While product recalls seem to be very common nowadays, the most recent product recall should be very concerning for parents of young children. On Thursday, The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Graco Children’s Products of Atlanta was voluntarily recalling some of their high chairs. In total, the recall will affect over 1.2 million chairs. The recall, which was put in place because... 

Honda has now joined Toyota in a recall of automobiles. Recalls are quite common but only recently with the massive Toyota recall concerning braking problems, has the issue gained notoriety. Honda will recall 400,000 plus cars, also due to a problem with the braking system. The problem is called a “soft brake pedal” problem. The cars affected include the Odyssey and Element. To be more... 

The number of foods being recalled due to contaminated hydrolyzed vegetable protein paste or HVP has increased dramatically. The FDA first issued the recall in a joint effort with Canadian officials after salmonella bacteria was discovered in a Las Vegas plant upon inspection. HPV is used to flavor ready-to-eat foods like canned soups, vegetables, dressings and thousands of other products. Basic Foods... 

Joining brands such as T. Marzetti, Trader Joes, Tim’s Cascade Snacks, and Earth Island, Pringles has issued a recall of two flavors: Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger and Family Faves Taco Night. This has been done at the recommendation of the FDA, after traces of salmonella were found in foods containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein, or HVP. Salmonella is the most common food borne bacteria that... 

Many Christmas bracelets made for children are being recalled by Federal regulators due to a problem with Cadmium. The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Division has determined that the toxic metal Cadmium was present in high levels. Kidneys and bones of children can be damaged by the presence of Cadmium. These inexpensive items were sold at discount stores, known as dollar-type establishments. The bracelets... 

A wide food recall is currently taking place due to a tainted hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that is used in many different items. The HVP was recalled on March 4, after it was found that the protein manufactured by Basic Food Flavors had been tainted by salmonella. The Food and Drug Administration reported that the plant in Las Vegas where Basic Food Flavors created the food additive was recently... 

The popular baby slings used to tote a young infant on the chest of parents may lose their popularity very soon. While the slings offer much convenience to parents by allowing them to hold their baby, yet still be able to use their arms and hands, it seems they may actually be dangerous. In fact, the federal government is preparing to issue a statement warning parents of the dangers of baby slings. While... 

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is in the process of releasing a warning about baby slings because there have been some incidents involving suffocation due to this product. What seemed to be the perfect solution for new mothers has become a nightmare for some. Baby slings are used to sooth new babies and keep them warm in an environment much like the womb. The device is worn around the... 

On Monday, the California Highway Patrol received a 911 call from the owner of another Toyota vehicle that was speeding out of control. James Sikes, the 61-year-old owner of a blue 2008 Toyota Prius, called 911 at 1:30 pm Monday to report that his car’s accelerator was stuck and that he couldn’t slow it down. The car was racing over 90 miles per hour eastbound on Interstate 8 near San Diego... 

A voluntary recall of a food additive has food processors scrambling to check their inventory. Salmonella was found in a manufacturing plant in Las Vegas that produces Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein is used in a large variety of processed food. One manufacturer of potato salad has already pulled their product fro m Safeway and Wal Mart. This food additive can be found in...