USDA announced recall of 90,000 pounds of chicken nuggets

Posted on July 28th, 2010 No Comments

The USDA had announced the recall of almost 90,000 pounds of chicken nuggets that were sold in Wal-Mart stores. The frozen chicken nuggets were made by Perdue Farms Inc. and were sold with the “Great Value” label.

These recalled products may contain plastic products inside the chicken. Officials have said that no injuries were reported from the products but there have been complaints of consumers finding blue pieces in their nuggets.

The product code for the recalled products are the one-pound 13-ounce bag of nuggets with a “Best If Used By date of June 9, 2010.

If you or a loved one have been injured because of a defective food product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

Mini motor bikes and go-carts recalled due to fire hazard

Posted on July 21st, 2010 No Comments

Baja Motorsports Mini Bikes and Go-Carts and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced the voluntary recall of their mini bikes and go-carts due to a fire or burn hazard.

The fire can occur when the gas cap leaks or detaches from the fuel tank on the recalled vehicles. There is also a sudden acceleration risk because where the fuel line and cable throttle are positioned.

There have been 9 reports of the fuel cap coming off or leaking and in one case, the defect caused a serious fire that injured a child. There has been 25 reports of the throttles getting stuck and causing injury to the face and other body parts.

If you or a family member has been injured by using a poorly manufactured product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of the law office of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

Bicycles recalled by bike supply company

Posted on July 14th, 2010 No Comments

The U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commision and Seattle Bike Supply have issued a voluntary recall of 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross Bicycles and Framesets because the forks on the bike could come lose, causing the driver to lose control of the bicycle and possibly fall and become injured.

Nearly 330 units have been recalled and includes the framesets and bicycles that are yellow and black. These bicycles are sold nationwide between July 2009 and May 2010. People are urged to stop using the products and to return it to the store for a fork replacement.

If you or a loved one has been injured because of a defective product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

Two different pet foods recalled due to salmonella

Posted on July 8th, 2010 No Comments

Merrick Pet Care has recalled 86 cases of Beef Filet Squares for dogs due to a possible salmonella contamination.

Products that are involved in the recall have a sticker on the bottom of the bag with the Best By date of March 24, 2012. The company has not received reports of illness from the product but the Federal Drug Administration tested a sample and found that it was contaminated with salmonella.

The salmonella can not only make the pets sick but also the owners if they touch the salmonella. Consumers are urged to not open the container and to bring it back the retailer it was purchased at.

If you or a loved has become ill after consuming a defective product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.