Consumer Alerts 28 Posts
Infants Injured by Bottles and Pacifiers
Date: May 17, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Babies that walk or run with a bottle, pacifier or a sippy cup are at increased risk for injury. Researchers estimate that over 45,000 emergency room visits between 1991 and 2010 in children under 3 years old were because of injuries related to these products. "A lot of
Trampoline Recall
Date: May 10, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Sportspower Limited are recalling 92,000 Sportspower Bounce Pro 14’ trampolines, since the netting surrounding the trampolines can break, creating a fall and injury hazard. There have been 17 reports of the
Fourteen People Sicken by Dog Food
Date: May 7, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
According to federal officials, 14 people in 9 states have become sick from salmonella after handling contaminated dog food. At least five people have been hospitalized because of the dog food, which is made by Diamond Pet Foods at its plant in South Carolina. People can get
Male Supplement Recalled
Date: April 23, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
X-Rock, an over-the-counter male sexual supplement has been recalled after government tests showed that some unlisted ingredients posed a threat to consumers. The Food and Drug Administration’s tests found that X-Rock contained sildenafil -- an approved drug to treat
Yellowfin Tuna Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
Date: April 16, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
The Food and Drug Administration announced that a recent salmonella outbreak that left more than 100 people sick in 20 states and the District of Columbia was caused by yellowfin tuna. Five salmonella cases have been reported in Georgia. According to the Associated Press,
Toxins Found in Nail Polish
Date: April 12, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Investigators from California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) randomly tested 25 brands of nail polish that are used frequently in California nail salons. The DTSC was checking to see if the products contained the “toxic trio” of chemicals:
Odwalla Recalls Protein Drink
Date: April 9, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Last week, Odwalla Inc. voluntarily recalled the Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster beverage because customers with peanut allergies have experienced severe allergic reactions after consuming the drink. The company is recalling the 12-ounce and 32-ounces bottles of the beverage,
Sushi linked to Salmonella Outbreak
Date: April 5, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
The Centers for Disease Control is investigating a salmonella outbreak that has caused 90 people in 19 states and the District of Columbia to be sick. The outbreak involves an unusual strain of salmonella, called salmonella bareilly. Between January and April this rare strain
Toy Trucks Recalled
Date: April 2, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Happy Shirts are recalling the Big Movers Super Car toy trucks due to a fire and burn hazard. The company has received reports that the toy trucks’ battery compartment can smolder or catch fire when batteries are inserted.
GM Recalls Vans and SUVs
Date: March 26, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
General Motors Company (GM) over 6,000 vans and sports-utility vehicles in the U.S. due to a steering issue. The automaker is recalling certain 2012 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana vans, Chevy Suburban and GMC Yukon XL models because the gear shaft can fracture, which could
Illnesses from Imported Foods are Increasing
Date: March 19, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), food-borne disease outbreaks in the U.S. caused by imported foods increased in 2009 and 2010. The CDC believes that the food-borne outbreaks have increased due to our food supply becoming more global, allowing U.S.
Baby Formula Recall
Date: March 12, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
According to the FDA, Gerber Products Co is voluntarily recalling a batch of its Good Start Gentle powdered infant formula due to an off-odor. The recalled formula comes in a 23.2 ounce plastic package from batch GXP1684. The expiration date on the package is March 5, 2013.
Skin Cancer is Linked to Tanning Beds
Date: March 8, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Reuters reports that women who used tanning salons during their youths have an increased risk for skin cancer. Researchers at Harvard Medical School followed 730,000 nurses for 20 years for the study. The data from the study associated the use of tanning beds with a higher skin
FDA Adds New Warnings to Cholesterol Drugs
Date: February 29, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will add warnings to the labels of statins, that the drugs may increase blood sugar levels and may cause memory loss. Statins are a class of used to lower cholesterol levels. Some popular statins are Lipitor, Crestor and Zocor.
Raw Milk Causes the Most Illness from Dairy Products
Date: February 27, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Raw or unpasteurized milk causes 150 times more food poisoning outbreaks than pasteurized milk. States where the sell of raw milk is legal have twice as many outbreaks than the states where it is illegal. The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released these
Infants’ Tylenol Recalled
Date: February 20, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
According to The New York Times, Johnson & Johnson is recalling its entire U.S. supply of Infants’ Tylenol. The company decided to recall the medication after parents complained about the bottle’s new design, which was supposed to ensure accurate doses. When
Lead Found In Lipstick
Date: February 15, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
According to ABC News, a recent study conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that 400 shades of lipstick contained the toxin lead. The worst offender of the group was the Maybelline Color Sensation in Pink Petal, the lipstick contained 7.19 million parts per
Tassimo Coffee Makers Recalled
Date: February 13, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and BSH Home Appliances Corp. are voluntarily recalling the Tassimo Single-Cup Brewer due to a burn hazard. The plastic disc referred to as the “T disc”, that holds the coffee or tea can burst while brewing, spraying
Stroller Recall
Date: February 8, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Health Canada and Bumbleride have issued a voluntary recall of the Bumbleride Indie & Indie Twin strollers due to a fall hazard. The strollers are being recalled because the front wheel can break at the axle hub causing the
Deadly Bacteria Found In Pork Supply
Date: February 6, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
According to the OranigcAuthority, deadly strains of the bacteria MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) were found in the nation’s meat supply. A study conducted by the University of Iowa College of Public Health and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell
Date: February 3, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
The fast food chain Taco Bell has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that occurred last fall, according to The South Florida Sun-sentinel. The outbreak left 68 people ill in 10 states. The salmonella outbreak started around mid-October last year. The 10 states that
HP to Pay Penalty for Not Immediately Reporting Overheating Battery Packs
Date: January 25, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has agreed to pay a $425,000 penalty for failing to immediately report to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that their lithium-ion battery packs posed a burn hazard to consumers. The CPSC alleges that by September 2007, Hewlett-Packard
Novartis Recalls No Doz, Gas-X
Date: January 10, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public about a potential mix-up between prescription painkillers and common over-the-counter medications made by the pharmaceutical company Novartis. Novartis is recalling No Doz or Excedrin products with an expiration
BatteriesPlus Recalls Battery Packs Due to Explosion Hazard
Date: January 4, 2012 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and the retailer BatteriesPlus have issued a voluntary recall of RAYOVAC branded battery packs due to potential explosion hazards. There have been reports that the battery packs may have exploded unexpectedly. The replacement battery
Ice Cream Scoop Recalled Due to Injury Reports
Date: December 28, 2011 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
On December 20, 2011, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Zeroll Company are voluntarily recalling The Pampered Chef ice cream dippers. The Zeroll Company, manufacturers of the defective ice cream dippers, has received reports of injury and damage caused
Contaminated Kotex Products
Date: November 16, 2011 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Select Kotex products are being recalled due to contamination with the Enterobacter sakazakii bacteria. According to the FDA, “Kimberly-Clark announced a product recall of a limited number of its Kotex Natural Balance Security Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency
Listeria Outbreak Deadliest in U.S. History
Date: November 8, 2011 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
As of November 2011, there have been 29 confirmed deaths linked to listeria-infected Rocky Ford cantaloupes from Jensen Farms, making the ongoing outbreak the “deadliest listeria outbreak in U.S. history,” according to WebMD. Listeriosis, the medical
Magnablend Chemical Fire
Date: November 7, 2011 Author: On Behalf of The Eichholz Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
On Monday, October 3, 2011, a catastrophic fire broke out at the MagnaBlend chemical plant in Waxahachie, Texas. The fire was a result of excessive steam produced by a wastewater treatment product in combination with a nearby spark. Click here to read more. While
