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What was the name of the 1955 polio-vaccine manufacturing failure that caused paralysis cases after contaminated doses were distributed?

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Cutter incident

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Which U.S. pharmaceutical company made the 1937 elixir that caused fatal diethylene glycol poisoning and triggered a major drug-safety law?

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S. E. Massengill Company

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Which company recalled Blue Bell ice cream in 2015 after Listeria was found at its Oklahoma plant?

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Blue Bell Creameries

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Which company recalled Onewheel electric boards in 2023 after reports of crashes and injuries?

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Future Motion

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Which pet-food manufacturer recalled products in 2007 after melamine contamination sickened cats and dogs?

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Menu Foods

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Which automaker recalled millions of vehicles in 2014 after a faulty ignition switch was linked to engine shutdowns?

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General Motors

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Which food company recalled refrigerated cookie dough in 2009 after an E. coli outbreak investigation?

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Nestlé

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Which brand recalled Shrek drinking glasses in 2010 because their painted designs contained cadmium?

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McDonald's

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Which toy company recalled millions of Magnetix construction sets in 2007 after children swallowed powerful magnets?

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Mega Brands

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Which company recalled its iPod nano in 2011 because first-generation batteries could overheat?

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Apple

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Which company recalled 2015 Galaxy Note 7 phones worldwide because batteries could ignite?

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Samsung

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Which company recalled its 2010 Prius and other hybrids because braking could briefly weaken?

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Toyota

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