Month: October 2019

Michaels Recalls Tassel Keychain Power Banks for Fire Hazard

Michaels Recalls Tassel Keychain Power Banks for Fire Hazard

Michaels recalled 14,000 tassel keychain power banks because the lithium-ion batteries can catch on fire.

/ October 31, 2019
Michigan Apple Recall - Bag

Michigan Apples Recalled in Eight States Due to Listeria Risk

Michigan apples were recalled in 8 states due to a risk of Listeria contamination.

/ October 29, 2019
Xanax Recalled Due to Foreign Substance and Infection Risk

Xanax Recalled Due to Foreign Substance and Infection Risk

Mylan Pharmaceuticals recalled one lot of Xanax (0.5 mg) because it may contain a "foreign substance" that could cause an infection.

/ October 28, 2019
Zantac® and Ranitidine Recalled Due to Cancer Risk

Zantac® and Ranitidine Heartburn Pills Recalled for Cancer Risk

More drug-makers have recalled prescription-strength and over-the-counter Zantac® and generic ranitidine heartburn pills, including stores like Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, Target, and Kroger.

/ October 26, 2019
Lawsuit Blames Doctor's Fiery Death on Tesla Door Handles

Lawsuit Blames Doctor’s Fiery Death on Tesla Door Handles

A lawsuit blames the death of a Florida doctor on the inaccessible door handles of the Tesla Model S, which render the car a "death trap" if the batteries catch on fire after an accident.

/ October 25, 2019
Walmart Sausage Patties Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Walmart Recalls 6,000 Pounds of Sausage Patties for Salmonella Risk

Over 6,000 pounds of Walmart's Great Value® frozen turkey patties and pork sausage patties were recalled due to a risk of Salmonella contamination.

/ October 23, 2019
Over 50,000 School Buses Recalled for Safety Hazard

Over 50,000 School Buses Recalled for Safety Hazard

More than 50,000 Thomas Built school buses were recalled because the seat backs do not have enough material to absorb an impact in a crash, which increases the risk of a child suffering a knee injury.

/ October 22, 2019
Florida Company Recalls 65,000 Pounds of Beef for E. coli Risk

Florida Company Recalls 65,000 Pounds of Beef for E. coli Risk

Nearly 65,000 pounds of ground beef, steaks, and patties were recalled due to a risk of E. coli contamination.

/ October 21, 2019
First Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against JUUL Labs

First Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against JUUL Labs

A grieving mother has filed the first wrongful death lawsuit against JUUL after her teenage son died of breathing complications that she blames on a vaping addiction that began when he was 15 years old.

/ October 18, 2019
Tuna Recall Expands to 23 States Due to Scombroid Poisoning Risk

Tuna Recall Expands to 23 States Due to Scombroid Poisoning Risk

A Florida company has expanded a recall for tuna after at least 4 people suffered scombroid fish poisoning.

/ October 18, 2019