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FDA will add most serious safety warnings to bowel-clearing drugs after reports of kidney damage

Posted on December 15, 2008
--> FDA will add most serious safety warnings to bowel-clearing drugs after reports of kidney damage Related Pages: Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Visicol® OsmoPrep Acute Kidney Failure On December 11, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it is going to add the most serious safety warning available to bowel-clearing drugs used before colonoscopies...

Safety Commission investigating design of recreational vehicles after fatal accidents

Posted on November 07, 2008
--> Safety Commission investigating design of recreational vehicles after fatal accidents Yamaha Motor?s Rhino center of probe Related Pages: Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd Yamaha Rhino Polaris Polaris Razor American Honda Motor Co...

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $13 million in fentanyl overdose lawsuit

Posted on November 05, 2008
--> Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $13 million in fentanyl overdose lawsuit Family of woman killed by defective painkiller patch granted compensation Related Pages: Duragesic overdose Duragesic patch Fentanyl Fentanyl overdose Johnson & Johnson On October 28, 2008, a jury ruled two Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries, Janssen Pharmaceutical Products and Alza, are responsible for the death of a 34-year-old woman who died from a painkiller overdose caused by a patch the companies manufactured...

Medical groups advise against using GlaxoSmithKline?s Avandia

Posted on November 04, 2008
--> Medical groups advise against using GlaxoSmithKline?s Avandia Public Citizen petitions the FDA to ban the diabetes drug Related Pages: Avandia GlaxoSmithKline plc Heart attack Acute Liver Failure (Fulminant Hepatitis) In October 2008, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes announced that members of a medical panel unanimously advised against using GlaxoSmithKline?s controversial diabetes drug, Avandia...

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Firestone tires recalled due to insufficient tread base gauge

Posted on October 29, 2008
--> Firestone tires recalled due to insufficient tread base gauge Continued use of recalled tires may lead to vibration, groove cracking Related Pages: Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC Firestone brand FR380 P235/75 R15 Tires LeMans Champion SE P235/75 R15 Tires Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents On October 29, 2008, Bridgestone Firestone North America Tire, LLC (BFNT) announced a recall of more than 160,000 imported tires because they were produced with insufficient tread base gauge...

Zimmer Holdings suspends sales of Durom Cup hip implant amid doctor complaints

Posted on September 29, 2008
--> Zimmer Holdings suspends sales of Durom Cup hip implant amid doctor complaints Surgeons say device failure necessitates additional patient surgery Related Pages: Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Durom® Acetabular Component (Durom Cup) On July 22, 2008, Zimmer Holdings, Inc...

Judge unseals Eli Lilly papers in Zyprexa lawsuit

Posted on September 22, 2008
--> Judge unseals Eli Lilly papers in Zyprexa lawsuit Idaho joins many other states in filing Eli Lilly lawsuit Related Pages: Zyprexa Eli Lilly and Company Type 2 Diabetes On September 5, 2008, a federal judge announced he was unsealing papers relating to Eli Lilly?s antipsychotic drug Zyprexa...

Supreme Court to hear potential policy-changing product liability lawsuit

Posted on September 19, 2008
--> Supreme Court to hear potential policy-changing product liability lawsuit Wyeth v. Levine could affect pre-emption doctrine Related Pages: Phenergan Wyeth In 2000, a professional guitarist received an injection of the anti-nausea drug phenergan to treat a migraine...

FDA updates pancreatitis warning on Byetta label

Posted on September 18, 2008
--> FDA updates pancreatitis warning on Byetta label Agency received two reports of patient deaths Related Pages: Byetta Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pancreatitis On August 18, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported it received reports of six cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis in patients taking Byetta, a drug used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes...

Amylin?s diabetes drug Byetta suspected in six pancreatitis deaths

Posted on September 17, 2008
--> Amylin?s diabetes drug Byetta suspected in six pancreatitis deaths Analysts suspect an association between drug and pancreatitis Related Pages: Byetta Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Eli Lilly and Company Pancreatitis On August 26, 2008, company officials for Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc...

FDA working to update Tysabri label after two patients diagnosed with serious brain infection

Posted on September 16, 2008
--> FDA working to update Tysabri label after two patients diagnosed with serious brain infection FDA notified of two reported cases of PML in European patients Related Pages: Tysabri Biogen IDEC Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) Elan Corp...

FDA notifies fluoroquinolone manufacturers of Boxed Warning detailing drug risks

Posted on September 15, 2008
--> FDA notifies fluoroquinolone manufacturers of Boxed Warning detailing drug risks New analysis finds increased risk of tendinitis, tendon rupture Related Pages: Bayer AG Depomed, Inc. Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corporation Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Inc...

Volvo recalls 2008, 2009 vehicles because hose does not meet specifications

Posted on September 12, 2008
--> Volvo recalls 2008, 2009 vehicles because hose does not meet specifications Rupture could cause drainage of power steering fluid Related Pages: Volvo Cars of North America Inc. 2009 Volvo C30 2009 Volvo C70 2009 Volvo S40 2009 Volvo V50 2008 Volvo C30 2008 Volvo C70 2008 Volvo S40 2008 Volvo V50 On July 17, 2008, Volvo Cars of North America LLC notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it was recalling more than 1,000 2008 and 2008 Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S40 and Volvo V50 vehicles...

Sleep Innovations recalls comfort pillows because they may contain metal fragments

Posted on September 11, 2008
--> Sleep Innovations recalls comfort pillows because they may contain metal fragments Mechanical breakdown may result in abrasions, cuts Related Pages: Sleep Innovations Inc. Laceration hazard Cuddly Comfort Pillows On July 22, 2008, Sleep Innovations Inc...

Santorini Chairs recalled by Cost Plus after four incident reports of seat weld failures

Posted on September 09, 2008
--> Santorini Chairs recalled by Cost Plus after four incident reports of seat weld failures Recalled chairs may collapse, posing fall hazard Related Pages: Cost Plus Inc. Santorini Chairs Fall hazard On July 24, 2008, Cost Plus Inc...

Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles recalled after three consumers require stitches

Posted on September 08, 2008
--> Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles recalled after three consumers require stitches Alloy cranks may break during use, posing laceration hazard Related Pages: Reebok International Ltd. Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles Laceration hazard On July 24, 2008, Fitness Associates Incorporated (F...

Potential Salmonella contamination prompts recall of Agricola Zaragoza Jalapeno Peppers

Posted on September 05, 2008
--> Potential Salmonella contamination prompts recall of Agricola Zaragoza Jalapeno Peppers Recalled jalapeno peppers distributed to GA, TX Related Pages: Agricola Zaragoza Jalapeno Peppers Agricola Zaragoza, Inc...

Kids II Ring Rattles recalled after reports of parts detaching, posing choking hazard

Posted on September 03, 2008
--> Kids II Ring Rattles recalled after reports of parts detaching, posing choking hazard Related Pages: Kids II Inc. Bright Starts Ring Rattles Choking hazard On July 24, 2008, Kids II Inc. recalled about 19,000 Bright Starts Ring Rattles because the tip of the rattle?s antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, may detach, posing a choking hazard to small children...

It?s My Binky?s Personalized Pacifiers recalled after two reports of parts detaching

Posted on September 02, 2008
--> It?s My Binky?s Personalized Pacifiers recalled after two reports of parts detaching Recalled pacifiers pose choking hazard to infants Related Pages: It?s My Binky It?s My Binky Personalized Pacifiers Choking hazard On July 22, 2008, It?s My Binky recalled about 115,000 It?s My Binky?s Personalized Pacifiers because the button, ring handle and shield with nipple may detach, posing a choking hazard to infants...

Dirt Devil Vacuum Power Brush Attachment Tools recalled after 12 reports of consumer injuries

Posted on August 29, 2008
--> Dirt Devil Vacuum Power Brush Attachment Tools recalled after 12 reports of consumer injuries Plastic pieces inside the tool can break and be ejected, posing laceration hazard to consumers Related Pages: TTI Floor Care North America Dirt Devil Vacuum Power Brush Attachment Tools Laceration hazard On July 23, 2008, TTI Floor Care North America recalled about 987,000 Dirt Devil Vacuum Power Brush Attachment Tools after receiving 140 reports of incidents, including 12 reports of minor eye or skin injuries and one report of a thumb injury...

Beef Packers recalls 1,500 pounds of beef cheek products due to possible E. coli contamination

Posted on August 29, 2008
--> Beef Packers recalls 1,500 pounds of beef cheek products due to possible E. coli contamination Recalled products shipped to CA distributors Related Pages: Beef Packers, Inc. Beef Cheek Products Foodborne illness from E...

Wild Alaskan Salmon recalled by Salmolux Inc. due to potential Listeria contamination

Posted on August 15, 2008
--> Wild Alaskan Salmon recalled by Salmolux Inc. due to potential Listeria contamination No illnesses have yet been reported Related Pages: Salmolux Inc. Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Nova Lox Foodborne illness from Listeria monocytogenes On July 9, 2008, Salmolux Inc...

Thai Basil recalled by Lucky Green Trading Inc. because of possible Salmonella contamination

Posted on August 11, 2008
--> Thai Basil recalled by Lucky Green Trading Inc. because of possible Salmonella contamination Related Pages: Lucky Green Trading, Inc. Thai Basil Foodborne illness from Salmonella On July 9, 2008, Lucky Green Trading, Inc...

2007-2008 Nissan Sentra vehicles recalled due to potential brake fluid leak

Posted on August 01, 2008
--> 2007-2008 Nissan Sentra vehicles recalled due to potential brake fluid leak Brake fluid leak may cause brake circuits to operate wrongly Related Pages: 2007 Nissan Sentra 2008 Nissan Sentra Nissan North America Inc...

Nordstrom recalls girl?s sandals because they are a potential choking hazard

Posted on July 28, 2008
--> Nordstrom recalls girl?s sandals because they are a potential choking hazard Flower embellishments on Cadence-Lea and Trio-Lea sandals can detach Related Pages: Nordstrom, Inc. Cadence-Lea Girl?s Sandals Trio-Lea Girl?s Sandals Choking hazard On June 24, 2008, Nordstrom Inc...

RXV Golf Cars recalled by E-Z-GO after 9 reports of broken bones, abrasions

Posted on July 23, 2008
--> RXV Golf Cars recalled by E-Z-GO after 9 reports of broken bones, abrasions Hip restraints can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers Related Pages: E-Z-Go RXV Golf Cars Fall hazard On June 27, 2008, E-Z-GO recalled about 16,500 RXV Golf Cars because the hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall hazard to consumers...

Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters recalled due to risk of battery overheating

Posted on July 22, 2008
--> Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters recalled due to risk of battery overheating Westminster Inc. received seven reports of overheating, two reports of property damage Related Pages: Westminster Inc. ?Thunder Wolf? Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters Fire/Burn Hazard On June 26, 2008, Westminster Inc...

Underground Propane Storage Tanks recalled after report of first, second degree burns

Posted on July 21, 2008
--> Underground Propane Storage Tanks recalled after report of first, second degree burns Odorant to alert customers to leaks may fade, posing fire, burn hazard Related Pages: American Welding & Tank LLC Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks Fire/Burn Hazard On July 11, 2008, American Welding & Tank LLC recalled about 11,000 Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks after receiving one report of two consumers sustaining first and second degree burns while attempting to light an outdoor fireplace...

Honda Motor Co. recalls Rancher ATVs due to potential loss of steering control

Posted on July 21, 2008
--> Honda Motor Co. recalls Rancher ATVs due to potential loss of steering control Rubber CV boot puncture could contaminate joint Related Pages: 2007 TRX 420 Rancher ATVs 2008 TRX 420 Rancher ATVs American Honda Motor Co...

Parragon recalls children?s necklaces with ballet shoes charms due to lead poisoning risk

Posted on July 21, 2008
--> Parragon recalls children?s necklaces with ballet shoes charms due to lead poisoning risk Solder on the necklace?s charm may contain high lead levels Related Pages: Parragon Inc. Children?s necklaces with ballet shoes charms Lead Poisoning On July 10, 2008, Parragon Inc...

Studio RTA recalls TV Stands due to potential for tip over

Posted on July 21, 2008
--> Studio RTA recalls TV Stands due to potential for tip over TV may tip over, harming consumers Related Pages: Studio RTA Silhouette TV Stands On July 17, 2008, Studio RTA recalled about 6,700 TV Stands because they do not meet industry stability standards, which poses a tip-over hazard to consumers...

Nestlé recalls chicken Lean Pockets products because they may contain plastic pieces

Posted on July 21, 2008
--> Nestlé recalls chicken Lean Pockets products because they may contain plastic pieces Company received customer complaints, reports of two injuries Related Pages: Lean Pockets Spinach Artichoke Chicken Sandwiches Nestlé Prepared Foods Company On July 14, 2008, Nestlé Prepared Foods Company recalled about 199,417 pounds of frozen stuffed chicken sandwich products because they may contain pieces of plastic...

Nissan recalls more than 180,000 vehicles because air conditioning fan motor may not be properly sealed

Posted on July 21, 2008
--> Nissan recalls more than 180,000 vehicles because air conditioning fan motor may not be properly sealed Improperly sealed fan motor may allow water intrusion, inadequate drainage of moisture Related Pages: Nissan North America Inc...

Lip Gloss, Locket and Bracelet Sets sold at Wal-Mart recalled due to lead poisoning risk

Posted on July 21, 2008
--> Lip Gloss, Locket and Bracelet Sets sold at Wal-Mart recalled due to lead poisoning risk F.A.F. Inc. initiates recall after finding bracelet clasp has high lead levels Related Pages: F.A.F. Inc. ?Faded Glory? Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets Lead Poisoning On July 10, 2008, F...

Playground Tire Swings recalled by Miracle Recreation Equipment after three reports of injuries

Posted on July 16, 2008
--> Playground Tire Swings recalled by Miracle Recreation Equipment after three reports of injuries Tire Swings pose a fall hazard to consumers Related Pages: Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. Playground Tire Swings Fall hazard On June 24, 2008, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company recalled about 1,400 Playground Tire Swings because the hanger clamp can fail, which can cause the tire swing to detach...

