New Jersey cancer patients have the opportunity to take part in the largest study ever conducted by the American Cancer Society, according to an article posted on NJ.com. The Cancer Prevention Study-3 will track 300,000 people across the nation for a minimum of 20 years to analyze how genetics, environment, and lifestyle contribute to the cause
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Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Recall of Almond Butter and Peanut Butter
According to an article on FoodSafetyNews.com, New Mexico-based Sunland Inc. has initiated a massive recall of all of its almond butter and peanut butter products after a multistate Salmonella outbreak. Salmonella can cause serious and even fatal infections in frail or elderly people, young children, and people with weakened immune systems. The rare strain of the
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Prestigio Office Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
True Innovations, LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling approximately 8,400 Prestigio high-back leather chairs due to a fall injury hazard posed by a defective seat plate. The office chairs were sold exclusively at Office Depot stores across the nation, and on their website for approximately $250 from October 2008 through
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General Motors Recalls Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn Vehicles Due to Transmission Defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the recall of about 426,240 General Motors (GM) vehicles as the result of a transmission defect that increases the risk of a car accident. The affected vehicles include model year 2008 to 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, model year 2007 to 2010 Saturn Aura, and model year 2008 to 2010
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CPSC Begins Process to Develop New Federal Standard for Dangerous High-Powered Magnet Sets
An increasing number of incident reports to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) concerning child injuries and other hazards created by small, high-powered magnet sets have prompted the CPSC to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking toward developing a new federal standard for such magnets. According to the CPSC, small, high-powered magnet sets pose a serious safety
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