Month: June 2020
Saniderm Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Deadly Methanol Poisoning Risk
Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer (70% alcohol content) was recalled nationwide in the U.S. because it may contain toxic methanol.
Salad Recalls Expand After More Parasite Infections Reported
Fresh Express expanded a recall for bagged salads sold at Walmart and other stores after hundreds of people got parasite infections.
GNC Files for Bankruptcy, Pays CEO $2.2 Million Bonus
GNC, the 85-year-old retailer of vitamins and dietary supplements, has become the latest big-name American company to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to COVID-19 and overwhelming debt.
Toyota Prius Recalled for Engine Stall Risk at High Speed
Toyota recalled 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V hybrids that may stall while driving at high speed, which could lead to a crash.
Bayer Pays $10 Billion Settlement in Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
Bayer-Monsanto has agreed to pay at least $10 billion to settle roughly 100,000 lawsuits from people who claim Roundup® weed-killer caused them to develop non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
FDA Warns 9 Hand Sanitizers May Contain Deadly Chemical
The FDA is warning against using 9 hand sanitizer products made in Mexico because they may contain a toxic amount of methanol.
Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Linked to Bagged Salad
After 76 people were infected with Cyclospora, health officials warn consumers in 6 states to avoid certain bagged salads at Hy-Vee, Aldi and Jewel-Osco.
Modus Dressers Sold at Costco Recalled for Tip-Over Risk
A recall was issued for about 1,300 Modus dressers that were sold at Costco because they can tip over and crush a child.
HON and Maxon Office Chairs Recalled for Injury Hazard
The HON Company recalled about 13,400 office chairs after 11 reports of the back breaking. Two people suffered minor injuries.
Ovation iX Abdominal Stent Graft Recalled After 5 Deaths
More than 5,000 stent grafts for patients with aorta problems were recalled due to a manufacturing error that is linked to 5 deaths.