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Cubicin recalled due to foreign particulate matter contamination
Certain lots of Cubicin 500 mg in 10 mL single-use vials have been voluntarily recalled by manufacturer Cubist Pharmaceuticals. The recall comes after numerous reports that the drug may contain life-threatening foreign particulate matter, Market Watch reported on Sunday, August 10. Reconstituted vials of the antibacterial injection with lot numbers CDC 203, CDC 207,… Read More »
OSHA announces steps to prevent demolition-related fatalities
On July 10, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a news release that outlines recent demolition-related fatalities that could have been prevented and provides information and guidelines to protect against accidents like this. In its statement, the OSHA announced the updated version of its Demolition page – a resource site that aims to educate workers and… Read More »
Kraft’s Velveeta Cheese recalled due to risk of premature spoilage
American grocery manufacturing and processing conglomerate Kraft issued a consumer-level voluntary recall of its Velveeta Original Pasteurized Recipe Cheese product because the cheese might not contain enough preservatives to avoid early spoilage, Tech Times reported on June 21. In a statement issued on June 19, Kraft stated that the products may have been distributed to different Walmart… Read More »
Families of those killed by GM defect to receive at least $1M
In a press conference held in Washington D.C. on June 30, compensation expert for General Motors (GM) Kenneth Feinberg announced the company’s plan to provide at least a million dollars for each death associated with GM’s defective ignition switch, the International Business Times reported. On top of the $1 million is a summation of the… Read More »
NuvaRing’s multi-million settlement to stand
Last February, pharmaceutical giant Merck agreed to pay $100 million to settle accusations that its contraceptive ring NuvaRing can cause fatal health risks. Merck had an option to reject the agreement if less than 95% of the legitimate claimants failed to participate in the deal, USA Today reported on June 5. However, an announcement… Read More »
OSHA raises awareness about heat-related illnesses in the workplace
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor has launched its awareness campaign about the heat hazards that workers and employers in the outdoor industries face, a report by The Times and Democrat stated on June 1. For four consecutive years, the OSHA has aimed to educate both the employers and the employees about… Read More »
Kraft cheese products recalled due to improper storage
Kraft Foods Group has issued a voluntary consumer product recall of four cottage cheese labels on Saturday, May 17, due to improper storage that could lead to spoilage or illness, Food Safety News reported on May 18. The company is recalling 1.2 million cases of Knudsen, Breakstone, Simply Kraft, and Daily Chef after discovering that… Read More »
GM seeks to reject liability claims linked to “old GM”
According to an article by the Detroit Free Press, General Motors is seeking protection from all product liability claims associated with incidents that transpired before it went out of bankruptcy. The plan was made public after the vehicle manufacturer issued an appeal to delay litigation over a class action lawsuit until a federal judge decides on… Read More »
Crane accident in Ecorse kills one man
On Friday, April 4 a crane collapse accident that happened at a U.S. Steel worksite in Ecorse killed one worker. Authorities reported that a crane fell around 5:45 a.m. at the Great Lakes Steel facility killing 36-year-old crane operator, Chris Castro. A statement released by the company said that Castro was a contractor with Connelly… Read More »
GSK recalls Alli weight loss products due to tampering
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare has issued a voluntary recall of all of its Alli weight loss products over reports of tampering, the U.S. Finance Post revealed on Friday, March 28. The company received reports of tampered Alli bottles from Texas, North Carolina, New York, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Alabama. GSK encourages U.S. consumers… Read More »