Defective & Dangerous Products

• Caffeinated Chewing Gum May Present Health Concerns, Especially for Teens

  Sarah Cool | May 31, 2009 4:46 PM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  Reuters and the Lancet are reporting on the case of a thirteen year old boy recently hospitalized with caffeine intoxication. The boy consumed two packs of caffeinated gum within a four hour...

• Disgusting Food Case ends in a Verdict

  John Inserra | July 15, 2008 10:29 AM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  A $40,000.00 jury verdict was rendered in Cheyenne County Nebraska against a local KFC/Taco Bell restaurant. Apparently, the employees of that particular restaurant had what was called "special...

• Carbon Monoxide Detector Recalled

  John Inserra | May 16, 2008 3:05 PM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  FireX branded 10000 and 12000 series carbon monoxide alarms with item numbers: 10000, 12000, 12000C, 12000-6, 12200, 12220, 12400, 12400C manufactured between June 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008...

• More Cantaloupe Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

  Jenny Albano | March 25, 2008 5:06 PM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  Charlie's Produce, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling its Cut Cantaloupe Products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. People infected with Salmonella can become very ill and the infections can sometimes be fatal for the young, the old, and those with compromised immune systems. To learn more about Salmonella and its symptoms click here.The products...

• Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products Recalled Due to Skin Irritation and Burns

  Jenny Albano | February 09, 2008 5:35 PM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  Chattem, Inc., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, and some consumer samples that were given out for a limited promotional basis.Chattem is recalling these products because it has received some consumer reports of first, second and third degree burns as well as skin irritation resulting from consumer use or possible misuse of these products.The following...

• Vioxx Settlement

  John Inserra | November 09, 2007 3:50 PM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  Merck has agreed to settle pending Vioxx claims for a total of $4.85 billion. The settlement is an offer of settlement to individual plaintiffs, provided they can show "1) objective medical proof of either a heart attack or ischemic stroke; (2) documented receipt of at least 30 Vioxx pills; and (3) receipt of pills in sufficient number and proximity to the event to support a presumption that...

• FDA Recall of PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE

  John Inserra | October 26, 2007 4:47 PM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled.It has been linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain )among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting useof medication. Problems were not found in men, but the FDArecommended that everyone ( even children ) seek alternativemedicine.The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite...

• Conagra Recalls All Pot Pies

  John Inserra | October 16, 2007 11:09 AM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  Conagra has recalled all of its Banquet brand frozen pot pies and all varieties of store brand frozen pot pies. ConAgra expanded the voluntary recall to include all Banquet and store brand pot pie varieties, including Albertson's, Hill Country Fare, Food Lion, Great Value, Kirkwood, Kroger, Meijer and Western Family.For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Defective...

• More Food Recalls

  John Inserra | October 08, 2007 9:30 AM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  Krafts Food has voluntarily recalled Baker's Premium White Chocolate Baking Squares (6 oz.) with a UPC Code 0043000252200. This product may be contaminated with Salmonella. Thanks for the heads up from fellow injuryboard.com member Mark Joye of Charleston South Carolina.Also Cargill Inc has voluntarily recalled approximately 844,812 pounds of frozen ground beef patties because they may be...

• Another Chinese Product Recall

  John Inserra | August 30, 2007 8:37 AM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  Toys R Us has recalled Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The danger is the printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. This product was manufactured in China.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.