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What is HVP: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein?

E. Sizemore — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:44:42 +0000

HVP, or Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, is a processed food product that is most often produced as a liquid, generally dark in color.

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What is HVP: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein?

Nissan Recalls 2006 and 2008 Frontier, Xterra and Pathfinder Vehicles

NHTSA — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES.

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Nissan Recalls 2006 and 2008 Frontier, Xterra and Pathfinder Vehicles

GM Recall: Chevrolet Cobalt & Pontiac G5, Pursuit, G4 – Power Steering Failure

E. Sizemore — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:27:25 +0000

The world’s previous number one auto maker, GM, has quietly announced a recall of over one million compact cars today.

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GM Recall: Chevrolet Cobalt & Pontiac G5, Pursuit, G4 – Power Steering Failure

Product Recalls 101: A Consumer’s Guide

E. Sizemore — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:26:48 +0000

US Recall News has assembled this easy-to-follow guide for product recalls that consumers can use to help them through the process of replacing a recalled product.

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Product Recalls 101: A Consumer’s Guide

Blink Umbrella Strollers Recalled: Risk of Fingertip Amputation

CPSC — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

THE RECALLED STROLLERS HAVE MODEL NUMBERS U261813, U261814, U261815, U261816, U261817, U271813, U271817 AND U271815 AND WERE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 2009 AND SEPTEMBER 2009.

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Blink Umbrella Strollers Recalled: Risk of Fingertip Amputation

Trader Joe’s Recalls Chocolate Chip Chewy Coated Granola Bars

FDA — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Trader Joe's recalls Chocolate Chip Chewy Coated Granola Bars because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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Trader Joe’s Recalls Chocolate Chip Chewy Coated Granola Bars

Toyota Puts the Brakes on Prius with Another Recall

E. Sizemore — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:56:52 +0000

No information has been made available at this time about whether or not the parts or problems associated with the brakes in the Prius carry over to any of the other models in the Toyota line but given the circumstances and concerns made by Japan the NHTSA, a Toyota Prius recall seems inevitable.

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Toyota Puts the Brakes on Prius with Another Recall

Honda Fit Recall – Fire Hazard: 2007-2008 Model Fits

E. Sizemore — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:53:47 +0000

Honda is recalling 141,000 Honda Fit vehicles in which a malfunctioning switch can cause the vehicle to overheat and catch fire.

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Honda Fit Recall – Fire Hazard: 2007-2008 Model Fits

Budget Rental Car Company Issues Statement About Recalled Toyotas

E. Sizemore — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:38:50 +0000

The following email was sent to Budget rental car company customers today in regard to the recent Toyota recalls.

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Budget Rental Car Company Issues Statement About Recalled Toyotas

Chrysler Recalls Several Vehicles: Brake Failure

NHTSA — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Chrysler is recalling several models (year 2009 and 2010) of vehicles due to problems with the brake booster input rod retaining clip which could result in brake failure without warning.

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Chrysler Recalls Several Vehicles: Brake Failure

60 Million OTC Medications Recalled: Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Aspirin, Rolaids…

E. Sizemore — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:17:32 +0000

The FDA and McNeil Consumer Healthcare today announced the recall on millions of units of various over-the-counter (OTC) medications, including certain Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl and Rolaids products.

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60 Million OTC Medications Recalled: Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Aspirin, Rolaids…

Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Play Yards with Bassinets: Suffocation Hazard

CPSC — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

METAL BARS SUPPORTING THE FLOORBOARD OF THE RECALLED BASSINET CAN COME OUT OF THE FABRIC SLEEVES CREATING AN UNEVEN SLEEPING SURFACE: RISK OF SUFFOCATION OR ASPHYXIATION.

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Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Play Yards with Bassinets: Suffocation Hazard

Millions of Blinds and Shades Recalled: Strangulation Hazard

E. Sizemore — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:23:03 +0000

Over 50 million Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds have been recalled due to the risk of children becoming trapped and strangled in the cords.

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Millions of Blinds and Shades Recalled: Strangulation Hazard

Interview with Joel Salatin

E. Sizemore — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:38:40 +0000

We've asked Joel Salatin a few questions about our nation's food supply - especially in regard to food safety - and would like to share his responses with you.

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Interview with Joel Salatin

Recalled Cribs – Stork Craft Crib Recalls

E. Sizemore — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:12:00 +0000

The drop-side plastic hardware on these recalled cribs can break or deform, or parts can be lost. In addition, the drop-side can be installed upside-down, which could result in broken plastic parts.

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Recalled Cribs – Stork Craft Crib Recalls

Recalled Maclaren Baby Strollers

E. Sizemore — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:16:27 +0000

Every Maclaren folding umbrella stroller sold in the United States since 1999 is being recalled, including popular models like Volo and Techno. Thousands of these recalled strollers are likely to continue being sold at second-hand stores, flea markets and yard sales for many years to come.

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Recalled Maclaren Baby Strollers

BYETTA Kidney Failure Risk

E. Sizemore — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:17:55 +0000

The FDA has announced labeling changes on the diabetes drug BYETTA. The revisions will warn doctors and patients of the risk of kidney failure and renal insufficiency when taking the medication.

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BYETTA Kidney Failure Risk

Bodybuilding.com Supplements Recalled: May Contain Steroids

E. Sizemore — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:08:19 +0000

Bodybuilding supplement companies usually go out of their way to make the names of their products sound like steroids, but the FDA thinks some of them have gone so far as to actually include real anabolic steroids in the mix.

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Bodybuilding.com Supplements Recalled: May Contain Steroids

Fairbank Farms Ground Beef Recall: Over 500,000 pounds for E. coli

USDA — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Half a million pounds of ground beef have been recalled due to potential E. coli contamination after an investigation into an E. coli outbreak in New England.

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Fairbank Farms Ground Beef Recall: Over 500,000 pounds for E. coli

Ford Expands Defective Cruise Control Recall: Fire Risk

E. Sizemore — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:44:50 +0000

Ford is expanding a recalling that now includes over 14-million older-model Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles due to a defective cruise control switch that could cause a fire.

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Ford Expands Defective Cruise Control Recall: Fire Risk