All posts by Ray Simon

Ray Simon is a veteran copywriter with more than a decade's worth of experience in the field. He studied journalism at Vanderbilt University, graduating Cum Laude in 2007. Ray currently specializes in writing content and news articles for independent publications.

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32 Children’s Medicines Recalled for ‘Microbial Contamination’

King Bio Supplements is recalling 32 children's drugs used to prevent common ailments for potential "microbial contamination," according to an FDA Recall Alert issued on on Wednesday.

/ August 23, 2018

‘Rad’ Cat Food Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Last month’s recall for a few lots of Rad Cat’s Raw Cat Food over listeria and E. coli contamination has been expanded to include over a year’s worth of 6 different cat food varieties, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration...

/ August 22, 2018
Baby Food

Baby Food Contaminated With Heavy Metals, Study Finds

Many types of common baby foods -- fruits, vegetables and packaged entrees -- contain “measurable levels” of certain potentially dangerous heavy metals, a new study by Consumer Reports has found.

/ August 21, 2018
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Volkswagen to Recall 700,000 Vehicles Over Roof Lighting Problem

Volkswagen is recalling about 700,000 Tiguan and Touran cars worldwide over a potential lighting defect that could cause the vehicles to catch on fire, according to the German trade magazine Kfz-Betrieb.

/ August 20, 2018
2018 Honda CRF250R Off-Road Motorcycle

Honda Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles for Clutch Problem

Honda Motor Company is recalling all of its 2018 CRF250R motorcycles due to an issue with the clutch basket and judder spring which could cause the engine to lock up during use, increasing the risk of crash and serious injury...

/ August 17, 2018
Hair Dryer

Hair Dryers Recalled Over Burn, Shock & Explosion Risk

Xtava has issued a nationwide recall for about 235,000 of its Allure and Allure Pro 2200W hair dryers over concerns they can catch on fire, which may cause burns, shocks and even explosions, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety...

/ August 16, 2018
Painkiller NSAID Risk

Thyroid Drug Recalled for Ingredient Problems

A widely-prescribed thyroid medication is being recalled nationwide over problems with an ingredient, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday.

/ August 15, 2018

First Roundup Cancer Trial Ends in $289 Million Verdict for Plaintiff

Monsanto took a massive financial hit last week as a California jury sided with a former groundskeeper from San Francisco who claims he developed Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma from using the company’s Roundup weed killer, awarding the man nearly $290 million in...

/ August 14, 2018
2019 Subaru Ascent

Subaru Recalling 2019 Ascent SUVs for Missing Welds

Some Subaru owners will be getting brand new cars if the manufacturer finds that their current vehicles are lacking crucial welds, according to a report issued Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

/ August 13, 2018
Vitamix Blender

Nearly 100,000 Vitamix Blenders Recalled for Laceration Hazard

More than 100,000 high-end blenders sold at Costco, Williams-Sonoma and other major retailers have been recalled over concerns the containers can separate from the base, exposing the blades and increasing the risk of lacerations to users.

/ August 10, 2018