The United States Department of Agriculture has announced a recall of almost 10 million pounds of meat and poultry produced by BrucePac, which makes pre-cooked meat, due to concerns that it is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. A routine test found evidence of the listeria on BrucePac’s product and, importantly, when…
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) has been a recent topic of discussion for many. While some see AI as a next step in technological advancements, others fear it will replace many jobs and cause more problems. A recent case sparked controversy regarding the role of AI in the legal…
There have been additional infant deaths on Boppy Newborn Loungers, despite the 2021 recall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled Boppy Infant Loungers after a reported eight infant deaths due to suffocation. There were over 3.3 million products sold at mass merchandisers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon.com, which…
Peloton has recalled over 2 million of their exercise bikes due to issues with the seat of the bike. After assembly, the seat may break during use, causing injuries to the user. Reports of injuries have included bruising and wrist fracture. The model being recalled is the Model PL01, which was sold between…
Altria Group Incorporated is a tobacco corporation that is based in the United States but operates worldwide. As a leader in the tobacco industry, Altria has faced scrutiny and lawsuits regarding the known health effects that tobacco products have. E-cigarettes have been no exception. Altria Group Inc. formerly invested in…
On August 15, 2022, the manufacturer 4moms recalled MamaRoo Baby Swing, versions 1.0 through 4.0 and RockaRoo Baby Rockers. They announced that there is a hazard associated with the swings and rockers; when restraint straps hang below the seat and are not being used to secure an infant in the…
Thirteen models of Frigidaire refrigerators and an Electrolux model refrigerator have been recalled by the manufacturer. The recall was issued because the ice makers on the affected models present a choking hazard. If the ice maker in your refrigerator injured you or caused a loved one’s death and you suspect…
A broad range of chronic conditions are treated with the Volara System, which provides continuous positive expiratory pressure (CPEP) to expand your lungs and airways, along with continuous high-frequency oscillation pulses to free mucus plugs and make it easier to cough and breathe less effortfully. However, if you use the…
Recently, Linum Home Textiles recalled those units of its children’s robes that failed to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear because they present the risk of burn injuries to children. The company is offering a refund. If your child suffered burn injuries due to robes or other clothing…
It is important to be aware that specific powdered infant formulas such as Similac and Enfamil have been linked to causing necrotizing enterocolitis in premature babies. Manufacturer Abbott Laboratories, Inc. made a motion before the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation to centralize the infant formula lawsuits pending against…