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GM names new safety chief as problems mount over car recall
3/18/14
"General Motors named a new vehicle safety chief on Tuesday after CEO Mary Barra confessed “terrible things” had happened at the company and recalled another 1.5m cars amid investigations into a series of fatal crashes. Jeff Boyer, a GM veteran who has\u00a0..."
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GM names new safety chief amid recall crisis
3/18/14
"She says it gives GM a single safety leader with access to senior managers and the board. Boyer is responsible for development of safety systems, vehicle testing and safety of cars after they are sold, including recalls. \"If there are any obstacles in ..."
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GM Recall Doubled as Georgia Lawyer Pushed U.S. Regulators
3/17/14
"Kane, the president of Rehoboth, Massachusetts-based Safety Research & Strategies Inc., has worked with plaintiffs' lawyers on suits involving sport-utility vehicle rollovers, tire recalls and unintended acceleration in some Toyota Motor Corp. (7203 ..."
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How to save your brand after a product recall
3/17/14
"... customers are involved early. Wielding the latest innovations in consumer technology, customers can connect and disseminate information in real-time. ... of their feedback. After all, their safety and trust are two of the critical components of an ..."
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Independent Ranchers Still In Limbo From Rancho Beef Recall
3/17/14
"Just a 15-minute drive south of Rancho at Tara Firma Farms, ranch owner Tara Smith is sitting on her own stash of frozen beef: 8,700 pounds, which she told Food Safety News should make her around $30,000. The owners of Rancho reimbursed her $1 per\u00a0..."
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Another Generic Lipitor Recall Issued
3/17/14
"A generic Lipitor recall has been issued by India's largest drugmaker, Ranbaxy Laboratories, Ltd. More than 64,000 bottles of the generic cholesterol-lowering drug have been recalled, following regulatory concerns on the manufacturing quality of the ..."
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General Motors Recall 2014: GM Recalls Another 1.5 Million Vehicle Models For ...
3/17/14
"Detroit-based automobile manufacturer General Motors (GM) has issued another recall for more than 1.5 million vehicles due to a problem in the air bag system and other safety features. The new recall follows the car-maker's previous announcement\u00a0..."
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Honda Odyssey Minivan Recall
3/17/14
"... replacement parts will not be available until the summer. In the meantime, the company is providing customers a temporary repair. In a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Honda says it knows of no fires or injuries from ..."
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Fire Risk Forces Honda to Recall Nearly 900000 Minivans
3/16/14
"The cause of the recall is a defective part of the Odyssey's fuel pump that may crack and allow gasoline to leak onto the engine, increasing the risk of a fire, according to documents released Saturday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety ..."
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Honda Odyssey faulty fuel pump fire risk prompts nearly 900k vehicle recall
3/16/14
"Honda is in a sticky situation as the car manufacturer has been forced to recall close to 900,000 Odyssey minivans due to a potential fire hazard that might be dangerous for drivers, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ..."
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Lawsuit Filed Against General Motors Over Ignition-Switch Recall Losses
3/16/14
"General Motors Co. was sued on behalf of vehicle owners over an ignition flaw in some small- model cars as it faces regulators' questions about this year's recall of 1.6 million vehicles. Bob Hilliard, one of the lawyers who filed the complaint ... “GM ..."
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Honda Motor Company Announced the Recall of Its Odyssey Minivans
3/16/14
"According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Odyssey's fuel pump strainer cover can wear down from high temperatures and exposure to acidic chemicals like those found in fertilizers. In tests conducted by the NHTSA ..."
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Recall storm engulfs GM
3/16/14
"But that expense could be overshadowed by an inevitable flood of lawsuits and any reputational damage inflicted by the recall, which auto safety advocate Clarence Ditlow has likened to the infamous Ford Pinto fiasco of four decades ago. Ditlow, head of ..."
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GM ignition recall prompts investigations, Tesla sales
3/16/14
"Lawmakers on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Senate Commerce Committee expect GM to provide a timeline of its reporting of the problem to NHTSA, the watchdog government agency for vehicle safety. .... \"Since 2013, Tesla Motors has been ..."
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Honda recalls 900000 minivans. Chrysler also issues a recall
3/16/14
"WASHINGTON — Honda is recalling almost 900,000 Odyssey minivans because of a potential fire hazard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report posted on its website on Saturday. Honda told the agency that part of the fuel pump\u00a0..."
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GM recall leaves Middle Tennessee family with unanswered questions
3/15/14
"On Oct. 11, 2009, Joshua Wooten was driving his 2006 Cobalt on Tom Austin Highway in Springfield. Police say his car crossed over the center line, swiping another car before colliding head-on with a Pontiac van. Wooten, 20, died in the crash. \/ File ..."
