Month: August 2020
Kmart Recalls Nearly 20,000 Dressers for Tip-Over Hazard
Kmart recalled nearly 20,000 four-drawer Essential Home® dressers because they are unstable and can tip-over and injure or kill a child.
Intertex Air Blowers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Intertex recalled about 189,000 B-Air, BlueDri and Sloeaire blowers due to a fire hazard, particularly when they are "daisy chained" together.
Costco Recalls Frozen Shrimp for Salmonella Risk
Costco recalled certain 2-pound bags of Kirkland Signature® frozen pre-cooked shrimp due to a risk of Salmonella contamination.
Thule Recalls 4,000 Sleek Strollers for Injury Hazard
Thule recalled over 4,000 Sleek strollers in the U.S. and Canada because the handlebar can detach.
Wegmans Recalls Citrus Fruits and Potatoes for Listeria Risk
Wegmans stores on the East Coast have recalled certain lemons, limes, oranges, and red potatoes due to a risk of Listeria.
Lawsuit Filed After Onion Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 900 People
The first lawsuit has been filed after a Salmonella outbreak linked to onions sickened at least 889 people in the U.S. and Canada.
Texas Tech Fires Women’s Basketball Coach After Abuse Claims
Texas Tech fired the women's basketball coach Marlene Stollings and her assistant coach after 10 players reported a "toxic culture" of abuse.
Salads Recalled At Kroger, Walmart, H-E-B for Salmonella Risk
Several pre-made salads, sandwiches, and deli items from Walmart, Kroger and H-E-B were recalled due to onions that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Bayer Sets Aside $1.5 Billion for Essure Lawsuit Settlements
Bayer has set aside nearly $1.5 billion as it tries to pay settlements in approximately 32,000 Essure lawsuits.
Car Accidents Hit Temporary Dining Areas for Restaurants
A growing number of cars have crashed into temporary outdoor dining areas after restaurants moved onto city streets to avoid COVID-19 outbreaks.