Recall on 71,000 Fisher-Price Inclined-Sleeper Accessories for Infant Play Yards Announced

On Thursday, June 27, 2019, Fisher-Price and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 71,000 inclined-sleeper accessories for infant play yards. The inclined-sleeper accessory is included with all models of the Ultra-Lite Day & Night Play Yard. The recall decision came as a result of safety concerns over babies sleeping at a 30-degree angle, not the report of any injuries or fatalities. This decision comes after Fisher-Price recalled about 4.7 million Rock ‘n Play Sleepers in April, 2019 that had been responsible for over 30 infant deaths in 10 years as a result of mis-use.

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Walmart Pulls Infant formula Nationwide Because of Consumer Report of Metal in Product

On June 21, 2019 Perrigo Co. LLC recalled their Parent’s Choice Advantage infant formula, which is sold exclusively at Walmart stores, because of a consumer report about metal in the product. According to the report of FDA.gov, the recall affects over 23,000 containers of the 35-ounce product with lot number C26EVFV. The “use by” date is Feb. 26, 2021, which can be found on the bottom of the package.

The recall comes without any reports of injuries.

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Keystone Announces Fifth Wheel Recall of Model Year 2019-2020 Dutchmen Voltage Trailers

Keystone RV Company has announced that it is recalling 79 Dutchmen Voltage trailers, (model-year 2019-2020, model 4185) due to the possibility that the wrong fifth wheel pin box hitch was installed. An 18,000 lb.-capacity fifth wheel pin box hitch may have been installed instead of the specified 21,000 lb-capacity pin box hitch. The danger is that if a vehicle were loaded to a weight more than 18,000 pounds, the pin box could fail which increases the risk of crash.

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Do Bike Lanes Reduce Bike Accidents?

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Active Transportation Annual Safety Report, Washington pedestrian and bicycle deaths doubled over four years between 2013 and 2017. This amounted to 60 deaths in 2013 and 122 in 2017 (pedestrians shouldered most of the increase in fatalities). Pedestrian and bicycle accident injuries went up 31 percent during these years, from 351 in 2013 to 461 in 2017.

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WinCo Foods Shoppers across the Western U.S. May be Affected by Frozen Red Raspberries Recall

Red raspberries grown by Rader Farms of Bellingham, Washington and sold by WinCo Foods in several western states were recalled on Friday, June 14 because of possible norovirus contamination. The recall was prompted after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found contamination in a sample test. WinCo Foods has removed the frozen berry product from their store shelves.

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Kroger Recall on Select Frozen Private Selection Berries due to Possible Hepatitis A Contamination

On June 7, 2019, The Kroger Co. announced a recall of select Private Selection berries manufactured by Townsend Farms due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. The recalled berries were also distributed at other grocery stores including Harris Teeter, Copps, Smith’s Marketplace and more. On June 11, 2019 Townsend Farms updated its recall to include the Three Berry Blend sold at Costco locations in California and Hawaii and then added three more states on June 13, 2019: Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada.

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June is National Safety Month: Reduce Your Risk of Preventable Accidents

Started by the National Safety Council more than 20 years ago, June is National Safety Month. The purpose is to build awareness around preventable accidents that cause thousands of injuries and fatalities on our roads and throughout our communities each year.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one because of the negligence of another, contact a personal injury attorney as soon as you are able. For most personal injuries in Washington State, there is a three-year statute of limitations on an injury claim. The accident lawyer can discuss your legal rights and may be able to fight for a fair settlement on your behalf.

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How to Choose a Car Accident Attorney

If you’ve been injured in a car accident you may be wondering if you can trust the at-fault car insurance agency to agree to a reasonable settlement (hint: probably not). Great car accident lawyers know how to place a value on your claim and how to negotiate with car insurance companies to get you a fair settlement for your injuries. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain: auto accident lawyers do not require any payment upfront and are only compensated out of a percentage of the settlement. If you are looking for the best car accident attorney in Bellingham, how do you know you’re choosing the right one?

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What is the Washington State Legal THC Limit?

In Washington State, it is illegal to drive under the influence of marijuana with more than 5 nanograms of active THC per milliliter of blood. If you were hit by a driver impaired by marijuana, contact an experienced car accident attorney as soon as you are able. The accident lawyer can discuss your legal rights and may be able to fight for justice on your behalf.

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ATV vs Dirt Bike Accidents: Which is Safer?

ATVs and dirt bikes have different purposes and levels of safety. Dirt bikes are great for thrill seekers and those looking to explore single-track trails in remote locations. ATVs are great for transporting people and items like carrying an elk out or for leisurely rides around farms, trails and campsites. Overall, ATVs are easier to learn and dirt bikes are easier to haul. Each comes with their own level of risk; both ATV and dirt bike accidents can be very serious. Many people are injured in ATV and dirt bike wrecks every year.

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