Month: March 2020
Monsanto Agrees to $39M Settlement for Roundup False Ad Lawsuit
Monsanto will pay a $39.5 million class action settlement for falsely claiming that Roundup weed-killer targets an enzyme that is only found in plants.
Ford Recalls 250,000 Cars With Faulty Door Latches
Ford recalled nearly 250,000 Fiesta, Fusion, Lincoln MKZ cars due to a faulty door latch that could open when the car is being driven.
Hand Sanitizer Lawsuits Hit Purell, Target, Walgreen’s Germ-X
Class action lawsuits have been filed against Purell, Target Up&Up, and Walgreen's Germ-X for misleading people about the power of hand sanitizer to prevent viral infections.
Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Linked to Another 19 Infant Deaths
Consumer Reports found another 19 infant deaths since June 2019 due to the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper, a now-recalled inclined sleeper that poses a suffocation hazard.
Volvo Recalls All 2019-2020 Vehicles for Brake Failure Hazard
Volvo recalled every one of its 2019-2020 model-year vehicles due to a software glitch in the automatic emergency braking system.
Guan’s Mushroom Co. Recalls Enoki Mushrooms for Listeria Risk
Another company has recalled enoki mushrooms from Korea after they tested positive for Listeria bacterial contamination.
Woom Bicycles Recalled for Injury & Fall Hazard
About 5,500 Woom bicycles were recalled because the front fork can loosen and detach, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
Another 25 E. coli Illnesses Linked to Raw Sprouts
Dozens more E. coli illnesses have been linked to clover sprouts in multiple outbreaks of food poisoning.
Boyer Recalls Soap-Making Chemicals After Child Suffers Burn Injuries
Nearly 330,000 bottles of soap-making chemicals were recalled due to a lack of childproof caps, which may result in chemical burns.
Honda Recalls 340,000 Portable Generators for Fire Hazards
Honda recalled about 340,000 portable generators due to multiple fire hazards, including a leaky fuel valve and a short-circuit in the inverter assembly.