Diarrhea and Ischemic Colitis: What Are Causing Your Symptoms or Side Effects
November 14, 2010
Diarrhea and ischemic colitis are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as a hernia, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like diarrhea and ischemic colitis, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.
Blood Clots, Heart Attack, Stroke… Symptoms or Side Effects?
November 14, 2010
Blood clots, heart attack, and stroke are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as cancer, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications and medical devices. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like blood clots, heart attack, and stroke, as well as a list of medications and medical devices related to similar side effects.
Gorgonzola Cheese Sold at Costco Recalled Due to Contamination With E.coli O157:H7
November 13, 2010
State health department officials are warning consumers who purchased Mauri Gorgonzola cheese with sell by dates January 13, 2011, and January 14, 2011, that the product has been recalled by the distributor, DPI Specialty Foods of Tualatin, Ore., because E. coli O157:H7 was found in an unopened package tested at the state health department’s laboratory.
DPI Specialty Foods Recalls Mauri Brand Gorgonzola Because of Possible Health Risk
November 13, 2010
DPI Specialty Foods of Tualatin, OR is recalling Mauri Brand Gorgonzola cheese because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. coli O157:H7). E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness, often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death.
Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
November 13, 2010
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. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.
Giant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
November 13, 2010
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. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.
Nissan has recalled 604,500 Frontier, Xterra and Sentra Vehicles
November 12, 2010
Nissan North America is recalling over 300,000 Frontiers and over 280,000 Xterras, and will be replacing the positive battery cable terminal on about 18,500 Sentras.
Recalled Nissan SUV Info:
The lower steering column joint can corrode, which limits the movement of the joint and, in rare cases, lead to cracking of the steering shaft. This affects certain 2002-2004 Nissan Xterra SUVs.
Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
November 11, 2010
NAME OF PRODUCT: HORSE-ON-A-STICK TOYS
UNITS: ABOUT 8,800
IMPORTER: BIG IDEAS MARKETING, OF OWINGS MILLS, MD.
HAZARD: THE REINS ON HORSE-ON-A-STICK TOY’S BRIDLE ARE LONG ENOUGH TO FORM A LOOP AROUND A CHILD’S HEAD AND NECK, POSING A STRANGULATION HAZARD TO YOUNG CHILDREN.
Rocking Horse Depot Recalls to Repair Rocking Horse Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
November 11, 2010
UNITS: ABOUT 1,200
IMPORTER: ROCKING HORSE DEPOT, OF BUCKEYE, ARIZ.
HAZARD: THE REINS ON THE ROCKING HORSE BRIDLE ARE LONG ENOUGH TO FORM A LOOP AROUND A CHILD’S HEAD AND NECK, POSING A STRANGULATION HAZARD TO YOUNG CHILDREN.
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades, Roll-Up Blinds, and Roller Blinds by Hanover Direct/Domestications
November 11, 2010
EXPANDS PREVIOUS RECALL OF ROMAN SHADES. HANOVER DIRECT/DOMESTICATIONS HAS ADDED ITS NAME TO THE RETAILERS JOINING THE VOLUNTARY RECALL ANNOUNCED IN DECEMBER 2009 OF ALL ROMAN SHADES AND ROLL-UP BLINDS.
Sportcraft Recalls Pogo Sticks Sold Exclusively at The Sports Authority Due to Risk of Serious Injury
November 10, 2010
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. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.
Cal-Maine Foods. Inc. Updates Voluntary Egg Recalls Information
November 10, 2010
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today provided additional product information related to the voluntary egg recall announced on Friday, November 5, 2010. The following, which constitutes an additional 120 dozen shell eggs that have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis (SE), was added today to the products included in this recall.
Rollerblade USA Recalls to Repair Inline Skates (rollerblades) Due to Risk of Injury
November 10, 2010
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. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.
Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
November 10, 2010
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. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.
NAME OF PRODUCT: GOLF CARS AND HOSPITALITY, UTILITY AND TRANSPORT VEHICLES
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Mislabeled Fresh & Easy Ginger Spice Cookie Dough 16OZ
November 9, 2010
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is voluntarily recalling some fresh&easy™ “Ginger Spice Cookie Dough” (16 oz.) because they may contain undeclared peanuts. Individuals who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Cal-Maine Foods Egg Recall
November 7, 2010
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today was notified by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) that one of the Company’s suppliers, Ohio Fresh Eggs, LLC, Croton, Ohio, had a routine environmental study sample which tested positive for Salmonella Enteritidis (SE). Cal-Maine purchased approximately 24,000 dozen unprocessed eggs from Ohio Fresh which were processed and re-packaged by the Company’s Green Forest, Arkansas, facility between October 9 and 12, 2010, yet the Company was only notified today. The eggs involved, which were not produced from Cal-Maine flocks, were distributed to food wholesalers and retailers in Arkansas, California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. There have been no confirmed SE illnesses related to the purchased eggs.
Orval Kent Food Company Recalls Products Containing Cilantro Due to Possible Health Risk
November 7, 2010
Orval Kent announced today that it is voluntarily recalling 23 products as a precautionary measure because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
DHMH Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Recall of Baugher’s Apple Cider
November 6, 2010
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) and local health departments are conducting an investigation of a cluster of seven E. coli O157 infections. There have been no deaths, although three of the seven cases have been hospitalized. A potential association exists with the consumption of unpasteurized Baugher’s apple cider.
WalkMed Infusion Issues Nationwide Recall of Triton Infusion Pump
November 6, 2010
WalkMed Infusion LLC, Englewood, Colorado, is initiating a nationwide recall of a total of 2018 Triton Pole Mount Infusion Pumps. The pumps have been found to possibly have a problem with the pump door open alarm, which potentially could result in over infusion of medication.
Carefusion Recall of Alaris PC Units Model 8015 Classified as Class I Recall
November 6, 2010
WalkMed Infusion LLC, Englewood, Colorado, is initiating a nationwide recall of a total of 2018 Triton Pole Mount Infusion Pumps. The pumps have been found to possibly have a problem with the pump door open alarm, which potentially could result in over infusion of medication.
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