The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled seeds marketed by a Florida company called Todorganic because they are from the Yellow Oleander plant. The seeds were marketed as Nuez de la India Seeds in two-ounce packages via Amazon, Walmart, and eBay. Yellow Oleander, scientifically known as Thevetia Peruviana, is a highly toxic plant that…
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A proposed class action lawsuit against General Motors (GM) LLC, alleging a software defect in trucks and SUVs that prematurely cut off airbag deployments, has been dismissed by U.S. District Judge Jon S. Tigar. While the judge allowed the plaintiffs to amend their complaint, he ruled that they failed to sufficiently plead a well-defined defect….
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A class action lawsuit has been filed, which alleges that LetsGetChecked, an at-home test for Lyme disease, is inaccurate, deceives customers, and violates consumer protection laws. The at-home test is sold online and advertises that results “can indicate the presence of Lyme disease.” The customer takes a blood sample from a finger prick at home,…
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Parents who have infants or are expecting to have a baby need to be cautious of baby products that may put their child at serious risk for injury or death. Items that are widely marketed by manufacturing companies as “must have” products can still pose a danger. Nursing pillows are part of a lucrative industry…
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In August 2023, the well-known automaker “Toyota” is under some heat, physically and literally, as more than 168,000 vehicles are estimated to be recalled due to a concern of a possible fuel leak which is causing the trucks to catch on fire. “The trucks are equipped with a plastic fuel tube, which can move and…
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New Parents and expecting parents often trust baby brands to create and sell safe equipment for their new bundles of joy. Unfortunately, the baby/toddler gear industry is competitive, causing certain brands to cut corners and rush new exciting products to market without thorough safety testing. When hazards are discovered by the public this forces companies…
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Around 1:15 a.m. on August 7, 2023, officials reported an explosion and massive fire that broke out at a Sherwin-Williams paint manufacturing and processing plant. The explosion occurred at the company’s plant at 701 South Shiloh Road in the Dallas suburb of Garland, Texas. At least one factory worker was injured and taken to the…
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On July 31, 2023, Kia America, Inc. announced a recall of certain electric oil pump assemblies due to a fire hazard. This recall affects Soul, Sportage, and Seltos years 2023 and 2024. According to USA Today, the electronic controller for the Idle, Stop, and Go pump may contain damaged electrical components. The damaged electrical components…
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