Kroger expands ground beef recall due to foodborne illness from E. coli outbreak

Posted on July 09, 2008
--> Kroger expands ground beef recall due to foodborne illness from E. coli outbreak Ongoing investigation prompts recall Related Pages: Kroger Co. Kroger Ground Beef Products Foodborne illness from E...

13.8-volt power supplies recalled by RadioShack due to electrocution, fire hazards

Posted on July 09, 2008
--> 13.8-volt power supplies recalled by RadioShack due to electrocution, fire hazards Recalled power supplies are incorrectly wired Related Pages: RadioShack Corporation 13.8V DC Power Supplies Fire/Burn Hazard Electric shock On July 2, 2008, RadioShack Corp...

Hewlett-Packard recalls 367,000 fax machines after three reports of overheating

Posted on June 30, 2008
--> Hewlett-Packard recalls 367,000 fax machines after three reports of overheating Recalled fax machines pose fire, burn hazards Related Pages: Hewlett-Packard Co. HP Fax 1010 Machine HP Fax 1010xi Machine Fire/Burn Hazard On June 27, 2008, Hewlett-Packard recalled about 367,000 HP Fax 1010 Machines and HP Fax 1010xi Machines after receiving three reports of overheating, including two reports of minor property damage...

Stanley Furniture Company recalls 2nd Nature Built to Grow Cribs due to entrapment hazard

Posted on June 30, 2008
--> Stanley Furniture Company recalls 2nd Nature Built to Grow Cribs due to entrapment hazard The recalled cribs may fail to meet federal safety standards Related Pages: Stanley Furniture Company Inc. 2nd Nature Built to Grow Cribs Entrapment hazard On June 26, 2008, Stanley Furniture Company Inc...

2005, 2005 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles recalled due to potential for ignition problem

Posted on June 30, 2008
--> 2005, 2005 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles recalled due to potential for ignition problem Cable may allow ignition key to be removed when gearshift not in park position Related Pages: 2004 Mitsubishi Galant 2005 Mitsubishi Galant Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc...

Dollar Tree Mini Glue Guns recalled after four guns short circuit, posing fire/burn hazard

Posted on June 26, 2008
--> Dollar Tree Mini Glue Guns recalled after four guns short circuit, posing fire/burn hazard More than 450,000 mini glue guns included in the recall Related Pages: Dollar Tree Stores Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns Fire/Burn Hazard On June 24, 2008, Dollar Tree, Inc...

Buell recalls 2008 motorcycles due to potential rear wheel lock-up

Posted on June 26, 2008
--> Buell recalls 2008 motorcycles due to potential rear wheel lock-up Lack of lubrication may cause 5th gear galling Related Pages: 2008 Buell 1125R Motorcycle Buell Motorcyle Company Catastrophic Injury from Motorcycle Accidents On June 13, 2008, Buell Motorcycle Co...

Arctic Cat recalls 50cc, 90cc ATVs due to potential loss of vehicle control

Posted on June 26, 2008
--> Arctic Cat recalls 50cc, 90cc ATVs due to potential loss of vehicle control Speed controller may fail to return to idle position Related Pages: 2008 Arctic Cat 50cc All-Terrain Vehicles 2008 Arctic Cat 90cc All-Terrain Vehicles Arctic Cat, Inc...

Fresca Italia expands recall of Burrata cheese due to possible Listeria contamination

Posted on June 26, 2008
--> Fresca Italia expands recall of Burrata cheese due to possible Listeria contamination Positive test results in additional lots prompts expanded recall Related Pages: Fresca Italia Burrata Foodborne illness from Listeria monocytogenes On June 23, 2008, Fresca Italia expanded its recall of Burrata, a type of cheese, after tests found additional lots of the product also tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, which could cause foodborne illness from Listeria...

More than 300K Jardine cribs recalled after four children become entrapped

Posted on June 26, 2008
--> More than 300K Jardine cribs recalled after four children become entrapped Company received 42 reports of crib slats, spindles breaking Related Pages: Jardine Cribs Jardine Enterprises Entrapment hazard Strangulation Hazard On June 24, 2008, Jardine Enterprises recalled about 320,000 Jardine Cribs after receiving 42 reports of crib slats and spindles breaking, including four reports of children becoming entrapped in the space created by the broken slat or spindle...

Wal-Mart Stores expands recall of Hip Charm Key Chains due to lead poisoning risk

Posted on June 23, 2008
--> Wal-Mart Stores expands recall of Hip Charm Key Chains due to lead poisoning risk Recalled expanded two months after initial recall Related Pages: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ?Hip Charm? Key Chains Lead Poisoning On June 19, 2008, Wal-Mart Stores Inc...

Number of consumers sickened by tomatoes rises to 552

Posted on June 23, 2008
--> Number of consumers sickened by tomatoes rises to 552 FDA searching Florida, Mexico for source of foodborne illness from salmonella Related Pages: Foodborne illness from Salmonella Inspectors with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are searching farms in Florida and Mexico in attempts to find the source of tomatoes contaminated with salmonella that have sickened 552 people...

Tucker Rocky recalls clam kits for off-road motorcycles after seven reports of bolts breaking

Posted on June 23, 2008
--> Tucker Rocky recalls clam kits for off-road motorcycles after seven reports of bolts breaking If installed incorrectly, handlebars can separate under force Related Pages: Tucker Rocky Distributing Pro Taper Clamp Kits Used With Off-Road Motorcycles On June 18, 2008, Tucker Rocky Distribution recalled about 12,000 Pro Taper Clamp Kits Used with Off-Road Motorcycles because the bolts included in the kits can break under extreme force if installed incorrectly...

Tipu?s Tiger Chai recalls concentrate due to potential botulism risk

Posted on June 23, 2008
--> Tipu?s Tiger Chai recalls concentrate due to potential botulism risk Product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum Related Pages: Tipu?s Tiger Chai Inc. Tipu?s Tiger Chai Concentrate Botulism On June 17, 2008, Tipu?s Tiger Chai Inc...

Pacific Cycle recalls Merry-Go-Rounds after child falls, suffers minor injuries

Posted on June 13, 2008
--> Pacific Cycle recalls Merry-Go-Rounds after child falls, suffers minor injuries Fall hazard prompts merry-go-round recall Related Pages: Pacific Cycle Inc. Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds Fall hazard On June 12, 2008, Pacific Cycle Inc...

Bosch Hammer Drills recalled because drill may operate after trigger released

Posted on June 13, 2008
--> Bosch Hammer Drills recalled because drill may operate after trigger released Related Pages: Bosch Hammer Drills Robert Bosch Tool Corporation On June 12, 2008, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. recalled about 9,700 Bosch Hammer Drills because the drill may continue to operate after the trigger has been released, which may cause personal injury to consumers...

Far East Brokers Log Swings recalled after three reports of minor injuries

Posted on June 13, 2008
--> Far East Brokers Log Swings recalled after three reports of minor injuries Swings pose a fall hazard Related Pages: Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc.; Log Swings Fall hazard On June 3, 2008, Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc...

Shortalls by Sara Lynn Togs recalled due to choking hazard

Posted on June 13, 2008
--> Shortalls by Sara Lynn Togs recalled due to choking hazard Buttons on shoulder straps can detach Related Pages: Sara Lynn Togs LLC Infant and Toddler Shortalls Choking hazard On June 12, 2008, Sara Lynn Togs recalled about 1,800 Infant and Toddler Shortalls because the buttons on the shoulder straps can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children...

Progress Lighting recalls Indoor Ceiling Light Fixtures after five reports of falling fixtures

Posted on June 11, 2008
--> Progress Lighting recalls Indoor Ceiling Light Fixtures after five reports of falling fixtures Company received two reports of consumer injuries Related Pages: Progress Lighting Indoor Ceiling Light Fixtures Fall hazard On June 10, 2008, Progress Lighting recalled about 7,500 Indoor Ceiling Light Fixtures because a cable supporting the fixtures can fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers...

Number of consumers sickened by raw tomatoes increases to 167 in 17 states

Posted on June 11, 2008
--> Number of consumers sickened by raw tomatoes increases to 167 in 17 states Restaurants, stores pull tomatoes from shelves Related Pages: Foodborne illness from Salmonella In June 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that at least 167 consumers in 17 states were infected with Salmonella Saintpaul, one week after dozens in nine states reported illnesses...

Crate and Barrel recalls ?Remy? Shag Rugs because of fire, burn hazards

Posted on June 11, 2008
--> Crate and Barrel recalls ?Remy? Shag Rugs because of fire, burn hazards Rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements Related Pages: Crate and Barrel ?Remy? Shag Rugs Fire/Burn Hazard On June 10, 2008, Crate and Barrel recalled about 5,100 ?Remy? Shag Rugs because they fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, which poses a fire/burn hazard to consumers...

Digitek class action lawsuit highlights Actavis? past warning

Posted on June 05, 2008
--> Digitek class action lawsuit highlights Actavis? past warning FDA warned company for failing to provide periodic safety reports Related Pages: Digitek Actavis Totowa, LLC Digitalis toxicity In August 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a warning letter to Actavis for failing to provide periodic safety reports at its manufacturing plant in New Jersey, and a Digitek class action lawsuit says some of the Digitek included in an April 2008 recall was manufactured at that plant...

TWIE recalls wireless indoor helicopters after reports of fire

Posted on June 02, 2008
--> TWIE recalls wireless indoor helicopters after reports of fire Company received two reports of helicopters catching fire Related Pages: Tradewinds International Enterprises Inc. ?Sky Champion? Wireless Indoor Helicopters Fire/Burn Hazard On May 29, 2008, Tradewinds International Enterprises Inc...

Miele recalls residential gas dryers due to risk of gas leak, fire

Posted on June 02, 2008
--> Miele recalls residential gas dryers due to risk of gas leak, fire Improperly installed dryers can have loose gas fitting Related Pages: Miele Inc. Miele Residential Super-large Gas Dryers Fire/Burn Hazard On May 29, 2008, Miele Inc...

General Motors recalls nearly 6,000 Blazer, Jimmy and Bravada vehicles due to rear hazard lamp dysfunction

Posted on June 02, 2008
--> General Motors recalls nearly 6,000 Blazer, Jimmy and Bravada vehicles due to rear hazard lamp dysfunction Stop lamps, rear hazard lamps may become inoperable Related Pages: General Motors 2000 GMC Jimmy 2001 GMC Jimmy 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada 2000 Chevrolet Blazer 2001 Chevrolet Blazer 2002 Chevrolet Blazer Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents On May 21, 2008, General Motors Corp...

FDA decides to perform second safety review of Pfizer?s Chantix

Posted on June 02, 2008
--> FDA decides to perform second safety review of Pfizer?s Chantix Agency is reviewing all reported adverse events Related Pages: Chantix Pfizer, Inc. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated a second safety review of Pfizer?s smoking cessation drug Chantix...

Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones recalled after one report of a child choking

Posted on May 30, 2008
--> Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones recalled after one report of a child choking The hinge cover on the cell phone can detach Related Pages: Kids Station Toys International Ltd. Little Tikes Chit ?N Chat Toy Cell Phones Choking hazard On May 28, 2008, Kids Station Toys International Ltd...

Hearth & Home recalls IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls due to fire hazard

Posted on May 30, 2008
--> Hearth & Home recalls IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls due to fire hazard Failure in the system can turn fireplace on by itself Related Pages: Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls Fire/Burn Hazard On May 28, 2008, Hearth & Home Technologies Inc...

Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets recalled because of lead poisoning risk

Posted on May 29, 2008
--> Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets recalled because of lead poisoning risk Surface paint on recalled helmet contains excessive lead levels Related Pages: Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets Rawlings Sporting Goods Co...

'Square D'-labeled counterfeit circuit breakers recalled due to fire hazard

Posted on May 29, 2008
--> ?Square D?-labeled counterfeit circuit breakers recalled due to fire hazard Breakers can fail to trip when overloaded Related Pages: Specialty Lamp International Inc. Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as ?Square D? Fire/Burn Hazard On May 27, 2008, Specialty Lamp International Inc...

Kawasaki recalls 2006-07 Kawasaki ZX14?s due to potential rear suspension collapse

Posted on May 28, 2008
--> Kawasaki recalls 2006-07 Kawasaki ZX14?s due to potential rear suspension collapse Collapse possible when crossmember separates from frame Related Pages: Kawasaki Motors Corp USA 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 2007 Kawasaki ZX14 Catastrophic Injury from Motorcycle Accident On May 12, 2008, Kawasaki Motors Corporation reported a recall of 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 motorcycles and 2007 Kawasaki ZX14 motorcycles because when a crossmember separates from the frame, the rear suspension could collapse...

Louisiana man thinks Pfizer?s Chantix may have led to dangerous car accident

Posted on May 27, 2008
--> Louisiana man thinks Pfizer?s Chantix may have led to dangerous car accident Two days after taking smoking cessation drug, eyes roll into back of head Related Pages: Pfizer, Inc. Chantix Suicidality Depression Cardiac arrhythmia Seizure On July 15, 2008, a 28-year-old man had been taking Pfizer?s smoking cessation drug Chantix for two days and was driving home with his girlfriend on a country road in Louisiana...

Pork blood sausages recalled due to potential Listeria contamination

Posted on May 27, 2008
--> Pork blood sausages recalled due to potential Listeria contamination Cecina Los Amigos recalls about 290 pounds of sausages Related Pages: Cecina Los Amigos Cecina Los Amigos Pork blood sausages Foodborne illness from Listeria monocytogenes On May 21, 2008, Cecina Los Amigos recalled approximately 290 pounds of pork blood sausages because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which could lead to foodborne illness from Listeria...

Disney?s Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags recalled because of lead poisoning risk

Posted on May 27, 2008
--> Disney?s Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags recalled because of lead poisoning risk Paint on the sleeping bag?s zipper pull contains excessive lead levels Related Pages: Disney Store Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags Lead Poisoning On May 22, 2008, the Disney Store recalled about 4,100 Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags because surface paint on the bag?s zipper pull contains excessive levels of lead, posing a lead poisoning risk...

