According to a recent announcement from the FDA, Washington based Golden Glen Creamery is announcing a recall for their butter product produced on November 2, 2011. The agency reported that the product may contain Listeria monocytogenes and that individuals who may have consumed the recalled item can assimilate serious illnesses. Some may even be life-threatening to people with a weak immune system. The FDA has assured consumers that no illnesses were reported linked to the recalled butter and that this (read more)
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01
Sep
2011
Burn Injuries Prompt Gel Fuel Recall
Two million units of gel fuel used for decorative patio firepots will be recalled by nine different manufacturers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported. According to news reports, at least 65 accidents were reported in relation to the pourable gel fuel. Victims suffered second and third degree burns, and were hospitalized in 34 incidents. There have been two deaths linked to the gel. Because of the sticky nature of the fuel gel, fires are very difficult to put (read more)
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31
Aug
2011
Defective Belaying Equipment Recalled
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Petzl America, have made a voluntary recall on a faulty product used to aid rock climbers in braking, according to news sources. The product is a belay device, used when climbers are being lowered or climbing the safety rope. When excessive force is applied, as it often is in the sport, the belay is forced open, which could cause a potentially deadly falling hazard. The device is called (read more)
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31
Aug
2011
Suspected Tampering Causes Drug Recall
The pharmaceutical manufacturer of Nurofen Plus, a company based in the United Kingdom, has halted all production of their product, after five different instances of tampering were reported, according to news sources. In London, four different consumers reported finding the antipsychotic Seroqul XL 50 mg tablets in Nurofen Plus packaging. In Northern Ireland, one consumer found Neurontin, a medication used by epileptics. Both drugs require prescriptions. The Medicine and Heathcare Products Regulatory Agency has issued a Class 1 recall for (read more)
Read MoreA 68-year-old woman has accused a Seal Beach, California nursing home of unnecessarily medicating her with the purpose of taking over her Social Security payments, according to news reports. The former preschool teacher claims she was unnecessarily given medication for schizophrenia and dementia. Ativan is among these drugs she claims to have been given, allegedly without a prescription or evaluation by a psychiatrist. Ativan is a powerful psychotropic drug prescribed for anxiety-related disorders. The patient has since been transferred to (read more)
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30
Aug
2011
Theme Park Settles with Injured Boy
Knott’s Berry Farm has reached an undisclosed settlement with the boy who was injured on their roller coaster ride in 2009. The boy was sitting with his father in the front row of the Xcelerator roller coaster when a cable on the ride broke and severely injured his leg. The 12-year-old had to undergo several surgeries and extensive physical therapy in order to gain the ability to walk again. He has made a recovery since the accident, according to news (read more)
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02
May
2011
Kia Recalls SUVs for Faulty Drive Shaft
More than 12,000 Kia Motors SUV’s are being recalled to address a possible issue with the drive train, according to news reports.
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02
May
2011
Gossip Girl Sued for Car Crash
Dreama Walker, who plays Hazel Williams on the television show Gossip Girl, is being facing legal action for a car accident in March, according to news reports.
Read MoreCalifornia Assembly members voted 42 to 26 to pass a safety measure to ban companies from renting or selling recalled vehicles.
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29
Apr
2011
Braves Pitcher Arrested for Suspect DUI
The Atlanta Braves’ pitcher was arrested Thursday night for suspect driving under the influence, according to news reports.
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