Defective & Dangerous Products

• European Union Proposes Warnings on Magnetic Toys

  Todd Slaughter | May 17, 2008 3:16 PM | 0 CommentsRedding, CA

  On April 21, 2008 the Commission of the European Communities decided to direct its European Member States to issue specific warnings on toys with magnetic parts. This followed the mass recall of...

• Case Involving Dangerous Magnetic Toy Settles

  Todd Slaughter | May 16, 2008 5:33 PM | 3 CommentsRedding, CA

  Our firm recently settled an action brought on behalf of a four year-old child that was seriously injured when he ingested the magnetic parts of a Magnetix-brand building set. The terms of the...

• Mouthwash Recall Announced

  Rick Patterson | May 10, 2008 11:02 PM | 0 CommentsLancaster, CA

  Hydrox Labs, Elgin, have issued a voluntary recall of a mouthwash product that is believed to be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia. Unfortunately, this particular defective product has been...

• Another Injury Caused by the Combination of Medical Oxygen and Smoking: Time for the Smokeless Cigarette?

  Ray Mattison | April 27, 2008 3:20 PM | 1 CommentSan Luis Obispo, CA

  San Luis Obispo housefire highlights the dangers of using medical oxygen and smoking: The time has come for the smokeless cigarette.

• Mother Sues Nalgene Over Chemical in Plastic Containers

  Jenny Albano | April 25, 2008 6:15 PM | 0 CommentsFresno, CA

  A mother is suing Nalgene over the use of the chemical Bisphenol A, or BPA, in its plastic containers. Nalgene Inc. announced last week that it will phase out production of its containers that...

• Medication Surveillance Coming Soon

  Greg Owen | April 21, 2008 8:11 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  According to the Well Street Journal, WellPoint along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have announced the launch of one of the first real-time medication surveillance systems. The system...

• Artificial Turf Being Investigated By CPSC For Lead Concerns

  Jenny Albano | April 19, 2008 5:19 PM | 3 CommentsChico, CA

  The CPSC is looking into potential health hazards from lead in artificial turf on school stadiums and parks across the country So far two fields in New Jersey have already been closed because...

• Chaca Chaca Chacatrozo Candy From Mexico Contains Lead

  Jenny Albano | April 19, 2008 1:46 AM | 0 CommentsBakersfield, CA

  The California Department of Public Health CDPH announced April 17 2008 that Chaca Chaca Chacatrozo candy imported from Mexico contains lead and should not be consumed The CDPH is trying to find...

• Malt-O-Meal Recalls Products

  Susy Owen | April 18, 2008 3:33 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  The Malt-O-Meal company is concerned that two of their products, specifically, its unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals produced with "Best If Used By" codes between April 8,...

• FDA Concerned about Dietary Supplements

  Rick Patterson | April 18, 2008 3:04 PM | 0 CommentsLancaster, CA

  As far as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is concerned dietary supplements that contain ephedra (a source of ephedrine alkaloids) poses a health risk due to the fact they contain ephedrine...