Char-Broil Gas Grills recalled due to potential propane leak, fire/burn hazard

Posted on May 27, 2008
--> Char-Broil Gas Grills recalled due to potential propane leak, fire/burn hazard Gas valve and main burner do not connect properly Related Pages: Char-Broil LLC Char-Broil Two-Burner Gas Grills Fire/Burn Hazard On May 22, 2008, Char-Broil LLC recalled about 400 Char-Broil Two-Burner Gas Grills Model 463720108 because the main burner on the grills does not fit correctly and does not connect to the gas valve properly...

American Flame recalls fireplace gas valves after two reports of continuous gas flow

Posted on May 27, 2008
--> American Flame recalls fireplace gas valves after two reports of continuous gas flow Gas flow can continue even after switch is turned off Related Pages: American Flame Fireplace Gas Valves American Flame Inc...

Additional injury, fire incidents prompt second announcement of gel candles recall

Posted on May 27, 2008
--> Additional injury, fire incidents prompt second announcement of gel candles recall M & A Global Technologies originally recalled gel candles in February 2007 Related Pages: M & A Global Technologies Gel Candles M & A Global Technologies Inc...

6,500 Guiro Instruments recalled because of lead poisoning risk

Posted on May 27, 2008
--> 6,500 Guiro Instruments recalled because of lead poisoning risk Surface paints on recalled Antigua Winds instruments contains excessive lead levels Related Pages: Antigua Winds Inc. West Music Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments Lead Poisoning On May 22, 2008, Antigua Winds Inc...

FMCSA warns truckers about Pfizer?s smoking cessation drug Chantix

Posted on May 23, 2008
--> FMCSA warns truckers about Pfizer?s smoking cessation drug Chantix Administration advises against qualifying Chantix patients for commercial motor vehicle licenses Related Pages: Chantix Pfizer, Inc. Seizure Depression Dizziness Cardiac arrhythmia Suicidality On May 22, 2008, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) warned truckers about Pfizer Inc...

Toy Investments recalls Floppy Friends Horse Toys due to violation of lead paint standard

Posted on May 23, 2008
--> Toy Investments recalls Floppy Friends Horse Toys due to violation of lead paint standard Recalled toys have lead poisoning risk Related Pages: Toy Investments Inc. Floppy Friends Horse Toys Lead Poisoning On May 22, 2008, Toy Investments Inc...

Magnets recalled by American Scientific due to lead poisoning risk

Posted on May 23, 2008
--> Magnets recalled by American Scientific due to lead poisoning risk Surface paint on magnets violate federal lead paint standard Related Pages: American Scientific LLC American Scientific Magnets Lead Poisoning On May 22, 2008, American Scientific LLC recalled about 87,000 magnets because surface paint on the magnets violate the federal lead paint standard, posing a lead poisoning risk...

Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes recalled due to lead poisoning risk

Posted on May 23, 2008
--> Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes recalled due to lead poisoning risk Early Childhood Resources initiates recall because product contains excessive lead levels Related Pages: Early Childhood Resources LLC Yellow sure grip paint brushes Lead Poisoning On May 22, 2008, Early Childhood Resources LLC recalled about 900 Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes because surface paint on the handle of the brushes contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning risk...

FAA bans Chantix for pilots, air-traffic controllers after study highlights additional side effects

Posted on May 22, 2008
--> FAA bans Chantix for pilots, air-traffic controllers after study highlights additional side effects Report suggests smoking cessation drug connected to heart trouble, diabetes Related Pages: Pfizer, Inc. Chantix Suicidality Depression Type 2 Diabetes Seizure Cardiac arrhythmia On May 21, 2008, The Institute for Safe Medication Practices, an organization seeking to improve drug safety, announced conclusions drawn from its study of adverse-event reports of Pfizer Inc...

Merck agrees to pay $58 million settlement in Vioxx defective marketing lawsuit

Posted on May 21, 2008
--> Merck agrees to pay $58 million settlement in Vioxx defective marketing lawsuit Company must submit all new TV advertisements to FDA for review Related Pages: Vioxx Merck & Co., Inc. Defective Marketing On May 20, 2008, Merck & Co...

Butter substitutes could release harmful diacetyl

Posted on May 20, 2008
--> Butter substitutes could release harmful diacetyl Chemical additive thought responsible for sickening popcorn workers found in butter substitutes Related Pages: Act II Popping and Topping Oil Brummel and Brown® Butter Substitute Butterlicious Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ConAgra Foods Inc...

Pfizer updates Chantix label to include warnings of severe mood and behavior changes

Posted on May 20, 2008
--> Pfizer updates Chantix label to include warnings of severe mood and behavior changes FDA believes it likely that changes are related to Chantix Related Pages: Pfizer, Inc. Chantix Suicidality Depression On May 16, 2008, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory concerning Pfizer?s smoking cessation drug Chantix...

Amgen?s experimental cancer drug has minimal effect on brain cancer

Posted on May 20, 2008
--> Amgen?s experimental cancer drug has minimal effect on brain cancer AMG-102 may only work in subpopulation of patients with recurring brain cancer Related Pages: Amgen AMG 102 Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) On May 15, 2008, Amgen Inc...

The Home Depot recalls candle holders after report of a fire

Posted on May 20, 2008
--> The Home Depot recalls candle holders after report of a fire Sunlight passing through glass portion of recalled candle holders can cause fire Related Pages: The Home Depot Candle Holders The Home Depot, Inc...

Lil? Snugglers? children?s blankets recalled due to strangulation hazard

Posted on May 20, 2008
--> Lil? Snugglers? children?s blankets recalled due to strangulation hazard Douglas Co. initiates recall after 18 reports of satin separating from blanket Related Pages: Douglas Co. Lil? Snugglers? children?s blankets Strangulation Hazard On May 20, 2008, Douglas Co...

Kenmore Wall Ovens recalled after 16 reports of gas build-up, fire

Posted on May 20, 2008
--> Kenmore Wall Ovens recalled after 16 reports of gas build-up, fire Consumers have received burns to hands, face Related Pages: Kenmore Wall Ovens Frigidaire Canada Fire/Burn Hazard On May 20, 2008, Frigidaire Canada, sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc...

K2 Sports recalls 2007 Snowboard Bindings due to fall hazard

Posted on May 20, 2008
--> K2 Sports recalls 2007 Snowboard Bindings due to fall hazard Cable linking toe strap to binding could break Related Pages: K2 Sports 2007 K2 ?Auto? series snowboard bindings Fall hazard On May 20, 2008, K2 Sports recalled about 2,500 pairs of 2007 K2 ?Auto? Series Snowboard Bindings because the cable linking the toe strap to the binding can break, posing a fall hazard...

JSM recalls ground beef products due to risk of foodborne illness from E. coli

Posted on May 20, 2008
--> JSM recalls ground beef products due to risk of foodborne illness from E. coli FSIS has not received any reports of illnesses Related Pages: JSM Meat Holding Company Beef Products JSM Meat Holding Company, Inc...

Cricket Communications ?Cricket EZ? Cellular Phones due to problems with 911 calls

Posted on May 20, 2008
--> Cricket Communications ?Cricket EZ? Cellular Phones due to problems with 911 calls Software problem causes audio problems Related Pages: Cricket Communications ?Cricket EZ? Cellular Phones On May 20, 2008, Cricket Communications recalled about 285,000 ?Cricket EZ? Cellular Phones because a software problem causes problems with audio during 911 calls...

Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toys recalled due to lead poisoning risk

Posted on May 20, 2008
--> Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toys recalled due to lead poisoning risk Surface paints on the recalled toy violate federal lead paint standard Related Pages: Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toys Lead Poisoning On May 20, 2008, Master Toys & Novelties Inc...

Candlsense Warmers recalled after 2 fires, 9 incidents of property scorching

Posted on May 20, 2008
--> Candlsense Warmers recalled after 2 fires, 9 incidents of property scorching Provo Craft recalled warmers after receiving reports Related Pages: Candlsense Warmers Provo Craft & Novelty Inc. Fire/Burn Hazard On May 29, 2008, Provo Craft & Novelty Inc...

Dennis Quaid, wife among witnesses to testify about FDA regulation, product liability claims

Posted on May 19, 2008
--> Dennis Quaid, wife among witnesses to testify about FDA regulation, product liability claims Committee?s hearing examines whether FDA approval of drugs exempts manufacturers from product liability lawsuits Related Pages: Baxter Healthcare Hep-LOCK U/P (Preservative-Free Heparin Lock Flush Solution, USP) On May 14, 2008, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing addressing whether Food and Drug Administration (FDA) drug and medical device regulation should bar injured patients from filing product liability lawsuits...

Tips for avoiding escalator injuries from the CPSC

Posted on May 18, 2008
--> Tips for avoiding escalator injuries from the CPSC On May 13, 2008, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released tips to keep an estimated 90 billion escalator riders safe while using the moving stars. The CPSC estimates there were 11,000 escalator-related injuries in 2007...

USDA recalls almost 70,000 pounds of ground beef

Posted on May 18, 2008
--> USDA recalls almost 70,000 pounds of ground beef Recalled Palama Holdings ground beef may be contaminated with E. coli Related Pages: Palama Holdings ground beef Palama Holdings LLC Foodborne illness from E...

Manhattan Group recalls 7,000 infant rattles due to choking hazard

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Manhattan Group recalls 7,000 infant rattles due to choking hazard End caps on recalled rattles can break, creating small parts Related Pages: Manhattan Group LLC Tumble Tower Infant Rattles Choking On May 15, 2008, Manhattan Group LLC recalled about 7,000 Tumble Tower Infant Rattles because plastic ends on the recalled rattles can break, posing a choking hazard to young children...

Umarex air pistols recalled due to consumer report of accidental discharge

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Umarex air pistols recalled due to consumer report of accidental discharge Consumer suffered swelling in lower leg Related Pages: Umarex USA Inc. RWS-5G Magnum Air Pistols On May 15, 2008, Umarex USA Inc...

Maple Chase Co. recalls carbon monoxide alarms because of carbon monoxide poisoning risk

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Maple Chase Co. recalls carbon monoxide alarms because of carbon monoxide poisoning risk Fault alarm in presence of CO could expose customers to hazardous levels Related Pages: Maple Chase Company FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms Carbon monoxide poisoning On May 15, 2008, Maple Chase Company recalled about 280,000 FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms because of a carbon monoxide poisoning risk...

Girls? corduroy jackets distributed by Maran Inc. recalled due to strangulation hazard

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Girls? corduroy jackets distributed by Maran Inc. recalled due to strangulation hazard Jackets sold exclusively at TJ Maxx stores nationwide Related Pages: Maran Inc. Squeeze Kids Girl?s Curduroy Jackets Strangulation Hazard On May 15, 2008, Maran Inc...

Fairbank Reconstruction recalls 22,000 pounds of ground beef products that may contain plastic

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Fairbank Reconstruction recalls 22,000 pounds of ground beef products that may contain plastic Consumer complaints prompted ground beef recall Related Pages: Fairbank Reconstruction Corp. Fairbank Reconstruction Corp...

Black Pepper Cheese recalled because of possible Listeria contamination

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Black Pepper Cheese recalled because of possible Listeria contamination Sweetwater Valley Farm initiates recall after routine product sampling Related Pages: Sweetwater Valley Farm, Inc. Tennessee Aged Black Pepper Cheese Foodborne illness from Listeria monocytogenes On May 15, 2008, Sweetwater Valley Farm, Inc...

Researchers confirm increased mortality risk with Bayer?s Trasylol

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Researchers confirm increased mortality risk with Bayer?s Trasylol Final analysis of BART trial confirms preliminary findings Related Pages: Bayer AG Trasylol On May 14, 2008, the New England Journal of Medicine published a report that concluded patients receiving Trasylol (aprotinin) during cardiac surgery have an increased risk of death when compared to patients receiving one of two other drugs in the same class: Cyklokapron (tranexamic acid) and Amicar (aminocaproic acid)...

Master Craft® Pressure Washers recalled after reports of smoke, fire

Posted on May 13, 2008
--> Master Craft® Pressure Washers recalled after reports of smoke, fire Recalled pressure washer?s motor can overheat, pose fire hazard Related Pages: Fingerhut Direct Marketing Master Craft® Pressure Washers Fire/Burn Hazard On May 8, 2008, Fingerhut Direct Marketing recalled about 1,900 Master Craft® Pressure Washers after receiving four reports of smoke coming from the washer, including one report of fire...

Chrysler recalls 2007, 2008 Jeep Wranglers due to partial brake system loss risk

Posted on May 13, 2008
--> Chrysler recalls 2007, 2008 Jeep Wranglers due to partial brake system loss risk Some vehicles may have insufficient clearance between steering shaft, rear brake tubes Related Pages: Chrysler 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2007 Jeep Wrangler Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents On May 13, 2008, Chrysler LLC recalled about 1,600 2007 and 2008 Jeep Wranglers because some vehicles have insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and the rear brake tubes, which could cause a partial brake system loss over time...

2006 Jeep Commanders recalled by Chrysler because of engine stall risk

Posted on May 13, 2008
--> 2006 Jeep Commanders recalled by Chrysler because of engine stall risk Powertrain Control Module software may allow stalling of engine Related Pages: Chrysler 2006 Jeep Commander Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents On May 13, 2008, Chrysler LLC recalled about 25,000 2006 Jeep Commander vehicles because the powertrain control module was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain conditions, which could lead to a catastrophic injury from a car accident...

TJ Power Sports recalls dune buggies because of ejection hazard

Posted on May 12, 2008
--> TJ Power Sports recalls dune buggies because of ejection hazard One consumer reported a seat belt breaking, causing nerve damage Related Pages: TJ Power Sports LLC Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies On May 6, 2008, TJ Power Sports LLC recalled about 400 Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies after receiving a report from a consumer about a seat belt breaking, resulting in nerve damage to the consumers? right arm...

Playworld Systems' Playground Swing Sets recalled due to fall hazard

Posted on May 12, 2008
--> Playworld Systems? Playground Swing Sets recalled due to fall hazard Swing can detach from the set, causing the consumer to fall Related Pages: Playworld Systems Inc. Playground Swing Sets Fall hazard On May 6, 2008, Playworld Systems Inc...

