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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Takata Recalls 2.3 Million Airbags in Australia

The Australian government has announced a compulsory recall of 2.3 million vehicles equipped with defective Takata airbags, which have been linked to at least 23 deaths and nearly 200 serious injuries worldwide.

/ February 28, 2018
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BMW to Recall 5 and 7-Series Luxury Sedans for Wrong Engine Software

German automaker BMW has announced plans to recall nearly 12,000 vehicles that were found to contain the wrong engine management software, according to Reuters.

/ February 27, 2018
Kratom Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 20 States

FDA Oversees Destruction of Kratom Recalled in Salmonella Outbreak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Wednesday that it had recalled and destroyed a massive lot of kratom-containing dietary supplements produced by a company based in Grain Valley, Missouri.

/ February 26, 2018
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Toyota to Recall Tundra Pickups, Sequoia SUVs for Defects that Could Increase Risk of Crash

Toyota issued two separate recalls on Wednesday for problems that could increase the risk of crash and/or serious injury, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

/ February 23, 2018
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Iowa Company Recalls 20,000 Pounds of Chicken Salad for Salmonella Contamination

Triple T Specialty Meats, Inc., an Ackley, Iowa establishment, has issued a recall for about 20,630 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salad products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium, a potentially deadly foodborne bacterium.

/ February 22, 2018
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Whirlpool Recalls 40,000 KitchenAid Kettles Over Burn Risk

The Whirlpool Corporation is recalling KitchenAid Electric Kettles over concerns that the handle can loosen and separate from the body, causing hot liquid to spill and burn people nearby.

/ February 21, 2018
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Fiat-Chrysler to Recall 228,000 Trucks to Fix Shifter Problem

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced on Friday it is recalling about 228,508 trucks in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and some other markets for a potential defect that could cause drivers to unintentionally shift their vehicles out of "park."

/ February 20, 2018
Chicken Patties

Pilgrim’s Pride Recalls 50 Tons of Chicken Patties for Rubber Contamination

More than 101,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken patties used in a USDA school food program are being recalled nationwide after a consumer complained about finding rubber bits in the product.

/ February 19, 2018
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27 Varieties of Dog Food Recalled for Contamination with Euthanasia Drug

The J.M. Smucker Co. is recalling dozens of brands of pet food following an investigation which uncovered the presence of phenobarbital, a drug used to euthanize dogs and cats, in some of its products.

/ February 16, 2018
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4 Companies Recall Pet Food After Animals Die, Children Sickened From Salmonella Infections

Four pet food companies have issued recalls for their products after reports surfaced of salmonella contamination causing deaths in animals and serious illnesses in human children.

/ February 15, 2018