Arizona updates in category: Defective & Dangerous Products

The FDA has put an import alert on cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer, because the fruit may be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada. Cantaloupes shipped to the United States from this company are to be detained. Also, grocers and food providers are to remove the cantaloupes from this company from their...

Domega international Ltd., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Zebra brand sweetened lotus root seed and Zebra brand sweetened coconut because it contains undeclared sulfites. People who are sensitive to sulfites may risk serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.The recalled Zebra brand sweetened lotus root seed is sold in 6 oz. un-coded plastic bags and is a...

On Thursday, December 3, a consumer group called Public Citizen sued the FDA, saying that the agency has ignored pleas for stronger warnings on antibiotics that can cause tendon injuries.The labels on drugs such as Cipro and Levaquin, drugs in the fluoroquinolone family of antibiotics, do have warnings for tendon injuries, but they are listed among many other side effects are not emphasized. ...

Collins International Co., in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling about 20,000 oscillating ceramic heaters because the heaters can overheat, smoke, or may ignite which poses a fire hazard to consumers.This recall involves 1500 watt oscillating ceramic heaters model EB38005. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the bottom of the...

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RC2 Corp. announced a second voluntary toy recall of Thomas & Friends Wood Railroad Toys due to excessive levels of lead.The latest toy recall includes approximately 200,000 toys. In June, 1.5 million Thomas & Friends toys recalled for the same reason, excessive levels of lead in the paint.The latest recall includes five...

Chrysler announced an automobile recall of about 300,000 trucks due to a delay in braking when drivers step on the brake pedal.Chrysler Dealers will be reprogramming the control module on the antilock brake systems of 2007 Jeep Wranglers and Dodge Nitros and 2006-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Commanders free of charge.The company has received one report of a crash, with no reported injuries.The...

Have you heard about recent recalls of tainted pet food involving food safety? How about toy recalls involving possible lead paint exposure? Have you heard about even more toy recalls involving choking hazards for small children? How about laptop computer batteries recalled due to a fire hazards? After hearing about all of these recalls, do you believe that consumer products are safer or more...

The Signature Gourmet and Kitchen Gourmet 12-cup coffeemakers, made by Atico International USA, are being recalled for an electrical failure that can pose a fire hazard.The coffeemakers are white and have a glass coffeepot. Signature Gourmet or Kitchen Gourmet is printed across the front of the maker. Model Number (XQ-673B), Item Number (W14A4984) and date code are located on the bottom of the...

Over 120 people who ate from the same food both at the Taste of Chicago Food Festival became seriously ill. Nine cases have been confirmed as salmonella poisoning. As of Thursday, at least ten people were hospitalized due to the illness, said the health department.The number of reported cases is expected to increase as more test results come back. The 126 people who became ill, all ate the Pars...

Target has recalled approximately 2,300 Play Wonder Toy Barbeque Grills. The ash tray attached to the legs of the grill may contain sharp edges, which poses a laceration hazard to small children.While no injuries or incidents have been reported consumers should take the grill away from children immediately and return them to Target for a full refund.The recall involves the Play Wonder Barbeque...

GlaxoSmithKline operates as the world's second largest pharmaceutical company behind Pfizer. It markets a vast assortment of medication to treat patients with health problems and, according to its annual report for 2006, the diabetes medication Avandia is one of the top six pharmaceutical products it markets throughout the world, At 30th September 2006, GSK held second position in the world...

Recently Purdue Pharma, together with three company executives, agreed to plead guilty to misleading the public in its marketing approach for the narcotic drug OxyContin. The company also agreed to pay fines and other assessments totalling $600 million dollars in one of the largest criminal penalties ever assessed against a company. According to the New York Times, Purdue Pharma mislead the...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a preliminary investigation that could end with a auto recall of 136,444 Jeep Commanders due to the engine stalling unexpectedly.Federal safety regulators have received 26 consumer complaints that allege "incidents of the engine stalling while driving a model year 2006 through 2007 Jeep Commander."Many of the complaints made...

Have you ever been concerned that a product you have been using may be defective? Does an appliance seem to run hotter than it should? Does a baby carrier you purchased contain loose straps? Have you ever been concerned that a bike you purchased seems flimsy? Well the Consumer Product Safety Commission provides information about product defects and safety recalls. The Consumer Product Safety...

Have you been to the State Fair? The Renaissance Festival in Casa Grande? Have you ever gone to any makeshift carnivals anywhere throughout the valley? If you have, then chances are great that you saw and rode on some temporary carnival rides. Have you ever wondered about the safety of these rides? Well you are not alone. According to a recent article discussing carnival ride safety in the...