I have another recall to share with all of you today, this time concerning a product that could endanger both canines and human beings.
20 and 40 pound bags of Apex Chicken and Rice Dog Food have been recalled by Apex Pet Foods because the items in question might contain salmonella. The products, which were created only on January 24 of this year, were available solely throughout South Carolina. Both sizes of dog food will have a best by date of January 23, 2013 and a production code of ACD0101B32.
It’s unclear what necessitated the recall, as the announcement takes pains to say that no items have tested positive for salmonella. Nevertheless, customers are being advised to contact the company to receive a refund on the product. Consumers will also be able to exchange the product if they prefer.
Concerned pet owners should be on the lookout for signs that would signify their pet has contracted salmonella. Symptoms include lethargy, diarrhea, and vomiting. People that have handled the dog food might also be at risk, and should consult a physician should they begin to experience fever, nausea, cramping, and more.
No human or canine illnesses have been reported at this time.
I’m sorry to see yet another potentially contaminated product as a Los Angeles personal injury attorney. The threat of salmonella in both pets and humans should not be taken lightly, and it’s my hope as a personal injury lawyer in San Francisco that all affected persons out there adhere to these recall instructions.
At the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Jayco Incorporated has issued a voluntary recall for 66 of its model year 2012 Jay Flight Bungalow Travel Trailers due to a mislabeling. Certain models of these travel trailers manufactured between March 19, 2012 and March 27, 2012 have been distributed with component information labels that provide incorrect load range figures and cold air tire pressure specifications, causing these vehicles to violate federal safety guidelines regulating the selection of tires and rims on non-passenger vehicles. Following the incorrect information printed on the label affixed to these vehicles might result in a tire being inflated to an incorrect air pressure or improper trailer loading, increasing the chances that these trailers may be involved in a collision that could lead to serious injuries or death. Jayco Incorporated has announced plans to mail the owners of affected trailers labels containing the correct loading specifications and air pressure inflation guidelines for the trailer’s tires and rims, along with instructions on how to affix the new label to the trailer. Consumers with questions about this recall can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle safety hotline and reference NHSTA campaign identification number 12V183000.
As a Long Beach personal injury attorney, I hope the erroneous information provided with these trailers is corrected quickly and completely in order to prevent any accidents from resulting because of this potential safety issue. If you have been injured in an accident linked to a defective vehicle, please consider contacting a car accident lawyer in Long Beach.
Rolls Royce has announced two separate vehicle recalls that together affect the majority of the vehicles the luxury car manufacturer has sold on the continent of Australia over the past decade. More than 80 Rolls Royce Phantoms, a passenger vehicle available in convertible coupe and sedan models for a suggested retail price of more than $1 million, are being recalled because of a potential manufacturing defect that can cause brake failure in some cases. According to a statement released by the carmaker, Phantoms released in model years between 2003 and 2009 may leak oil into the vehicle’s brake booster system, possibly reducing the effectiveness of its power braking assistance feature, increasing the risk that the vehicle may be involved in a collision causing sever injury or death. Additionally, more than 30 Rolss Royce Ghost sedans are being recalled because they pose a potential fire hazard. Product Safety Recalls Australia, a subdivision of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, has issued a recall statement warning that the vehicle, which was sold between 2009 and 2011 for an average price of $645,000, may experience turbo cooling pump fracture, possibly causing the pump’s electronic components to short circuit posing an engine compartment fire hazard that could potentially lead to the vehicle becoming engulfed in flames.
As a Long Beach personal injury lawyer, I am hopeful that this recall will be carried out quickly and effectively to reduce the potential dangers these safety issues might pose to motorists. If you or someone you know has been harmed by a malfunctioning vehicle, please consider contacting a car accident attorney in Long Beach.
