Blog: Product Liability - Page 7

Taco Seasoning Sold at Walmart Recalled due to Salmonella. Two taco seasonings sold at Walmart are being recalled due to a salmonella contamination. The recalled product includes packages of: Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning Mix, item number 564829444. The mix has a UPC code of 0 78742 24572 0 and best if used by dates of 07/08/21 and 7/9/21. HEB Taco Seasoning Mix Reduced Sodium, item number 050215. The mix has a UPC code of 0 41220 79609 0 and a...

As Electric Scooter Usage Rises in Major Cities, So Do Injuries. Electric Scooter usage is rising across major cities in the U.S and so are emergency room visits. These scooters are part of a ride-sharing program offered in many major cities. Although these programs can benefit the public, they are quickly becoming dangerous. Little training, lack of safety features and defective scooters are sending more and more people to emergency rooms every day. Doctors...

Three Companies Have Now Recalled Infant Sleepers due to Fatality Risk Three companies have now recalled inclined infant sleepers due to infant fatalities that have occurred in the sleepers. The well-known children’s manufacturer, Fisher-Price, has recalled 4.7 million of their popular Rock n’ Play sleepers. The recall involves all models. Since 2009, there have been over 30 infant deaths that have occurred in the sleeper due to rolling over while...

Honda Begins Final Phase of Takata Airbag Recall. The automobile manufacturer, Honda, is recalling 1.6 million more vehicles due to defective Takata airbags. This is Honda’s fifth and final phase of recalls regarding the defective airbags. The Takata airbag recall is the largest automobile recall in U.S history that includes 19 automobile manufacturers and over 42 million vehicles. The latest recall involves airbags in Honda and Acura models from 2003-2015 Car...

Parent’s Choice Infant Formula Recalled due to Possible Metal Contamination. Parent’s Choice infant formula, sold exclusively at Walmart, has been recalled due to a possible metal contamination. The possible metal contamination affects one lot (23,388 containers) of the infant formula. The manufacturer, Perrigo, says consumers who bought the product should look on the bottom of the package for a Lot Code of C26EVFV with a "use by" date of February 26,...