Sauer Brands has recalled 29 Spice Hunter herb and spice products because they could pose a risk of salmonella. According to Consumer Reports, Sauer said notification of possible salmonella contamination from its supplier of organic parsley is what triggered the recall. In addition to organic parsley, the company also recalled other spices and spice blends…
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Sauer Brands Recalls Herbs and Spices for Possible Salmonella Contamination
NHTSA is Investigating Reports of Fires in Chevy Bolt Electric Vehicles
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating complaints from consumers that the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle can catch fire. According to a report in the Detroit Free Press, the probe by NHTSA covers nearly 78,000 Chevy Bolts made by General Motors from the 2017 through 2020 model years. The agency says it…
Joyson Looks at Inaccuracies in Takata Seatbelt Testing Data
U.S. automotive component maker, Joyson Safety Systems (JSS), has announced that it is looking into inaccuracies in the reporting of seatbelt webbing test data at a Japanese factory acquired from bankrupt airbag manufacturer, Takata Corporation, more than two years ago. According to a Reuters news report, JSS is investigating “available and relevant data” over a…
Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Outdoor Ceiling Fans for Potential Injuries
Westinghouse Lighting has recalled thousands of Great Falls outdoor ceiling fans because of an injury hazard. According to an alert posted on U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Westinghouse Lighting said it has received 62 reports of the fan blades cracking or breaking off, including one person who suffered an impact injury. Details of the…
Handheld Device Could Quickly Diagnose Concussions in Young Athletes
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has demonstrated how a specific assessment of the eye could potentially help properly diagnose and monitor concussions. According to a report, the findings were published this month in JAMA Ophthalmology. In what was the first study of its kind, the research term showed that quantitative pupillary light reflex metrics,…
Amazon Warehouses in Southern California Fined for Coronavirus Safety Violations
The state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), which oversees workplace safety, has slapped Amazon with $1,870 in fines for coronavirus-related safety violations. The Los Angeles Times reports that over the course of several months beginning in May, investigators with the agency found that two Amazon warehouses in Southern California – one in Eastvale…
The Issue of Physical Loss in COVID-19 Business Interruption Lawsuits
Cincinnati Financial Corp. is facing a number of business interruption coverage lawsuits due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Biz Journals, the insurer, like many others across the country, has been sued by companies that have purchased policies and have been diligently paying premiums over the years. They claim they suffered business losses when the…
Hyundai Kona Electric Vehicles to Be Recalled Due to Battery Fires
After a handful of reported Hyundai Kona EV battery fires, the automaker has issued a recall for potential fire risk in South Korea, where Hyundai is based. A total of 25,564 of the electric crossover vehicles have been recalled. CNET’s Roadshow got confirmation from Hyundai that it will also conduct a recall for the electric…
Battery Phone Cases Sold on Amazon Recalled for Risk of Burn Injuries
Thousands of Trianium battery phone cases sold on Amazon were recalled after 10 people reported that they suffered burn injuries when the battery in the case overheated. According to an alert posted on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) website, Endliss Technology Inc. has recalled about 367,000 battery phone cases because the lithium-ion batteries…
Seneca Snack Company Recalls Apple Chips for Possible Salmonella Contamination
Seneca Snack Company has announced a voluntary recall of Seneca Cinnamon Apple Chips and Clancy’s Cinnamon Apple Chips because of possible salmonella contamination. According to an alert posted on the Food and Drug Administration’s website, the recall is only for specific cinnamon flavor lot codes. No other apple chips are affected. Details of the Recall…