On March 2, 2020, online pharmacy Valisure announced in a press release that it had detected N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)–a probable human carcinogen—in samples of prescription drug products containing metformin, a common type 2 diabetes treatment. Considering these results, the company filed a Citizen’s Petition with the…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that IKEA was recalling about 820,000 KULLEN 3-drawer chests in the U.S. due to tip-over and entrapment hazards. The commission warns consumers to either anchor the chests to the wall or return them for a full…
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), manufacturer Gree has recalled about 2.5 million Frigidaire, SoleusAir, Kenmore, and other dehumidifiers due to a fire hazard. The company is aware of more than 2,000 reported incidents of the products overheating, with about 450 fires…
Firefighting foams regularly used at military bases and airports around the country have been linked with drinking water contamination. Over the past several years, water testing has revealed toxic levels of chemicals called per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Studies have found associations between exposure…
As the United States deals with the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing becomes the norm, many businesses across the country are experiencing significant slow-downs and sometimes involuntary closings. It’s at times like these that business owners are likely to check their insurance policies to see…
A Florida woman who claims she was seriously injured by an exploding pressure cooker recently filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, Florida. The plaintiff claims that while she was using the pot, it exploded suddenly without warning. The particular pressure…
Since September 2019, six Philadelphia public schools have closed because of hazardous asbestos damage. Parents and students are understandably concerned about the related asbestos health risks. Many of the buildings are old and were built when asbestos was commonly used for insulation. Minor damage, however,…
Congress just passed a Stimulus Package to inject around $2 trillion into the U.S. economy. As expected, the Stimulus contains a lot of complicated politics. In order to help you understand what it means for you, your family, and your business, my colleague Tim Seeger…
Congress just passed a Stimulus Package to inject around $2 trillion into the U.S. economy. President Trump is expected to sign it into effect later today. In order to help you understand what it means for you, your family, and your business, my colleague Daniel…
Ventilators have received a lot of attention in the news lately. Why are they so important? A ventilator (vent) is a machine that can breathe for a person when her lungs are not functioning properly. The vent will help the patient ventilate (eliminate carbon dioxide)…
