For the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, consumer safety is a top priority. This agency prevents Illinois defective products from reaching consumers and initiates product recalls whenever the products are already released to the public. Recently, …
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Illinois users of two medical devices — a manual resuscitator and a ventilator — may take notice of recent Class I Food and Drug Administration recalls. In both cases, a defective product had the potential to cause harm to customers. In the …
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Illinoisans know there are cases when products are recalled by the manufacturers. These products – cars, toys, appliances – are sometimes recalled because of potential hazards, which could cause serious injuries and even fatalities to individuals. Once there is an Illinois …
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An energy drink is a beverage that contains a large amount of caffeine. This type of beverage is very popular in many U.S. cities, including Chicago. Monster Energy Drink is one of the most trendy energy drinks available. According to …
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Parents know that young children require constant supervision. When looking after a small child, the diversion of your attention for even a few seconds can sometimes end in disaster. This was the case for one parent in New Hampshire. While …
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Johnson & Johnson is well known as a family-oriented brand. Many of the company’s products are marketed for young children and babies, although the company also creates toiletries and cosmetics for adults. Recently, many were surprised to hear that some …
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report recently indicating a growth in the number of incidents involving children ingesting batteries. The report noted that in 1998, 1,900 children in the United States visited an emergency room due …
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Ford Escape owners may need to bring their vehicles in for a company-funded recall. Ford Motor Co. is alerting known owners of the brand-new Ford Escape of a safety risk to the SUV. Owners are instructed not to drive the …
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New rules recently released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission have added stricter requirements to ensure the safety of children’s playpens. The consumer safety law to which the regulations have been added was originally passed in 2008. The law was enacted following …
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, recently issued a recall of approximately 36,000 strollers manufactured by Chicago-based company Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. The hinges on the Contours Options three-and four-wheeled strollers that are used to move the handlebars reportedly …
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