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Our goal in providing these up-to-date news and information feeds is to help personal injury victims recognize the potential cause of their injury.
As part of our commitment to protect consumers, we have included a variety of news and information feeds that will help educate you on important personal injury-related issues. At LaBovick & LaBovick, P.A., we feel that an informed person is an empowered person.
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Food and Drug Administration--Recalls/Safety Alerts
Recall Information from FDA
Sparboe Farms Provides Clarification on its Voluntary Recall of Fresh Shell Eggs
09/04/2010 - 01:14 PM -
Sparboe Farms issued the following clarification regarding the previously announced recall of shell eggs supplied by Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms. One additional brand is linked to this recall associated with possible Salmonella contamination. [ Read ]
The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats Because of ...
09/04/2010 - 01:07 PM -
The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall. [ Read ]
Real Taste Noodle Manufacture Recalls Egg Noodle Because of Possible Health Risk
09/04/2010 - 05:37 AM -
Real Taste Noodle Manufacture of Chicago, IL is recalling bags of Egg Noodle (5lbs per bag, 10 bags per case), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons ... [ Read ]
Cibo Vita issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Mediterranean Mix of Woodpecker ...
09/03/2010 - 12:37 PM -
Cibo Vita, 280 N. Midland Ave Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 is recalling Mediterranean Mix of Woodpecker brand because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled Mediterranean Mix, in plastic containers of 8.5 ... [ Read ]
Good Taste Noodle MFG Recalls "Egg Noodles and Wonton Skins" Because Of Possible Health ...
09/03/2010 - 06:15 AM -
Good Taste Noodle MFG. of Chicago, IL, is recalling its “EGG NOODLES and WONTON SKINS, labeled with production date from June 19, 2010 to August 19, 2010”, because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others ... [ Read ]
MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed
FDA MedWatch Safety Alerts
Tygacil (tigecycline): Label Change - Increased Mortality Risk
09/01/2010 - 08:00 AM -
Healthcare professionals should consider alternatives to Tygacil in patients with severe infections. [ Read ]
Huber Needles: Recall - Risk of Coring
08/26/2010 - 01:40 PM -
Risk of infection, damage or death of tissue, swelling, or other serious adverse health consequences occurring as a result of the core travelling through blood vessels into the patient’s lungs. [ Read ]
Fingerstick Devices to Obtain Blood Specimens: Initial Communication - Risk of ...
08/26/2010 - 12:30 PM -
Increase in reports of bloodborne infection transmission resulting from the shared use of fingerstick and point-of-care blood testing devices. [ Read ]
TimeOut Capsules: Undeclared Drug Ingredient
08/25/2010 - 01:25 PM -
Product marketed as dietary supplement contains undeclared hydroxythiohomosildenafil, a chemical similar to sildenafil, which may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. [ Read ]
MasXtreme Capsules (Natural Wellness) - product contains undeclared drug ingredient
08/25/2010 - 10:38 AM -
UPDATED 08/25/2010. Product marketed as dietary supplement contains undeclared Aminotadalafil, which may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. [ Read ]
Vehicles Recalls
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is an office within the National Highway Traffic Safety ...
SUZUKI ( 10V392000 )
09/07/2010 - 05:00 AM -
Dated: SEP 01, 2010 SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 SX4, 2010 GRAND VITARA, AND 2009 THROUGH 2010 EQUATOR VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750, 760, AND 765 NAVIGATION SYSTEM.... [ Read ]
ADVENTURE ( 10V391000 )
09/07/2010 - 05:00 AM -
Dated: SEP 01, 2010 ADVENTURER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ADVENTURER MOTOR HOMES AND TRUCK CAMPERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN GAS COOK STOVES WITH SEALED BURNERS. THE UNITS INVOLVED USE AN ALUMINUM TUBE TO CARRY L... [ Read ]
ITASCA ( 10V390000 )
09/07/2010 - 05:00 AM -
Dated: SEP 01, 2010 WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VISTA AND ITASCA SUNSTAR MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 16, 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 12, 2010. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CABLE THAT PO... [ Read ]
WINNEBAGO ( 10V390000 )
09/07/2010 - 05:00 AM -
Dated: SEP 01, 2010 WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VISTA AND ITASCA SUNSTAR MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 16, 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 12, 2010. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CABLE THAT PO... [ Read ]
FERRARI ( 10V389000 )
09/07/2010 - 05:00 AM -
Dated: AUG 31, 2010 FERRARI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 458 ITALIA VEHICLES. THE HEAT CREATED BY THE ENGINE COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE DEFORMATION OF THE REAR RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND WHEELHOUSE AND HEAT SHIELD ASSEM... [ Read ]
Child Safety Seat Recalls
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is an office within the National Highway Traffic Safety ...
