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Lead Exposure Concerns Result In Nabelsi Thyme Recall

Brianna Smith - March 19, 2017

We’ve read a lot about listeria and salmonella outbreaks and their related recalls lately, and now it seems that lead poisoning has joined the fray. In Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Aroma Imports Inc. has issued a recall of their “450 g and 4.5 kg packages of Nabelsi brand Thyme” due to excessive levels of lead. How was this problem discovered? Well, the potential issue was discovered when the FDA, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Environmental Health Protection collected samples of the product and found that it contained high levels of lead, measuring at 422 PPM.

Pain Management Doctor Running “Pill Mill”

Sara E. Teller - March 16, 2017

The pain management doctor, Fathalla Mashali, was found to be running what investigators refer to as a “pill mill”, prescribing medications to addicts.

HANGUP Act To Cut Down On Collection And Agency Calls

Sara E. Teller - March 13, 2017

The HANGUP Act was put into action on Wednesday, which aims to cut down on the number of these calls received from government contractors.

Kids II Oball Rattles Recalled Due To Choking Hazard

Brianna Smith - March 13, 2017

When parents buy toys for their children from the store, they expect them to be safe. They certainly don’t expect a toy as simple as a rattle to ever be recalled. Well, it happened. A popular infant toy, the Kids II Oball Rattle, has been recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission due to a choking hazard.

Attorney’s Pants Catch Fire — During An Arson Case

Sara E. Teller - March 10, 2017

Stephen Gutierrez blames a defective e-cigarette battery for causing his clothing to catch fire while arguing an arson case.

Report Exposes Safety And Wage Issues With Federal Contractors

Sara E. Teller - March 9, 2017

Elizabeth Warren releases a report concerning safety issues and underpaid workers for companies on federal contracts.

Caribbean Cruises Right Into A Lawsuit

Sara E. Teller - March 8, 2017

A federal judge in Illinois signed off on the $76 million settlement deal finalizing a class action lawsuit against Caribbean Cruise Line on Thursday.