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Toyota Asks For Waiver To Avoid 206000 Vehicle Recall
3/15/14
"Toyota has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a waiver to avoid having to recall some 206,000 of its most popular vehicles. The reason for the potential recall is that there is a seat component that does not meet federal ..."
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Honda Issues Massive Recall of Odyssey for Fire Hazard
3/15/14
"The incident is an important reminder of the need for automobile manufacturers to maintain continued vigilance against fire and other hazards, even in cases where the vehicle in question has a long track record of sterling safety. By Michael Schultheiss."
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Chrysler Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 – 2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep ...
3/15/14
"Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05. NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153),\u00a0..."
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Possible contamination prompts recall of Lumby cheese
3/15/14
"“There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products,” states the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which has issued the recall. This recall was triggered by the company. The CFIA is conducting a food safety\u00a0..."
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1 Sick Dog Prompts Salmonella Pig Ear Recall – 615 Sick Humans Prompts ...
3/15/14
"Keys Manufacturing had initiated a voluntary product recall in cooperation with the FDA and had identified several shipments of potentially affected products which Boss Pet shipped out under its Diggers brand in November, 2010 through April, 2011 ..."
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Graco child seat recall
3/14/14
"Danielle Kessenger a Child Passenger Safety Tech for Safe Kids says the buckle doesn't affect the crash worthiness of this seat, but it's more of a concern of getting the child out in a medical emergency. Danielle Kessenger\/Child Passenger Safety Tech\u00a0..."
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The automaker has linked 12 deaths to a defective ignition switch
3/14/14
"Further, it has exposed another example of delayed manufacturer response and reporting known problems that result in deaths and injuries to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer\u00a0..."
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General Motors Sued in Texas Over Ignition-Switch Recall Losses
3/14/14
"“GM is focused now on ensuring the safety and peace of mind of our customers involved in the recall,” Greg Martin, a company spokesman, said in an e-mail responding to a request for comment on Hilliard's lawsuit. “Our principle throughout this process ..."
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Vehicle safety group links 303 deaths to GM ignition switch recall
3/14/14
"WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXYZ) - The 31 crashes and 12 deaths GM says are linked to faulty ignition switches may be greatly underestimated. That's according to vehicle safety watchdog Clarence Ditlow, whose independent Center for Auto Safety in Washington\u00a0..."
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GM recall leaves family with unanswered questions
3/14/14
"October 11, 2009, Joshua Wooten was driving his 2006 Cobalt on Tom Austin Highway in Springfield. Police say his car crossed over the center lane of the highway, swiping another car, before colliding head-on with a Pontiac van. Wooten, 20, died in the\u00a0..."
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GM switch recall proves ultimate test for new CEO Barra
3/14/14
"Those accidents accounted for most of the 174 deaths that prompted tire manufacturer Firestone to recall 15-inch SUV tires in 2000. ... In Canada, revealingly, the fines for a serious violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act amount to a slap on the wrist."
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Dole Expands Bagged Salad Recall to the U.S. Due to Listeria
3/14/14
"The recall was issued after one sample of Dole Italian salad yielded a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in a random sample test conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Although the product is past its use-by date, retailers should ..."
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contamination prompts recall of Lumby cheese
3/14/14
"The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled the CFIA will notify the public through updated food recall warnings. Consumers are urged to check to see if ..."
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Recall issued for freeze-dried fruit sold at Costco
3/14/14
"In cooperation with Costco, the company issued the recall after determining the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration said. Cases of the potentially contaminated Kirkland Signature Real Sliced ..."
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Shire Pharmaceuticals Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of One batch ...
3/14/14
"Shire believes the safety risk to patients is very low. If infused ... The safety profile of VPRIV remains unchanged. ... Consumers should contact their physician or health care provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to ..."
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Space heaters and baby walkers among recall notices
3/14/14
"The walkers failed to meet federal safety standards. Specifically, style number ... This recall involves four models of Glacier Bay-branded bathroom medicine cabinets, manufactured between July 15, 2013 and October 10, 2013. \"VOC\" and the manufacture\u00a0..."
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US transportation chief pledges hard look at GM recall
3/14/14
"GM is also facing pressure from safety advocates. On Wednesday, two U.S. consumer watchdog groups called on GM to establish a $1 billion fund to compensate victims of the company's faulty ignition switches. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. The Center for\u00a0..."