Carbon Monoxide poisoning risk prompts recall of Weil-Mclain Gas Boilers

Posted on May 12, 2008
--> Carbon Monoxide poisoning risk prompts recall of Weil-Mclain Gas Boilers A potential leak in the vent piping can cause carbon monoxide leak Related Pages: Weil-McLain Weil-McLain CGs and CGi Gas Boilers Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI Gas Boilers Carbon monoxide poisoning On May 6, 2008, Weil-McLain recalled about 1,800 Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI Gas Boilers and about 32,000 Weil-McLain CGs and CGi Gas Boilers because of a possibility for a carbon monoxide (CO) leak...

Actavis recalls heart drug

Posted on May 06, 2008
--> Actavis recalls heart drug Digitek recall does not include reports of death Related Pages: Digitek Actavis Totowa, LLC Actavis Totowa LLC, the maker of Digitek, is recalling all lots of the drug because some of the tablets might contain twice the approved level of the active ingredient...

Harris Teeter withdraws Fresh Foods Market deli salads due to possible listeria contamination

Posted on May 06, 2008
--> Harris Teeter withdraws Fresh Foods Market deli salads due to possible listeria contamination Related Pages: Gourmet Boutique LLC Harris Teeter Fresh Foods Market 6-pound Szechuan Chicken Salad Fresh Foods Market Honey, Fruit and Nut Chicken Salad Foodborne illness from Listeria monocytogenes Listeriosis On May 3, 2008, Harris Teeter removed Fresh Foods Market deli salads from shelves after the maker of the salads, Gourmet Boutique, recalled salads that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria...

Gourmet Boutique recalls 286,000 pounds of fresh, frozen meat and poultry products

Posted on May 06, 2008
--> Gourmet Boutique recalls 286,000 pounds of fresh, frozen meat and poultry products Recalled food may be contaminated with Listeria bacteria Related Pages: Gourmet Boutique fresh and frozen meat and poultry products Gourmet Boutique LLC Foodborne illness from Listeria monocytogenes Listeriosis On May 3, 2008, Gourmet Boutique LLC recalled about 286,000 pounds of fresh and frozen meat and poultry products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria...

Cardinal Health recalls alcohol-free mouthwash due to consumer infection risk

Posted on May 06, 2008
--> Cardinal Health recalls alcohol-free mouthwash due to consumer infection risk Recalled mouthwash tested positive for Burkholderia cepacia Related Pages: Cardinal Health Inc. Cardinal Health-labeled alcohol-free mouthwash Burkholderia cepacia infection Hydrox Labs On May 2, 2008, Hydrox Labs recalled Cardinal Health alcohol-free mouthwash after it tested positive for Burkholderia cepacia (B...

Broil King Gas Grills recalled by Onward Manufacturing due to fire, burn hazards

Posted on May 06, 2008
--> Broil King Gas Grills recalled by Onward Manufacturing due to fire, burn hazards Bottom of the book box can melt, posing consumer hazard Related Pages: Onward Manufacturing Co. Broil King Gas Grills Fire/Burn Hazard On May 5, 2008, Onward Manufacturing Company recalled about 4,800 Broil King Gas Grills because they pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers...

Study suggests link between pesticides, herbicides and brain cancer

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Study suggests link between pesticides, herbicides and brain cancer Woman may have higher-than-normal risk An April 2008 study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found a possible connection between women who are regularly exposed to pesticides or herbicides on the job and the risk of developing a specific form of brain cancer...

Pfizer settles Bextra, Celebrex personal injury lawsuits

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Pfizer settles Bextra, Celebrex personal injury lawsuits Lawsuits alleged painkillers caused heart attacks, strokes Related Pages: Celebrex Bextra Pfizer, Inc. Heart attack Stroke On May 2, 2008, Pfizer Inc...

Merck extends registration deadline in settlement for former users of Vioxx

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Merck extends registration deadline in settlement for former users of Vioxx At least 94 percent of eligible claimants have signed up to date Related Pages: Vioxx Merck & Co., Inc. Heart attack Stroke On May 1, 2008, Merck & Co...

Merck warned over vaccine plant problems

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Merck warned over vaccine plant problems Manufacturing rules not being followed in PA plant Related Pages: Merck & Co., Inc. On April 30, 2008, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a warning letter sent to Merck & Co...

FDA says heparin contamination was deliberate

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> FDA says heparin contamination was deliberate Chemical contaminant in drug caused severe allergic reactions, deaths Related Pages: Heparin Sodium Injection Baxter Healthcare Chondroitin Contamination In April 2008, officials at the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said they believe the chemical contamination of Baxter International?s blood thinner heparin was intentional...

Lifetime Brands recalls Pfaltzgraff®, Nautica J Class® dinnerware products due to lead, cadmium poisoning risk

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Lifetime Brands recalls Pfaltzgraff®, Nautica J Class® dinnerware products due to lead, cadmium poisoning risk Stoneware dinnerware products may exceed federal guidance levels Related Pages: Pfaltzgraff® Villa della Luna® pattern stoneware dinnerware products Nautica J Class® pattern stoneware dinnerware products Lifetime Brands Inc...

Fire hazard prompts QVC recall of SoleusAir Space Heaters

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Fire hazard prompts QVC recall of SoleusAir Space Heaters Company received nine reports of flames, 70 reports of overheating Related Pages: QVC, Inc. SoleusAir Space Heaters Fire/Burn Hazard On May 1, 2008, QVC recalled about 28,000 SoleusAir Space Heaters because they pose a fire hazard...

DEWALT recalls jobsite table saws because of laceration hazard

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> DEWALT recalls jobsite table saws because of laceration hazard Company received one report of blade misaligning Related Pages: DeWalt DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws Laceration hazard On April 29, 2008, DEWALT Industrial Tool Co...

Children's storage bins sold at Lowe's stores recalled because of lead poisoning risk

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Children?s storage bins sold at Lowe?s stores recalled because of lead poisoning risk Surface paint on the recalled bins may contain excessive lead levels Related Pages: Lowe?s Companies Inc. L G Sourcing Children?s Storage Bins L G Sourcing, Inc...

Pfizer epilepsy drug may cause higher risk of bone loss

Posted on May 04, 2008
--> Pfizer epilepsy drug may cause higher risk of bone loss Dilantin bone loss studies lead doctors to call for more research Related Pages: Dilantin Pfizer, Inc. Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) Osteoporosis Dilantin, an epilepsy drug manufactured by Pfizer, could put young women who use the drug for at least a year at a higher risk for osteoporosis, according to researchers publishing in the latest issue of Neurology...

Consumers sue over potential dangers of Nalgene bottles

Posted on May 04, 2008
--> Consumers sue over potential dangers of Nalgene bottles Nalgene lawsuit seeks class-action status Related Pages: Nalge Nunc International Nalgene Plastic Water Bottles Bisphenol-a Poisoning (also known as B...

Article alleges Merck used ghostwriters in Vioxx studies

Posted on April 26, 2008
--> Article alleges Merck used ghostwriters in Vioxx studies Related Pages: Merck & Co., Inc. Vioxx Defective Marketing An article published in a leading medical journal accuses drug maker Merck of internally drafting a number of research studies for its drug Vioxx, and then looking for big-name doctors to put their names on the studies prior to publication...

CPSC recalls nearly 2.5 million magnet toys

Posted on April 26, 2008
--> CPSC recalls nearly 2.5 million magnet toys Related Pages: Battat, Inc. Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems MEGA Brands Inc. MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures Magtastik and Magnetix Jr...

Lawsuit filed against CBS over CSI toy that may be contaminated with asbestos

Posted on April 26, 2008
--> Lawsuit filed against CBS over CSI toy that may be contaminated with asbestos Crime Scene Investigation kits may have cancer-causing agent Related Pages: CSI Fingerprint Examination Kit CBS Corp. Planet Toys Inc...

Cancer drug Rituxan fails in clinical trials, creators say

Posted on April 26, 2008
--> Cancer drug Rituxan fails in clinical trials, creators say Related Pages: Rituxan Genentech Inc. Biogen IDEC Rituxan, a cancer drug by Genentech and Biogen Idec, did not slow the disabling effects of the most difficult form of multiple sclerosis in clinical trials conducted over a period of almost two years, according to the two companies...

2007 and 2008 Performance Travel Trac Trainers & 2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers recalled due to potential puncture hazard

Posted on April 25, 2008
--> 2007 and 2008 Performance Travel Trac Trainers & 2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers recalled due to potential puncture hazard Related Pages: 2007 Performance Travel Trac Trainers 2008 Performance Travel Trac Trainers Performance, Inc...

Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers recalled due to fall hazard

Posted on April 25, 2008
--> Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers recalled due to fall hazard Related Pages: Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers Beco Baby Carrier, Inc. Fall hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall for Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers due to their potential fall hazard...

Hyundai-Kia America Announces Recalls on 2006, 2007, 2008 Hyundai Sonata

Posted on April 23, 2008
--> Hyundai-Kia America Announces Recalls on 2006, 2007, 2008 Hyundai Sonata Related Pages: 2006 Hyundai Sonata 2007 Hyundai Sonata 2008 Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, Inc. Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc...

Chrysler LLC. Announces Recall on Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger

Posted on April 23, 2008
--> Chrysler LLC. Announces Recall on Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger 2007-2008 models affected Related Pages: 2007 Chrysler Sebring 2008 Chrysler Sebring Chrysler 2007 Dodge Avenger 2008 Dodge Avenger Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents Chrysler LLC...

American Honda Motor Company Recalls 2003 Honda Accords

Posted on April 23, 2008
--> American Honda Motor Company Recalls 2003 Honda Accords Windshield Wiper Motors shown to leak, stop working Related Pages: 2003 Honda Accord American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents American Honda Motor Company announced a recall of its 2003 Honda Accord on April 10, 2008, after several reports of windshield wiper failure...

BMW of North America, LLC. Recalls BMW X5 vehicles

Posted on April 23, 2008
--> BMW of North America, LLC. Recalls BMW X5 vehicles Incorrect Rear Suspension Stabilizer Installed Related Pages: 2008 BMW X5 BMW of North America, LLC Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents BMW of North America, LLC...

HSN, Ingenious Designs recalls 17,000 Charge-It-All Valets because of fire, shock hazards

Posted on April 23, 2008
--> HSN, Ingenious Designs recalls 17,000 Charge-It-All Valets because of fire, shock hazards Power strips inside valets have undersized wires Related Pages: HSN L.P. HSN L.P. Charge-It-All Valets Fire/Burn Hazard On April 16, 2008, HSN L...

Eight companies pay $320K to settle allegations of failing to report sweatshirt, jacket hazards in timely manner

Posted on April 23, 2008
--> Eight companies pay $320K to settle allegations of failing to report sweatshirt, jacket hazards in timely manner Children?s hooded sweatshirts, jackets sold with drawstrings at hood, neck Related Pages: Life is Good Inc...

Lithium-polymer battery chargers and lithium-polymer batteries recalled due to potential fire hazard

Posted on April 18, 2008
--> Lithium-polymer battery chargers and lithium-polymer batteries recalled due to potential fire hazard One person reported injured Related Pages: Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Lithium-polymer batteries Lithium-polymer battery chargers Fire/Burn Hazard In April 2008, the U...

Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel recalled due to potential fire hazard

Posted on April 18, 2008
--> Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel recalled due to potential fire hazard Related Pages: Gamewell-FCI Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel Fire/Burn Hazard The U...

CPSC announces recall for toasters, deep fryers, and electric grills due to potential fire hazard

Posted on April 18, 2008
--> CPSC announces recall for toasters, deep fryers, and electric grills due to potential fire hazard Related Pages: Hamilton Beach Hamilton Beach Toasters Proctor-Silex Proctor-Silex toasters QVC, Inc...

Samuel Adams Beer Recalled Due to Glass Shards in Product

Posted on April 16, 2008
--> Samuel Adams Beer Recalled Due to Glass Shards in Product Related Pages: The Boston Beer Company, Inc (BBC) Sam Adams Beer On April 7, 2008, The Boston Beer Company (BBC) recalled certain Samuel Adams beer products after a routine quality control inspection at its distribution center in Cincinnati, Ohio discovered defects in about 25 percent of its total bottle output...

Cubist?s drug Cubicin may have been tainted with harmful chemical

Posted on April 13, 2008
--> Cubist?s drug Cubicin may have been tainted with harmful chemical Related Pages: Cubist Pharmaceuticals Cubicin Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc. warned the Food and Drug Administration that its drug Cubicin was tainted with a potentially harmful industrial chemical, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports...

Toyota recalls half-million cars due to glass problem

Posted on April 13, 2008
--> Toyota recalls half-million cars due to glass problem Related Pages: 2003 Toyota Corolla 2003 Toyota Matrix 2004 Toyota Corolla 2004 Toyota Matrix Toyota Motor North America Inc. In April 2008, Toyota Motors announced a recall of more than a half-million recalled 2003 Toyota Corolla, 2004 Toyota Corolla, 2003 Toyota Matrix, and 2004 Toyota Matrix models sold in the U...

Recalled Sebrings, recalled Avengers may have electrical problems

Posted on April 13, 2008
--> Recalled Sebrings, recalled Avengers may have electrical problems Chrysler LLC announced it is recalling 212,347 2007 Chrysler Sebrings, 2008 Chrysler Sebrings, 2007 Dodge Avengers and 2008 Dodge Avengers globally in order to correct an electrical problem that may lead to engine stalling and other issues...

Henry Gordy recalls magnetic dart boards sold at Family Dollar because of intestinal perforation hazard

Posted on April 09, 2008
--> Henry Gordy recalls magnetic dart boards sold at Family Dollar because of intestinal perforation hazard Small magnets can detach and, if swallowed, can cause intestinal damage Related Pages: Henry Gordy International Inc...

Dalmatian Press book sets with toys recalled due to choking hazard

Posted on April 09, 2008
--> Dalmatian Press book sets with toys recalled due to choking hazard Toy pieces can detach, allowing children to swallow Related Pages: Dalmatian Press LLC Little Builder Children?s Board Book Sets with Toys Choking On April 8, 2008, about 17,000 Little Builder Children?s Board Book Sets with Toys were recalled by Dalmatian Press LLC because accessories on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children...

