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Purina Recalls Two Jerky Dog Treat Brands

1/16/2013 9:00 AM EST  -   Sokolove Law
Purina, a U.S. division of Swiss consumer products giant Nestle, recalled two brands of its dog treats made in China over concerns that the chicken jerky treats might contain traces of an unapproved poultry antibiotic.

The Associated Press (AP) reports that Purina PetCare’s...

Jeep Grand Cherokee Clears NHTSA Fire Probe

1/11/2013 10:00 AM EST  -   Sokolove Law
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concluded its investigation into Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs over the risk of possible engine fires and announced that the defect responsible did not pose a major safety hazard to drivers.

The Associated Press (http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/01/08/3172609/jeep-grand-cherokee-cleared-in.html#emlnl=Business) (AP) reports the federal agency examined more than...

Congressman Urges FTC Review of Energy Drink Ads

12/6/2012 1:00 PM EST  -   Sokolove Law
A Democratic congressman is calling upon the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to review the advertising claims made by energy drink manufacturers following the release of adverse event reports that include 18 deaths possibly linked to the highly caffeinated beverages.

The New York...

E15 Ethanol Fuel Not Safe for Most Vehicles, Warns AAA

12/6/2012 12:00 PM EST  -   Sokolove Law
A new fuel called E15 that contains 15 percent ethanol may potentially damage the engines of many cars in the United States, warns the American Automobile Association (AAA).

The Obama administration approved the new fuel for use in cars made after 2001, but only about 5 percent of the 240 million cars and light trucks on the road are approved by their manufacturers to use it,...

Ford Recalls Escape and Fusion Over Engine Fires

12/6/2012 10:00 AM EST  -   Sokolove Law
Over 89,000 new Escape SUVs and Fusion sedans from the 2013 model year have been recalled by Ford Motor Co. over reports of engine fires.

The Associated Press (AP) reports that Ford said that the engines can overheat and leak fluids onto hot parts and cause fires. The company is investigating the reasons behind the...

Neurodevelopment Delays Linked To Flame Retardants

12/4/2012 5:00 PM EST  -   Sokolove Law
New research conducted by researchers at the University of California finds that childhood or prenatal exposure to flame retardantsmay result in problems with attention, fine motor coordination, and IQ in school-aged children.

According to Science...

New Federal Safety Standards for Infant Swings

12/3/2012 4:00 PM EST  -   Sokolove Law
In one 12-month period, there were more than 300 infant swing-related incidents, including two deaths and more than 20 injuries. Now a new mandatory safety standard has been approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to make infant swings safer.

The new federal standard will require testing of stability, unintentional folding, and...

Some 220,000 Infant Travel Beds Recalled

11/30/2012 9:00 AM EST  -   Sokolove Law
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that KidsCo Inc. recalled 220,000 infant travel beds due to a potential suffocation hazard.

The recall was sparked by reports of one infant's death as well as nine other incidents in which a child was entrapped in the portable sleep tents, according to the Associated...

Bounce House Injuries Shoot Up

11/30/2012 8:00 AM EST  -   Sokolove Law
A new study reveals that injuries from bounce houses, moonwalks, and other inflatable bouncers—a popular means of recreation at birthday parties and carnivals for kids—increased fifteenfold during the period from 1995 to 2010.

USA...

Men’s Grooming Products May Contain Potentially Toxic Chemicals

11/30/2012 12:00 AM EST  -   Sokolove Law
A new report by an environmental organization claims that men’s grooming products contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic, sperm-damaging, and lead to other health problems.

The Starreports that "The Manscape: The Dirt on Toxic Ingredients in Men’s Body Care Products" was released by Environmental Defence to raise...