Category Archives: Products Liability
Pasta Salad Recalled Due to Mislabeling
A pasta salad product distributed in South Carolina has been recalled after federal officials determined that it was mislabeled and may contain undeclared allergens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that Reser’s Fine Foods, based in Halifax, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 5,300 pounds of the ready-to-eat product because… Read More »
Potato Chips Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
A manufacturer of multiple popular brands of potato chips has recalled numerous lots due to potential salmonella contamination. Utz Quality Foods, LLC, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, issued the recall on May 4. Six types of Zapp’s potato chips and three types of Dirty potato chips were affected. Utz issued the recall after it… Read More »
Seasoning Sold at SC Walmart Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
Surprisingly, even a small amount of contaminated food can be enough to make someone very ill. A nationwide recall has been issued for certain Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning products sold at Walmart stores in South Carolina due to possible salmonella contamination. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Blackstone Products voluntarily recalled specific… Read More »
Ice Cream Recalled Due to Possible Presence of Metal
There are so many types of ice cream flavors and toppings. Some people like chocolate and peanut butter cups. Others like candy toppings or caramel swirls. Metal? Not so much. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of certain Straus Family Creamery organic ice cream products after the company discovered they… Read More »
Trader Joe’s Rice Recall Hits South Carolina, 42 Other States
The food we eat can become contaminated with foreign objects such as glass. Biting into glass and other objects can cause injuries and infections. This situation has led to a recall of a popular Trader Joe’s product. The popular grocery store has recalled nearly 10 million pounds of Vegetable Fried Rice from stores across… Read More »
Man’s Foot Amputation Caused by Contaminated and Defective Products Leads to Lawsuit
We expect the products we buy in a store or online are safe for their intended use. Nobody expects serious medical conditions to occur due to regular use, especially an amputation. Unfortunately, this was the case for a South Carolina man. The man and his wife recently filed a product liability lawsuit in the… Read More »
Salmonella Outbreak Leads to Recall
The food products we purchase are supposed to be safe for consumption. However, vegetables such as cucumbers can be contaminated, resulting in serious illness. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently recalled cucumbers sold across the United States after it was determined that they contained salmonella. The FDA announced a recall for cucumbers grown… Read More »
Candy Recalled Due to Salmonella Scare
We all love candy and sweets, but not when they’re contaminated with bacteria or cause food poisoning. Recently, more than two dozen candy lines have been recalled due to salmonella concerns. Caramel pretzels, cookies, and other sweets have been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to the possibility of illnesses such… Read More »
Defective Tires: What You Need to Know
Our cars and trucks are made up of many parts that help them run properly. Some of the most important parts are the tires. When you are inside a vehicle, tires are the only thing separating you from the ground. An issue with your tires can quickly become a serious or even fatal issue…. Read More »
Food Safety Issues at South Carolina Restaurants
Many of us enjoy having dinner at a favorite restaurant or picking up food at a drive-thru during lunch. When we buy food from a dining establishment, we assume that the food is safe for consumption. Sadly, that is not always true. Take, for example, an incident involving a 58-year-old man who ate chicken,… Read More »