GM Issues Another Large Vehicle Recall for Saturn Aura General Motors has issued another vehicle recall, this time for older model Saturn Auras that have a shift cable defect. On Tuesday, May 6th, GM announced a vehicle recall for 56,000 of its 2007 and 2008 model year Saturn Auras, because a shift cable could wear out and break. The problem can make the shift lever look like it is in one gear, while actually being in a different gear. According to a statement from the manufacturer, the transmission shift cable can wear to the point that it … [Read more...]
Two Organic Food Recalls for Salmonella and Listeria
May 12, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Organic Eggs Under Food Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination Sixdogs Investments, LLC, has issued a voluntary food recall for some containers of organic eggs due to a possible salmonella contamination. Routine testing of the organic eggs showed that some eggs may be contaminated with salmonella. The company said that it has not received any reports of illnesses related to the food recall. “We are confident that any and all products sent out with any other packing codes or expiration dates are fully safe for consumption,” the … [Read more...]
Food Recall Uncovers Bigger Beef Problems
May 12, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Massive Food Recall for Beef Shows Millions of Lbs of “Bad Meat” Released for Consumption In January of this year, a federal raid of Rancho Feeding Corp’s plant in Petaluma, CA, led to a huge food recall for the company’s beef. Currently, almost 9 million pounds of beef are affected by the food recall. The US Department of Agriculture obtained records from the huge beef business, and found that the company used cows sickened by cancer as one of their supplies for beef, which would otherwise be considered “unfit for human food.” The USDA … [Read more...]
Supplement Under Drug Recall Due to Ingredients
May 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Manufacturer Issues Voluntary Drug Recall Due Undeclared Ingredients in Weight Loss Supplement Supplement distributor Bacai has issued a voluntary drug recall for its weight loss supplement, LiteFit, due to undeclared drugs. The FDA stated that tests on LiteFit showed a substance that the administration banned in 2010 because it poses a serious health threat. Sibutramine was used as a weight loss drug until the FDA banned it because the substance increased blood pressure and/or pulse rate, which can cause serious side effects for people … [Read more...]
Two Vehicle Recalls Announced
May 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Honda and GM Issue Separate Vehicle Recalls Two automotive manufacturers announced vehicle recalls on Thursday, May 1st. Honda’s vehicle recall covered 24,889 Odyssey minivans in the 2014 model year because their airbags may not deploy during a crash. The deployment issue is, according to the manufacturer, caused by a shorting terminal, which prevents deployment of the airbag before it is put into the vehicle, may have been damaged during the assembly process so that it continues to prevent the airbag from deploying. The issue can … [Read more...]
Arthritis Supplement Under Drug Recall
May 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Arthritis Supplement Under Drug Recall Due to Undeclared Ingredients A California supplement manufacturer has issued a drug recall due to undeclared pharmaceuticals in its arthritis supplement. The “natural” arthritis supplement, Super Arthgold, was found to have three undeclared drugs after FDA testing. According to the FDA, Super Arthgold contains two non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and a muscle relaxer. Supplement manufacturer Nano Well-Being Health Inc issued a drug recall for two lots of the supplement pills, L1P1-6100, … [Read more...]
Safety Tips for Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2014 By Leave a Comment
As Holiday Gets Larger, Cinco de Mayo Celebrators Should be Cautious Cinco de Mayo has become a grand celebration in the US in recent years. From parties at home to hours spent at restaurants, more and more Americans are celebrating Mexican heritage and the fight for democracy. However, because Cinco de Mayo is becoming a popular holiday, that means more people drink to excess as part of the celebration. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), between 2007 and 2011, 38% of all motor vehicle … [Read more...]
YoBaby Issues Food Recall for Coliform Contamination
May 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment
YoBaby Yogurt Cups Under Food Recall Due to Potential Coliform Contamination Organic yogurt maker Stonyfield has issued a voluntary food recall for its YoBaby Peach/Pear flavored yogurt cups due to a potential coliform contamination. The 4 oz 6-pack cups were stamped with the date code June 5, 2014, and were shipped to Target retail outlets in Alabama, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, along with Walmart stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware. Affected yogurts that fall under the … [Read more...]
GM Requests Protection Against Vehicle Recall Litigation
April 29, 2014 By Leave a Comment
GM Files Motion to Protest Itself in Ignition Switch Vehicle Recall Lawsuits General Motors filed a motion in US court to bar personal injury lawsuits against the company based on the automotive manufacturer’s 2009 bankruptcy case. GM claims that, although the current vehicle recall covers 2004 and 2005 model year cars, the lawsuits are against “new” GM for “old” GM’s mistakes. However, plaintiffs who have requested a class action lawsuit against the company on Monday, April 21st, sought an order that would force GM into court, stating that … [Read more...]
General Mills Drops Forced Arbitration Clause
April 28, 2014 By Leave a Comment
After Public Outcry, General Mills Removes Forced Arbitration Clause and Goes Back to Old Privacy Policy After several customers expressed disgust over General Mills’ updated privacy policy, which included a broad forced arbitration clause, the food company reversed its decision and returned to its original privacy policy. The updated forced arbitration clause suggested that if a consumer “likes” General Mills or any of its products – like Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Jolly Green Giant, Yoplait, or Lucky Charms – on Facebook, download coupons … [Read more...]
