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Trudeau Corp. Recalls Garlic Press/Slicers

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:03:00 GMT

Trudeau Corporation has issued a voluntary recall of Trudeau Garlic Duo Slicers because the blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.

To this date, the company has received four reports of slicer blades breaking. However, there are no reported injuries.

The recalled products are a combination garlic press/slicer with one of the following model numbers: 998009, 998010 or 998010CB. The model numbers were printed on the product packing card or UPC label but not on the product.

Consumers should discontinue use of the recalled items and contact Trudeau for directions on how to receive a free replacement and complimentary set of three measuring spoons.

* Do not throw away your Garlic Duo, as you will need to return it for your replacement garlic press.

Consumer Information: Contact Trudeau toll-free at (888) 887 8332 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday to Friday, or visit www.trudeaucorp.com

The recall was issued in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Salton Electric Toasters Under Voluntary Recall Due to Fire Hazard

Amy Rothschild — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:14:40 GMT

On March 19, 2008, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that along with Salton, Inc., a voluntary recall has been issued for certain toaster oven models sold between 2000 and 2007. While no injuries have been reported, the toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. As an aside, QVC, a home shopping channel, recalled 13,000 similar models in December 2007.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Amy Rothschild

Mitsubishi Ordered To Pay $11 Million For Death Resulting From Defective Seatbelt

Amy Rothschild — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:16:45 GMT

On February 26, 2008, a jury in Palm Beach County in Florida, ordered Mitsubishi to pay $11 million in damages to the parents whose 25 year old son died after being partially ejected from a sports utility vehicle. Of this amount, $10 million dollars was awarded for their son's pain and suffering and the rest was awarded for funeral expenses and other losses. Scott Laliberte, the deceased, was involved in a rollover accident in 2004 and died four hours after the accident. Even though he was properly belted on the passenger side, he was thrown out of the rear window.

The lawyers for the parents claimed that Mitsubishi marketed and sold its Montero SUV despite having knowledge that its seatbelts had problems. Donna and Peter Laliberte of Maine argued that Mitsubishi put its Montero SUV on the market despite known problems with the seat belt. The family's laywers further argued that Mitsubishi released a new version of the vehicle halfway through the 2000 model year to correct the flaws but never told customers about the defect in the earlier model.

While Mitsubishi's attorney stated that the new model was not redesigned to correct flaws in the seatblet, and rather, focused on the vehicle's front structure, he did acknowledge that the changes were a result of poor crash tests. Mitsubishi has suffered from various accusations and assaults in recent years over defects in some of its vehicles which Mitsubishi first attempted to hide. The scandal first surfaced in 2000, when Mitsubishi admitted it had hidden defects from the public for years. Instead of immediately initiating recalls after dozens of accidents, Mitsubishi secretly repaired the vehicles. Mitsubishi later acknowledged it had hidden defects for decades.

Even though the family and their son were from Maine, the legal action was filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court because the Mitsubishi has business operations in the area.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Amy Rothschild

Grassplot Brand Dried Pachyrhizus Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites

Jenny Albano — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:19:34 GMT

Lion Pavilion LTD., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling 8 ounce packages of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus due to undeclared sulfites. Consumers who are sensitive to sulfites can run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions and side effects if they consume this product.

The product comes in an uncoded 8 ounce, clear plastic package. The recalled packages of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus were distributed nationwide.

The problem was discovered after the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors sampled the product and then had it analyzed by the Food Laboratory. After the analysis it was revealed that there were sulfites in the Grassplot Dried pachyrhizus that were not listed as an ingredient on the label.

The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.

So far the company has not received any reports of illness or allergic reaction. The product was made in China.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Another Beef Recall Due to Concerns Regarding the Deadly E-Coli Bacteria

Amy Rothschild — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:19:07 GMT

Rochester Meat Co. of Rochester, Minnesota, a meat packing company, recalled about 188,000 pounds of ground beef patties and some other products because of E. coli bacteria concerns. The affected meat was manufactured Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, and was shipped nationally to food distributors for use in restaurants and food service institutions. It was not sold to retailers.

