Safety
South Koreans Still Worried About U.S. Beef Imports
May 7, 2008 5:09 am | by Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsActivists are calling on the government to scrap plans to restart U.S. beef imports as fears of mad cow disease spread among many South Koreans.
286,000 Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Voluntarily Recalled
May 5, 2008 5:25 am | News | CommentsNew York food company is recalling more than 286,000 pounds of meat and poultry because it might be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
South Korea Says U.S. Beef Imports Safe
May 2, 2008 6:02 am | News | CommentsAgriculture minister went on national television to assure citizens of the safety of U.S. beef after the government agreed last month to resume imports following a lengthy ban.
House Passes New Combustible Dust Safety Standards
May 1, 2008 5:33 am | by Jesse J. Holland, APOLLAND | News | CommentsLegislation would give workers new protections from combustible dust explosions like the one that killed 13 people in a Georgia factory in February.
Japan: No Ban After U.S. Beef Violation
April 24, 2008 6:00 am | by Joseph Coleman, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsDespite the discovery of a spinal column in a meat shipment from an American processing plant, Japan will not impose a blanket ban on U.S. beef imports.
China Drafts Food Safety Law Outlining Penalties
April 22, 2008 5:45 am | by Henry Sanderson, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsIndustry officials said proposed law, which promises tough penalties including possible life imprisonment for makers of dangerous food products, is a good first step.
Auditors: FDA Needs To Step Up Foreign Inspections
April 22, 2008 5:30 am | by Kevin Freking, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsConcerns about the inspection program highlighted after the agency learned that contaminated doses of heparin probably came from a Chinese plant that was never inspected.
Munitions Maker Accused Of Selling Faulty Grenades
April 21, 2008 11:55 am | News | CommentsFederal authorities announced on Monday that Byron, Ga.-based Pyrotechnic Specialties is indicted for selling faulty grenades to the FBI.
China Points Heparin Problem At U.S.
April 21, 2008 7:50 am | by Kevin Freking, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsOfficials suggested the problem with heparin could have occurred in the U.S. and plan to visit a Baxter International plant to see how the finished product is manufactured.
Lead Paint Case Arguments To Be Webcast
April 21, 2008 7:00 am | News | CommentsRhode Island Supreme Court to Webcast arguments over the 2006 jury verdict that could force three former lead paint makers to pay billions in cleanup costs.
Canada Labels Chemical In Plastic Bottles As Unsafe
April 18, 2008 11:55 am | by Rob Gillies, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsChemical found in hard plastic water bottles and hundreds of other common items came under increased pressure when Canada labeled it dangerous and said it may ban its use in baby bottles.
Nalgene Will Stop Making Bottles With BPA
April 18, 2008 7:01 am | by Ben Dobbin, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsHard-plastic water bottles made with bisphenol A will be pulled from stores because of growing consumer concern over the chemical's health risk.
Honda Recalling Over 350,000 Accords
April 16, 2008 11:20 am | News | CommentsJapanese automaker is recalling 353,000 Accord sedans from the 2003 model year to address corrosion in the windshield wiper motor.
Judge Approves Ford Explorer Settlement
April 16, 2008 5:45 am | by Don Thompson, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsCalifornia judge approved a class-action lawsuit settlement compensating 800,000 Ford owners whose vehicles lost value due to a perceived rollover danger.
Report: Plastics Chemical Could Pose Health Risk
April 16, 2008 5:39 am | by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsChemical used to make baby bottles and shatterproof plastic containers could be linked to a range of hormonal problems, a preliminary government report found.
Hawaii To Improve Food Safety With Microchips
April 15, 2008 5:30 am | by Jaymes Song, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsIn case of a recall, state wants to be able to trace produce to the farm of origin and identify where inventories were sent using radio frequency identification technology.
U.S. Food And Drug Inspectors To Be Placed In China
April 15, 2008 5:25 am | by Gillian Wong, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsTop U.S. health official said the FDA is planning to open an office in China as part of a change in strategy following product safety problems in Chinese imports.
Are Hybrid Cars A Danger To Pedestrians?
April 9, 2008 6:00 am | by Ben Nuckols, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsBill intended to protect blind people and other pedestrians from the dangers posed by quiet cars will be introduced Wednesday in Congress.
Toyota Recalling Over 600,000 Minivans In Japan
April 9, 2008 5:09 am | by Tomoko A. Hosaka, AP Staff Writer | News | CommentsAutomaker will recall 628,239 minivans in Japan due to an installation flaw that could lead to cracks in the fuel tank.
Ford's New Mirrors Could Cut Auto Crashes
April 9, 2008 5:05 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsStarting early next year, automaker will begin installing side-view mirrors on its vehicles that show the blind spots in the outside upper corners.
Chrysler Recalls 212,000 Cars
April 8, 2008 11:10 am | News | CommentsAutomaker recalling 212,347 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger passenger cars worldwide to fix an electrical problem that could lead to engine stalling and other issues.
W.R. Grace Settles Asbestos Claims For $3 Billion
April 8, 2008 6:10 am | by Amy Beth Hanson, AP Writer | News | CommentsChemicals supplier reached an agreement to resolve current and future asbestos claims against the company, which would allow it to emerge from bankruptcy.
Manufacturer Voluntarily Recalls Water Heaters
April 4, 2008 6:35 am | News | CommentsA.O. Smith Water Products announced a voluntary recall of natural and propane gas water heaters due to fire and carbon monoxide hazards.
EU, U.S. Partner To Improve China's Standards
April 3, 2008 6:46 am | by Constant Brand, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsTop EU and U.S. consumer safety officials launching a joint initiative aimed at making Chinese manufacturers and regulators improve product safety standards.
Army Contract Process For Body Armor Questioned
April 3, 2008 6:40 am | by Pauline Jelinek, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsDefense Dept. audit revealed the Army can't be sure some of its body armor met safety standards, partly because it didn't do proper paperwork on initial testing.