410,000 Volkswagen Passats recalled because of potential heat shield damage

Posted on April 07, 2008
--> 410,000 Volkswagen Passats recalled because of potential heat shield damage Some fuel tank ventilation valve damage may also be possible Related Pages: Volkswagen 1999 Passats 2000 Passats 2001 Passat 2002 Passat 2003 Passat 2004 Passat 2005 Passat Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents On April 4, 2008, Volkswagen Group of America Inc...

Goodman Manufacturing?s heating and cooling units recalled because of fire hazard

Posted on April 05, 2008
--> Goodman Manufacturing?s heating and cooling units recalled because of fire hazard Inaccurate information on the serial plates? units could cause undersized installation wiring Related Pages: Goodman Manufacturing Co...

Wal-Mart recalls some 61,000 Holiday Times Candleholders

Posted on April 05, 2008
--> Wal-Mart recalls some 61,000 Holiday Times Candleholders Related Pages: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Holiday times candle holder Laceration hazard Fire/Burn Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall today of approximately 61,000 Wal-Mart candle holders because the products can tip over, posing a fire hazard...

StyleMark recalls children?s sunglasses because of lead poisoning risk

Posted on April 05, 2008
--> StyleMark recalls children?s sunglasses because of lead poisoning risk Surface paint on the sunglasses? lettering contains excessive levels of lead Related Pages: StyleMark Children?s Sunglasses StyleMark Inc. Lead Poisoning On April 3, 2008, StyleMark Inc...

Recalled A.O. Smith water heaters may pose fire, carbon monoxide hazard

Posted on April 05, 2008
--> Recalled A.O. Smith water heaters may pose fire, carbon monoxide hazard Related Pages: A.O. Smith Products Co. DESA portable propane heaters Natural gas water heater Propane gas water heater Fire/Burn Hazard The U...

Recalled Toys ?R? Us toys pose choking hazard, CPSC says

Posted on April 05, 2008
--> Recalled Toys ?R? Us toys pose choking hazard, CPSC says Related Pages: Toys ?R? Us Imaginarium Multi-Sided Activity Centers Jungle Activity Centers Choking On April 3, 2008, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of more than 16,000 Imaginarium Multi-Sided Activity Centers and Jungle Activity Centers sold by Toys ?R? Us Inc...

?Aspire? drug recalled due to potential nitrate complications

Posted on April 04, 2008
--> ?Aspire? drug recalled due to potential nitrate complications Related Pages: Palo Alto Labs Aspire Lite Aspire36 The U.S. Food and Drug Administartion announced today a recall of supplement products sold under the name Aspire36 and Aspire Lite...

Covidien recalls 32 lots of syringes containing Heparin

Posted on April 04, 2008
--> Covidien recalls 32 lots of syringes containing Heparin Company?s recall follows Baxter?s six-country Heparin recall Related Pages: Covidien Pre-filled syringes containing heparin sodium USP On March 28, 2008, Covidien recalled 32 lots of pre-filled syringes containing heparin sodium USP active pharmaceutical ingredient because there could be potential for a bacterial infection...

Cabot deck cleaner recalled due to fire, inhalation hazard

Posted on April 04, 2008
--> Cabot deck cleaner recalled due to fire, inhalation hazard Cleaner can react with packaging, releasing heat, chlorine gas Related Pages: Pulmonary Inhalation Injury Fire/Burn Hazard Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner (#3502) cabot stain On April 2, 2008, Cabot Stains recalled about 24,000 Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner packages after receiving a report of the cleaner?s plastic container partially melting, emitting a chlorine odor...

Brents-Riordan recalls almost 7,500 sweatshirts, jackets due to strangulation hazard

Posted on April 04, 2008
--> Brents-Riordan recalls almost 7,500 sweatshirts, jackets due to strangulation hazard Drawstrings on hoods can be hazardous to children Related Pages: Brents-Riordan Hooded Youth Sweatshirts and Jackets Brents-Riordan Inc...

Toy penguins recalled due to laceration hazard

Posted on March 30, 2008
--> Toy penguins recalled due to laceration hazard Related Pages: Plan Toys Inc. Plan Toys Inc. Toy Penguins Laceration hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall on March 30, 2008 of some 3,000 toy penguin figures by Plan Toys Inc...

CPSC recalls two children?s toys on back-to-back days

Posted on March 30, 2008
--> CPSC recalls two children?s toys on back-to-back days Toys violated lead paint standard Related Pages: Downeast Concepts Inc. Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles Educational Insights Educational Insights Ring Toss Game Lead Poisoning The U...

Total Body Formula & Total Body Mega Formula recalled due to severe adverse reactions

Posted on March 28, 2008
--> Total Body Formula & Total Body Mega Formula recalled due to severe adverse reactions 23 reports of serious reactions Related Pages: Total Body Essential Nutrition Total Body Formula Total Body Mega Formula The U...

Rock ?N Ride Plush Rocker Toys recalled due to fall hazard

Posted on March 28, 2008
--> Rock ?N Ride Plush Rocker Toys recalled due to fall hazard 35 incidents reported Related Pages: Tek Nek Toys Int?l L.P. Rock ?N Ride Plush Rocker Toys Fall hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall for Rock ?N Ride Plush Rocker Toys because of a potential fall hazard...

National Black Pepper Powder recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination

Posted on March 28, 2008
--> National Black Pepper Powder recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination Related Pages: Pak National Foods Limited National Black Pepper Powder The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced a recall for Pak National Foods Limited?s National Black Pepper Powder because of possible salmonella contamination, which can lead to salmonellosis...

Avon warming polar bears recalled because of fire, burn hazard

Posted on March 28, 2008
--> Avon warming polar bears recalled because of fire, burn hazard Related Pages: Avon Cozy Warming Polar Bears Avon Products Inc. Fire/Burn Hazard On March 27, 2008, Avon Products Inc. recalled about 113,000 of its Cozy Warming Polar Bears after receiving six reports of minor burns from consumers...

Sun Rich Brand and A&P Brand Cut Cantaloupe Products recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination

Posted on March 26, 2008
--> Sun Rich Brand and A&P Brand Cut Cantaloupe Products recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination Related Pages: Sun Rich Brand and A&P Brand Cut Cantaloupe products Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc. Foodborne illness from Salmonella Salmonellosis The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced a recall for Sun Rich Brand and A&P Brand Cut Cantaloupe products, distributed in Quebec and Ontario, because of a potential Salmonella contamination...

?Blue Steel? and ?Hero? Supplements Banned by the FDA

Posted on March 26, 2008
--> ?Blue Steel? and ?Hero? Supplements Banned by the FDA FDA declares drugs to be illegal and dangerous Related Pages: Active Nutraceuticals Blue Steel supplement Hero supplement On March 25, 2008, The U...

Parkinson?s drug recalled by UCB due to lack of clinical performance

Posted on March 24, 2008
--> Parkinson?s drug recalled by UCB due to lack of clinical performance Related Pages: UCB Inc. Nuepro On March 20, 2008, UCB recalled Neupro, its Parkinson?s drug, in the United States and some batches from Europe after finding clinical performance of market samples did not meet necessary requirements...

FDA warns anti-HIV drug may cause liver injury

Posted on March 24, 2008
--> FDA warns anti-HIV drug may cause liver injury Related Pages: Hepatoxicity Tibotec Therapeutics Prezista (Darunavia) On March 21, 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers that the anti-HIV drug Prezista, known generically as darunavir, may be associated with hepatoxicity, or liver injury...

Camouflage eggs and spinning egg toys recalled by Hobby Lobby due to lead poisoning risk

Posted on March 24, 2008
--> Camouflage eggs and spinning egg toys recalled by Hobby Lobby due to lead poisoning risk Related Pages: Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Camouflage Eggs Spinning Egg Top Toys Lead Poisoning On March 21, 2008, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc...

CFIA issues warnings about cantaloupes after foodborne illnesses from Salmonella

Posted on March 24, 2008
--> CFIA issues warnings about cantaloupes after foodborne illnesses from Salmonella Related Pages: Foodborne illness from Salmonella Agropecuaria Montelibano Agropecuaria Montelibano Cantaloupes On March 22, 2008, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) warned the public against consuming cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer...

Medtronic death rates snag FDA?s attention

Posted on March 23, 2008
--> Medtronic death rates snag FDA?s attention Related Pages: Medtronic Inc. AneuRx stent-graft There may be a higher death rate after five years among patients treated for abdominal aortic aneurysms with a Medtronic Inc...

Oklahoma women file lawsuit against Vaginal Sling

Posted on March 23, 2008
--> Oklahoma women file lawsuit against Vaginal Sling Incontinence device causes pain, infections, women say Related Pages: ObTape Vaginal Sling The Mentor Corp. Some women from Oklahoma have sued California-based medical supply company Mentor Corp...

Replacement Magnetix toys recalled for intestinal perforation hazard

Posted on March 21, 2008
--> Replacement Magnetix toys recalled for intestinal perforation hazard Related Pages: MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys MEGA Brands Inc. Intestinal Perforation On March 17, 2008, MEGA Brands America Inc...

Wire-O bound journals and calendars recalled due to lead poisoning

Posted on March 19, 2008
--> Wire-O bound journals and calendars recalled due to lead poisoning Related Pages: Galison/Mudpuppy Wire-O Bound Journals and Calendars Lead Poisoning On March 18, 2008, Galison/Mudpuppy recalled about 90,000 of its Wire-O Bound Journals and Calendars because the paint on the metal spiral binds contains excessive levels of lead, which could lead to lead poisoning...

Reebok to pay $1,000,000 to government for lead violation

Posted on March 19, 2008
--> Reebok to pay $1,000,000 to government for lead violation Child killed from swallowing lead Reebok charm Related Pages: Reebok International Ltd. Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets Lead Poisoning The U...

Over 24,000 Cribs Recalled by Munire Furniture Inc. Due to Fall Hazard

Posted on March 19, 2008
--> Over 24,000 Cribs Recalled by Munire Furniture Inc. Due to Fall Hazard Related Pages: Brighton/Sussex Cribs Captiva Cribs Essex Cribs Majestic Curved Top Cribs Majestic Flat Top Cribs Fall hazard Munire Furniture, Inc...

2007-2008 Sprinter passenger vans recalled because of failure to comply with safety standard

Posted on March 17, 2008
--> 2007-2008 Sprinter passenger vans recalled because of failure to comply with safety standard Related Pages: Chrysler 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2007 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 On March 17, 2008, Sprinter recalled about 727 of its 2007-2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 passenger vans and 2007-2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 passenger vans...

Cagle?s recalls almost 1 million pounds of giblets due to possible adulteration

Posted on March 17, 2008
--> Cagle?s recalls almost 1 million pounds of giblets due to possible adulteration Related Pages: Cagle?s Inc. FRYING CHICKEN GIZZARDS FRYING CHICKEN HEARTS FRYING CHICKEN LIVERS FRYING CHICKEN SKINLESS NECKS FRYING CHICKENS WITH SKINLESS NECKS MRB BREADED GIZZARDS OUR PREMIUM DELI PRE-BREADED CHICKEN GIZZARDS On March 14, 2008, Cagle?s Inc...

Eli Lilly lawsuit: official discussed unapproved use of Zyprexa

Posted on March 17, 2008
--> Eli Lilly lawsuit: official discussed unapproved use of Zyprexa New CEO John Lechleiter may have encouraged promotion of off-label prescriptions Related Pages: Eli Lilly and Company Zyprexa In a lawsuit filed by the State of Alaska against Eli Lilly, lawyers recently discussed an email sent by Eli Lilly?s new CEO, John C...

General Motors recalls more than 200,000 vehicles because of engine fire risk

Posted on March 17, 2008
--> General Motors recalls more than 200,000 vehicles because of engine fire risk Related Pages: General Motors 1997 Buick Regal 1998 Buick Regal 1999 Buick Regal 2000 Buick Regal 2001 Buick Regal 2002 Buick Regal 2003 Buick Regal 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Fire/Burn Hazard On March 17, 2008, General Motors recalled about 207,542 of its 1997-2003 Buick Regal and 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles after receiving 267 reports of vehicle fires and six injuries, one of which was moderate...

Kawasaki recalls 31,000 motorcycles because of fire, explosion risk

Posted on March 17, 2008
--> Kawasaki recalls 31,000 motorcycles because of fire, explosion risk Fuel hose on recalled motorcycles may come off Related Pages: 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan Kawasaki Motors Corp USA Fire/Burn Hazard On March 17, 2008, Kawasaki Motors Corp...

Aranesp, Procrit problems continue to mount

Posted on March 16, 2008
--> Aranesp, Procrit problems continue to mount Federal advisory panel wants more restrictions in face of anemia drug concerns Related Pages: Aranesp Procrit Johnson & Johnson Amgen As a response to growing public concern, a federal panel Thursday called for additional restrictions on the use of anemia drugs by cancer patients...

Sales rep blows whistle on pharmaceutical industry

Posted on March 16, 2008
--> Sales rep blows whistle on pharmaceutical industry ?The nature of this business is gift-giving,? says former rep Related Pages: Eli Lilly and Company Zyprexa Prozac A one-time sales rep for Eli Lily told a Congressional committee that pharmaceutical companies hire former cheerleaders and ex-models to wine and dine doctors, overstate the drug?s benefits, and downplay their side-effects...

Popcorn chemical may cause serious respiratory problems

Posted on March 16, 2008
--> Popcorn chemical may cause serious respiratory problems Related Pages: Weaver Popcorn Co. Inc. ConAgra Foods Inc. Bronchiolitis obliterans According to U.S. officials, a chemical that gives popcorn its butter flavor may damage the lungs and airways of mice...

DEWALT recalls cordless drills

Posted on March 14, 2008
--> DEWALT recalls cordless drills Related Pages: DeWalt DeWalt Cordless Drills Fire/Burn Hazard On December 20, 2007, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of an estimated 346,000 DEWALT cordless drills because the recalled drills have a trigger switch that can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers...

Canadian food agency recalls Diffusion TGV dry sausage because of salmonella risk

Posted on March 14, 2008
--> Canadian food agency recalls Diffusion TGV dry sausage because of salmonella risk Related Pages: Diffusion T.G.V. Inc. Maison de Savoie brand Sarment courbe (Pure pork dry sausage) Foodborne illness from Salmonella On February 23, 2008, Diffusion T...

