Texas Legal News & Case Updates

E. Coli Tainted Beef Spurs Class I Recall

Over 13 thousand pounds of steak and ground beef have been recalled due to another E.coli risk. Mark’s Quality Meats, Inc. is recalling beef products because they may contain the E. coli O157:H7 virus. This is a Class I recall meaning there is a reasonable chance of serious injury illness or death.

By The Legal Examiner

/ 7 Jan 2008

Tot Tower Block Recall Due to Choking Hazard

Tot Tower blocks were recalled by the eeBoo Corporation due to a choking hazard. The plastic cover could cause a choking risk if it comes off the blocks. About 170,000 sets have been recalled. The Tot Tower toys come in 10-block sets. The Tot Tower blocks have been sold at specialty and gift shops a

By The Legal Examiner

/ 2 Jan 2008

Holiday Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers

The holidays are known as a fun celebratory time, but far too many people are injured or killed during this time due to the increase in drinking and driving. Drunk driving car accidents are a common occurrence year round, but the numbers greatly increase during the holidays. Holiday parties often in

By The Legal Examiner

/ 28 Dec 2007

Highly Resistant Salmonella Strain Hospitalized Dozens

Dozens have been hospitalized from a recent Salmonella outbreak in the south west US. Unlike other recent salmonella strains, this strain has shown to be extremely resistant to antibiotics. So far health investigators do not know where this strain originated, but other recent salmonella outbreaks ha

By The Legal Examiner

/ 13 Dec 2007

Christman Ornament Recall

Reeves International Inc., of Pequannock, N.J. announced a voluntary recall of the 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornaments. The ornaments’ paint contains high levels of lead. Young children may put the ornaments in their mouth or th

By The Legal Examiner

/ 28 Nov 2007

Heparin Overdose in Infants

Heparin overdose in infants is an increasingly common and fatal medication error. Sadly, this error is preventable if only health care professionals would take the few necessary steps to ensure that this fatal mistake does not occur. Heparin is an anti-coagulant medication often given to premature b

By The Legal Examiner

/ 23 Nov 2007

Children's Wooden Storage Rack Recalled After Child's Death

Jetmax International Ltd., of Irving, Texas is voluntarily recalling about 36,000 children’s storage racks with canvas totes because the storage rack is unstable and can tip over, trap and possibly suffocate young children.So far there has been one report of a death. An 8-month-old boy was asphyxiat

By The Legal Examiner

/ 16 Nov 2007

"E. Coli Loophole" Allows Tainted Meat to Reach Consumers

After dozens of E.coli outbreaks from unsanitary food processing over the last few months, many are looking at the “E. coli Loophole” that allows meat companies to cook and sell meat on which E. coli is found during processing. This loophole is documented in the USDA regulations, but publicized. It

By The Legal Examiner

/ 15 Nov 2007

Chinese Admit Toxin Was Used on Aqua Dots

Aqua Dots have sickened several children in the United States – The coating on the beads causes the beads to stick to each other when water is added contains a chemical that can turn toxic when ingested. Children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression, or have seiz

By The Legal Examiner

/ 13 Nov 2007

CLASS 1 RECALL: Circle Foods Frozen Beef Tamales

Circle Foods, LLC, has recalled approximately 3,750 pounds of frozen beef tamales that may contain pieces of metal. Cartons of 10 individually wrapped 5-ounce tamales “Tortilla land BEEF TAMALES, Traditional Corn Husk Wrap, All Natural” are the only product associated with this recall.Each carton di

By The Legal Examiner

/ 13 Nov 2007

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Kitchen Toys Recalled Due To Choking Hazard

Fisher-Price announced a voluntary recall of the Laugh & Learn Learning Kitchen Toys. Parents should immediately take the toy away from children and contact Fisher-Price for a free repair kit.The choking hazard comes from pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, and young children may swa

By The Legal Examiner

/ 7 Nov 2007

One Million Bumbo Baby Seats Recalled After Nearly 30 Reports of Injuries

Approximately one million baby seats sold at Target , Wal-Mart and other large retailers have been recalled due to the risk of children falling out of the seats. The CPCS received 28 reports of injuries due to children falling out of the baby seats, three of whom suffered skull fracturesThe recall i

By The Legal Examiner

/ 25 Oct 2007