FDA Launches Food Recall Search Engine
The Food and Drug Administration has launched a more consumer-friendly recall search engine on its web site as a part of the F.D.A. Food Safety Modernization Act. The updated site is available at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/.
“Recalls, mandatory or otherwise, are serious, and we must do everything possible to make it easier for people to know about these recalls so they can take all appropriate steps to protect themselves and their families,” said Mike Taylor, deputy commissioner for foods. “We encourage people to check out our new recalls search page for themselves and use it whenever they have a question about a recall.”
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Renton Personal Injury Success Story
Spinal Cord injury to Quadriplegic Patient: A quadriplegic passenger strapped and secured in his van suffered a cervical strain-whiplash injury in a car accident. The 72-year-old retired Boeing engineer suffered a partial loss in the use of his neck caused by a chronic cervical strain and muscle spasms. This gentleman’s loss was significant to him as his neck was his sole remaining source of independence. Our client uses a wand, held between his teeth in his mouth, to operate his wheel chair by manipulating the wand between his teeth to operate touch controls on his wheel chair, to operate his computer, and to operate other aids in daily life. His wife was also hurt in the car accident and the UIM insurer, State Farm, offered only$35,000 the week before UIM arbitration. The parties elected to arbitrate her UIM claim. The UIM arbitrator awarded $101,000 plus taxable costs for the wife’s loss of her husband’s consortium and for his wife’s soft tissue injuries suffered in the same MVA.
Total award: $850,000+
If you think you may have a personal injury claim on your hands, you shouldn’t hesitate in contacting an attorney. For a free consultation with a Renton personal injury lawyer at our firm, call 800-282-4878 today.
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Renton Bar Fight
A bar fight in Renton left a Maple Valley man injured and his son dead.
The King County Sheriff’s Department said both men suffered stab wounds when a large fight broke out at the Red Dog Saloon at about 12:45 a.m. Sunday morning. The fight started inside and involved as many as 10 to 15 patrons, police said. Some of the participants, including the father and son, were pushed outside of the bar, where the stabbing occurred.
The two victims were taken to Harborview Medical Center where the son, 27, died. The father, 49, underwent surgery.
Police said the suspect left the scene and was arrested about two hours later at his home nearby. He was then booked into the King County Jail for investigation of homicide and assault.
It is unknown whether either of the men instigated the bar fight or were merely involved.
Renton Attorney on Paralysis
Paralysis is the loss of strength in a limb or muscle group, resulting in limited motion or mobility. Paralysis is the result of damage to nerve cells that run from the brain to the spinal cord to the muscles. The severity of the paralysis is dependent on the location of the injury.
The following are different forms of paralysis:
Paraplegia – legs are partially or completely paralyzed
Quadriplegia – both legs and arms are paralyzed
Monoplegia – one limb is paralyzed
Diplegia – The same region of the body on both sides is paralyzed
Hemiplegia – one side of the body is paralyzed
Automobile accidents, sports accidents, falls and medical malpractice are just a few of the causes of paralysis injuries. Paralysis may be a short or long term result of the injury. Should it be permanent, the cost to provide for the injured individual can be outrageous, including medical costs, physical and occupational therapy, other specialists, and loss of wages.
Contact a Renton personal injury lawyer at our firm today to discuss your potential claim.
Ground Beef Recalled in WA and 9 Other States
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, an Arkansas City, Kan., firm, is recalling approximately 14,158 pounds of ground beef products in 10 states because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced March 8.
The recall involves 40-pound cases of “BEEF FINE GRIND 81/19 NATURAL” containing 10-pound chubs with an identifying product code of “80185″; 40-pound cases of “BEEF CHUCK FINE GRIND 81/19 NATURAL” containing 10-pound chubs with an identifying product code of “80285″; 40-pound cases of “BEEF SIRLOIN FINE GRIND 91/9 NATURAL” containing 10-pound chubs with an identifying product code of “80495″; 40-pound cases of “BEEF FINE GRIND 90/10 NATURAL” containing 5-pound chubs with an identifying product code of “85165″; and 60-pound cases of “BEEF FINE GROUND 93/7″ containing 10-pound chubs with an identifying product code of “86191″.
The affected products were produced Feb. 22, 2011, and shipped to firms in Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington for further processing and/or distribution. The products may have been repackaged into consumer-size packages and sold under different retail brand names.
If you’ve been injured in Renton or elsewhere in the Seattle area, contact a Seattle personal injury lawyer at our firm today.