Produce supplier recalls fresh greens
If you recently picked up some fresh microgreens at the grocery store, you may want to check the “best by” date closely. A microgreens producer in Canada recently issued a recall on produce possibly carrying potentially lethal bacteria. Greenbelt, the company producing the microgreens, put out the warning soon after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency […]
The top 5 things you need to know about truck accidents
At the Law Office of Richard Hay in Kentucky, we know that if you crash into a large truck or it crashes into you, you and your passengers likely will suffer more injuries than the truck driver. In addition, the extent and severity of your injuries likely will be greater. As set forth by FindLaw, […]
Need for change identified in FMCSA rule
If you have shuddered upon hearing reports about a serious crash involving a drunk or drugged driver in Kentucky, you are not alone. Your concerns, frustrations and even anger at the impaired driver are certainly understood, especially when that driver is operating a tractor trailer or other commercial vehicle while on duty. It would be […]
Is it safe to kill my weeds with Roundup?
Spring in Kentucky means that the beautiful bluegrass once again comes to life. It also means that weeds try to choke it. If you are like many Kentucky residents, you likely use Roundup to kill those pesky weeds. But is Roundup use hazardous to your health? According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, […]
Failing smoke detectors put consumers at risk of injury or death
When consumers purchase items at the store, they generally expect that the products they purchase will work as claimed on the packaging and have been adequately tested for safety and performance. When the product in question is a safety critical device, like a smoke detector, the lives of the consumer and the lives of the […]
Company mislabels protein bars. Voluntary recall announced
People who suffer from allergies to peanuts and other ingredients commonly contained in many snack foods have to run a daily gauntlet when planning their meals. It’s vital that they pore over the labels on food products that the rest of us are able to gobble indiscriminately. Failing to ascertain that their bag of snacks […]
Does baby powder really cause cancer?
If you are a typical Kentucky resident, you probably grew up with baby powder; specifically, Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder. Your mom undoubtedly shook it all over you when you were a baby because that is what her mother had taught her to do. You likely continued the family tradition and slathered your own children […]
How many vehicles were recalled in February?
If you are like many Kentucky residents, you may own a car, a truck and maybe a recreational vehicle. Naturally you expect them to be safe for you and your family to ride in and camp in. However, Recalls.gov reports that quite a few vehicles were recalled in February for various types of mechanical and other […]
Current vehicles recalls that have safety-critical impacts
It seems like vehicle recalls make the news more often than not these days. From the Takata airbag recall to the Toyota recall over the shift levers, these recalls address critical safety issues. All drivers on the road should find out if their vehicles are the subjects of recalls. That way they can determine how […]
Good news, bad news in giant Takata air bag settlement
Over the past few years, Eastern Kentucky media outlets have reported on the deaths and injuries resulting from failures of Takata air bags. The good news is that the Japanese manufacturer has reached a $650 million settlement of the claims. Bad news: according to reports, the company’s financial woes means that less than one-fourth of […]
