Amazon has grown rapidly in recent years and now dominates the online retail sector, but consumers in Louisiana and around the country may be surprised to learn that more than half of the products sold on the Seattle-based company’s website are offered by third-party...
For consumers with severe allergies, product labels are key
Products like food, medication or cosmetics can be harmless to some – but deadly to others. Certain ingredients are common triggers for life-threatening allergic reactions. That is why the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires manufacturers to clearly state...
Ikea failed to pull dangerous dresser from market
Consumer safety advocates are troubled that Ikea continued to sell a dangerous dresser for months after learning it no longer met safety standards, endangering the lives of children in Louisiana and around the world. Over the past 10 years, six children have been...
Dangerous magnets return to the market
Louisiana children may be drawn to the shiny, brightly-colored balls that make up an array of magnetic objects sold as desk accessories or stress relievers. However, while they may want to play with the attractive magnets, they could face severe risks as a result....
Defective Cooking Spray Cans Puts Consumers at Risk
Most people do not realize how much product defects can affect them until they experience an event that results in their injury. Defective products are not exclusive to any particular industry. Though recalls and defective product and personal injury claims may seem...