Thousands of injuries occur each year due to defective or malfunctioning products. Product Liability law helps protect individuals who have been injured by a product. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their products are safe before marketing them and selling them to consumers. If there are any reasonable dangers related to the product, the manufacturers and distributors must offer clear warnings. If they do not, they could be liable for any injuries...Product Liability: What You Need to Know.
Thousands of injuries occur each year due to defective or malfunctioning products. Product Liability law helps protect individuals who have been injured by a product. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their products are safe before marketing them and selling them to consumers. If there are any reasonable dangers related to the product, the manufacturers and distributors must offer clear warnings. If they do not, they could be liable for any injuries...
Three Types of Dog Food Recalled due to High Levels of Mold Producing By-Product. Three types of dry dog food have now been recalled by the FDA due to high levels of Aflatoxin-a mold producing by-product. The FDA says Aflatoxin is “a naturally occurring mold by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.” The recall was issued after a sampling of the product showed high levels of...
Nerf Recalls Two Super Soakers due to Lead. Nerf has recalled two of their Super Soakers for a lead contamination. Super Soaker XP 20 and Super Soaker XP 30 are the two Super Soakers that have been recalled at this time. The lead was found on the stickers adhered to the Super Soakers. The amount of lead found is more than the U.S. allows in products. The manufacturer, Nerf, says the stickers were outsourced by a third-party who is an unauthorized...
Giant Eagle Recalls Onions Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination. Giant Eagle is voluntarily recalling several types of onions and any prepared foods that contain onions due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall includes bulk or individual Spanish onions, white onions, and red onions that were purchased on or after June 6, 2020. The recall for prepared foods is for any products purchased since July 25, 2020. To see the full list of prepared...
Doctors Warn of the Dangers of Nerf Guns Nerf guns have been reported to cause eye injuries including corneal abrasion (or scratch on the eye), internal bleeding in and around the eye, pain, blurred vision and temporary loss of vision. Doctors are warning consumers about the dangers of Nerf guns. After seeing many cases where adults and children have suffered serious eye injuries because of Nerf guns, doctors are suggesting the age limit be raised or protective...