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...

• Ford Motor Recall Vehicles for Defective Cruise Control Switch

  John Inserra | August 03, 2007 4:22 PM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  Ford Motor Co. announced today that it is recalling 3.6 million passenger cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans to address concerns about a cruise control switch. Vehicles recalled include: 1998-2002 Ford Ranger, 1992-1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII, 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, 1999-2001 Ford Explorer and...

• 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...

• Avandia

  John Inserra | May 22, 2007 10:04 AM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  As reported in The New England Journal of Medicine, a study shows that rosiglitazone, sold as Avandia by GlaxoSmithKline was associated with a significant increase in the risk of myocardial infarction and with an increase in the risk of death from cardiovascular causes that had borderline significance. The study concludes: patients and providers should consider the potential for serious...

• 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...

• Beef Recall

  John Inserra | October 10, 2006 3:15 PM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  Jim's Market and Locker, Inc. a Harlan, Iowa, firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,226 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Click on the USDA cite above for details.

• 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.

• Castleberry Food Recall

  John Inserra | July 26, 2007 1:03 AM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  The FDA has recalled a number of food products manufactured by Castleberry Foods of Georgia. All consumers need be aware of the recall as the it appears that the food contains botulism, a rare but serious illness caused by consuming foods with the botulinim toxin, a nerve toxin that can cause paralysis of the arms, breathing muscles and legs. Symptoms, such as blurred vision and slurred speech,...