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Posted on Apr 6, 2013 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued two Public Notifications regarding the products "Ninja Mojo" and "Love Rider," both promoted as dietary supplements for ...
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Posted on Apr 5, 2013 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced a new app that will provide consumers with real-time vehicle safety information. The free iOS app, suitably named ...
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Posted on Dec 11, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing its investigation into adverse events reported to the agency as related to various products marketed as energy drinks or energy shots. Because ...
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Posted on Nov 12, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
In light of the FDA investigation of five deaths potentially linked to Monster energy drinks and a recent wrongful death lawsuit filed against Monster Beverage Corporation, it may be time for ...
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Posted on Nov 7, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
Millions of Americans consume energy drinks. Some drink them on an almost daily basis, as an alternative or addition to their morning coffee or for an afternoon pick-me-up. Some prefer energy drinks ...
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Posted on Nov 5, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
With the latest wrongful death lawsuit filed against Monster Beverage Corporation by a California family who lost their daughter after she consumed two 24-ounce Monster Energy Drinks within 24 hours, ...
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Posted on Nov 1, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
Certain BMW 7 Series models from 2005 through 2008 are being recalled due to an issue with their electronic transmission control systems. This defect may cause the vehicles to roll away after being ...
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Posted on Sep 14, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
Workers' compensation systems in each state offer injured workers the opportunity to seek benefits for lost earnings and medical expenses related to injuries and illnesses that are ...
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Posted on Aug 22, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
The Bumbo® Baby Seat was voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer on August 16, 2012, after at least 50 reports of babies falling from the seats while they were on raised surfaces. Working with ...
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Posted on Aug 20, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
The Nissan Versa is currently under investigation by the Office of Defect Investigations of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) following reports of a potential defect that ...
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Posted on Aug 2, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
Children's toys should be designed with the utmost safety in mind. Unfortunately, some defective and dangerous products make it to the market and in children's hands. The World Against Toys ...
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Posted on Jun 20, 2012 By Paul J. Napoli
The National Highway Traffic Association (NHTSA) has expanded a current investigation into a potential defect in the doors of certain Toyota vehicles, which may lead to fires. The NHTSA launched a ...
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Posted on Jun 16, 2012 By Paul J. Napoli
Reports of fingertip crushing and amputation have led to the recall of Kolcraft Contours Option strollers. According to a release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the manufacturer of ...
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Posted on Jun 15, 2012 By Paul J. Napoli
Many people turn to spray-on tanning products as a way to avoid the danger of tanning beds and sunbathing, but a new ABC News investigation has revealed that sunless tanning may not be risk-free. Most ...
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Posted on Jun 11, 2012 By Paul J. Napoli
A January 2012 recall of freezer gel packs in lunch boxes and food carriers has been expanded to include 880,000 units of packs in various sizes, due to a risk of poisoning presented by the gel inside ...
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Posted on May 21, 2012 By Paul J. Napoli
Following a March 2012 investigation of vehicle fires involving Jeep Wranglers, Chrysler is recalling nearly 68,000 vehicles that could be affected. The recall affects 2010 Jeep Wranglers with ...
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Posted on May 10, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
Walmart and Toys R Us are recalling an inflatable pool slide that has been linked to one death and two cases of serious injury to consumers. The slide, Banzai Falls In-Ground Pool Slide, was sold from ...
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Posted on May 10, 2012 By Paul J. Napoli
Serious injuries have prompted the recall of about 92,000 trampolines sold by Walmart. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall today of Sportspower BouncePro 14′ ...
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Posted on May 2, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
A new study, which appears in the April 30, 2012 issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has linked a common insecticide with brain development defects in children who were exposed ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
The multistate salmonella outbreak that has affected consumers in 20 states and the District of Columbia is likely linked to a frozen raw tuna product commonly used in sushi, sashimi, "spicy ...
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Posted on Apr 6, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently opened investigations into Chrysler's 2010 Jeep Wrangler and General Motors' 2011 Chevrolet Cruze after receiving ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
One of the newest high-energy products is a caffeine inhaler called AeroShot, manufactured by Breathable Foods, Inc. AeroShot has been available for sale since January of 2012 and may be purchased by ...
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Posted on Feb 19, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
Arsenic is a well-known poisonous element that the majority of consumers know to avoid. But what many consumers may not know is that rice and rice-based foods may contain arsenic. This may include ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
After finding that 400 different lipsticks sold in the United States contained detectable levels of lead, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering whether to place a limit on the amount ...
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Posted on Feb 10, 2012 By Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP
BSH Home Appliances Corp. has issued a recall of its Bosch Tassimo and Tassimo Professional Single-Cup Brewers. Kraft Foods Global Inc. is also recalling certain T Discs, which are products used to ...
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