Recaro North America, Inc. recalls child restraint systems due to harness malfunction

Posted on March 14, 2008
--> Recaro North America, Inc. recalls child restraint systems due to harness malfunction Children could sustain injuries in the event of a car accident Related Pages: Signo Child seat harness Como Child seat harness RECARO North America, Inc...

Studies show Trasylol may significantly raise death risk

Posted on March 14, 2008
--> Studies show Trasylol may significantly raise death risk Related Pages: Bayer AG Trayslol Two new studies recently found that Trasylol, a drug used to prevent bleeding during open heart surgery, is connected to a potentially higher risk of death in those patients...

Honda Motor Co. recalls Acura TL cars due to possible deterioration of power steering hose

Posted on March 14, 2008
--> Honda Motor Co. recalls Acura TL cars due to possible deterioration of power steering hose Related Pages: American Honda Motor Co. Inc. 2004 Acura TL 2005 Acura TL 2006 Acura TL 2007 Acura TL 2008 Acura TL Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents Fire/Burn Hazard The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) announced a recall by Honda Motor Co...

Honda Motor Co. recalls Acura TL cars due to malfunctioning windshield wiper/washer motor

Posted on March 14, 2008
--> Honda Motor Co. recalls Acura TL cars due to malfunctioning windshield wiper/washer motor Related Pages: 2005 Acura TL 2004 Acura TL American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) announced a recall by Honda Motor Co...

Consumer Product Safety Commission Issues Report on Children?s Crib Hazards

Posted on March 13, 2008
--> Consumer Product Safety Commission Issues Report on Children?s Crib Hazards Report focuses on nursery-related injuries for children under five A report released on February 28, 2008, by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that over 66,000 nursery-related injuries required hospitalization in 2006, the latest year analyzed...

Polaris recalls ATVs due to problematic retention bolt

Posted on March 13, 2008
--> Polaris recalls ATVs due to problematic retention bolt Related Pages: Polaris Polaris Outlaw IRS ATV Fall hazard On March 4, 2008, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC) announced a recall of some 11,300 Polaris ?Outlaw IRS? all-terrain vehicles, model years 2006-2008...

UCB cough medicine with hydrocodone linked to death, breathing problems

Posted on March 12, 2008
--> UCB cough medicine with hydrocodone linked to death, breathing problems Related Pages: UCB Inc. Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension Hydrocodone overdose On March 11, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory concerning the safety of UCB?s Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension, a prescription cough medicine containing hydrocodone and the antihistamine chlorpheniramine...

GlaxoSmithKline adds delirium, abnormal behavior warning to Relenza

Posted on March 12, 2008
--> GlaxoSmithKline adds delirium, abnormal behavior warning to Relenza Related Pages: Relenza GlaxoSmithKline plc Neuropsychiatric Events (Drug-Induced Hallucinations) Delirium On March 4, 2008, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced an addition to warnings on its flu drug Relenza after receiving reports of neuropsychiatric events, like delirium, and abnormal behavior in patients...

Fire, burn hazards prompt recall of JCPenney deep fryers

Posted on March 12, 2008
--> Fire, burn hazards prompt recall of JCPenney deep fryers Company has received five reports of incidents, including one burn Related Pages: JCPenney? Company, Inc. Cooks Deep Fryers Fire/Burn Hazard On March 11, 2008, JCPenney recalled about 27,000 Cooks Deep Fryers after receiving one report of a minor burn to a consumer and three reports of damaged countertops...

QVC, Tristar recall electric contact grills after two reports of minor burns

Posted on March 10, 2008
--> QVC, Tristar recall electric contact grills after two reports of minor burns Related Pages: QVC, Inc. Tristar Products Inc. Electric Contact Grills Fire/Burn Hazard On March 6, 2008, QVC, Inc...

Kawasaki recalls off-road bikes due to fall hazard

Posted on March 09, 2008
--> Kawasaki recalls off-road bikes due to fall hazard Faulty welds lead to Kawasaki recall Related Pages: 2008 Kawasaki KLX140 Off-Road Motorcycles Kawasaki Motors Corp USA Fall hazard On March 4, 2008, the U...

Costco recalls more than 10,000 pounds of frozen chicken entrees because of Listeria risk

Posted on March 06, 2008
--> Costco recalls more than 10,000 pounds of frozen chicken entrees because of Listeria risk Related Pages: Costco Wholesale Corp Four-pack of 12-ounce packages of ?Discover Cuisine? Red Curry Chicken & Jasmine Rice? Foodborne illness from Listeria monocytogenes Listeriosis On March 3, 2008, Costco Wholesale recalled about 10,358 pounds of 12-ounce packages of ?Discover Cuisine? Red Curry Chicken & Jasmine Rice? entrees because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes...

Baxter expands heparin product recall

Posted on March 04, 2008
--> Baxter expands heparin product recall Recalled heparin products made with supplies from Chinese plant Related Pages: Heparin Sodium Injection Baxter Healthcare Hep-LOCK U/P (Preservative-Free Heparin Lock Flush Solution, USP) In the midst of more than 400 reports of potential adverse events and more than 20 potential deaths associated with heparin, Baxter International announced an expanded recall of heparin-related products...

Baxter expands heparin product recall

Posted on March 03, 2008
--> Baxter expands heparin product recall Recalled heparin products made with supplies from Chinese plant Related Pages: Baxter Healthcare Hep-LOCK U/P (Preservative-Free Heparin Lock Flush Solution, USP) Heparin Sodium Injection In the midst of more than 400 reports of potential adverse events and more than 20 potential deaths associated with heparin, Baxter International announced an expanded recall of heparin-related products...

Ford warns consumers of possible engine fires in recalled vehicles

Posted on March 01, 2008
--> Ford warns consumers of possible engine fires in recalled vehicles 4.6 million Ford vehicles recalled, 3 deaths reported Related Pages: Ford Motor Company Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents 1993 Ford Bronco 1994 Ford Bronco 1995 Ford Bronco 1996 Ford Bronco 1994 Econoline 1995 Econoline 1996 Econoline 1997 Ford Expedition 1998 Ford Expedition 1999 Ford Expedition 2000 Ford Expedition 2001 Ford Expedition 2002 Ford Expedition 1998 Lincoln Navigator 1999 Lincoln Navigator 2000 Lincoln Navigator 2001 Lincoln Navigator 2002 Lincoln Navigator 1998 Ford Ranger 1999 Ford Ranger 2000 Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Ranger 2002 Ford Ranger 1992 Crown Victoria 1993 Crown Victoria 1994 Crown Victoria 1995 Crown Victoria 1996 Crown Victoria 1997 Crown Victoria 1998 Crown Victoria 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis 1992 Lincoln Town Car 1993 Lincoln Town Car 1994 Lincoln Town Car 1995 Lincoln Town Car 1997 Lincoln Town Car 1996 Lincoln Town Car 1998 Lincoln Town Car 1993 Ford Taurus SHO 1994 Ford Taurus SHO 1995 Ford Taurus SHO 1994 Mercury Capri 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 1999 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2000 Ford Explorer 2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2002 Ford Explorer Sport 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Mercury Mountaineer 2001 Mercury Mountaineer 1999 Mercury Mountaineer 2002 Ford E-550 1996 E450 1997 E450 1998 E450 1997 Ford F-450 1996 Ford F-450 1998 Ford F-450 1999 E450 1999 Ford F-450 2000 E450 2000 Ford F-450 2001 E450 2001 Ford F-450 2002 E450 2002 Ford F-450 2003 Ford E450 2003 Ford F-450 Super Duty 2000 Ford Excursion 2001 Ford Excursion 2002 Ford Excursion 1995 Ford F53 1996 Ford F53 1997 Ford F53 1998 Ford F53 1999 Ford F53 2000 Ford F53 2001 Ford F53 2002 Ford F53 2002 Lincoln Blackwood 2003 Lincoln Blackwood Ford Motor Company, of Dearborn, Michigan, has issued a warning to owners of about 4...

Uneviscerated Fish Recalled due to potential botulism contamination

Posted on February 29, 2008
--> Uneviscerated Fish Recalled due to potential botulism contamination Related Pages: Summit Import Corporation Sum Cheong Lung Dried Fish Botulism On February 12, 2008, Summit Import Corporation recalled all of its Sum Cheong Lung brand Dried Fish products...

Munire Furniture Inc. cribs recalled due to potential fall hazard

Posted on February 29, 2008
--> Munire Furniture Inc. cribs recalled due to potential fall hazard 66,400 baby injuries related to nursery products reported in 2006 Related Pages: Munire Furniture, Inc. Brighton/Sussex Cribs Captiva Cribs Essex Cribs Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs Fall hazard The U...

Liver injury warnings added to Biogen Idec?s Tysabri labels

Posted on February 29, 2008
--> Liver injury warnings added to Biogen Idec?s Tysabri labels Signs of liver injury occurred as early as six days after the first dose Related Pages: Tysabri Biogen IDEC Acute Liver Failure (Fulminant Hepatitis) On February 27, 2008, Biogen Idec notified healthcare professionals that clinically significant liver injury has been reported in patients taking Tysabri...

Jury in Mitsubishi lawsuit awards $11 million in compensatory damages to family of slain man

Posted on February 29, 2008
--> Jury in Mitsubishi lawsuit awards $11 million in compensatory damages to family of slain man Family of man killed in a car accident blames seatbelt for death Related Pages: 2000 Montero Sport Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc...

2005 ? 2008 Ford Mustangs recalled due to airbag problems

Posted on February 29, 2008
--> 2005 ? 2008 Ford Mustangs recalled due to airbag problems Related Pages: 2005 Ford Mustang 2006 Ford Mustang 2007 Ford Mustang 2008 Ford Mustang Ford Motor Company Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents Ford Motor Co...

Ford warns consumers of possible engine fires in recalled vehicles

Posted on February 29, 2008
--> Ford warns consumers of possible engine fires in recalled vehicles 4.6 million Ford vehicles recalled, 3 deaths reported Related Pages: 1993 Ford Bronco 1993 Ford F-150 1993 Ford F-250 1994 Ford Bronco 1994 Ford F-150 1995 Ford Bronco 1995 Ford F-150 1996 Ford Bronco 1996 Ford F-150 1997 Ford E250 1997 Ford F-150 1998 Ford Expedition 1997 Ford Expedition 1998 Ford F-150 1998 Ford Ranger 1999 Ford Expedition 1999 Ford F-150 1999 Ford Ranger 2000 Ford Expedition 2000 Ford F-150 2000 Ford Ranger 2001 Ford Expedition 2001 Ford F-150 2001 Ford Ranger 2002 Ford Expedition 2002 Ford F-150 2002 Ford Ranger 2003 Ford F-150 1992 Lincoln Town Car 1993 Lincoln Town Car 1994 Lincoln Town Car 1995 Lincoln Town Car 1996 Lincoln Town Car 1997 Lincoln Town Car 1998 Lincoln Town Car 1998 Lincoln Navigator 1999 Lincoln Navigator 2000 Lincoln Navigator 2001 Lincoln Navigator 2002 Lincoln Navigator 2003 Lincoln Blackwood 2002 Lincoln Blackwood 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII 1993 Ford Taurus SHO 1994 Ford Taurus SHO 1995 Ford Taurus SHO 1994 Mercury Capri 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 1999 Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Mercury Mountaineer 2001 Mercury Mountaineer 1992 Crown Victoria 1993 Crown Victoria 1994 Crown Victoria 1995 Crown Victoria 1996 Crown Victoria 1997 Crown Victoria 1998 Crown Victoria 1992 Ford E150 1992 Ford E250 1992 Ford E350 1993 Ford E150 1993 Ford E250 1993 Ford E350 1995 Ford F53 1996 Ford F53 1997 Ford E150 1997 Ford E350 1997 Ford F53 1998 Ford E150 1998 Ford E250 1998 Ford E350 1999 Ford E150 1999 Ford E250 1999 Ford E350 2000 Ford E150 2000 Ford E250 2000 Ford E350 2000 Ford Excursion 2000 Ford Explorer 2000 Ford F53 1999 Ford F53 2001 Ford E150 2001 Ford E250 2001 Ford E350 2001 Ford Excursion 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2001 Ford F53 2002 Ford E150 2002 Ford E250 2002 Ford E350 2002 Ford Excursion 2002 Ford Explorer Sport 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2002 Ford F53 2003 Ford E450 2002 Ford E-550 2003 Ford E150 2003 Ford E250 2003 Ford E350 1995 Ford F-450 1995 Ford Pickup Trucks 1994 Ford Pickup Trucks 1996 Ford F-450 1996 Ford Pickup Trucks 1997 Ford F-450 1997 Ford Pickup Trucks 1998 Ford F-450 1998 Ford F53 1998 Ford Pickup Trucks 1999 Ford F-450 1999 Ford Pickup Trucks 2000 Ford F-450 2000 Ford Pickup Trucks 2001 Ford F-450 2001 Ford Pickup Trucks 2002 Ford F-450 2002 Ford Pickup Trucks 2003 Ford F-450 Super Duty 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Death by fire Fire/Burn Hazard Ford Motor Company, of Dearborn, Michigan, has issued a warning to owners of about 4...

Hormone therapy drugs interfere with breast cancer diagnosis

Posted on February 27, 2008
--> Hormone therapy drugs interfere with breast cancer diagnosis Drugs linked to increase in abnormal mammograms, breast biopsies Related Pages: Wyeth Prempro In February 2008, a new study revealed that women who take combined hormone therapy drugs, like Wyeth?s Prempro, for at least five years face a greater risk of having abnormal mammograms and breast biopsies...

Pfizer withdraws Lipitor marketing over potential deceptive marketing investigation

Posted on February 27, 2008
--> Pfizer withdraws Lipitor marketing over potential deceptive marketing investigation Consumers may have been misled by Jarvic artificial heart promotions Related Pages: Pfizer, Inc. Lipitor Fraudulent Marketing On February 25, 2008, Pfizer announced the withdrawal of certain commercials for its cholesterol drug Lipitor because it may have mislead consumers about the drug...

Medtronic, Inc. disputes details of ?Sunshine Act?

