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Product recalls, although potentially quite expensive, are still in a manufacturer or product designer’s best interest, thanks to product liability laws. Indeed, the individual and class action lawsuits brought against General Motors for its ignition switch defect is a bitter reminder of that truth. The automaker established a $400 million fund for crash victims, which is separate from the costs of the recall. Unfortunately, the recall was elevated to...

General Mills has recalled 10 million pounds of flour due to a possible E. Coli contamination. Since December, 38 people in 20 states have become ill from E. coli O121 possibly linked to Gold Medal flour, Wondra flour, and Signature Kitchens flour. These products were sold in Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel, Shaws, Vons, United, Randalls, and Acme. An investigation is underway researching the 38 cases of illness that have been linked to a possible E. coli infection...