Quality Control

In this photo taken with a drone, portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed the previous night in East Palestine, Ohio, remain on fire at mid-day, Feb. 4, 2023.
Quality Control
Lawsuit Alleges First Deaths From Disastrous 2023 Train Derailment
The lawsuit contains the first seven wrongful death claims filed against Norfolk Southern railroad.
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A note is posted next to cleared cases of soft drinks in a supermarket, Antwerp, Belgium, Jan. 28, 2025.
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Coca-Cola Recalls Soft Drinks Over Chemical Contamination
The problem was traced back to a single container.
January 28, 2025
A 2023 Kia Niro EV, subject to the recall.
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Kia Recalls More Than 80,000 U.S. Autos
An issue with the floor wiring assembly is causing multiple problems.
January 27, 2025
The Ford company logo is seen, Oct. 24, 2021, on a sign at a Ford dealership in southeast Denver.
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Ford Recalls More Than 270,000 Broncos, Mavericks Due to Loss of Power
The problem is related to a battery that has "internal manufacturing defects."
January 24, 2025
A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado.
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Regulators Open Investigation Into GM Engine Failures, Including Popular Silverados
An estimated 877,710 vehicles are being investigated.
January 20, 2025
SpaceX's mega rocket Starship booster returns to the launch pad during a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.
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SpaceX Launch Accident Likely Caused by Fire That Sent Trails of Flaming Debris Near Caribbean
Leaking fuel built up pressure in the cavity above the engine firewall.
January 17, 2025
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For bearings manufactured in-house by Bowman at its factories in the Midlands, five from each batch are routinely inspected by analogue scanning to check for accuracy and repeatability.
Bearing Specialist Accelerates and Enhances Quality Control
January 28, 2025
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Lubrication Engineers Highlights Pyroshield Syn Kiln for Heavy-Duty Industrial Applications
January 27, 2025
This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 4, 2023.
Residents Ordered to Pay $850,000 Bond to Appeal Ohio Derailment Settlement Vow Not to Give Up
January 22, 2025
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FTC Bans GM from Sharing Driving Data
January 17, 2025
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January 31, 2025
Pez candy, which contains red dye no. 3, on display at a store in Lafayette, Calif., March 24, 2023.
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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food
The move comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred in cosmetics over potential cancer risk.
January 15, 2025
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Over Half of Industry Workers See Colleagues Bypass Essential Processes, Study Says
The report found that 45% of respondents observed coworkers cutting corners.
January 15, 2025
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An Arc Flash Boundary Guide for Safety Managers
Arc flash events are so dangerous that even people far from the equipment are at risk.
January 14, 2025
A Boar's Head logo at a bodega in New York, Aug. 30, 2024.
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USDA Documented Insects, Slime at Boar's Head Plants, Records Show
One inspector noted “general filth” in a room at an Indiana plant.
January 14, 2025
A Walmart store in Milpitas, Calif., Feb. 2024.
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Walmart Says Customers Should Discard Recalled Chicken Broth
The FDA said that packaging problems could lead to the broth spoiling.
January 13, 2025
Airplanes from jetBlue and Spirit Airlines at Los Angeles Airport (LAX) aerial view in the United States.
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Stowaways On Planes and Inside Landing Gear Raise Worries About Aviation Security
What can close these exploited gaps in aviation security?
January 9, 2025
The FDA building in Silver Spring, Md., Dec. 10, 2020.
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FDA Limits Toxic Lead in Some Baby Foods
The limits are voluntary, but they allow the agency to take action in the event of elevated lead levels.
January 6, 2025
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Frozen, Raw Ground Beef Could Contain Plastic, Metal Pieces
The products were shipped to a single retail location in Cincinnati.
January 6, 2025
Automated SAM systems allow for scalable inspection, ensuring 100% quality control in high-volume production.
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SAM Assures Li-Ion Battery Safety, Performance
Scanning Acoustic Microscopy can non-destructively detect minute physical Li-ion battery flaws.
December 16, 2024
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Driving Quality Control Excellence with MOM Integration
Making compliance with regulatory standards more manageable.
December 13, 2024
The Nuna car seats under recall.
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Nuna Baby Essentials is Recalling Over 600,000 Child Car Seats
The harness adjuster can loosen and the seats may not restrain children.
December 20, 2024
A Tesla Cybertruck is on display at Tesla in Buena Park, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.
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Tesla Recalling Almost 700,000 Vehicles Due to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Issue
This is now the seventh Cybertruck recall of the year.
December 20, 2024
An ARC Automotive, Inc. manufacturing facility is shown on Sept. 8, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn.
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U.S. Retreats from Air Bag Recall as Industry Comments Show Need for More Investigation
A recall would cost 13 manufacturers millions.
December 19, 2024
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FDA Warns of Recalled Pacemakers That May Need to Be Replaced Early
A manufacturing issue with some Accolade pacemaker device batteries may lead to underpowering the device.
December 18, 2024