University of California–Davis researchers who tested commercial olive oil in 2010 found that 69 percent of imported “extra-virgin” samples failed to meet international standards. Deoleo USA, the manufacturer of Bertolli olive oil, is accused of being one of the companies and has recently resolved a class action lawsuit paying $7 million and an...
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FDA warns stay away from sunscreen pills
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to avoid sunscreen pills. It has sent warning letters to four companies claiming to make dietary supplements that can protect people from sun damage and reminded consumers that, "There's no pill or capsule that can replace sunscreen. The four products GliSODin Skin Nutrients,...
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Toyobo Japanese fiber maker pays $55 Million to end False Claims Case over defective fiber in bullet proof vests
Toyobo Co. Ltd. of Japan and its American subsidiary, Toyobo U.S.A. Inc., f/k/a Toyobo America Inc. (collectively, Toyobo), have agreed to pay $66 million to resolve claims under the False Claims Act that they sold defective Zylon fiber used in bullet proof vests that the United States purchased for federal, state, local, and...
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Seafood CEO and company charged with felony for selling foreign crabmeat labeled as Atlantic Blue Crab “Product of USA”
The owner of a Newport News seafood business was charged today by criminal information with conspiring to commit Lacey Act violations for blending foreign crab meat with Atlantic blue crab meat, then labeling the blended crab meat as "Product of USA".
James R. Casey, 74, of...
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Consumer Watchdog Group Sues Novartis and GlaxoSmithKline for allegedly false statements on Voltaren to treat osteoarthritis
An Australian Consumer Watchdog Agency Says Misleading Claims Will Ultimately Hurt the Public
An Australian Consumer Watchdog group is taking two big pharmaceutical companies to court. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says that Novartis (NVS) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) are making false claims about a topical gel and pocketing the profits.
Misleading the Public
According to...
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Connected Toys Could Let Hackers Access Children
Internet Connected Toys Could Put Children at Risk Because of Security Flaw
A consumer watchdog group is urging toy retailers to take some connected toys off the shelves this Christmas. The group says security flaws in the toys can put children at risk of hackers talking to them while the toy is in...
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Roundup residue found in U.S. honey supply says lawsuit
Two consumer food watchdog groups have filed a lawsuit alleging that high levels of Roundup residue were found in Sue Bee honey, which is advertised as being "100% pure" and "natural." The complaint comes amid growing concerns about the side effects of exposure to Roundup including assertions it causes cancer.
The Organic Consumers Association...
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Homeopathic teething tablets are risk to infants and children including seizures warns the FDA
The FDA is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA is reviewing adverse events reported to the agency regarding homeopathic teething tablets and gels. Among the potential threats-- seizures in infants and children who were given these products, since a 2010 safety...
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Company that had convicts build defective combat helmets earns $30 mill repays $3 mill
Combat helmets made by the Federal Prison Industries and Armorsource were manufactured with degraded or unauthorized ballistic materials, expired pain and unauthorized manufacturing methods. As a result the helmets had defects including deformities but were sold to the Department of Defense nonetheless.
The investigation was engaged when two FPI managers came forward and filed whistleblower...
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Listeria outbreak prompts recall of 45 varieties of fresh cut vegetables at Walmart, Publix and Winn Dixie
A listeria outbreak has resulted in a major recall of pre-cut vegetables distributed by Texas company Country Fresh LLC. Listeria was discovered during a routine sample test at a retailer by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. A recall notice has since been posted to the Food and Drug Administration's website stating that Country Fresh...
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