Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles: Gas Pedals Sticking

September 30, 2009

Also See: Toyota Recall: Four Different Causes. So Which is it?
Toyota floor matToyota / Lexus and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are warning drivers about the potential for drivers-side floor mats to cause the accelerator (gas pedal) to stick. This recall affects 3.8 million vehicles.

Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers

September 30, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: FLAME GUARDS ON CLEAR-VU® TORCH FUEL CONTAINERS

Nationwide Recall of Neocate Infant Specialized Formula Lot P91877

September 29, 2009

Nutricia North America, Inc. (“Nutricia”) has contacted customers to undertake the voluntary recall and replacement of one (1) lot of the specialized infant formula product, Neocate®. This recall involves a limited quantity of individual cans (approximately 3700) from Lot # P91877, and does not affect any other Neocate® products or lot numbers.

What is Burkholderia Cepacia – B cepacia ?

September 27, 2009

b-cepaciaBurkholderia Cepacia hit our collective radar with a thud last week, as we learned of a massive recall of Children and Infant Tylenol, but the news reports, ours included, didn’t explain much about B. cepacia other than that it is a dangerous bacteria. Here is some more in-depth information about the little critters that may have found their way into infant and children’s Tylenol.

Ducati Recalls 2010 F1098S Streetfighter Motorcycles

September 27, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DUCATI / F1098S STREETFIGHTER     2010
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 24, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V365000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Shortness of Breath and Fatigue: Symptoms or Side Effects?

September 26, 2009

Shortness of breath and fatigue are often symptoms of conditions like respiratory disease, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical professionals, and these may not be comprehensive lists. Please contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or side effects, or similar health issues.

Skin Rashes: Symptoms or Side Effects?

September 26, 2009

rashSkin rashes are often symptoms of conditions like allergies, eczema or poison ivy, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like skin rashes, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Personality Changes and Headaches: What’s Causing It?

September 26, 2009

vision-loss-dizzy-confusionPersonality changes and headaches (together) are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as Lyme disease or depression, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like personality changes and headaches, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Jaundice: Yellowing of the Skin and Eyes

September 26, 2009

Jaundice is often a symptom of conditions or diseases such as hepatitis, but could also be a side effect associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like jaundice, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical professionals, and these may not be comprehensive lists. Please contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or side effects, or similar health issues.

Bleeding and Bruising Easily: Symptoms or Side Effects?

September 26, 2009

Bruising and bleeding are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as hemophilia, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like bleeding and bruising easily, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Undeclared Sulfites in Ziolopex Bakaliada Morele Suszone Dried Apricots

September 26, 2009

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Adamba Imports International, Inc., located at 585 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY is recalling “Ziolopex Bakaliada Morele Suszone (Dried Apricots)” due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.

California Firm Recalls Sausage Products Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens

September 26, 2009

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-051-2009 HEALTH RISK: LOW

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Bryn Burkard

Millennium Transit Bus Recall

September 26, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     MILLENNIUM TRANSIT / R80THN     2006
Manufacturer: MILLENNIUM TRANSIT SERVICES, LLC Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 24, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V364000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING

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September 25, 2009

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Sitagliptin – Januvia and Janumet – Type Two Diabetes Drugs and Acute Pancreatitis

September 25, 2009

type-two-diabetes-drugThe FDA is revising the prescribing information for Januvia (sitagliptin) and Janumet (sitagliptin/metformin) to include information on reported cases of acute pancreatitis in patients using these medications for type two diabetes.

Eighty-eight post-marketing cases of acute pancreatitis were reported to the Agency between October 2006 and February 2009. These include two cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis in patients using sitagliptin.

Price Rite 25 Ct Beef Bouillon Recalled: Allergy Alert

September 25, 2009

Sept 24, 2009 – associated Brands Inc. of Medina, New York is voluntarily recalling 320 cases (3,840 selling units) of “Price Rite Beef Flavored Bouillon Cubes”, lot code 22 JUL 11, as the lot has the potential to contain a dairy allergen which is not declared on the label. Consumers who have an allergy to milk may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

IMI Cornelius Recalls Juice Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard

September 25, 2009

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: QUEST COMMERCIAL JUICE DISPENSERS

UNITS: ABOUT 14,000

MANUFACTURER: IMI CORNELIUS, OF OSSEO, MINN.

Frick’s Quality Meats Recalls Sausage Products Due to Mislabeling

September 25, 2009

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-050-2009 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Peggy Riek

Frick’s Quality Meats, a Washington, Mo., establishment, is recalling approximately 756 pounds of Braunschweiger liver sausage products because they were inadvertently packaged with a premium bologna label and contain undeclared milk ingredients. Milk is a known potential allergen that is not declared on the label.

Recalled Infant and Children’s Tylenol List

September 24, 2009

childrens tylenol recallTylenol has recalled certain lots of of liquid medicine for infant and children because they may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) bacteria.

The children’s Tylenol recall affects certain batches of Children’s Tylenol Suspension; Children’s Tylenol Plus Cold / Allergy and Infant Tylenol Drops; Infant Tylenol Suspension; Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough and Runny Nose; and several other children and infant Tylenol products of various flavors and sizes.

Americas Favorite Noshers Issues Alert on Unceclared Sulfites in Noshers Choice Brand Just Fruit

September 24, 2009

Americas Favorite Noshers Inc. of Brooklyn, New York 11205 is recalling Nosher’s Choice brand Just Fruit because it contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

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