A research study conducted by the American Automobile Association’s Foundation for Traffic Safety discovered that many people continue to send text messages while driving, even though many of the drivers surveyed admitted to engaging in the behavior anyway. According to representatives from the automobile association, 94 percent of the survey respondents said they consider texting while driving to be a dangerous practice, but approximately 33 percent of survey respondents admitted to sending and receiving text messages while operating a moving motor vehicle. A spokesperson for the American Automobile Association’s Indiana branch said the state’s recently passed legislation prohibiting drivers from text messaging indicates positive progress toward safer roadways, but the association’s official position is that a broader effort will be required to effectively reduce the dangers posed by handheld communication devices. According to the association, a joint effort between automakers, cellphone manufacturers, mobile service providers and the government is necessary to discourage motorists from participating in the distracting practice of sending and receiving text messages while operating a moving motor vehicle. According to safety studies cited by the association, text messaging while behind the wheel is equally as or more dangerous than driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
As a Los Angeles car accident lawyer, I am hopeful that the roads can be made safe from the dangers posed by new technological innovations. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident linked to a distracted driver, please consider contacting a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.
Kaytee Pet Products has announced a voluntary recall for a single production batch of its Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Mouse, Rat and Hamster food due to the potential that it has been contaminated by Salmonella.Products affected by this recall include Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Mouse, Rat & Hamster food in 3, 5, 6, and 25 pound packages imprinted with best buy dates ranging from March 30, 2013 to April 3, 2013 and universal price codes 100502315, 100502085, and 100502275. The recall has been issued as a response to a Salmonella contamination discovered in random sample testing performed by representatives from the United States Food and Drug Administration. The products affected by this recall were manufactured between January 5, 2012 and January 6, 2012. Kaytee Pet Products has begun to remove the product from stores and investigate the cause of the salmonella contamination. Animals fed contaminated food products may become ill, and humans handling the feed without properly washing their hands afterwards may also experience symptoms related to salmonella contamination such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, stomach pain, and high body temperature. In some cases, salmonella can cause arthritis, arterial infection, muscle or eye pain and urinary tract infection.
As a personal injury attorney in Bakersfield, I hope this recall is carried out quickly and effectively before anyone is made ill by this potential contamination. If you or someone you love has been harmed by a contaminated product, please consider contacting a Fresno personal injury lawyer.
At the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Circle W Trailers has announced a voluntary recall of four of its trailer models due to safety risks posed by an improperly manufactured auto part. Specific models of the Circle W Gooseneck Livestock trailers sold in model year 2011 are equipped with Dexter Axle brand electric hydraulic brake actuator pumps that may not have been adequately heat treated during the manufacturing process. This potential oversight may increase the possibility that the electric hydraulic actuator pump may fail prematurely during the course of routine use. The electric hydraulic actuator pump provides power to the trailer’s brakes, and the pump’s unexpected failure may lead to the trailer’s brakes ceasing to function properly, increasing the risk that the vehicle’s operator will lose control of the trailer and become involved in a traffic collision that might result in serious injury or death. Model numbers affected by this recall include the following: CWT68288K, CWT68327K, CWT68328K, CWT7327K. Circle W is currently notifying affected owners of the potential safety issue. Consumers may return affected trailers to authorized dealerships where the acutator pump will be replaced at no cost.
As a San Francisco car accident attorney, I hope that this recall is effectively carried out before this potential defect leads to any injuries or property damage. If you or someone you care for has been injured in an accident linked to a malfunctioning vehicle, please consider contacting a personal injury lawyer in San Francisco.
The Food and Drug Administration is coming down on the makers of certain dietary supplements whose products contain an ingredient that has yet to be proven safe.
Ten different manufacturers and distributors have received a warning letter from the safety agency because their products contain what’s known as dimethylamylamine, or DMAA. Also known as geranium extract, the makers of the products many times refer to the item as a natural stimulant, but the FDA takes issue with its presence.
They say that none of the companies have proved the safety of DMAA. Because the ingredient falls under the category of New Dietary Ingredient, the companies that include it must prove through various testing that DMAA is safe before they set out to market it. Doing otherwise takes the items out of compliance with FDA regulations, forcing the agency to classify the products as adulterated.
