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Dangerous Beverage?: Massachusetts Pulls Four Loko From Store Shelves

The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission has banned the popular Four Loko beverage from store shelves. Massachusetts is the fifth state to ban the popular caffeinated drink-a move which is likely to be adopted by the other states in due time. Made by Phusion Projects LLC, the alcoholic energy beverage…

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Prevent Thanksgiving Turkey Fryer Injuries

Thanksgiving right around the corner, and many of us are looking forward to eating delicious turkey–whether it be cooked traditionally in the oven or deep-fried. Although deep-fried turkeys are a tasty and fun alternative, turkey frying can be extremely dangerous. Turkey-frying accidents can cause serious burns from hot oil heated…

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Fisher-Price Recalls Over 10 Million Toys

Fisher-Price Inc. and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling over 10 million children’s toys because they pose a serious injury risk to kids. Included in the recall: • About 7 million Fisher-Price Trike and Tough Trike toddler tricycles: Fisher-Pricea nd CPSC know of at least 10 injury incidents,…

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Defective Medical Device?: DePuy Hip Replacement Recall Leads to Products Liability Lawsuits

A recent recall of DePuy Orthopedics, Inc.’s Sr XL Acetabular Hip Replacement and ASR Hip Resurfacing Systems products could impact the approximately 93,000 people that have been implanted with one of these medical devices. The recall was announced after the National Joint Registry reported that 1 out 8 patients that…

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Helicopter Crash in Halifax Leaves Pilot Seriously Injured

Over the weekend, a pilot crashed the helicopter he was operating into a swamp near the MBTA’s commuter rail station in Halifax. As a result of the accident, the pilot suffered from broken bones and serious burns. According to the authorities, the helicopter was “experimental” and may have been built…

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Massachusetts Fall Accident: Burlington Deck Collapse Injures Six

According to a Burlington fire official, six people were injured yesterday afternoon when a deck collapsed at a local home. They had gathered at the residence following a funeral when the deck that they were standing on detached from the residence, falling eight feet. Four of the injured were taken…

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