Safety
China Vows Safe Products For Kids
October 21, 2008 5:23 am | News | CommentsBeijing urged greater care in the manufacture of children's products amid a tainted milk scandal and a recall of Chinese-made cribs in the United States.
Cribs Recalled After Infant Deaths
October 21, 2008 5:12 am | by J.W. Elphinstone, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsDelta Enterprises is voluntarily recalling nearly 1.6 million older versions of its drop-side cribs after two infant deaths, a company spokesman said.
1500 Dogs Killed By Tainted Chinese Feed
October 20, 2008 5:17 am | by Gillian Wong, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsSome 1,500 dogs in China died after eating feed tainted with the same chemical that contaminated dairy products and sickened tens of thousands of babies nationwide.
Pfizer Makes $894 Million Deal To End Lawsuits
October 17, 2008 5:44 am | by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsDrug giant has reached an $894 million deal to end most of the lawsuits over its two prescription pain relievers, Celebrex and Bextra.
China Meets With Dairies After Milk Scandal
October 17, 2008 5:38 am | by Henry Sanderson, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsBeijing met with five of its major dairies over the fate of Sanlu Group, the company at the center of a tainted milk scandal that has sickened thousands.
Battered Chinese Dairies Promise Safety
October 16, 2008 5:18 am | by Henry Sanderson, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsChinese dairy executives trying to shore up their beleaguered industry pledged to implement higher standards, while nearly 6,000 babies remained hospitalized due to tainted milk.
Nissan Recalls 200,000 Vehicles To Fix Air Bags
October 15, 2008 7:47 am | by Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsJapanese automaker said Wednesday it was recalling more than 200,000 vehicles to fix a sensor system that could affect the car's passenger side air bag.
China Reassures Taiwan Consumers Milk Is Safe
October 15, 2008 5:40 am | by Gillian Wong, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsAfter a baby in Hong Kong fell sick from consuming milk and cookies laced with melamine, China sought to reassure Taiwanese consumers that its dairy products were safe.
China Orders More Tests For Milk
October 14, 2008 11:08 am | by Audra Ang, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsAll of China's milk powder and liquid milk produced before Sept. 14 was ordered pulled off the shelves to be tested by manufacturers, the Xinhua News Agency said.
FDA Probes Possible Bisphenol A Review Conflict
October 14, 2008 10:45 am | by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsOfficials will look into concerns that a prominent toxicologist asked to render an independent verdict on the safety of bisphenol A may have a financial conflict-of-interest.
Pesticides Found In Frozen Beans From China
October 14, 2008 10:22 am | News | CommentsJapanese public health office said it found a high concentration of pesticides in frozen green beans imported from China, and one woman who ate them became ill.
Indspec Halts Chemical Production After Leak
October 14, 2008 7:45 am | News | CommentsOnly plant in North America to produce a compound used in the rubber and tire industry has halted production until the cause of a chemical leak that forced evacuations is determined.
Tainted Pet Food Case Nearing Settlement
October 14, 2008 6:20 am | by Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsFederal judge will hear arguments on final proposal of a settlement for thousands of pet owners whose dogs and cats died last year after eating contaminated pet food traced to China.
Chinese Dairy Sued Over Fatal Formula
October 13, 2008 5:23 am | by Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsFamily of a baby whose death has been blamed on toxic milk filed suit against one of China's largest dairies, asking for almost $160,000 in damages.
OSHA Fines N.Y. Brewery After Fire
October 10, 2008 8:05 am | News | CommentsFederal regulators have fined F.X. Matt Brewing Co. $5,000 for safety violations following a fire that destroyed the company's bottling facilities.
Beijing To Help Companies Affected By Tainted Milk
October 10, 2008 5:40 am | by Teresa Cerojano, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsChina will help foreign companies that claim compensation from exporters of milk products tainted with the industrial chemical melamine, a senior Chinese official.
China Outlines New Rules For Dairy Industry
October 10, 2008 5:32 am | by Tini Tran, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsRegulations tighten control over the production and sale of dairy products in China while promising more severe punishment for people who violate safety standards.
Cambrex Fined In Iowa Plant Explosion
October 10, 2008 5:15 am | News | CommentsPharmaceutical company has been fined over $6,000 for safety violations after a fire and explosion at its plant in Charles City last fall.
Groups Demand Bayer Remove Chemical Stockpiles
October 9, 2008 10:45 am | by Tom Breen, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsEnvironmental groups want Bayer to dismantle a stockpile of chemicals they say are so deadly they present a safety risk to residents located near a southwestern West Virginia plant.
Hong Kong Finds Melamine In Chinese Biscuits
October 9, 2008 5:42 am | by Dikky Sinn, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsFood safety agency has found excessive levels of the industrial chemical in a sample of Chinese-made EDO Pack Almond Cacao Biscuit Sticks.
More Listeria Found In Maple Leaf’s Toronto Plant
October 9, 2008 5:40 am | News | CommentsDespite a massive clean-up effort, Maple Leaf plant at the center of a deadly listeriosis outbreak that killed at least 17 Canadians has produced more contaminated meat samples.
ASEAN Told To Bolster Laws Amid Milk Scandal
October 9, 2008 5:30 am | by Jim Gomez, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsHealth ministers condemned the scandal and agreed that Association of Southeast Asian Nations members should review and strengthen regulations to prevent health hazards.
Over 10,000 Still Sick From China's Tainted Milk
October 9, 2008 5:15 am | by Gillian Wong, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsMore than 10,000 children remain hospitalized after being sickened in China's tainted milk scandal, as the government released rules on allowable levels of melamine.
OSHA Fines NY Auto Plant
October 8, 2008 10:39 am | News | CommentsNew Process Gear's auto parts factory is facing more than $145,000 in fines from federal regulators for 65 violations of workplace safety standards.
Yo-Yo Rides Recalled
October 8, 2008 8:01 am | by Natasha T. Metzler, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsChance Rides Manufacturing recalled about 85 Yo-Yo rides to repair defects involved in two accidents and will provide kits to help inspect and repair defective rides.
