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.

Cholesterol plaque in artery

FDA Joins 22 Countries in Banning Heart Drug Linked to Cancer

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the nationwide recall of Valsartan, a medicine used to control blood pressure and prevent heart failure, after it was found to contain a chemical linked to an increased risk for cancer.

/ July 16, 2018
Honey Smacks

Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Linked to 100 Salmonella Illnesses: CDC Update

Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal has been linked to at least 100 cases of salmonella infection (salmonellosis) in 33 U.S. states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned on Thursday.

/ July 13, 2018
Cat and food

Oregon Company Recalls Pet Food in Rare E. coli / Listeria Combo Outbreak

Radagast Pet Food Inc. has issued a nationwide recall for 3 lots of cat food that may contain E. coli bacteria, and one which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warned on Friday.

/ July 12, 2018
Cholesterol plaque in artery

Heart Drug Recalled in 22 Countries after Cancer Risk Identified

A widely-prescribed medicine used to regulate critical aspects of the heart’s function is being recalled in 22 countries after it was found that one of its active ingredients may increase the risk for cancer, according to the European Medicines Agency...

/ July 10, 2018
Child in danger with pills

Psychiatric Meds Recalled for “Non-Child Resistant” Blister Packs

Novartis and Sandoz are recalling dozens of brands of popular psychiatric drugs -- some 470,000 products in all -- after a toddler somehow figured out how to access the “child resistant” packaging, according to a recall notice issued Friday by...

/ July 9, 2018
Ford Explorer

Watchdog Group Demands Ford Recall Explorer SUVs Over Exhaust Leaks

The nonprofit group Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has filed a complaint with the Ford Motor Company which could affect north of 1 million Explorer SUVs with potential exhaust fume problems.

/ July 3, 2018
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New Jersey Company Recalls 11,000 Pounds of Chicken Gravy for ‘Bulging’ Cans

A Vineland, New Jersey-based firm is recalling approximately 10,805 pounds of chicken gravy after several cans were reported to be ‘bulging,’ which suggests that the products may have been underprocessed.

/ July 2, 2018
Lexus IS 300

Toyota Recalls Lexus Sedans for Fuel Leak Problem That Could Start Engine Fires

Toyota Motor Corp. has issued a worldwide recall for 121,000 Lexus vehicles due to the risk of engine fuel leaks which could have the potential to start a fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

/ June 29, 2018
Kratom pills

Kratom Products Recalled for Salmonella Contamination…Again

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued yet another recall for kratom products that it believes may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.

/ June 28, 2018
2017 Mazda CX-5

Mazda Recalls CX-5 SUVs Over “Inappropriate Manufacturing Process”

Mazda Motor Corporation has issued a safety recall for some of its CX-5 SUVs from model year 2018 due to what the company describes as a “manufacturing mishap.”

/ June 27, 2018