Several news agencies have reported that US Specs issued a recall for all units of the 2002 Porsche Carrera, 1997 BMW 750IL and 1986 BMW 635 CSI models for failing to comply with federal standards. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the rearview mirrors in these vehicles were equipped with labels that expose incorrect size fonts, which could cause drivers to be unaware of how close certain objects are to the vehicle, which could pose an accident risk (read more)
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11
Mar
2013
NHTSA Announces BMW, Porsche Recall
25
Jan
2013
FAA Grounds Boeing’s 787 Dreamliners
According to a series of news agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration has reported that fleets of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner passenger jet will be grounded in order to have the agency working on a corrective action plan before resuming operations. The official reports show that the risk associated with the aircraft’s batteries overheating and starting fires will be addressed by the agency. Only United Airlines are affected by the grounding of the Dreamliner jets. Recently, there has been a series of (read more)
Read MoreAccording to recent articles, Google’s autonomous car chief reported that the company’s autonomous technology should be available to consumers in the next five years. The revelation came right after a bill that makes driving autonomous vehicles legal in the state was signed by the California governor. In spite of the lack of details regarding Google’s plans, the technology is now closer to become a more popular thing than ever before. Recently, the company Continental showcased some of its Advanced Driver (read more)
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07
Dec
2012
NHTSA Black Box Mandate Reviewed By White House
According to several news agencies, the White House Office of Management Budget has recently reviewed the request issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the possibility of allowing a mandate that would require the presence of Event Data Recorder black boxes in all new models of vehicles. The reports indicate that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will now be able to analyze the reviewed request to launch its final regulation for publication. At this moment, requirements cover (read more)
Read MoreSeveral news agencies have reported that, recently, Consumer Reports tested multiple pork chop and ground-pork samples and found these items contained high levels of the bacterium known as yersinia enterocolitica, which could be risky especially if exposed to children. According to the analysis recently published by the Consumer Reports, the samples were taken from pork produced in six U.S. cities. The bacterium found in these samples of pork have been tested and were shown to be resistant to antibiotics, which (read more)
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20
Nov
2012
NECC Owners Facing Freezing Of Assets
According to recent publications, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the outbreak of fungal meningitis cases linked to to contaminated steroid injections has reached over 400 cases so far. The reports show that the ongoing meningitis outbreak has also been responsible for the deaths of 34 patients. Federal agents found links between the outbreaks and the steroid drugs produced and distributed by the New England Compounding Center, which ended up ceasing production of drugs after the outbreak (read more)
Read MoreIt’s been reported that the number of deaths linked to contaminated vials of steroid injections has increased. Nineteen cases of fatalities associated with the fungal meningitis tied to the New England Compounding Pharmacy have been reported by authorities. The number of infections have also gone up by 14, which now adds up to 245 cases of the illnesses. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that Tennessee is the state hardest hit with the cases of fungal meningitis. This (read more)
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26
Sep
2012
Hanover Pike Recalls Jams And Jellies
Some jams and jellies produced by Hanover Pike are being recalled, according to the news. The company decided to issue an announcement to notify customers that its 8 ounce and 4 ounce jars of Hot Pepper Jelly and Green Pepper Jelly and its 4 ounce and 9 ounce jars of Blackberry Brandy Jam and Peach Brandy Jam may have been produced with undeclared milk and even soy ingredients. Since some consumers could be allergic to these components, the company decided (read more)
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07
Sep
2012
Ready Pac Recalls Fresh Cut Fruit Products
Ready Pac Foods, Inc. of Irwindale, California announced today that it is recalling packed fruit products containing mangoes after the company has learned the fruit may have been contaminated with Salmonella. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the recall stretches almost to all 50 states, however, no one has yet reported an illness as a result of the consumption of these recalled mango products. Salmonella is an organism that can cause fatal symptoms among the young and elderly. If (read more)
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20
Aug
2012
Gerber Machetes Recalled Over Laceration Hazards
Gerber Legendary Blades of Portland, Oregon, is taking part in a voluntary recall of about 119,000 units of Gerber Bear Grylls Parang Machetes. The reports show that the machetes were sold in sporting stores nationwide for about forty-three dollars or for $349 as part of an “Apocalypse Survival Kit.” Apparently, a frail spot in the blade and handle meeting point can result in either one breaking during normal usage, if this occurs, consumers could become injured. For more details, read (read more)
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