Foodborne illness investigations have slowed down significantly and food recalls have plummeted to their lowest levels in years because of disruptions in the nation’s food safety system caused by the novel coronavirus. According to a USA Today news report, the pandemic has shaken the system at every level – from the federal agencies that are…
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Food Inspections and Recalls Plummet to All Time Lows Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Celebrity Tattoo Artist Arrested in Los Angeles DUI Crash That Killed YoutTuber
Corey La Barrie, a 25-year-old YouTube star, was killed in a DUI crash after Daniel Silva, a celebrity tattoo artist, who police said was speeding in his sports car, lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a stop sign and a tree. According to a KTLA news report, Silva was traveling at a high…
Study Connects Concussions to Loss of Inhibition
A study that conducted separate tests on Canadian university football players found that concussions or traumatic brain injuries suffered while playing the sport could lead to loss of inhibition. According to Medicalxpress.com, these findings open new doors to predicting the impact of these debilitating injuries and raise questions about the long-term impact of contact sports….
Magnetic Ball Toys Recalled for Potentially Serious Injuries
A children’s toy that uses dozens of tiny magnetic balls has been recalled because it has the potential to cause serious internal injuries if the balls are swallowed and then link together inside the body. According to an alert posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Mag Cube magnetic ball sets were…
Man Suffers Burn Injuries After E-Cigarette Explodes in the Pocket
A man who suffered multiple burn injuries after an e-cigarette exploded in his pocket has sued a retailer and a Chinese manufacturer of lithium batteries in a product liability lawsuit he has filed. According to a report in The Telegraph, the plaintiff, Joseph Tucker, has named Cloud 9 Vapor and CBD as well as Shenzhen…
Businesses are Battling Insurers Over the Coronavirus Business Interruption
There is currently a huge standoff between the nation’s leading insurers and businesses such as restaurants, gyms, movie theaters and hotels that have purchased insurance policies from these companies. According to a report in The Washington Post, this battle is spilling into the powerful corridors of the nation’s capital as both sides spar over what…
Volkswagen to Recall 370,000 Vehicles for Faulty Takata Airbags Over Five Years
Volkswagen will recall about 370,000 of its vehicles because of a risk posed by faulty Takata airbags. According to a report in Car and Driver, the recall will eventually cover the 2012 to 2019 VW Beetle and Beetle convertible and the 2011 to 2014 Passat. The announcement came as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Prepac Recalls Four Drawer Chests Because They Can Tip Over
Prepac has recalled a 4-drawer chest because of a tip-over hazard that could cause serious or even fatal injuries to young children. According to an alert posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the company recalled about 21,000 Prepac 4-drawer chests because they pose a safety hazard to children. The recall notice said…
Business Owners File Lawsuits Against Insurers for Denying Business Interruption Claims
Lawsuits have been filed against several insurance companies around the country for denying policy claims the plaintiffs had made to protect against business interruption losses due to COVID-19. According to news reports, these are claims specifically pertaining to the business closures that were mandated in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Denial of Claims Plaintiffs…
Hospital Workers Report Side Effects from Using OxyCide Cleaner
Hospitals in many parts of the country are using a new cleaning solution called OxyCide to maintain sanitary conditions in their facilities. According to news reports though, workers who have to use this cleaner say it’s making them sick. For example, the report says the cleaner, which is a relatively new product, was selected as…