AMcDonald’s Happy Meal toy will be pulled after allegedly causing burn marks on children. The toy is an activity tracker and was included in Happy Meals across the country. The activity tracker is a wrist fitness tracker has been reported to cause burn marks when worn. An Arkansas mother discovered burn marks on her…
The Florida company, Oriental Packing Co., Inc., has issued a voluntaryrecall of approximately 377,000 pounds of seasoning due to a lead contamination. The following blend of seasoning curry products included in the recall are Blue Mountain Brand, Grace Brand, Jamaica Choice Brand, Ocho Rios Brand, and Oriental Brand. These seasonings were distributed in New…
The San Francisco-based company, Hampton Creek, has announced a voluntaryrecall of baking mixes. The six SKU’s included in the recall all contain the ingredient Native Forest Coconut Milk Powder. The coconut milk powder tested positive for Salmonella during a company-initiated testing and makes up 1.31% of the baking mix ingredients. Native Forest was notified…
For years, dietary supplements have been a source of controversy and have been linked to numerous product liability claim. According to an investigation by Consumer Reports, seven out of ten Americans take dietary supplements. It’s no wonder dietary supplements are a $40 billion a year industry. The Consumer Reports’ investigation reveals many are unsafe….
Almost two months ago, General Mills recalled a variety of Gold Medal Flours, including Wondra Flour and Signature Kitchens Flour due to possible contamination ofE. coli. The recalled flours were manufactured in the Kansas City facility and distributed across the country. Since the initial recall announcement, four more consumers have become ill, totaling 46…
A seriousSalmonella outbreak has alerted the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, also known as FSIS. FSIS is issuing a public health alert, warning against the consumption of whole hog roasters prepared for barbeque. The FSIS, along with the Washington State Department of Health, is leading the Salmonella investigation in Washington….
The automotive manufacturer, General Motors, could issue another recall for 4.3 million of their vehicles due to the defectiveTakata airbags. The company has recalled nearly 2.5 million vehicles to date, and if they expand the recall, it could result in an expense of $550 million to GM. The defective Takata airbags have not only…
Over the past century, Johnson & Johnson has been sellingtalcum powder for use on babies and other personal hygiene use. Many women started using talcum powder on their genitals as a routine hygiene practice. Tragically, these women were not aware of the dangers of the talcum powder. Years after use, hundreds of women have…
Another Listeria contamination has resulted in arecall of hundreds of thousands of pounds of hot dogs. The company, Bar-S Foods has recalled 350,000 pounds of corn dogs and hot dogs due to possible contamination. Fortunately, there have not yet been any illnesses reported. The recall is considered a precautionary measure and there has not…
Nearly 200,000 pounds of chicken and beef is beingrecalled from ConAgra Foods due to a possible contamination of a dangerous ingredient, tiny metal fragments ranging in length between 2mm and 9mm. P.F. Chang’s frozen meals containing chicken and beef are among the many affected by this recall. The United States Department of Agriculture warns…