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Japan’s beleaguered Toyota motor company has announced another vehicle. This one is for nearly half a million of its highly prized Prius and three other hybrid models. The Prius vehicle recall comes on top of more than 7 million other vehicles that Toyota has been forced to recall for various problems. The hybrid vehicle recall affects Prius and Lexus cars in the U.S. due to a braking problem. Reportedly, the recalled vehicles’ brakes “seem to soften” when braking, Toyota said in a statement. Eight other Toyota models, including the popular Camry model, are among the other recalled vehicles being brought back into Toyota dealerships to fix a defective gas pedal situation. Continue reading “Toyota announces another recalled vehicle; this one the Prius” »

Johnson & Johnson is expanding a previously announced recall of all lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet (acetaminophen) 100-count bottles with EZ-Open Cap due to reports of a moldy odor that apparently is causing some consumers nausea and pains in the stomach, according to the federal Food and Drug Administration. Temporary side effects, said to be only temporary and not serious, include diarrhea and vomiting. The recall does not affect any other Tylenol Arthritis products. For more information, go to www.tylenol.com or call 800) 962-5357. The smell that prompted the recall is apparently associated with a chemical used to treat wooden pallets. Continue reading “Tylenol announces expanded recall of Tylenol Arthritis drug” »