Month: February 2020
Another E. coli Outbreak Linked to Sprouts at Jimmy John’s
Another outbreak of E. coli has been linked to sprouts on Jimmy John's sandwiches, with 14 illnesses reported in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Texas, and Utah since January 6.
Home Depot and Safavieh Recall Dressers for Tip-Over Hazard
A pair of recalls were issued by Home Depot and Safavieh for dressers that failed stability tests and pose a tip-over hazard.
Jimmy John’s Linked to E. Coli and Salmonella Food Poisoning Outbreaks
Jimmy John's said it will stop serving sprouts after the FDA linked its sandwiches to 5 outbreaks of E. coli and Salmonella since 2012.
Kia Recalls Over 200,000 Vehicles for Fire Hazard
Kia recalled over 200,000 vehicles that can catch on fire if moisture enters the electronic braking system. Engine fires can occur even if the vehicle is turned off and parked.
Browning Recalls Pistol Holsters That May Switch Safety
Browning recalled about 1,265 leather pistol holders after a report of the holster design switching off the safety switch on a firearm.
Kolcraft Recalls 51,000 Inclined Sleeper Accessories for Bassinets
Kolcraft recalled inclined sleeper accessories for bassinets due to a suffocation hazard for babies.
Contigo Recalls Replacement Kids’ Water Bottle Lids for Choking Hazard
Contigo recalled the replacement lids for 5.7 million kids' water bottles due to a choking hazard, nearly 6 months after the original lids were recalled for the same reason.
Honda Recalls 241,000 Odyssey Minivans for Fire Hazard
Honda recalled 2018-2020 Odyssey minivans after 3 fires were linked to a wiring defect in a third-row power outlet.
FDA Demands Recall for Belviq Diet Pills Linked to Cancer
After the diet pill Belviq was linked to an increased risk of cancer, the FDA demanded that drug-makers pull it off the market in the U.S.