It is being reported that several brands of bottled water are being voluntarily recalled due to the possible presence of E. coli. Niagara Bottling states that E. coli bacteria was found in the water supply on June 10, 2015 which can be harmful and potentially deadly to individuals with compromised immune systems and children. According to … [Read more...]
IKEA RECALL: Crib Mattress Recall Expanded and New Safety Gate Recall
In January 2015 Philadelphia personal injury attorneys learned via the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of an IKEA recall involving crib mattresses due to an entrapment hazard to infants. As of May 5, 2015 the recall has expanded to include approximately 170,000 SULTAN crib mattresses in the United States and Canada. Just a week later on … [Read more...]
Beech-Nut Nutrition Recall of Baby Food
On April 14, 2015 Beech-Nut Nutrition issued a recall of approximately 1,920 pounds of baby food that may be contaminated with foreign matter. It was reported by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) that the voluntary recall is in response to the discovery of a small piece of glass by a consumer in … [Read more...]
General Electric Agrees to $3.5 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Fire Hazards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reporting that General Electric (GE) has agreed to pay a $3.5 million civil penalty as a result of their failure to report an unreasonable risk of serious injury caused by defective ranges and dishwashers. The connector in the range’s wire harness can overheat and cause a fire and risk dangers of … [Read more...]
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary Recall of RSV Medication Due to Microbial Contamination
It was recently brought to the attention of the Philadelphia personal injury attorneys of Messa and Associates through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that Valent Pharmaceuticals North America LLC (VPNA) is reportedly issuing a voluntary recall of one lot of Virazole ® as of December 30, 2014. The reason for the recall of the ribavirin … [Read more...]