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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Playtex Recalls Nearly 6 Million Children’s Plates and Bowls Over Choking Hazard

Playtex is warning parents not to use some of its popular children’s plates and bowls after reports surfaced indicating that the clear plastic layer over the tableware could peel off and present a choking hazard.

/ October 9, 2017
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Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalled to Fix Brake Problem

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling about 646,000 SUVs in the U.S. to inspect a potentially defective cover that may allow water to leak into the brake booster and corrode the metal or freeze during cold weather.

/ October 6, 2017
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Infant Sleep Positioners Linked to Reports of Suffocation, Death

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that sleep positioners, a product designed to hold baby on his or her back or side during sleep, may cause suffocation that “can lead to death.”

/ October 5, 2017
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More than 1 in 4 Vehicles Sold at CarMax Subject to Recall, Study Finds

More than 25% of used vehicles sold at CarMax outlets in 3 states had unrepaired recall defects, according to a new report published by an automotive non-profit safety organization.

/ October 4, 2017
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Nissan in Jeopardy as potential $220 Million Hit from Japanese Recall Looms

Nissan Motor Co. announced plans on Monday to recall about 1.2 million cars in Japan over inspection lapses that are expected to cost some 25 billion yen, a whole lot of loot that could undermine the company’s solvency.

/ October 3, 2017
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Greencore Recalls Sandwiches, Stuffing Sold at Target and Walgreens for Listeria Contamination

Ready-to-eat egg sandwiches and a seafood stuffing mix are being recalled from several U.S. retailers and a vending machine company after it was found that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.

/ October 2, 2017
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Nightlight Soothers Recalled Over Shock Risk to Children

A New York company is recalling about 130,000 children’s nightlights over an electric shock hazard that could cause serious injury or even death.

/ September 29, 2017
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H-E-B Recalls Beef in Texas Over Metal Contamination

The supermarket chain H-E-B is recalling ground beef sold at one of its stores in Bulverde, Texas, after it was found that the products may contain sharp metal objects, which could cause serious injury or even death if swallowed.

/ September 28, 2017
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Chicken Salad Sold at Food 4 Less, King Soopers Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Two regional grocery store chains owned by Kroger are recalling chicken salad sold at their deli counters after it was found to potentially contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.

/ September 27, 2017
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Mazda Recalls 2016-17 BT-50 Over Concerns Airbags Might Not Deploy

Mazda is recalling certain BT-50 utes in Australia over concerns potentially defective initiators may cause the side airbags to not inflate in the event of a collision.

/ September 26, 2017