recalls

An EpiPen Jr. epinephrine auto-injector. Some EpiPens have been recalled from the U.S. market over concerns that they could fail to activate when people try to use them.

Recall Of Some EpiPens Extends To U.S.

4:02pm April 03, 2017

by Jessica Boddy

Mylan is recalling some EpiPens distributed between December 2015 and July 2016, saying a potentially defective part could make them fail to activate during a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Injuries to babies associated with products like strollers and cribs have increased, a study finds.

Nursery Products To Blame For Rise In Infant Injuries, Study Finds

4:26pm March 13, 2017

by Jessica Boddy

The number of children injured by strollers, cribs, carriers and other nursery products is on the rise. Researchers say both parents and manufacturers can do things to limit injuries.

National

Dog Food Company Recalls Products That May Contain Pentobarbital

3:24pm February 07, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Citing the possible presence of a chemical used to euthanize animals, pet food maker Evanger's has issued a partial recall of its popular Hunk of Beef Au Jus product.

The 2013 Land Rover Range Rover is among the SUV models included in a new recall over the vehicles' keyless entry software. The automaker says an update will fix a problem in which doors can unexpectedly open.

National

Land Rover Recalls 65,000 Vehicles Over Unlatching Doors

3:15pm July 13, 2015

by Bill Chappell

"If a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out," a federal safety agency says.

After initially recalling products made at its Oklahoma facility, Blue Bell is now asking retailers and customers to throw away or return all of its products currently on the market.

Blue Bell Widens Recall To All Of Its Products Over Listeria Worries

10:04am April 21, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called it "a complex and ongoing multistate outbreak of listeriosis occurring over an extended period of several years."

Sabra has announced a voluntary recall of some products, including Classic Hummus, after a sample tested positive for Listeria.

Sabra Hummus Announces A Recall Over Listeria Fears

2:35pm April 09, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The national recall covers several products with a "best by" date of May 11 or May 15. The products are predominantly the "Classic" variety of the hummus, in a range of sizes.

Economy

Honda's President Resigns, After A Troubled Year For Carmaker

11:32am February 23, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Takanobu Ito, who has led Honda since 2009, will leave his post in June, giving way to Takahiro Hachigo, an executive who began his career as an engineer.

National

Takata Back On Capitol Hill After Deadline To Widen Air Bag Recall Passes

3:00pm December 03, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Federal regulators had given Takata Corp. until Tuesday to widen its recall of air bags to the entire U.S., but the Japanese company appeared to ignore that demand.

National

Reports: GM Ordered 500,000 Ignition Switches Before Recall Announcement

2:03pm November 10, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Emails seen by The Wall Street Journal and other news outlets raise questions about the timing of the automaker's recalls for faulty ignition switches. The defect has been tied to at least 32 deaths.

National

No Quick Fixes For Drivers Affected By Air Bag Recall

8:09pm October 24, 2014

by Sonari Glinton

The massive auto recall announced this week is different from most. It affects more than one-third of air bags on the road and there are no simple fixes, short of a full air bag replacement.

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