Posted on February 27, 2008
--> Medtronic, Inc. disputes details of ?Sunshine Act? Related Pages: Medtronic Inc. The ?Sunshine Act,? introduced in Congress earlier this year, states that medical device manufacturers must publicly disclose particular monetary transactions involving physicians who assisted with product training, development, and research...

Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Crackers recalled due to potential allergic reactions

Posted on February 27, 2008
--> Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Crackers recalled due to potential allergic reactions Related Pages: Wang Globalnet Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall for Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Crackers due to a potential containment of undeclared milk, peanut, and egg allergens...

Jury orders AstraZeneca to pay $215 million for price inflations

Posted on February 25, 2008
--> Jury orders AstraZeneca to pay $215 million for price inflations Company inflated pharmaceutical prices to Medicaid Related Pages: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP On February 21, 2008, an Alabama jury ruled that AstraZeneca should pay $215 million in damages after reporting false pharmaceutical prices to Medicaid...

Family Dollar recalls magnetic dart boards due to aspiration, intestinal hazards

Posted on February 25, 2008
--> Family Dollar recalls magnetic dart boards due to aspiration, intestinal hazards Small magnets on the ends of the darts can detach Related Pages: Family Dollar Stores Inc. FUN ?N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards Intestinal Perforation On February 22, 2008, Family Dollar stores recalled about 250,000 of its FUN ?N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards because small magnets on the ends of the darts can detach, posing aspiration and intestinal hazards to children who may swallow them...

Novartis' Hepatitis B treatment faces new warnings of diabetic neuropathy

Posted on February 25, 2008
--> Novartis? Hepatitis B treatment faces new warnings of diabetic neuropathy Clinical trial found an increased risk of peripheral neuropathy Related Pages: Novartis Corporation Tyzeka Diabetic neuropathy On February 25, 2008, the European Medicines Agency?s (EMEA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use recommended that new warnings be placed on Novartis? Hepatitis B treatment, Sebivo (sold as Tyzeka in the United States)...

Dixie Crystals sugar refinery plant explosion kills three Georgia workers

Posted on February 08, 2008
--> Dixie Crystals sugar refinery plant explosion kills three Georgia workers Dixie Crystals sugar refinery plant explosion kills three Georgia workers On February 7, 2008, an evening explosion and fire rocked the Imperial Sugar Co...

Evenflo Co., Inc. recalls 1,000,000 child car seats

Posted on February 04, 2008
--> Evenflo Co., Inc. recalls 1,000,000 child car seats Seat separates from base during car crashes Related Pages: Evenflo Company, Inc. Evenflo Discovery? Car Seat Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents Evenflo Co...

FDA warns Chantix may pose psychiatric risks

Posted on February 04, 2008
--> FDA warns Chantix may pose psychiatric risks Smoking cessation drug may be linked to depression, suicidiality Related Pages: Chantix Pfizer, Inc. Depression Suicidality On February 1, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Public Health Advisory detailing new safety warnings concerning Pfizer?s smoking cessation drug Chantix...

Patient sues Medtronic over painful lead shocks

Posted on February 04, 2008
--> Patient sues Medtronic over painful lead shocks Related Pages: Medtronic Inc. Sprint Fidelis Heart Failure Electric shock Donald Jackson received a defibrillator implantation in 2006 that included a lead wire manufactured by Medtronic, Inc...

Volvo recalls 2008 vehicles because of missing child car seat warning

Posted on February 04, 2008
--> Volvo recalls 2008 vehicles because of missing child car seat warning Booster seats fail to meet federal motor vehicle safety standard Related Pages: 2008 Volvo XC70 2008 Volvo V70 Volvo Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents On February 4, 2008, Volvo Cars of North America recalled about 1,900 of its 2008 Volvo V70 and 2008 Volvo XC70 vehicles because rear integrated booster seats in the vehicles do not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards for labeling requirements...

Mitsubishi recalls 2006-07 Endeavors because of seat belt malfunction

Posted on February 04, 2008
--> Mitsubishi recalls 2006-07 Endeavors because of seat belt malfunction Related Pages: Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents On February 4, 2008, Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc...

Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil recalled

Posted on February 04, 2008
--> Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil recalled Possible bacterial contamination found in cheese dip sold by Williams-Sonoma Related Pages: Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil Williams-Sonoma, Inc...

Study finds aspirin-resistant patients more prone to suffer heart attack, stroke

Posted on January 21, 2008
--> Study finds aspirin-resistant patients more prone to suffer heart attack, stroke Blood-thinning drugs not beneficial for resistant patients Related Pages: Aspirin Bayer AG Stroke Heart attack A 2008 study of patients with cardiovascular disease found that those who are naturally resistant to aspirin have a significantly increased chance of suffering a heart attack or stroke, or dying...

Pfizer adds stronger warning about suicidiality, depression to Chantix label

Posted on January 21, 2008
--> Pfizer adds stronger warning about suicidiality, depression to Chantix label Causal link between Chantix and behavioral symptoms not yet confirmed Related Pages: Pfizer, Inc. Chantix Suicidality Depression On January 18, 2008, Pfizer updated the label on its antismoking pill Chantix to include numerous reports of suicidiality, erratic behavior, and depression in patients...

FDA strongly recommends OTC cold medicines not be used in children under 2

Posted on January 21, 2008
--> FDA strongly recommends OTC cold medicines not be used in children under 2 Agency considering extending advisory to children under 6 Related Pages: Johnson & Johnson Wyeth Novartis Corporation Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc...

Big Pharma hides unfavorable drug studies

Posted on January 18, 2008
--> Big Pharma hides unfavorable drug studies Nearly one-third of antidepressant drug studies unpublished Related Pages: GlaxoSmithKline plc Pfizer, Inc. Wyeth Eli Lilly and Company Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Schering-Plough Corporation Forest Laboratories Inc...

Tic Tac Turtle Toss Mats and Toy Wrestler Figures recalled due to lead paint standard violation

Posted on January 18, 2008
--> Tic Tac Turtle Toss Mats and Toy Wrestler Figures recalled due to lead paint standard violation The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall for Tic Tac Turtle Toss Mats, manufactured by Discount School Supply of Monterey, California...

The Gift Wrap Company Recalls Hanging Photo Frames Due to Excessive Lead Levels

Posted on January 18, 2008
--> The Gift Wrap Company Recalls Hanging Photo Frames Due to Excessive Lead Levels Related Pages: Gift Wrap Company Hanging Photo Frames The Gift Wrap Company Lead Poisoning The Gift Wrap Company and the U...

Study finds postmenopausal hormone therapy causes increased risk of lobular breast cancer

Posted on January 18, 2008
--> Study finds postmenopausal hormone therapy causes increased risk of lobular breast cancer Current combined hormone therapy users have 2.7-fold increased risk of invasive lobular cancer Related Pages: Breast Cancer postmenopausal hormone therapy In January 2008, a study was published that found postmenopausal women who take combination hormone therapy for at least three years have a fourfold increased risk of developing invasive lobular breast cancer...

Antidepressant suicidiality warnings haven?t eliminated availability to youths

Posted on January 09, 2008
--> Antidepressant suicidiality warnings haven?t eliminated availability to youths Rapid growth in antidepressant use curbed Related Pages: GlaxoSmithKline plc Paxil Suicidality Wyeth Solvay Pharmaceuticals Forest Laboratories Inc...

Anti-aggression treatments like Haloperidol and Risperidone found to be less effective than placebo

Posted on January 07, 2008
--> Anti-aggression treatments like Haloperidol and Risperidone found to be less effective than placebo Related Pages: Risperdal Haloperidol Generic drug Janssen Pharmaceutical New research shows that drugs commonly used to treat aggressive or violent behavior in intellectually disabled patients are about 14 percent less effective than a placebo...

Pfizer, Inc. faces lawsuit after alleged deceptive marketing

Posted on January 03, 2008
--> Pfizer, Inc. faces lawsuit after alleged deceptive marketing Former employee says company misled doctors Related Pages: Pfizer, Inc. Lipitor Defective Marketing In February 2004, a former official of drug manufacturer Pfizer Inc...

Recalled Lenox warming plates may pose fire hazard

Posted on December 31, 2007
--> Recalled Lenox warming plates may pose fire hazard Related Pages: Lenox Group covered warming dishes Lenox Group Inc. Fire/Burn Hazard On December 21, 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of about 43,000 covered warmer dishes with rack distributed by Lenox Group Inc...

FDA issues statement concerning oysters potentially contaminated with norovirus

Posted on December 31, 2007
--> FDA issues statement concerning oysters potentially contaminated with norovirus Related Pages: Prestige Oyster Company Raw oysters from Growing Area 3 Norovirus The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning for consumers not to eat raw oysters from Growing Area 3 harvested between December 3 and December 21, 2007 because these oysters may be contaminated with norovirus...

USDA recalls approximately 88 pounds of ground beef

Posted on December 31, 2007
--> USDA recalls approximately 88 pounds of ground beef Related Pages: Maramount Corporation Maramount Ground Beef Patties Foodborne illness from Listeria monocytogenes Listeriosis On December 25, 2007, the U...

USDA announces a recall of nearly 15k pounds of ground beef

Posted on December 28, 2007
--> USDA announces a recall of nearly 15k pounds of ground beef Related Pages: Texas American Food Service Corporation Texas American Food Service Corporation ground beef Foodborne illness from E.coli (Escherichia coli O157:H7) On December 27, 2007, the U...

Medtronic settles 2,682 lawsuits for $114.1 million

Posted on December 28, 2007
--> Medtronic settles 2,682 lawsuits for $114.1 million Related Pages: Medtronic Inc. Medtronic Marquis defibrillator Medtronic Inc. announced today a $114.1 million agreement to settle 2,682 lawsuits related to its implantable Marquis cardiac defibrillators...

North American Breaker Company announces recall of counterfeit breakers

Posted on December 28, 2007
--> North American Breaker Company announces recall of counterfeit breakers Related Pages: North American Breaker Co. Inc. ?Square D? Circuit Breakers Fire/Burn Hazard On December 27, 2007, the U...

Bayer forced to recall Contour TS diabetes strips in seven countries

Posted on December 27, 2007
--> Bayer forced to recall Contour TS diabetes strips in seven countries Related Pages: Bayer AG Contour TS diabetes strips Bayer AG announced a seven-country recall of Contour TS diabetes test strips due to a manufacturing problem that could lead to blood sugar readings higher than actual levels of glucose...

Liberty Apparel recalls Jewel brand sweatshirts

Posted on December 26, 2007
--> Liberty Apparel recalls Jewel brand sweatshirts Related Pages: Liberty Apparel Co. Inc. Jewel brand girls? hooded sweatshirts Strangulation Hazard On December 21, 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of some 12,000 ?Jewel? brand hooded sweatshirts because the sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which could pose a strangulation hazard to young children...

Empire Silver?s teething rings may pose choking, aspiration hazards

Posted on December 26, 2007
--> Empire Silver?s teething rings may pose choking, aspiration hazards Related Pages: Empire Silver Company Inc. Sterling Silver Teething Rings Choking On December 21, 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of about 1,000 Sterling Silver Teething Rings by Empire Silver Company...

Dorel child restraint recall could reach 500k

Posted on December 26, 2007
--> Dorel child restraint recall could reach 500k Recalled car seats were sold and branded by Cosco Related Pages: Dorel Juvenile Group USA Cosco Regal Ride car seat Cosco Touriva On December 14, 2007, the U...

Cardinal Health updates consumers on Alaris Pump recall

Posted on December 26, 2007
--> Cardinal Health updates consumers on Alaris Pump recall Two deaths could be associated with Alaris pump, FDA says Related Pages: Cardinal Health Inc. Alaris pump overinfusion Cardinal Health and the U...

Botulism Risk Prompts Cut Green Beans Recall

Posted on December 24, 2007
--> Botulism Risk Prompts Cut Green Beans Recall Related Pages: New Era Canning GFS Fancy Blue Lake Cut Green Beans Botulism Foodborne illnesses from Clostridium botulinum (aka C. botulinum) On December 21, 2007, New Era, Michigan-based New Era Canning Company recalled 171 cases (6 cans per case) of 6 lbs...

Pre-Filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution syringes recalled

Posted on December 24, 2007
--> Pre-Filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution syringes recalled Related Pages: Sierra Pre-Filled, Inc. Syringes by Sierra Pre-Filled Serratia marcescens On December 20, 2007, Angier, North Carolina-based AM2 PAT, Inc...

Merck withheld Zetia data about liver damage

Posted on December 21, 2007
--> Merck withheld Zetia data about liver damage Full report won?t be available until March 2008 Related Pages: Zetia Schering-Plough Corporation Merck & Co., Inc. Hepatoxicity Rhabdomyolysis In December 2007, clinical study evidence was released proving that Merck and Schering-Plough never published full results of studies of Zetia, their popular cholesterol medicine, which raised questions about Zetia?s link to liver damage...

FDA updates fentanyl patch warnings

Posted on December 21, 2007
--> FDA updates fentanyl patch warnings Related Pages: Johnson & Johnson Cephalon, Inc. Janssen Pharmaceutical Duragesic patch Actiq Fentora Fentanyl patches Fentanyl Fentanyl overdose On December 21, 2007, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public advisory outlining safe usage of the fentanyl transdermal system, also called the fentanyl patch and marketed as Duragesic and generics...

Laceration hazard prompts Honda lawn mower recall

Posted on December 20, 2007
--> Laceration hazard prompts Honda lawn mower recall Lawn mowers do not comply with federal safety standards Related Pages: American Honda Motor Co...

Bombardier Snowmobiles recalled

Posted on December 20, 2007
--> Bombardier Snowmobiles recalled 3 reports of stuck throttles Related Pages: 2008 Ski-Doo MXZ X 600 RS Snowmobiles Bombardier Recreational Products Inc...

AAFES bear toys recalled because of lead poisoning risk

Posted on December 20, 2007
--> AAFES bear toys recalled because of lead poisoning risk Lead levels in Soldier Bear Toys violate federal standard Related Pages: Army & Air Force Exchange Service First Learning Company Ltd...

