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Bicycle Frames Recalled By Norco

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:10:00 GMT

Norco Performance Bikes, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling Norco Bicycle Frames because they can crack and separate, causing a fall hazard to riders.

To date, the company has received one report of a rider falling from the bicycle and fracturing their collar bone.

The recall, which involves 3,600 bicycle frames, includes the following model year and names: 2007 Team DH, 2008 Team DH, Aline Park, Aline, Atomik, Shore 1,2,3, 2009 Atomik (without gussets). All colors are included in the recall and the model name is printed on a decal on the top tube of each frame/bike.

The agency warns consumers to stop using the recalled bicycle frame immediately and to contact a local Norco dealer for information about a replacement frame.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact your local Norco dealer or call (800) 663-8916 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or visit the firm’s Web site at www.norco.com or e-mail at recall@norco.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Seoul Shik Poom Recalls Frozen Salted and Dried Yellow Croaker

Jenny Albano — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:05:05 GMT

Seoul Shik Poom, Inc., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Frozen Salted and/or Dried Yellow Croaker because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which is a bacteria that can cause sever illness or even death.

The following products are being recalled:
Item # Description Weight (lbs)
-BG1103
Bupsungpo) Fz. Salted Yellow Croaker (bag)
2.2Lbs
-BG1121B
Polar) Fz. Dried Yellow Croaker (bag)
4.5Lbs
-BG1121
Polar) Fz. Dried Yellow Croaker (bag)
2.2Lbs
-BG1122B
Polar) Fz. Dried Yellow Croaker (bag)
4.5Lbs
-BG1124
Choripdong) Fz. Yellow Croaker (bulk box)
29.73Lbs
-BG1124A
Choripdong) Fz. Yellow Croaker (bulk box)
31.6Lbs
-BG1123
Choripdong) Fz. Yellow Croaker (bulk box)
30.83Lbs

The FDA has stated that consumers should not consume any of these products, even if they do not smell or look spoiled.

Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

These products were sold in New York, New Jersey, and Maryland and was sold through retail stores. The Yellow Croaker comes in a clear plastic bag and is tied with a rope. The problem with the product was discovered during routine testing and so far no illnesses have been reported to the company.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Everlasting Distributors, Inc. Recalls Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban Due to Potential Contamination

Jenny Albano — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:15:33 GMT

Everlasting Distributors, Inc., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban in 8 oz. packaged frozen because it may be contaminated with the bacterium that causes botulism, which is a potentially life-threatening food-bourne illness.

Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban was distributed in New York and New Jersey areas and it reached consumers through retail stores. Blue Ocean Indian Sardine Tamban comes in an uncoded white styropor foam tray and vacuum packed with a clear plastic bag.

So far no illnesses have been reported to the company. The possibility of contamination was found during routine testing by the company.

The FDA and Everlasting Distributors, Inc. are warning all consumers to not eat any of the product, even if it does not seem to be spoiled or contaminated.

Side effects from botulism begin anytime from 6 hours to 2 weeks after consuming the botulinum toxin. Symptoms can include dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, slurred speech, drooping eyelids, and muscle weakness all down the body. Botulism can cause respiratory and body paralysis, which can lead to death due to respiratory failure.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Beware of Dangerous Shelhigh Medical Devices

Ricky Bagolie — Thu, 03 May 2007 07:47:18 GMT

Shelhigh, Inc of Union, New Jersey, has been told by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to recall all of its medical devices in the marketplace, including hospitals, as there is a fear that the devices are not sterile. They manufacutured various devices that are used in adults infants and children. Anyone who experiences problems or injury as a result of the use of these medical devices should contact the FDA You should also contact Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers for a confidential and free consultation.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ricky Bagolie

Beware of Pet Food Tainted with Rat Poison

Ricky Bagolie — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 03:02:05 GMT

An investigation has revealed that the recalled pet food produced by Menu Foods was tainted with the rat poison aminopterin. Dogs and cats that have eaten the bad food have suffered from kidney failure and death.

Over 60 million cans and pouches of the Company's "wet pet" food, some of which was canned in New Jersey and sold in over 90 brands, have been recalled.

Contact Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers now to discuss your rights at no charge.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ricky Bagolie

Bad Pet Food Causes Kidney Failure & Death

Ricky Bagolie — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 08:26:38 GMT

Pet food giant, Menu Foods, has recalled more than 60 million cans and pouches of wet style dog and cat food after it has been linked to kidney failure and death in many pets. The company, based in Canada, has plants in Kansas and New Jersey that produced the tainted food. A full list of the recalled products may be found at www.menufoods.com/recall.

Menu Foods may be subject to lawsuits on behalf of pet owners who have suffered losses and medical bills as a result of the tainted pet food.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ricky Bagolie

Beware of Increase Risk Due to Some Birth Control

Ricky Bagolie — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:18:27 GMT

Public watchdog Public Citizen hs petitioned the FDA to ban all third generation oral contraceptives containing the incredient desogestrel because it nearly doubles the risk of life threatening blodd clots when compared to the older forms of the pill.

