The F.D.A. is investigating the sources of cinnamon and other ingredients produced outside the U.S. as the possible cause of lead poisoning in dozens of children. Advocates are urging mandatory testing of lead in food.
Category: Recalls and Bans of Products
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What Car Owners Should Know About the Tesla Autopilot Recall
Under pressure from federal regulators, the company has agreed to recall two million cars to update its driver-assistance system. The cars will be updated over cellular networks.
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Tesla Recalls 2 Million Vehicles Over Autopilot Software Issue
The automaker began issuing software updates on Tuesday following a lengthy investigation by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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7 Deaths Linked to Small Magnets Found in Toys, U.S. Warns
A federal agency said the deaths and more than 2,000 emergency-room visits have been tied to pea-size magnets that are easily ingested.
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Don’t Bedazzle Your Steering Wheel, U.S. Warns
Decorated steering wheels could cause injuries in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
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Tyson Recalling Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets After Complaints of Metal Pieces
Tyson said it had received complaints from consumers about finding small metal pieces in the product. Federal regulators said one “minor oral injury” had been reported.
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Toyota Recalls 1.8 Million RAV 4 S.U.V.s Over Potential Fire Risk
Toyota said on Wednesday that some of the vehicles, which span model years 2013 to 2018, may be equipped with replacement batteries that are too small.
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238,000 Ford Explorers Recalled for Defect That Could Cause Rollaway
The company said it was unaware of any injuries related to the affected sport utility vehicles, which were 2020-22 models.
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Family Dollar Recalls Hundreds of Products Sold in 23 States
The products, which include over-the-counter drugs, medical devices and hygiene supplies, were not stored at proper temperatures, the company said.
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California’s Ban on Red Food Dye Puts FDA on the Spot
The dye was banned in cosmetics after a study suggested it might be a carcinogen. Yet federal regulations still permit its use in foods, stoking concerns that helped build support for the new state law.
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Hyundai and Kia Recall 3.4 Million Cars, Telling Drivers to Park Outside
Auto safety regulators are concerned about possible fires caused by brake fluid leaks.