I Wish I Didn’t Have to Publish So Many Food Recalls
July 3, 2009
(EDITORIAL)
Out of all of the recalls I have to publish on a daily or weekly basis (foods, drugs, consumer products, autos…) the ones that troubles me most are food recalls.
A National Animal Identification System (NAIS): Threat to the American Dream
April 10, 2009
(EDITORIAL)
I sent this letter to the following people last night. Please consider doing something similar by sending a letter to your own State Representatives.
To Senator Mark Udall:
To Governor Bill Ritter:
To Congresswoman Diana DeGette:
To Senator Michael Bennet:
FDA Should Warn About Zinc Poisoning From Denture Creams
April 6, 2009
Zinc is a necessary mineral in moderate amounts, but many denture cream products, such as Poligrip and Fixodent, contain zinc that, in excess, can lead to serious zinc poisoning side effects, including neurological disorders.
OxyContin and the Opium Epidemic of the 21st Century
January 2, 2009
Beginning over two hundred years ago, the opium plant was credited with being implicated in destroying the Chinese dynasties that had ruled China for thousands of years prior to The Republic of China being created in 1912. With opium reaching China’s shores in increasing amounts, the Chinese Emperor, Ch’ien Chieh, has been attributed to the following quote in 1811: “This item, opium, spreads deadly poison. Rascals and bandits indulge in it and cannot do without it even for a second. They do not save their own earnings for food and clothes, but instead exchange their money for the pleasure of this narcotic. Not only do they willingly bring ruin upon their own lives, but they also persuade friends to follow their example. Previously, we decreed its prohibition, yet treacherous merchants still buy and sell it. When people smoke it, they may be incited to do all sorts of evil. When smoking becomes a habit, then they cannot stop even though they want to. Thus they bankrupt themselves and even lose their lives”.
What Business Does Melamine Have in US Baby Formula Products?
December 1, 2008
According to an Associated Press article published over the weekend, the FDA is going back on its previous statement that melamine contamination would not be tolerated in infant and baby formula sold in the United States. Now it appears that, despite sharing any evidence of studies supporting the safety of their decision, the FDA is allowing 1 part per million of melamine in baby formula sold in the United States so long as it doesn’t also include cyanuric acid, which combines with melamine to form melamine cyanurate.
Evidence is Mounting in Favor of an Avandia Recall
November 7, 2008
This is a guest editorial written by Maryland injury lawyer Austin Kirk, whose firm is investigating potential Avandia lawsuits for users throughout the United States. To speak with Mr. Kirk, call 1 (800) 522-0102
Avandia Alert – Click here for more information!
Great News for iPhone and iPod Touch Users
October 3, 2008
For those of you lucky enough to have an iPhone or an iPod Touch, we have great news. Thanks to the WPtouch plugin, we were able to format the blog to automatically detect when you are using one of these devices to access the website, which allows us to show those users a unique designed that is specially formatted for their mobile devices.
The Modern Marketing of Pain
September 2, 2008
This is a guest editorial post written by our newest contributor, Larry Golbom R.Ph MBA of the Prescription Addiction Radio show. We encourage comments from all viewpoints in this discussion.
To learn more about the dangers of Oxycontin click here.
How The FDA Has Failed the US Since the Introduction of Oxycontin
Modern Pain Killers: Biggest Medical Hoax in Last 100 Years
August 7, 2008
This is a guest editorial post written by our newest contributor, Larry Golbom R.Ph MBA of the Prescription Addiction Radio show.
An Open Letter to the Legal Community Regarding the Overmarketing of Pain Killers by Pharmaceutical Companies Acting as Common Drug Dealers
Yamaha Rhino ATV Rollover Problems Persist
August 7, 2008
Since it was introduced in 2003, the Yamaha Rhino ATV has been associated with a number of rollovers and accidents where riders suffered debilitating fractures when their arms and legs were trapped under the weight of the vehicle. Although aftermarket doors and additional passenger side hand-holds were offered free of charge last summer, Yamaha still has not issued a Rhino recall to add the safety features, and no substantial design changes have been made to address the instability issues.
Actavis Totowa Finally Does The Right Thing
August 5, 2008
(Editorial)
Actavis Totowa issued a press release (found here on the FDA website and discussed here on US Recall News) announcing a “precautionary, voluntary recall” of all drug products manufactured at its Little Falls, New Jersey facility.
History of US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA
June 11, 2008
The History of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the fourth in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies in the United States, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA.
In 1940 the U.S. government legislated the design of sealed beam headlamps as a safety improvement to automobiles. While in 1958 the United Nations (UN) established the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations11 the U.S. made no effort to establish any safety regulations, and refused to join the UN group.
History of the U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA
June 9, 2008
The History of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the third in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies in the United States, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA.
We get a general idea of the scope of services covered by the USDA’s current mission and vision statements 1.
History of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
June 4, 2008
The History of the Food and Drug Administration is the second in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies in the United States, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA.
Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC History
May 30, 2008
This is the first in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies in the United States, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA.
U.S.CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC)
Motorhome Dog Doors Go Way of Submarine Screen Doors
April 21, 2008
Digg’s Broken Blog This Function and Fix
April 4, 2008
Digg, your “Blog This” function creates posts with broken “Digg Story” links. Here are some screenshots and a simple suggested fix of using absolute paths or adding http://www.digg.com dynamically to your relative paths.
USDA May Keep Retailers of Recalled Meat Secret
March 28, 2008
First the Supreme Court grants immunity to medical device makers and now the USDA is considering the option of holding back the names of retailers in future meat recalls.
(CLICK HERE FOR A MORE RECENT UPDATE ON THIS ISSUE)
Had this rule been in place last month, consumers would not have been made aware of which supermarkets were selling meat from the largest beef recall in US history. Furthermore, because beef is often repackaged at the grocery store without a brand label, there is often no way to identify whether that meat is part of the recall or not.
A year after pet food recall, still buyer beware
March 26, 2008
One year after contaminated pet food killed potentially thousands of dogs and cats, few safety measures have gone into effect. The system is still broken and it is still a case of buyer beware. Since when do we take a caveat emptor when it comes to the lives of our family-memebers and best friends? Why hasn’t anything been done?
read more | digg story
Top Ten Most Ridiculous, Asinine, Crazy Lawsuits of All Time
March 26, 2008
Some people will try anything to make a million. Ever thought of suing someone because they look like you? Check out this and other frivolous lawsuits for a laugh, but don’t try them yourself because they usually get thrown out of court and up costing the plaintiff! These were all thrown out of court. Also, learn about the “McDonald’s Coffee” myth.
read more | digg story
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