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OK Food, Inc. Recalls Nearly 1M Pounds Of Breaded Chicken

Brianna Smith - March 25, 2017

Over recent months, there have been many food recalls due to a number of different concerns. Now another has joined the fray. Recently, nearly one million pounds of breaded chicken has been recalled by OK Food, Inc. due to reports about metal objects being found in the ready to eat chicken products. According to a notice issued by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the recalled chicken that has been shipped to stores across the country “may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal.”

Siri Prank Can Cause Emergency Response Delays, Officials Warn

Brianna Smith - March 24, 2017

A new prank has law enforcement agencies and officials worried, prompting them to issue a warning to iPhone users. Why iPhone users and not Android phone users? Well, the new prank involves Siri, the virtual assistant that comes installed on Apple iPhones. It’s been discovered that a number of social media posts have been “encouraging users to ask Siri about the number 108.” The problem with this command and a handful of others is that it actually ends up instructing Siri to dial emergency services, which can, according to a Texas Sherrif’s department, “potentially tie up emergency lines.”

Lead Exposure Concerns Result In Nabelsi Thyme Recall

Brianna Smith - March 19, 2017

We’ve read a lot about listeria and salmonella outbreaks and their related recalls lately, and now it seems that lead poisoning has joined the fray. In Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Aroma Imports Inc. has issued a recall of their “450 g and 4.5 kg packages of Nabelsi brand Thyme” due to excessive levels of lead. How was this problem discovered? Well, the potential issue was discovered when the FDA, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Environmental Health Protection collected samples of the product and found that it contained high levels of lead, measuring at 422 PPM.

Kids II Oball Rattles Recalled Due To Choking Hazard

Brianna Smith - March 13, 2017

When parents buy toys for their children from the store, they expect them to be safe. They certainly don’t expect a toy as simple as a rattle to ever be recalled. Well, it happened. A popular infant toy, the Kids II Oball Rattle, has been recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission due to a choking hazard.

Attorney’s Pants Catch Fire — During An Arson Case

Sara E. Teller - March 10, 2017

Stephen Gutierrez blames a defective e-cigarette battery for causing his clothing to catch fire while arguing an arson case.

Report Exposes Safety And Wage Issues With Federal Contractors

Sara E. Teller - March 9, 2017

Elizabeth Warren releases a report concerning safety issues and underpaid workers for companies on federal contracts.

Automakers Dismissed Dangers Of Using Takata Airbags

Sara E. Teller - March 2, 2017

According to victims, at least four automakers dismissed the dangers of Takata airbags for years, but refused to replace them.

Think Car Seats Don’t Have Expiration Dates? Think Again.

Brianna Smith - February 27, 2017

Any family with kids has a car seat or two…or three. From infant car seats and convertible seats to booster seats, there are many types of car seats on the market to keep children safe as they grow. But did you know they can expire? I didn’t, until now. Turns out car seats, like many other things, are only good for so long. I suppose this shouldn’t really come as a surprise considering the fact that car seats are made from plastic, and depending on the climate you live in, things like varying temperature changes and every day wear and tear and degrade a car seat over time. That’s why it’s important to check expiration dates on car seats and replace them as needed for your child’s safety.

Recall Issued for Little Tikes Pink Swings

Brianna Smith - February 24, 2017

Warmer weather is right around the corner, which means families will soon be spending a lot of time outside. Unfortunately, a popular toddler swing has recently been recalled due to safety concerns by Little Tikes and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Exactly what swing has been recalled, and how many? The swing in question is the Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug ‘n Secure pink swings, and an estimated 540,000 have been recalled so far.

Sargento Foods Inc. Expands Voluntary Cheese Recall

Brianna Smith - February 21, 2017

Food recalls have been a hot topic in the news lately, and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change anytime soon. Recently, Sargento Foods Inc. decided to expand it’s “voluntary recall of cheese due to potential listeria contamination.” Based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, the company has recalled a total of 14 different cheese products so far, including consumer favorites like “sliced Colby, muenster, pepper jack, tomato & basil jack; shredded reduced fat Colby-jack, chef blends four cheese pizzeria, artisan blends double cheddar; ultra thin sliced longhorn Colby; chef blends shredded nacho and taco; off the block fine cut shredded Colby-jack and cheddar-jack.”

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