"The FDA must ensure the well-being and safety of women in the U.S. and ban third-generation oral contraceptives containing desogestrel," the petition says. "Women should discuss with their doctors alternative methods of birth control, such as the second-generation oral contraceptives, and how to safely switch contraceptive methods."

According to Public Citizen, banning the pills could save hundreds of women a year from developing venous thrombosis, or blood clots, which have disabling and sometimes fatal consequences. Venous thrombosis typically appears in a patient's legs, but also can occur in the abdomen, arms, veins of the brain and superficial veins. Blood clots are particularly dangerous because they can travel through the veins and block blood flow at another location, causing a condition known as venous thromboembolism. Blood clots that travel to the lungs can cause pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal.

The Pills containing desogestrel are:

Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
Desogen
Velivet
Kariva
Mircette
Apri-28
Ortho-Cept
Reclipsen
Cyclessa

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ricky Bagolie

Contaminated Peanut Butter Leads to Illness, Lawsuits

Ricky Bagolie — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:33:52 GMT

Throw away your peanut butter says the FDA. The warning is based on a new study released on February 13, 2007 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local health agencies. It connects 288 cases of food borne illness in 39 states to consumption of certain types of Peter Pan peanut butter. Most infections are in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Tennessee and Missouri but there are victims in many other states. The first illness from the current peanut butter epidemic may have come in August 2006. As a result of broad epidemiological testing and recent case control studies, the CDC was recently able to identify Peter Pan peanut butter as the likely cause of illness. Lawsuits on behalf of those stricken with a food borne illness have already been filed.

Peanut Butter Recalled
ConAgra is in the process of recalling all Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter beginning with product code 2111 that were already distributed. The FDA has sent investigators to ConAgra's processing plant in Sylvester, Georgia to review records, collect product samples and conduct tests for Salmonella Tennessee.

Salmonellosis Symptoms

* Fever
* Headache
* Diarrhea
* Abdominal Cramping
* Vomiting and Nausea
* Dehydration

In individuals with poor underlying health or weakened immune systems, Salmonella can enter the bloodstream from the intestines and cause life-threatening infections. This infection can sometimes be treated with antibiotics. Individuals who have recently eaten Peter Pan or Great Value peanut butter and have experienced any adverse symptoms should contact a physician.

If you or a loved recently ate Peter Pan or Great Value peanut butter and and got sick as a result contact us at InjuryBoard by calling 1-800-593-5446. We can help so give us a call now for a confidential and free consultation.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ricky Bagolie

Lawsuits Filed in Peanut Butter Recall

Ricky Bagolie — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:39:38 GMT

On Feb 14, the Food and Drug Administration warned consumers not to eat any Peter Pan or Great Value brand peanut butter in jars bearing product code 2111, which came from a ConAgra plant in Georgia. All products with that code, purchased since May 2006, have been recalled for fears that they contain salmonella, a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhea, cramps, vomiting, fever and chills. Most people who get salmonella recover within a week or 10 days although severe cases involving hospitalization or death are not uncommon.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially says that nearly 300 people in 39 states, including four people in Washington, have been sickened since August. Not all cases have been linked to contaminated peanut butter. The CDC has attributed no deaths to the outbreak.

Donn Moyer, spokesman for the state Department of Health, said cases aren't officially counted until epidemiologists have verified that a person had the implicated strain of salmonella -- in this case, Salmonella Tennessee.

Individuals who have gotten sick should seek medical attention, save the jar of peanut butter for testing and contact an attorney for a free and no risk consultation.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ricky Bagolie

Beware Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patches

Ricky Bagolie — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 22:06:30 GMT

Bard Composix Mesh Patch has been recalled. The mesh patch was used to repair ventral hernias caused by thinning or stretching of scar tissue that forms after surgery. The patch was placed behind the hernia defect through a small incision. The patch was then held open by a "memory recoil ring" that allowed the patch to be folded for insertion and later spring open and lay flat. This memory recoil ring can break under the stess of placement. This then can lead to bowel perforations and/or chronic intestinal fistulae.

On January 10, 2007, the FDA recalled the Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch because, when inserted the patch can break, leading to loose mesh going into the bowel - causing bowel perforations, abdominal pain, and requiring necessary bowel dissection surgery to remove the failed patch. The Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch is manufactured by Davol Inc., a division of C.R. Bard located in Cranston, Rhode Island. The FDA first issued a Class I Recall of the Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch on December 22, 2005. A Class I recall is the strongest recall available to the FDA, reserved for medical devices that are potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to a patient's health. Shortly after the first recall, an updated recall was issued on March 31, 2006, that included additional Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch sizes and lot numbers.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ricky Bagolie