Texas Legal News & Case Updates

Recall: Baby's Bliss Gripe Water

MOM Enterprises Inc., and FDA informed consumers and healthcare providers that Baby’s Bliss Gripe Water, apple flavor, with a code of 26952V and expiration date of October 2008 (10/08) is being recalled due to the presence of Cryptosporidium infection. The product is labeled Baby’s Bliss. Pediatrici

By The Legal Examiner

/ 21 Sep 2007

Flip Flops Causing Rash and Chemical Burn – Another Product from China Recalled

The latest in a string of recalls of products made in China are popular flip flops sold nationwide at Wal Mart stores.The flip flops are being tested to determine the cause, but the effect is a painful, itchy rash or chemical burn anywhere the flip flops touch the skin. For more information on this

By The Legal Examiner

/ 14 Sep 2007

Marie Callender Recalls Frozen Pies Due to Bacterial Contamination

American Pie, LLC has recalled over 1,400 cases of frozen pies (Marie Callender Turtle Pies) that may be contaminated with bacteria that could cause food poisoning. The pies were sold in Kroger, Giant Eagle and Hy-Vee supermarkets in Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Maryland, Pen

By The Legal Examiner

/ 29 Aug 2007

9-11 WTC Rescue Workers Developing Asthma

The rescue workers at the World Trade Center have higher rates of asthma than the people who were not involved in the rescue operations. A review of the World Trade Center Health Registry by the New York City Health Department found that 3.6 percent of World Trade Center first responders have develo

By The Legal Examiner

/ 29 Aug 2007

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Ford is recalling 3.6 million vehicles due to a defect in the cruise control switch that could lead to a vehicle fire. A similar flaw lead to a six-million vehicle recall in January, 2005.Over a dozen Ford models are affected by this recall:1998-2002 Ford Rangers1992-1997 Lincoln Town Car1992-1997 F

By The Legal Examiner

/ 21 Aug 2007

15 confirmed cases of asbestos exposure in west texas

So far, 15 West Dallas workers and residents show signs of asbestos-related illnesses such as mesothelioma, asbestosis and cancer. The cause is asbestos exposure from a local mineral processing plant. These findings came from chest X-rays on former workers, family members and current and former loca

By The Legal Examiner

/ 15 Aug 2007

Mattel Recalls 9 million toys due to loose magnets and lead poisoning risk

Manufacturer of popular toys like Poly Pockets, Doggy Daycare, and Barbie, is recalling 9 million of its toys in the United States , over 18 million worldwide. Toys including popular characters such as Batman, Barbie, Polly Pockets and a toy from Pixar’s “Cars” movie are being pulled off shelves bec

By The Legal Examiner

/ 14 Aug 2007

Dallas Gas Explosion Threatens Area Residents and Workers

Southwest Industrial Gases, Inc in downtown Dallas had several explosions that caused a 3 alarm fire. Police evacuated businesses and residents within a half mile of the explosion and closed two nearby freeways. Tanks of acetylene fuel and other materials could be seen exploding and throwing large p

By The Legal Examiner

/ 25 Jul 2007

Botulism Risk: Castleberry Chili Sauce Recalled

Hot dog chili sauce has been linked to four cases of botulism poisoning in Texas and Indiana. The chili sauce was produced by the Castleberry’s Food Company in Augusta, Georgia and was sold under the brand names Castleberry’s, Kroger and Austex’s and came in 10 ounce cans.As a result of the Botulism

By The Legal Examiner

/ 20 Jul 2007

"Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Recall Expanded Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

The CPSC, in cooperation with Toy Century Industrial Ltd., is expanding a recall on around 13,000 Soldier Bear Brand Toy Sets. When the toys were recalled in May, 2007 only around 3,000 Invincibles Transport Converter Toy Sets were to be taken off shelves.The toys are being recalled because the surf

By The Legal Examiner

/ 18 Jul 2007

Gerber Baby Cereal Recalled due to Choking Risk

Gerber baby food manufacturers has voluntarily recalled thousands of boxes of Organic Whole Grain Rice and Organic Whole Grain Oatmeal cereals because they posed a choking hazard to children. Some clumps of cereal, when mixed with water or milk, do not fully mix and can cause a choking hazard. The F

By The Legal Examiner

/ 17 Jul 2007

DentFresh Fluoride Mint Toothpaste Recall

DentFresh USA initiated a nationwide recall of DentFresh Fluoride Mint Toothpaste 9 Oz (255g) made in China. The recall was initiated because the product may contain the poisonous chemical, diethylene glycol (DEG), an ingredient used in antifreeze. Consumers should stop using the product and either

By The Legal Examiner

/ 16 Jul 2007