Defective & Dangerous Products

• Toy recalls put parents on edge

  Staff Writer | August 20, 2007 1:07 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  From Thomas the Tank Engine to Sesame Street, it seems that many of those classic toys that have been a part of generations of children's lives are now seen in a different light as the toy recalls continue.Many parents are scouring the Web for lists of recalled products and then scouring their children's toy chests to weed out the bad apples. Some parents are even testing toys for lead paint,...

• Contaminated pet food scare continues

  Staff Writer | April 30, 2007 3:55 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  Last week newspapers across the country reported on another pet food scare over the possible presence of melamine, a dangerous chemical that may be linked to the recent pet deaths and pet food recalls, in farm feed. These defective products have raised serious concerns among many consumers.Articles from various papers, including the Baltimore Sun, claimed that testing found melamine in hogs and...

• Pet food recall concerns pet owners

  Staff Writer | March 20, 2007 9:46 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  After a number of cat and dog deaths due to contaminated foods produced by Menu Foods, many pet owners are worried about the safety of their furry friends. A report from KTSM news out of Texas says that dog and cat food manufacturer Menu Foods has issued a national recall of more than 60 million cans of "cuts and gravy" style pet food. The recall includes cans made between December 3, 2006 and...