Defective & Dangerous Products

• Cargill Recalls Over 1 Million Pounds of Beef

  Jamie G. Goldstein | November 03, 2007 5:29 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Cargill recalled 1 million pounds of beef that may be contaminated with E.coli. The beef was produced between October 8 and 11. Retailers that may have sold the beef include Giant, Shop Rite and Stop & Shop. There have been no reports at this time of anyone becoming ill from eating the beef.If you may have eaten the contaminated beef and are experiencing diarhea and/or dehydration seek...

• Medtronic Recalls Sprint Fidelis Leads, What's Next For Patients?

  Jamie G. Goldstein | November 03, 2007 4:28 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Medtronic recalled its Sprint Fidelis defibrillator leads approximately two weeks ago after several reports of people receiving shocks. The shocks result from tiny fractures in the leads. The fractures may also cause the defibrillator not to work at all. Medtronic is suggesting that patients have doctors adjusted the frequency in their defibrillators which may reduce the chance of...

• Recall on Halloween "Ugly Teeth"

  Jamie G. Goldstein | October 31, 2007 5:24 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  A recall was announced today on a popular Halloween item,"Ugly Teeth." The fake teeth are imported from China and were recalled today after it was determined they contain 100 times the amount of allowable lead. It is estimated that 43,000 "Ugly Teeth" packages were sold prior to the recall. The product sales began in January 2006.There have been no reports at this time of adverse affects from...

• Stand 'n Seal Grout Sealer Linked to Chemical Pneumonia

  Jamie G. Goldstein | October 30, 2007 5:45 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Approximately 200 people have filed lawsuits against Home Depot and the manufacturer of Stand 'n Seal grout sealer after falling ill from using Stand 'n Seal. People are complaining of severe breathing problems after using the grout sealer, including chemical pneumonia. One man, Dr. Walter Friedel, said he became so ill he was in the intensive care unit for 4 days and was on oxygen for 4...

• Medtronic Recalls Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Leads

  Jamie G. Goldstein | October 18, 2007 10:31 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Medtronic, Inc. removed its Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator leads from the market on October 15, 2007. The company decided to stop sales of these leads because they are prone to fractures and can cause unnecessary shocks to the patient. They can also fail to work. Medtronic states that the likelihood of failure is minimal, but reliance on a defibrillator is literally a life and death matter. A...

• Ford Recalls Cruise Control Switch

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 20, 2007 3:48 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Ford recently announced it is recalling 3.6 million vehicles due to a faulty cruise control switch. The switch may be a fire hazard. Ford has reported at least a few vehicle owners have complained of fires. Ford has settled at leat one lawsuit. Earl Mohlis filed suit against Ford after his wife died as a result of a fire caused by the faulty switch.The problematic switch was first brought to...

• Another Chinese Manufacturer Cited in Toy Recall

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 14, 2007 10:05 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The latest recall issued in the toy world is by Mattell for 9 million of its toys. The list includes character dolls Batman, Barbie, Polly Pockets as well as several others. The fear is the magnets in the toys will be swallowed by children and cause harmful affects and possible death. These toys were all manufactured in China.In recent weeks and months scores of recalls have been issued...

• Lead Found in Mattel Toys, Recall Announced

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 03, 2007 9:45 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Mattel Inc. announced a recall of nearly 1 million of its Chinese manufactured toys after fear the toys may contain lead. The maker of popular Fisher Price toys including "Dora the Explorer" and several Sesame Street characters has recalled at least 83 types of toys. Some listed include Big Bird, Elmo, Dora and Diego characters. The toys are believed to have excessive amounts of lead in them...

• Pars Cove Salmonella Plagues Over 700 At Taste Of Chicago

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 01, 2007 3:28 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The latest reports show over 700 people came down with salmonella after eating at Pars Cove's booth at Taste of Chicago. This number has nearly doubled from the original reports. Of the reports, it is estimated that 31 people had to be hospitalized. It is believed the shirazi salad from Pars Cove is the cause of the outbreak.City food inspectors review food at each booth at least four times...

• Hot Dog Chili Sauce Recall After Botulism Fear

  Jamie G. Goldstein | July 24, 2007 8:17 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The FDA announced this past week that it is recalling 10 ounce cans of Hot Dog Chili Sauce that is sold under various labels. The affected products have "best by" dates of April 30, 2009 through May 22, 2009. If you have any cans from the listed brands with these dates or an unreadable or missing date, you should throw the cans away immediately. Warning signs of botulism include:Double...