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• Marie Callender Recalls Frozen Pies Due to Bacterial Contamination

  RLF Staff | August 29, 2007 4:50 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  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, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. The recall...

• 9-11 WTC Rescue Workers Developing Asthma

  RLF Staff | August 29, 2007 6:41 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  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 developed asthma since 9-11 which is 12 times higher than the rate of asthma in the normal adult...

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  RLF Staff | August 21, 2007 8:01 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  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 Ford Crown Victoria1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII1993-1995 Taurus...

• 15 confirmed cases of asbestos exposure in west texas

  RLF Staff | August 15, 2007 10:37 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Wrongful Death

  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 local residents. Doctors have reviewed 252 of the 421 exams. fifteen of those displayed signs of an...

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

  RLF Staff | August 14, 2007 1:52 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  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 because of hazards to children.Some of the recalled toys have magnets that can become dislodged and...