The FDA has stated that they have not acquired evidence that proves DMAA’s safety, and in fact have anecdotal data that shows the opposite. DMAA is known to narrow blood vessels, thus increasing blood pressure. Products containing DMAA have also prompted 42 complaints to the FDA, although it should be noted the ingredient was never proven to be the cause of the reported health issues.
The companies have 15 days to respond.
Take it from a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles like me: compliance with FDA regulations is essential to preserving safety. I hope as a Riverside personal injury lawyer that pains are taken to correct these violations, as to do otherwise could be dangerous for the citizens of this country.
Alfa Sprouts Incorporated, a food manufacturer headquartered in Honeoye Falls, New York, at the request of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, has announced a voluntary recall for an estimated 100 pounds of Clover Sprouts and Springwater Sprouts brand Organic Alfalfa Sprouts due to a potential contamination. The consumption of Listeria monocytogene organisms may lead to a severe or even deadly infection to individuals with weak immune systems such as children and the elderly. Consumers in good health may experience temporary symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach pain, severe headache, stiffness, or nausea. Pregnant women infected with Listeria can experience stillbirths or miscarriages. Organic Alfalfa Sprouts sold in 4 ounce clam shell packages imprinted with a sell by date of April 28, 2012. These products are stamped with universal price codes 688267047411 and 042891000523. Clover Sprouts sold in bulk containers imprinted with a production code of P93 are also affected by this recall. The potential Listeria contamination was found during testing by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Microbiological Data Program and the New York State Food Laboratory. Consumers affected by this recall can return these products to the manufacturer for a full refund.
As a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles, I am hopeful that this recall is carried out successfully before anyone is made ill by this potential contamination. If you or someone you care about has been harmed by a contaminated product, please consider contacting a Riverside personal injury lawyer.
Hospital emergency rooms treat more than 50,000 children for injuries sustained on backyard playground equipment each year, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, and approximately 15 kids are killed by incidents involving home playground equipment annually. Even playground equipment that looks safe to use may malfunction unexpectedly, according to consumer safety experts. In the majority of cases, children are injured by falling from playground equipment, so safety experts recommend installing swing sets, jungle gyms and other equipment atop an appropriate surface such as sand or pea gravel for equipment up to five feet high and wood fiber or shredded rubber wood mulch for equipment up to seven feet high. In both cases, the surface material should be at least 9 inches deep and extend for at least six feet in every direction, according to safety experts. Adults should also inspect home playground areas for sharp edges, missing hardware such as nuts and bolts, open “S” hooks improperly securing a swing set seat to its chains, missing or unsecured safety rails, and gaps between railings or ladder rungs that are less than 3.5 inches or more than 9 inches, which can cause a child to become entrapped. Though some playground deaths are caused by falling, the majority are the result of accidental strangulation.
As a personal injury attorney in Fresno, I am hopeful that parents and guardians will follow these safety tips to reduce the risk of injury to their children. If you or someone you care about has been injured by defective equipment, please consider contacting a Long Beach personal injury lawyer.
At the request of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Dorel Juvenile Group (or DJG) Incorporated, headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, has announced a voluntary recall for approximately 900,000 of its Push ‘N Snap Cabinet Locks due to a potential for product malfunction. These cabinet locks can be disengaged by young children, allowing them access to the potentially harmful to the contents of the cabinets the locks are intended to secure. Dorel Juvenile Group has received approximately 200 consumer complaints of insufficiently secured cabinets, including several reports of the locks being damaged. An estimated 140 children between the ages of 9 months and 5 years were able to disengage the Push ‘N Snap Cabinet Locks and gain access to the cabinets the locks were intended to secure, according to reports received by DJG. At least three children are reported to have consumed a harmful cleaning product after gaining access to the unsecured cabinet. Push ‘N Snap Cabinet Locks with model numbers 48391 and 48442 are affected by this recall. The model numbers for the locks can be found printed on the back of the product’s packaging, as well as on the back of the product itself.
As a San Francisco personal injury lawyer, I hope this recall is carried out in time to prevent anymore harm to children. If you or someone you care for has been harmed as the result of a defective product, please consider contacting a personal injury attorney in Bakersfield.
