The German auto manufacturer, Volkswagen, has issued a recall on 700,000 of their Tiguan and Touran vehicles due to a lighting defect. The recall involves the current year models of the Tiguan and Touran that were manufactured before July 5, 2018. The manufacturer says the lights that are built into the sunroofs could short-circuit if they become wet. Heat from the short-circuit could damage the roof of the vehicle and in some extreme cases, cause...Volkswagen Recalls 700,000 Vehicles due to a Lighting Defect
The German auto manufacturer, Volkswagen, has issued a recall on 700,000 of their Tiguan and Touran vehicles due to a lighting defect. The recall involves the current year models of the Tiguan and Touran that were manufactured before July 5, 2018. The manufacturer says the lights that are built into the sunroofs could short-circuit if they become wet. Heat from the short-circuit could damage the roof of the vehicle and in some extreme cases, cause...
After jurors in California found Round Up (weed killer) to be responsible for a 46-year-old groundskeeper’s cancer, The Environmental Working Group conducted a test on several oat-based cereals and snack bars to detect any levels of the weed killer glyphosate. Out of the 61 samples tested, 48 had some levels of glyphosate in them. Cheerios, Lucky Charms and Quaker Oats were among the list that had the highest levels of glyphosate in them. Organic cereals...
Vitamix has recalled over 100,000 of their blender containers due to a laceration risk. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received 11 reports of individuals cutting themselves on the exposed blades of the container. The defective containers include the Ascent and Venturist Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce containers. The actual blender is not recalled; only the container. The recalled containers were sold nationwide at Costco, Williams-Sonoma...
Pepperidge Farm is voluntarily recalling their Goldfish crackers due to a possible salmonella risk. The recall was issued after one of the company’s suppliers notified them that the whey powder used in their seasoning could be contaminated. The recalled crackers include: Goldfish Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar, Goldfish Flavor Blasted Sour Cream & Onion, Goldfish Baked with Whole Grain Xtra Cheddar and Goldfish Mix Xtra Cheddar + Pretzel. See...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling several blood pressure medications due to a cancer risk. The FDA says the medications contain an ingredient that poses a cancer risk. The recalled medications include: Valatan 80 drug registration No 1A/54 (NG); Valatan 160 drug registration No 1A 10/54; Valsarin 80 drug registration No 1A 4/60; Valsarin 160 drug registration No 1A 5/60; and Valsarin 320 drug registration No 1A 6/60. The first...