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Papa Bear Loungeabouts Recalled for Flammability

Posted on March 1, 2012 by James A. Swartz

 The playful papa bear loungeabouts have been recalled due to flammability standard failure. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (UPCPSC) claims that about 10,000 of these pajamas have been recalled as they pose a burn injury risk to the kids … Continue reading →

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Johnson & Johnson’s CEO Steps Down

Posted on February 24, 2012 by James A. Swartz

Following an embarrassing streak of recalls, Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) longtime CEO, Bill Weldon, has announced his resignation as the health care giant’s top executive. Product recalls ranging from Tylenol to Benadryl have cost the company hundreds of millions of … Continue reading →

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Lee Carter Co. Announces Voluntary Recall of Two Kids Products

Posted on January 30, 2012 by James A. Swartz

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of Lee Carter Co.’s action figure toys and baby rattles, manufactured in Mexico. About 7,000 of the Super Luchamania Action Figures were sold. The recalled action figures, sold in … Continue reading →

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Costa Cruise Line Faces Charges

Posted on January 30, 2012 by James A. Swartz

It has been two weeks since the disastrous cruise ship accident that occurred off Giglio Island in Florence. Since then, there have been estimates of up to 16 casualties.  Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise-line owner, was sued for at … Continue reading →

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Instant Soup: A Serious Burn Threat To Children

Posted on January 17, 2012 by James A. Swartz

Parents now have to be aware of yet another danger to children – studies have shown that instant cups of soup present a serious risk of scalding and scarring. The danger lies in the product’s design. The styrofoam cups full … Continue reading →

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A Simple Oral Procedure Leaves a Family in Mourning

Posted on January 11, 2012 by James A. Swartz

In March, a simple tooth extraction procedure put 17-year-old Jennifer Olenicvk into cardiac arrest.  Allegations against the oral surgeon, Dr. Domenick Colleti, and anesthesiologist, Dr. Krista Mechelle Issacs, are based upon alleged negligence in addressing an apparent anesthesia error once … Continue reading →

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Johnson & Johnson: Not So Kid Friendly?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by James A. Swartz

After the death of their two year old son, Daniel and Katy Moore of Ellensburg, Washington claim Very Berry Strawberry to be the culprit in River Moore’s liver failure. The infant showed symptoms of infection only 30 seconds after ingestion … Continue reading →

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Rod Covlin Charged as Suspect for Wife’s Death

Posted on December 30, 2011 by James A. Swartz

Two years ago, Shele Danishefsky Covlin, a UBS wealth manager, was found face-down dead in her bathtub. With a clearly cut scalp, Covlin’s death was allegedly ruled an accidental fall. Jewish Orthodox traditions prompted her family to refuse any autopsy … Continue reading →

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Virginia Tech Suffers Yet Another Loss

Posted on December 9, 2011 by James A. Swartz

Deriek W. Crouse, a member of the Virginia Tech police force, was murdered Thursday after an encounter in a school parking lot. Mr. Crouse was an Army veteran and married father of five. Reportedly, the gunman shot the officer at … Continue reading →

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Kid’s Toys: Not Always that Friendly?

Posted on November 18, 2011 by James A. Swartz

Before you start your annual holiday toy shopping, be sure that you are aware of hazards to look for that are still appearing on toy shelves. Even with new regulations and testing requirements in place, potentially harmful toys can still … Continue reading →

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