The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Department said that the recall was issued after five people became sick in Wisconsin and one in California. The meat may be contaminated with a strain of bacteria called, "E. coli O157:H7," which is potentially deadly and can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, senior citizens and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Amy Rothschild

Pet Food Company Pays $3.1 Million In Settlement to Pet Owners For Contaminated Food Manufactured in South Carolina

Amy Rothschild — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:24:52 GMT

Diamond Pet Foods with is based in Meta Missouri, will pay $3.1 million in a settlement with pet owners as a result of contaminated pet food that was manufactured in its South Carolina plant. The contaminated pet food resulted resulted in the illness and death of dozens of dogs nationwide including twenty three states, and the recall of twenty brands of cat and dog food.

The pet food contained a mold called aflatoxin. Aflatoxin, a naturally occurring chemical that comes from a fungus sometimes found on corn and in other crops, can cause severe liver damage. The contaminated product was produced at Diamond Pet Foods' plant in South Carolina. After the Food and Drug Administration released a report showing that the company had no records of test results for the last twelve shipments of corn in 2005, when the grain tainted with the deadly fungus entered the plant, Diamond Pet Foods admitted that it's workers in the South Carolina plant neglected to follow internal testing procedure to insure that its products were safe.

The company will set up a fund to reimburse pet owners for the loss of their dog, veterinarian bills and the cost of any unreturned contaminated food, said the attorney who represented a Knoxville, Tennessee family that sued the company. Despite consenting to the $3.1 million dollar settlement, the company maintains that it did nothing illegal, according to the settlement.

The contaminated pet food was sold in 23 states. Diamond recalled about 20 varieties of dog and cat food when a New York veterinarian said in December 2005 that she had linked a dog's death to the company's food.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Amy Rothschild

Old Navy Voluntarily Recalls Performance Fleece-Lined Boys' Jackets Because of Waist Drawstring Toggle

Amy Rothschild — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:19:23 GMT

In cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Old Navy LLC, of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 17,200 Performance Fleece-Lined boys' jackets. The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which can pose an entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from getting entangled on waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Amy Rothschild

New Research Study Links Avandia, a Diabetes Drug, to Osteoporosis

Amy Rothschild — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:08:43 GMT

New research has found that the diabetes drug Avandia may increase the risk of osteoporosis. According to the study, authored by a Salk Institute for Biological Studies physician, the drug increased the activity of cells that degrade bones, often leading to fractures which explains why diabetics are can have increased risk of fractures.

Avandia recently was labeled with warnings about the risk of heart failure in some patients. GlaxoSmithKline, which markets the drug, already has acknowledged that a study found a higher risk of fractures among women who take the drug. This report is the first to attempt to explain the link between the drug and fractures.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Drugs, Medical Devices and Implants.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Amy Rothschild

96,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled After Possible E-Coli Contamination

Amy Rothschild — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:30:14 GMT

Nearly 96,000 pounds of ground beef were voluntarily recalled last week following an investigation by Illinois health officials. The Food Safety and Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture announced the recall Saturday after two people reported symptoms that could have been caused by E. coli poisoning. The beef was produced by American Foods Group of Green Bay and was distributed to retailers and distributors in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Amy Rothschild

Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled Due to Dangerous Levels of Lead

Amy Rothschild — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:54:30 GMT

On Thursday, November 8, 2007, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 175,000 Curious George plush dolls due to contamination by dangerous levels of lead. These dolls as well as many other children's toys that have been recalled because of dangerous levels of lead were likewise, manufactured in China.

Manufactured by Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y., the Curious George dolls contain excessive levels of lead in their surface paint, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. If ingested by children, lead is toxic. To date, there have been no reports of illness related to Curious George Plush Dolls.

The recalled dolls have a plastic face and are sold in five different models, including "birthday," "fireman," "sweet dreams," "tool time" and "tool time with a soft face." They were sold with Curious George story or activity books at toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007.

Consumers can contact Marvel Toys at 800-352-2064 or visit their website for information including how to receive a full refund.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Amy Rothschild