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GM recall: Safety group claims 303 deaths linked to recalled cars
3/14/14
"Getty Images. An auto safety group says federal data show there were 303 deaths in recalled General Motors cars in which airbags did not deploy, but GM says the report misrepresents raw information about crashes. The Center for Auto Safety, a public ..."
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Costco Recall of Kirkland Signature Real Sliced Fruit for potential Salmonella
3/14/14
"Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc. is issuing the recall as a proactive safety precaution. Salmonella, is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children ... With over 50 years of experience, Oregon Freeze Dry has served the ..."
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Graco expands child safety seat recall
3/13/14
"Graco expands child safety seat recall ... Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events. Read Full Bio→."
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Graco adds more than 403000 child seats to recall
3/13/14
"The 403,222 seats added to the recall include 2006 through 2014 Argos 70 Elite, Ready Ride, Step 2, My Ride 65 with Safety Surround, My Size 70, Head Wise 70 with Safety Surround, Nautilus 3-in-1, Nautilus Plus, and Smart Seat with Safety Surround,\u00a0..."
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GM's Bankruptcy Shield in Recall Firestorm
3/13/14
"GM had negotiated with state attorneys general and consumer groups like the Center for Auto Safety during its bankruptcy restructuring to only incur product liability on problems with vehicles that arose after it left bankruptcy in July 2009. If ..."
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General Motors Recall: McCaskill to Chair Senate Hearing in April
3/13/14
"U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill will chair a Consumer Protection subcommittee hearing in April examining the responses of General Motors (GM) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the timing of the discovery of faulty ignition\u00a0..."
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Tire that caused Florida van crash part of recall
3/13/14
"LAKE CITY | Federal safety officials are investigating a fatal church van crash in north Florida that involved the catastrophic failure of a tire that was part of a July 2012 recall. The National Transportation Safety Board reported Wednesday that the ..."
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Graco Recall Expanded to 4.2 Million Car Seats
3/13/14
"If food and dried liquids become trapped in the buckle, it can become difficult to unlatch, which poses a safety risk in the event of an emergency exit from the vehicle. The original recall affected harnessed boosters and convertible child-safety seats ..."
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Graco Recall: 403000 More Child Car Seats Added To Last Month's Recall
3/13/14
"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration still wants Graco to add 1.8 million infant seats to the recall because they have the same buckles. ..... Purchasers can return to the store with the toy and receive a capon to make another stuffed animal."
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Fonterra Recall: New Zealand Dairy to Plead Guilty
3/13/14
"Fonterra Ltd., a wholly-owned unit that manufacturers raw milk products for export, faces four charges, including exporting products that failed to meet relevant food-safety standards. It was also charged with failing to notify government officials as ..."
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Recent Beef Recall Shows High Cost of Tainted Foods
3/13/14
"Contaminated food kills. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 5,000 people a year die from food-borne illnesses, which also causes 300,000 hospitalizations annually. On its website, the CDC states that 2012 data indicates \"a lack of ..."
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NEW ZEALAND: Fonterra accepts charges related to botulism recall
3/13/14
"Fonterra has accepted four counts of food safety violations related to last year's botched recall of whey powder concentrate. The New Zealand dairy giant issued a recalled of concentrated whey powder last August over concerns some batches were\u00a0..."
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Recall shows USDA failure
3/13/14
"The Obama administration should reallocate responsibility for all food safety to the Food and Drug Administration. In the meantime, each of us can assume responsibility for our own safety by switching to the rich variety of soy-based meat products ..."
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Senator Joe Manchin pushes bill to recall hydrocodone pain pill and block ...
3/13/14
"WASHINGTON — Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has introduced a bill that would force the Food and Drug Administration to withdraw the heavily criticized painkiller Zohydro, which has sparked a national debate about the abuse of pain medications ..."
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UPDATE 2-US transportation chief pledges hard look at GM recall
3/13/14
"Consumer groups seek $1 billion victims' fund. * Senator ... Foxx said if there are delays in industry reporting problems to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Transportation Department will respond in a \"very, very tough\" manner ..."
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Feds Close Probe Into 2001-'11 Porsche 911 Without Ordering a Recall
3/13/14
"WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has closed an investigation into an estimated 24,635 2001-'11 Porsche 911 cars after consumer complaints of rapid coolant loss. The cars will not be recalled. The cars are equipped with\u00a0..."
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U.S. Senate probing into GM recall
3/13/14
"The Senate will also investigate the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over how it responded to consumer complaints on this matter. Back in 2000, the Transportation Recall Enhancement Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) act\u00a0..."
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