In one of the largest cases of E. Coli contamination in recent memory, Glass Onion Catering based out of Richmond, California has reported that 181,620 pounds of product has been tainted by E. Coli. The affected foods are a series of ready-to-eat salads and lettuce wrap supplies that include fully-cooked grilled chicken and ham. The specific strain of E. Coli …
Product Liability? Tesla Motors Denies Car Fires Are Product of a Defect
High-end, electric car maker, Tesla Motors Inc. is feeling the heat this week after another one of their cars has been reported to have caught fire. Their Model S luxury hatchback has been reviewed by many, but one Edmund’s reviewer reported a funny noise coming from the back end of the car, claiming that it happened while accelerating and decelerating. …
Product Liability: FDA Moves to Ban Trans Fats
Trans fats are becoming less common of an ingredient due to its notoriety as an artery-clogger. Not only does it turn to sludge in your veins and promote bad (LHL) cholesterol, but it also eats away at your good (HDL) cholesterol. Trans fats can commonly be found in many cookies, crackers, breads, and frozen pizzas. They add a pleasing flavor …
Product Liability: 2 Auto Recalls Ranging in Severity
Chevrolet and Honda are both announcing recalls this week, but the difference between the two reveals the strict regulation on the automotive industry. Japanese automaker Honda has announced plans to recall 344,000 Odyssey minivans for an issue with an electronic braking mechanism. Chevrolet has announced this week that they are warning against all 2013-2014 Cameros, for a very interesting reason. …
Product Liability: FDA Warns Against Harmful Illegal Contacts
Halloween brings countless traditions with it; carving pumpkins, telling ghost stories, and dressing up in ghoulish attire make it a personal favorite. When constructing this year’s costume, the FDA warns that a common visual accent runs the risk of personal injury or even blindness! This isn’t a spooky tale. I’m sure you’ve seen the custom color contacts that make your …
Product Liability: Toyota Recalls 870,000 Vehicles for Spider-Related Defect
Just in time for Halloween, there is a spooky new automotive recall going into effect. Imagine driving down the highway and without warning, your driver side airbag deploys by itself! Horrifying, I know. This bleak imagery could be reality if you drive certain models of Toyota. The Japanese automaker has recently recalled a whopping 870,000 vehicles due to an electrical …
Product Liability: Workout Supplement Contains Methamphetamine-Like Stimulant
A recent consumer report reveals that a widely distributed workout supplement known as “Craze” has not been tested on humans before distribution. Craze has been tested and proven to contain an analog of methamphetamine, N,N-diethyl-phenylethylamine. An analog of a drug is a synthetic drug that has been developed in a laboratory which has a similar structure to its predecessor, but …
Ice Cream Containing Metal Shavings Poses Product Liability Risk
When you’re buying a product, you’d like to feel confident that it is has been accurately tested for safety. We live in a world where nothing is guaranteed, so we need to exercise a healthy amount of caution when approaching unknown territory. That being said, this article and other product liability articles are not meant to be fear mongering, but …
Class Action Suit Filed on NYC Restaurant for Spread of Hepatitis A
The New Hawaii Sea restaurant located in the Bronx, New York is in legal trouble after 4 patrons and a worker have been diagnosed with hepatitis A. Not exactly a classic case of food poisoning, the virus had spread to patrons after eating food that had been handled by an infected worker. The suit is led by attorney William Marler, …
P.F. Chang’s Recalls Meal Containing Traces of Surprise Shellfish
Earlier this month, Chobani yogurt pulled yogurt off the shelves due to an undesirable culture dwelling within, causing numerous illnesses. This case is not as extreme, but continuing the trend this week is P.F. Chang’s. The mistake is found in a product distributed by their at-home, frozen line of meals. Their frozen pork and leek dumplings may create a health …
