Defective & Dangerous Products

• Victoria's Secret is Out - She's Putting Formaldehyde in Her Bras

  Jamie G. Goldstein | November 19, 2008 5:30 PM | 15 CommentsChicago, IL

  Women are continuing to complain about the terrible side affects that they have and still are experiencing as a result of wearing Victoria's Secret's bras. While at first glance this may seem like a...

• Formaldehyde Discovered In Victoria's Secret's Bras

  Jamie G. Goldstein | November 14, 2008 3:51 PM | 3 CommentsChicago, IL

  Several complaints have recently surfaced and lawsuits are being filed as a result of women developing rashes and hives after wearing Victoria's Secret's bras. The rashes have resulted in extreme...

• Beware of "Gastric Bypass Pill" Puffing

  Staff Writer | May 31, 2006 3:51 PM | 2 CommentsChicago, IL

  Watch out for ads about Zetacap, which is being touted as a gastric bypass pill, far cheaper than surgery. The pill does not require a doctor's prescription because it contains all-natural ingredients which have nothing to do with weight loss. The company who makes Zetacap claims it contains a secret they call "visco-fiber" whic supposedly fills up your stomach, and can transform a person's...

• More Dogs and Cats Sick After Eating Contaminated Pet Food

  Jamie G. Goldstein | March 20, 2007 12:30 PM | 1 CommentChicago, IL

  The number of reported illness and deaths of cats and dogs from contaminated Menu Foods, Inc. pet food are increasing as the days pass. A recall was originally issued on March 17, 2007 by the FDA about the contaminated food. There are approximately 51 brands of dog food and 40 brands of cat food that are affected by the recall. The contaminated food causes kidney failure in the animals and...

• Menu Food Pet Food Recall

  Jamie G. Goldstein | March 20, 2007 10:17 AM | 1 CommentChicago, IL

  The FDA has recalled certain types of Menu Food cat and dog food. The recall was released on March 17, 2007. The products that are affected by the recall are numerous and can be found on the Menu Foods, Inc. website. The contaminated food causes kidney failure in the animals and there have been ten deaths reported thus far. It is likely that the contaminated food has affected many more cats...

• Rhode Island Wins First Lead Paint Cleanup Case

  Staff Writer | February 23, 2006 11:24 AM | 1 CommentChicago, IL

  Three paint manufacturers will have to spend millions of dollars in clean up costs to protect Rhode Island children from being poisoned by lead paint. This is the first time that any State has sued the paint industry for clean up costs. This week, the jury found the defendants to be a public nuisance, and next week arguments will begin on whether punitive damages should be awarded against...

• Peanut Butter Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

  Jamie G. Goldstein | January 11, 2009 8:17 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  A recall was announced by King Nut Companies after it was determined a salmonella outbreak iwas linked to peanut butter King Nut manufactures. The Center for Disease Control, (CDC), believes that at...

• Complaints of Rashes and Blistering from Victoria's Secrets' Bras Continue

  Jamie G. Goldstein | November 17, 2008 2:54 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  More and more women have been complaining in recent days of Victoria's Secrets' bras causing them rashes and blisters. Several of these women have been suffering for months not knowing until...

• Nissan Recalls Over 200,000 Vehicles

  Jamie G. Goldstein | October 16, 2008 2:18 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The chance of the passenger side airbag failing to deploy in 2007 and 2008 Nissan vehicles has prompted the company to make plans to recall 204,361 of its vehicles. The recall will include the...

• Chicago and Cook County Salmonella Cases Linked to Tomatoes

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 18, 2008 5:56 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The recent outbreak of salmonella linked to tomatoes has affected several people in Chicago and the Cook County suburbs. At least seven cases have been reported at this time but many more may be...