Month: January 2018
Class Action Accuses Ford of Diesel Emissions Cheating
A new class action lawsuit accuses Ford of rigging at least 500,000 heavy-duty diesel trucks to cheat strict emissions standards.
CDC: Deadly Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak is Likely Over
After sickening more than 66 people in the U.S. and Canada, an outbreak of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce is likely over.
Walgreens Recalls Pain and Itch Cream Over Poisoning Risk
Walgreens is recalling its brand of Pain and Itch Relief Cream after it was found that its packaging did not meet child resistant standards as required by law, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced.
6 People Burned by ALDI Pressure Cooker Explosions
An investigation by the consumer group Choice reports that 6 people were seriously burned by ALDI pressure cooker explosions.
Boston Scientific Pacemaker Glitch May Cause Fainting
Boston Scientific is warning that a sensor glitch with some of its pacemakers could cause a patient to faint from slow heart rhythm.
Nearly 300,000 Baby Rattles Recalled Over Choking Risk
An Illinois company is recalling more than 280,000 baby rattles amid reports that some of the components may break off during use, posing a risk of choking, ingestion, and GI tract laceration.
Toyota and Ford Expand Airbag Recall After Death
Toyota and Ford are expanding recalls for vehicles with Takata air bags after the driver of a 2006 Ford Ranger died from an explosion.
Laundry Pods Continue to Poison Children
Highly-concentrated single-load packets of laundry detergent can cause serious harm to young children, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC).
Southern California Edison Hit With Wildfire Lawsuits
A class action blames the Southern California Edison utility for failing to maintain power lines, resulting in 3 wildfires near Los Angeles.