Food Safety Bill Making Food Safer
The food safety bill places stricter standards on imported foods, give the government broad new powers to increase inspections of food processing facilities.
Chicken Wings Recalled for Allergen
Consumers with an egg allergy will want to check their freezers from frozen breaded chicken wings that are for the undeclared allergen.
Safety Tips for your Baby’s Crib
The government has been working to make cribs safer for infants.
Safe Infant Sleeping
A new report shows that some moms are putting their infants to sleep in an unknowingly unsafe environment.
BMW, NHTSA Recall 243,000 Sedans, SUVs
The NHTSA, in conjunction with BMW of North America, announced two individual recalls that will affect almost a quarter of a million BMW sedans and SUVs.
John Deere Lawn Tractors Recalled Due to Brake Failure Risk
Deere & Company is recalling John Deere lawn tractors due to a risk of brake failure, which could lead to losing control of the tractor and possibly injury.
Drop Side Cribs Recalled
According to the CPSC, the Rosebud crib’s drop-side rail hardware can break, causing the drop-side to detach from the crib, which could be dangerous.
Car Complaints Increase in 2010
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 2010 was the year of complaints, with 40,000 formalized complaints about vehicle issues.
CDC Concern for Diabetes Device-Related Infections Rises
The CDC says the amount of patients exposed to blood-borne infections during diabetes testing, glucose monitoring and insulin delivery in groups has increased.
Cadillac Recalls Crossovers
Cadillac SRX crossover vehicles are being recalled because of faulty passenger side air bags, according to news reports.
Vita Food Recalls Smoked Salmon Due to Listeria Concern
Vita Foods announced the recall of a smoked salmon product due to its potential contamination with Listeria, an organism that can result in serious infections.
Quaker Snack Bars Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Quaker Oats Company, in cooperation with the FDA, announced the voluntary recall of Quaker Smashbar snacks due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen.
Breakfast Sandwiches Recalled
Lettieri’s Foods, Inc. is recalling their breakfast sandwiches because they could contain an undeclared additive, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Salmonella Infection is Expensive
Illnesses caused by Salmonella infection has cost nearly and $365 million in direct medical costs annually in the past 15 years, according to news reports.
FDA Initiates Program Requirement, Congress Targets Med-Tech
The FDA reviewer certification program will become an agency-wide requirement, an effort to have a more prepared staff and shorten medical device review times.
S.C. One of Worst Road Safety
South Carolina has been named one of the worst states for road safety in a GJEL Accident Attorney report.
Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving
Many groups met in Washington D.C. to discuss the distracted driving epidemic. Here are some of their tips to break your distracted driving habits.
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Dolls Due to Strangulation Hazard
The CPSC and Health Canada announced the voluntary recall of their Chloe, Sophie and Audrey soft dolls due to the potential for a strangulation hazard.