Defective & Dangerous Products

• 1.5 Million GM Vehicles Recalled

  Jamie Sheller | April 15, 2009 9:40 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  Recently, General Motors recalled almost 1.5 million passenger sedans. The mid-sized and full-sized vehicles involved in the recall are: 1997-2003 Buick Regals; 1998-2003 Chevrolet Luminas, Monte...

• Fresh Spinach Recalled Due to Salmonella

  Jamie Sheller | September 01, 2007 9:44 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Metz Fresh LLC has recalled its fresh bagged spinach after a positive test for salmonella. The spinach involved in this recall have been distributed in both retail and food service packages throughout 48 states and Canada. There have been no reports of illness linked to this spinach, but a sample from the product line tested positive for salmonella and Metz, a California company, recalled all...

• FDA Warning About Children and OTC Cold Medicines

  Jamie Sheller | August 19, 2007 9:40 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Parents are warned about the risks of giving OTC cough and cold medications to young children. The FDA says that parents should not give such medicines to children younger than two years old. According to the FDA's Public Health Advisory, there are serious questions about whether the risks of these products outweigh the benefits in young children. Earlier this year, a group of pediatricians...

• Fish From China Blocked By FDA

  Jamie Sheller | June 28, 2007 5:42 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  The import of five species of fish from China is being blocked by the FDA. Eel, basa, shrimp, catfish and dace are the species indicated in the alert. The import alert was issued due to reports of contamination with drugs and unsafe food additives. The fish will be blocked until the importer can prove that the seafood is not contaminated. The medications and additives at issue are not...

• E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell

  Jamie Sheller | December 06, 2006 9:42 AM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  At least three dozen people have been sickened by E. coli, and nine of those people remain hospitalized. Eleven Taco Bells in New York and New Jersey have been implicated in this E. coli outbreak. Those Taco Bell restaurants used the same food distributor, Texas-based McLane Co. Health officials are trying to determine the source of the E. coli, which is a bacteria found in the feces of...

• Warning for Halloween Candle Holders

  Staff Writer | October 19, 2005 4:23 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla., is warning consumers about 48,500 Jack ‘O Lantern buckets containing eight tea lights.In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla., is warning consumers about 48,500 Jack...

• Dangerous Women's Robes Recalled

  Jamie Sheller | June 13, 2009 11:54 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  A women's robe made by Blair LLC, based in Warren, PA, is believed to have killed at least six people. Due to the danger, a second robe recall notice has been issued by Blair and the Consumer...

• Recall of Hydroxycut

  Jamie Sheller | May 01, 2009 8:51 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  The FDA has warned people to stop using Hydroxycut. Hydroxycut products are popular dietary supplements, which are also used as energy enhancers and fat burners. These products are being recalled...

• Children's Clothing With Drawstrings Defective

  Jamie Sheller | April 12, 2009 10:53 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Several retail companies, including T.J. Maxx and Marshalls failed to promptly report sales of children's clothing with drawstrings through the hood or neck. Those companies have agreed to pay more...

• Recall of External Defibrillators

  Jamie Sheller | March 29, 2009 2:02 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Welch Allyn Protocol voluntarily recalled more than 14,000 automatic external defibrillators. This action is a Class 1 recall, the most serious type, which is used when it is reasonably probable...