FDA to food industry: Food safety plans are required
Scott Tong Jan 4, 2013
The long-awaited FDA rules focus on preventing outbreaks of food-borne illnesses, rather than tracking after the fact how they occurred.
Product safety commission sues Buckyball magnets
Tess Vigeland Jul 25, 2012
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has filed a complaint against Buckyballs, the maker of the popular magnet toys.
The role of unions in building a strong middle class
David Brancaccio Jun 4, 2012
Many Americans agree that the country's economy needs a stronger middle-class. But American voters seem divided on the role that unions play in providing that.
Wisconsin governor's recall unites public safety workers
Niala Boodhoo Jun 4, 2012
When Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker changed his state's collective bargaining laws, it galvanized one unlikely group: police, firefighters and corrections officers.
Pfizer recalls a million birth control packs
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 1, 2012
Drug giant Pfizer is asking women around the country to return certain birth control pills under fears they weren't packaged correctly.
Excedrin, Gas-X and other Novartis drugs recalled
John Dimsdale Jan 9, 2012
The Swiss drugmaker Novartis has just issued a recall of certain bottles of some very common over-the-counter drugs, including Excedrin, NoDoz, and Gas-X.
Oh, and also: Sony's TVs might sometimes burst into flames
Marc Sanchez Oct 12, 2011
Yeah, not a great week to be working at Sony. Sony is recalling 1.6 million Bravia TVs sold since 2007 because a component on the sets can...
Federal judge to consider dismissing lawsuits against Toyota for alleged sudden acceleration defects
Jaclyn Giovis Nov 19, 2010
Toyota's powers of persuasion will be put to the test in federal court today.
A U.S. District court judge in California is scheduled to consider...
Nissan recalls 2.14 million vehicles after ignition problems
Katharine Crnko Oct 28, 2010
Nissan said Thursday it is recalling 2.14 million vehicles in the U.S., Japan, Europe and Asia for an ignition problem that could cause engines to...
Goldman Sachs to its employees: Stop cussing in e-mails
Bill Radke Aug 4, 2010
Exxon and Shell profits nearly double...
