In a recent news release, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated that it’s taking two important steps to address the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment. These chemicals have been detected in drinking water in several communities over the past few…
In May 2020, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced that it would stop selling its Johnson’s Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, citing a decrease in demand. The company had been under pressure from government organizations and the public because its talc-based products, including its…
About 182,000 Hampton Bay Mara ceiling fans, sold exclusively at Home Depot, have recently been recalled because of a safety hazard. Consumers are advised to check their fans for possible malfunction and to report problems to the company. Fan Blades May Fly Off During Use…
Graco Children’s Products recently announced the recall of about 51,000 Graco Pack ’n Play Day2Dream Playard & Bedside Sleepers. The products are similar to other inclined sleepers that have been linked to infant fatalities. The company is offering consumers a refund on the products. Graco…
If you own a Can-Am Off-Road screw jack, check the model number. Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) recently recalled hundreds of these jacks because of a serious injury hazard. Can-Am Screw Jacks Linked with Potential Safety Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the…
A Kentucky couple recently filed a new firefighting foam lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. They blame firefighting foams for the husband’s diagnosis of prostate cancer. Coast Guard Firefighter Blames His Prostate Cancer on AFFFs According to the complaint,…
A Pennsylvania woman recently filed a new Medtronic lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. She claims that after using the Medtronic MiniMed insulin pump, she suffered from serious injuries. She seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Plaintiff Suffers Low Blood…
Until the 2020 presidential election was finally decided, words never seemed to cause consequence for Donald Trump. Unlike any political candidate in recent memory, Trump seemed immune to harm from multiple arrogant, hateful, narcissistic, sexist, and foolish utterings. I won’t repeat them here; anyone can…
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In York County, Virginia, a massive 75-car pileup happened on Interstate 64 on December 22, 2020. The accident caused injuries to fifty-one people. After an investigation, police determined the cause was black ice. The accident in York County is a recent example of the dangers…
In June 2019, online pharmacy Valisure detected a cancer-causing agent (NDMA) in the popular heartburn drug Zantac (ranitidine). Since then, thousands of consumers have been concerned that if they took the drug—particularly if they took it for long periods—they may now be at an increased…
