Category: Galfand Berger Blog
Consumer Alert: Major Dog Food Recall
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning all pet lovers about a large-scale recall of contaminated dog and cat food products. So far, the agency is aware of approximately 70 pets that died and 80 others that are ill after the eating various Sportmix pet food products. Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. manufactured the food[…]
This Year’s Holiday Safety Tips
As people across the country are gearing up to ring in the holiday season and to celebrate the new year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding Americans that with the festivities can come unexpected property damages and injuries. Holiday home hazards include cooking fires, fireplaces and woodstoves, unsafe toys, and popular decorations like[…]
Clothing Fire Safety for Senior Citizens
According to a recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Americans over the age of 65-years-old are the most at-risk age group for dying in a fire. Despite only accounting for 16% of the general population, senior citizens account for more than three-quarters of all clothing fire-related fatalities. The majority of deadly[…]
Most Dangerous Toys of 2020
Believe it or not, not all toys are safe for children. Even ones that are for sale in stores or online may come with a slew of unknown hazards. With the holiday season rapidly approaching, it is important to know which ones are notorious for causing injury. Every year, consumer watchdog groups compile data to[…]
2020’s Camp Out for Hunger Campaign: Biggest Donation so Far!
Every year, Galfand Berger employees participate in local radio station 93.3 WMMR’s “Camp Out for Hunger” campaign. All food donations go to Philabundance, a hunger-relief organization based out of the Delaware valley. Our firm has been participating in the Camp Out for Hunger food drive for the last decade. We are so proud to announce[…]