitis Outbreak
Georgia has joined the list of states that have reported cases of fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroids provided to clinics and hospitals by the New England Compounding Center. That makes it the 17th such state to be affected by an outbreak that has thus far claimed the lives of 23 people and adversely affected… read more
AARP Offers Holiday Driving Tips In New Report
The holidays are coming up fast, and no doubt people across the county are making preparations for their travels. There are dangers inherent with long distance travels, but even those trips that take you only a couple miles away can be hazardous if the weather is bad or visibility is poor. To help ensure that… read more
Suffocation Hazard Prompts Dorel to Recall Eddie Bauer Bassinets
Bassinets are being recalled because of the health hazard they could pose to infants held within the product. The recall was announced by the Columbus, Indiana-based Dorel Juvenile Group, and the safety announcement pertains to rocking wood bassinets under the Eddie Bauer brand. This brand name can be found on the dark wood footboard of… read more
Grant Allows Rialto Police to Crack Down on Reckless Driving
The city of Rialto is the latest community to benefit from a California Office of Traffic Safety grant that aims to increase enforcement efforts. $120,000 has been issued so that the local police can crack down on motorcycle violators and drivers who get behind the wheel of all sorts of vehicles while drunk. Not only… read more
Fire Threat Leads Van Hool to Recall Three Types of Motorcoach
Three different types of motorcoaches are being recalled because of the threat they could pose to consumer safety. Van Hool announced the recall, and they will be getting in touch with consumers through ABC Bus, their agent in the United States. The recall pertains to T2140, T2145, and C2405 motorcoaches of the 2011 and 2012… read more
Uncrustables Recalled Over Familiar Peanut Butter Salmonella Risk
The wide-ranging peanut butter recall stemming from various nut ingredients supplied by Sunland Inc. has claimed yet another product. And unfortunately, this latest recall concerns an item that may have been available at your child’s school. The affected products are Uncrustables peanut butter and jelly sandwiches from Smucker’s. The United States Department of Agriculture announced… read more
Injury Hazard Prompts JELD-WEN to Recall Bifold Doors
A wide-ranging recall has been announced for an item that could be found in thousands of homes across the country. JELD-WEN, a company based out of Klamath Falls, Oregon, announced the recall, which concerns interior bifold doors of the JELD-WEN and Reliabilt brands. These sliding doors work by way of a lower pivot pin and… read more
New Survey Outlines Danger of Magnetic Ball Sets
The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition recently conducted a survey which attempted to outline the danger posed to children by magnetic balls typically sold as toy sets. 354 pediatric gastroenterologists were queried, and it was determined that 480 ingestion incidents have thus far taken place, with 204 of those occurring in… read more