CYBEX ( 10C003000 )
09/07/2010 - 05:00 AM -
Dated: JUL 23, 2010 CERTAIN CYBEX SOLUTION X-FIX MODEL BOOSTER SEATS MANUFACTURED DURING FEBRUARY 2010, WERE PRODUCED USING AN INCORRECT WARNING LABEL. THE DEFECT CONSISTS OF AN INCORRECT WARNING STATEMENT RELATED TO SE... [ Read ]
MAXI-COSI ( 10C001000 )
09/07/2010 - 05:00 AM -
Dated: FEB 03, 2010 DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MAXI-COSI MICO INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODELS 22-371 HFL, JUC, LMD, PNG, AND ORE; 22-372 TTH; AND MAXI-COSI MICO INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM -... [ Read ]
EDDIE BAUER ( 02C026000 )
09/07/2010 - 05:00 AM -
Dated: APR 10, 2002 ON CERTAIN DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, THE TETHER WEBBING FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE ABRASION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERA... [ Read ]
COSCO ( 02C026000 )
09/07/2010 - 05:00 AM -
Dated: APR 10, 2002 ON CERTAIN DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2000, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, THE TETHER WEBBING FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE ABRASION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERA... [ Read ]
COSCO ( 02C053000 )
09/07/2010 - 05:00 AM -
Dated: SEP 17, 2002 THESE DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 15 TO AUGUST 1, 2002 WITH 6 PANEL WELLINGTON WEBBING HARNESSES, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR V... [ Read ]
US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Recalls and Product Safety News
Recalls and product safety news from CPSC
Step2(r) Recalls Children's Transportation Station Toys Due to Choking Hazard
09/07/2010 - 12:00 PM -
The light blue plastic wheels on the train cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. [ Read ]
Subwoofer Speakers Recalled by Paradigm Electronics Due to Fire Hazard
09/07/2010 - 09:00 AM -
The subwoofer can overheat when the speaker system is played at high outputs for an extended period of time, posing a fire hazard to consumers. [ Read ]
The 2010 Pool Safely Summer Snapshot; CPSC and HSC Release Summer Figures on Child ...
09/04/2010 - 08:30 AM -
As children across America go back-to-school, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Home Safety Council (HSC), a Pool Safely campaign partner, are releasing a snapshot on drowning incidents for the 2010 summer swimming season. [ Read ]
No Specific Cause Found Yet Linking Dry Max Diapers to Diaper Rash
09/02/2010 - 10:00 AM -
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have reviewed consumer incident reports and other information involving Pampers Dry Max diapers. To date, the review has not identified any specific cause linking Dry Max diapers to diaper rash. [ Read ]
Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
09/02/2010 - 08:30 AM -
The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers. [ Read ]
US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls
Child-related product recalls and safety news from CPSC
Step2(r) Recalls Children's Transportation Station Toys Due to Choking Hazard
09/07/2010 - 12:00 PM -
The light blue plastic wheels on the train cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. [ Read ]
Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard
09/01/2010 - 08:00 AM -
The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users. [ Read ]
Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal ...
08/26/2010 - 09:00 AM -
The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. [ Read ]
Baby Hammock Metal Stands Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Fall Hazard
08/24/2010 - 08:00 AM -
The C-shaped metal stand can break where the curved arm attaches to the leg of the metal frame, posing a fall hazard to an infant in the hammock. [ Read ]
Baby Hammocks Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Suffocation Hazard
08/24/2010 - 08:00 AM -
The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard. [ Read ]
US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls
Child-related product recalls and safety news from CPSC
Step2(r) Recalls Children's Transportation Station Toys Due to Choking Hazard
09/07/2010 - 12:00 PM -
The light blue plastic wheels on the train cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. [ Read ]
Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard
09/01/2010 - 08:00 AM -
The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users. [ Read ]
Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal ...
08/26/2010 - 09:00 AM -
The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. [ Read ]
Baby Hammock Metal Stands Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Fall Hazard
08/24/2010 - 08:00 AM -
The C-shaped metal stand can break where the curved arm attaches to the leg of the metal frame, posing a fall hazard to an infant in the hammock. [ Read ]
Baby Hammocks Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Suffocation Hazard
08/24/2010 - 08:00 AM -
The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard. [ Read ]