Father burned by defective Christmas lights in coma

Posted on December 20, 2007
--> Father burned by defective Christmas lights in coma Five-year-old NC boy killed in fire Related Pages: Fire/Burn Hazard GE Consumer and Industrial NA GE-Brand Christmas Lights Osram Sylvania Philips Philips-Brand Christmas Lights Sylvania-brand Christmas Lights Wal-Mart Brand Christmas Lights Wal-Mart Stores, Inc...

Biotech companies propose cloned-food tracking program

Posted on December 20, 2007
--> Biotech companies propose cloned-food tracking program Related Pages: Trans Ova Genetics Viagen Inc...

Unsealed Lipitor lawsuit alleges defective marketing

Posted on December 20, 2007
--> Unsealed Lipitor lawsuit alleges defective marketing Related Pages: Lipitor Pfizer, Inc. Heart attack Defective Marketing Heart Failure Pfizer is facing a lawsuit from a former employee who alleges the company illegally bolstered sales of its top-selling drug Lipitor with a campaign of education programs that misled doctors...

Volvo recalls almost 39,000 vehicles

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> Volvo recalls almost 39,000 vehicles mpaired visibility risk, inadequate labeling to blame Related Pages: 2007 Volvo XC90 2008 Volvo XC70 2008 Volvo XC90 Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents Volvo On December 19, 2007, Volvo Cars of North America recalled 38,695 of its 2008 Volvo XC70 and 2007-2008 Volvo XC90 vehicles, some due to inadequate labeling and some due to a safety risk...

Suzuki, Dodge vehicles recalled because of roll away risk

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> Suzuki, Dodge vehicles recalled because of roll away risk Cars may be shifted from park without key, brake pressed Related Pages: 2001 Dodge Dakota 2001 Dodge Durango 2001 Dodge Ram Van 2002 Dodge Dakota 2002 Dodge Durango 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup 2002 Dodge Ram Van 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara American Suzuki Motor Company Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents Chrysler On December 19, 2007, American Suzuki Motor Corporation and Chrysler LLC recalled more than 600,000 vehicles due to a shift interlock system malfunction...

Triumph Motorcycles recalled for stability defect

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> Triumph Motorcycles recalled for stability defect Riders face increased risk of car accident Related Pages: 2004 Triumph Tiger 1050 2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 2005 Triumph Tiger 1050 2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 2006 Triumph Tiger 1050 2007 Triumph Spring ST 1050 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 2008 Triumph Sprint St 1050 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Catastrophic Injury from Motorcycle Accident Triumph Motorcycles America LTD On December 19, 2007, Triumph Motorcycles America LTD recalled about 3,700 of its 2005-2008 Triumph Spring ST 1050 Motorcycles and 2004-2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Motorcycles...

Snapps Ferry Packing recalls ground beef

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> Snapps Ferry Packing recalls ground beef Ground beef, ground beef patties included in recall Related Pages: Foodborne illness from E...

2008 Maseratis, Porsches have safety feature malfunctions

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> 2008 Maseratis, Porsches have safety feature malfunctions Safety systems, air bag may not work correctly Related Pages: 2008 Maserati Granturismo 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 2008 Porsche 911 GT3RS Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents Maserati North America, Inc...

Honda recalls Acura RLs because of fire hazard

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> Honda recalls Acura RLs because of fire hazard Power steering fluid leak can cause under-hood fire Related Pages: 2005 Acura RL 2006 Acura RL 2007 Acura RL 2008 Acura RL American Honda Motor Co...

FDA wants more information on Glaxo?s Cervarix

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> FDA wants more information on Glaxo?s Cervarix HPV vaccine to compete with Gardasil Related Pages: Cervarix Gardasil GlaxoSmithKline plc Merck & Co...

Gorilla recalls 60,000 tree-stand harnesses

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> Gorilla recalls 60,000 tree-stand harnesses Related Pages: Fall hazard Full Body Safety Harness Gorilla Inc...

FDA requiring new warning on N9 contraceptives

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> FDA requiring new warning on N9 contraceptives Related Pages: Generic drug Nonoxynol 9 On December 18, 2007, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that manufacturers of contraceptives containing nonoxynol 9 (N9) must state on product packaging that the products do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)...

Fisher-Price expands recall of lead-tainted toy blood pressure cuffs

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> Fisher-Price expands recall of lead-tainted toy blood pressure cuffs Recall now includes green cuffs Related Pages: Fisher-Price Green Blood Pressure Cuff Lead Poisoning Sesame Street Giggle Toy Medical Kit On December 14, 2007, Fisher-Price expanded its earlier recall of toy blood pressure cuffs to include both red and green colors...

NC company supplies syringes linked to blood infections

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> NC company supplies syringes linked to blood infections Some 40 people have become ill after reportedly using syringes by Sierra Pre-Filled Related Pages: Serratia marcescens Sierra Pre-Filled, Inc...

Family hits GlaxoSmithKline with Avandia wrongful death lawsuit

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> Family hits GlaxoSmithKline with Avandia wrongful death lawsuit Related Pages: Avandia GlaxoSmithKline plc Heart attack Heart Failure Myocardial Ischemia Stroke The family of Milagros Larosa filed suit against GlaxoSmithKline, alleging the Philadelphia-based company failed to warn Avandia consumers that the drug is associated with a significant increase in heart problems...

Specialized bike helmets recalled after failed safety inspection

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> Specialized bike helmets recalled after failed safety inspection Related Pages: Specialized Bicycle Components Specialized Bicycle Helmets On December 18, 2007, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled about 3,000 Specialized Bicycle helmets because the helmets failed testing required by the commission...

2008 Spyder Roadsters recalled because of brake abnormality

Posted on December 19, 2007
--> 2008 Spyder Roadsters recalled because of brake abnormality Drivers may be unable to stop vehicle as expected Related Pages: 2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster Bombardier Recreational Products Inc...

Infantino recalls Lion Teethers due to choking hazard

Posted on December 18, 2007
--> Infantino recalls Lion Teethers due to choking hazard Related Pages: Choking Infantino Lion Teethers Infantino LLC On December 13, 2007, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of some 28,000 Infantino Lion Teethers because the plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children...

Starbucks Recalls Coffee Mugs with Defective Handles

Posted on December 17, 2007
--> Starbucks Recalls Coffee Mugs with Defective Handles Related Pages: Starbucks Coffee Co...

EMEA Warns Chantix Users

Posted on December 17, 2007
--> EMEA Warns Chantix Users Suicidality and erratic behavior among events reported to FDA Related Pages: Chantix Neuropsychiatric Events (Drug-Induced Hallucinations) Pfizer, Inc...

Consumer Union wants FDA to strengthen medical device warnings in ads

Posted on December 17, 2007
--> Consumer Union wants FDA to strengthen medical device warnings in ads Related Pages: Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) Pulmonary embolism (PE) A consumer advocacy group wants the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to warn consumers about infection risks and the limited lifetime of implanted medical devices in product ads...

FDA rejects Merck?s Mevacor for third time

Posted on December 14, 2007
--> FDA rejects Merck?s Mevacor for third time Agency not convinced right patients would take cholesterol drug if offered OTC Related Pages: GlaxoSmithKline plc Merck & Co...

CPSC highlights more than 220,000 children?s injuries related to toys in 2006

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> CPSC highlights more than 220,000 children?s injuries related to toys in 2006 Related Pages: Lead Poisoning Fall hazard Fire/Burn Hazard Laceration hazard Strangulation Hazard On December 12, 2007, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released statistics about toy-related deaths and injuries to consumers during 2006...

JAMA study also says Avandia causes heart attack

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> JAMA study also says Avandia causes heart attack Results mirror May 2007 results Related Pages: Avandia GlaxoSmithKline plc Heart attack Heart Failure Stroke On December 11, 2007, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that older patients treated with Avandia had a significantly increased risk of suffering from a heart attack or dying...

Ford recalls 2008 vehicles because of air bag assembly error

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> Ford recalls 2008 vehicles because of air bag assembly error Driver?s air bag may not properly deploy Related Pages: 2008 Ford Expedition 2008 Ford F250 2008 Ford F350 2008 Ford Focus Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents Ford Motor Company On December 10, 2007, Ford Motor Company recalled 2008 Ford Expeditions, Ford F-250s, Ford F-350s, and Ford Focuses because the driver air bag module may not have been assembled properly...

Peregrina cheese recalled because of Listeria risk

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> Peregrina cheese recalled because of Listeria risk Contamination could cause listeriosis Related Pages: Foodborne illness from Listeria monocytogenes Listeriosis Peregrina Cheese Corp...

Medtronic patients worry about faulty Sprint Fidelis defibrillator lead

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> Medtronic patients worry about faulty Sprint Fidelis defibrillator lead Cost, health risk to replace wire is high Related Pages: Guidant Corporation Medtronic Inc...

Toyota recalls 2006 Lexus GS, IS

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> Toyota recalls 2006 Lexus GS, IS Fuel crack could lead to fire Related Pages: 2006 Lexus GS 2006 Lexus IS Fire/Burn Hazard Toyota Motor North America Inc...

Fitness Quest Ellipticals recalled after reports of fall hazard

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> Fitness Quest Ellipticals recalled after reports of fall hazard Cranks on recalled exercise machines can break Related Pages: Eclipse® 1175e Elliptical Trainers Fall hazard Fitness Quest On December 11, 2007, Fitness Quest Inc...

Merck recalls Hib disease vaccine

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> Merck recalls Hib disease vaccine Production equipment may contain bacteria Related Pages: Comvax Vaccine Merck & Co...

Electric toasters, hairstyling irons and hockey tables recalled due to fire, burn hazards

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> Electric toasters, hairstyling irons and hockey tables recalled due to fire, burn hazards Related Pages: Cook?s Essential Electric Toasters Cordless air-powered hockey tables with rechargeable battery Farouk Systems Group Fire/Burn Hazard Gamenamics Inc...

Children?s games, sunglasses recalled because of lead poisoning

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> Children?s games, sunglasses recalled because of lead poisoning Three children?s products tainted with lead Related Pages: Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc...

Supreme Court decision could threaten state product liability claims

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> Supreme Court decision could threaten state product liability claims Concerned consumer-advocate groups await ruling Related Pages: Medtronic Inc...

2008 Honda Ridgelines recalled because of manufacturing error

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> 2008 Honda Ridgelines recalled because of manufacturing error Hood support rod may fail to hold hood in position Related Pages: 2008 Honda Ridgeline American Honda Motor Co...

ROMI recalls scuba regulators due to drowning hazard

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> ROMI recalls scuba regulators due to drowning hazard Company received two reports of regulators malfunctioning Related Pages: AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages Drowning Hazard Oceanic Regulator First Stages ROMI Enterprises On December 11, 2007, ROMI Enterprises recalled about 6,000 Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages after receiving several reports of the units malfunctioning...

FDA bolsters warnings for carbamazepine

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> FDA bolsters warnings for carbamazepine Related Pages: Carbamazepine Carbatrol Equetro Novartis Corporation Shire PLC Tegretol Validus Pharmaceuticals The U...

Boston woman gets $2.5M verdict after unwarranted HIV treatments

Posted on December 13, 2007
--> Boston woman gets $2.5M verdict after unwarranted HIV treatments Audrey Serrano was treated for nearly nine years A 45-year-old woman received a $2...

Anemia Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Leukemia

Posted on December 11, 2007
--> Anemia Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Leukemia Related Pages: Amgen Aranesp Danazol Epogen Generic drug Johnson & Johnson Leukemia Procrit On December 11, 2007, research presented by the Mayo Clinic pertaining to their review of the records of 311 patients with primary myelofibrosis revealed a link between anemia drugs and leukemia risks...

Lead Found in Popular Christmas Lights

Posted on December 11, 2007
--> Lead Found in Popular Christmas Lights Related Pages: GE-Brand Christmas Lights Osram Sylvania Philips Philips-Brand Christmas Lights Sylvania-brand Christmas Lights Wal-Mart Brand Christmas Lights Wal-Mart Stores, Inc...

New Warnings on Chantix in Australia

Posted on December 10, 2007
--> New Warnings on Chantix in Australia Based on the same U.S. FDA information Related Pages: Chantix Neuropsychiatric Events (Drug-Induced Hallucinations) Pfizer, Inc...

Two Different RC2 Seats Recalled

Posted on December 07, 2007
--> Two Different RC2 Seats Recalled Feeding Seat, Potty Training Seat recalls come on the same day Related Pages: Fall hazard Lead Poisoning RC2 Corporation The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats The First Years Newborn-to-Toddler Reclining Feeding Seats RC2 Corp...

Lead paint leads to Home Depot holiday figurine recall

Posted on December 07, 2007
--> Lead paint leads to Home Depot holiday figurine recall Related Pages: Home Depot Holiday Figurines Lead Poisoning The Home Depot, Inc...

Nalgene Bottles Banned from Canadian Retailers

Posted on December 07, 2007
--> Nalgene Bottles Banned from Canadian Retailers Related Pages: Bisphenol-a Poisoning (also known as B...

Ceramic heaters recalled due to possible fire hazard

Posted on December 07, 2007
--> Ceramic heaters recalled due to possible fire hazard Related Pages: Collins International Collins Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Fire/Burn Hazard Collins International Co...

Novartis? Myfortic Now Carries a Black Box Warning

Posted on December 06, 2007
--> Novartis? Myfortic Now Carries a Black Box Warning Related Pages: Myfortic Novartis Corporation On December 6, 2007, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a MedWatch Alert for Novartis? Myfortic...

Lead Paint Concerns Lead to December Toy Recalls

Posted on December 06, 2007
--> Lead Paint Concerns Lead to December Toy Recalls Mini-Helmets, Fisher-Price Medical Kits Recalled Related Pages: Bell Racing Co...

Lack of Efficacy Found in OTC Pediatric Cold Meds

Posted on December 06, 2007
--> Lack of Efficacy Found in OTC Pediatric Cold Meds Related Pages: Dimetapp Cold and Allergy Dimetapp Cold and Chest Congestion Dimetapp Decongestant Dimetapp decongestant plus cough McNeil-PPC, Inc...

Lipstick Additive Linked to Cancer

Posted on December 06, 2007
--> Lipstick Additive Linked to Cancer A study has been released showing that butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) may interfere with the development of healthy breast tissue. Environmental activists are now up in arms, calling for the chemical ? used in the cosmetics industry to make products glossy ? to be banned...