This month, the US Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of a woman who suffered the gruesome skin reaction toxic epidermal necrosis (TEN) after taking a generic form of sulindac, a mild non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The case, … Continued
USRCN Editorial
These posts are the opinions of the writer only and do not necessarily reflect the views and values of US Recall News. The editorial section is where our authors can vent and reflect about political and social issues like consumer safety, consumer rights and corporate responsibility.
When Buying Used Isn’t Worth the Savings
I love a good deal but there are certain things that just aren’t worth the savings when considering the option of buying used goods. Here are a few products that you should always buy new.
States Press for Fruity Malt Liquor Recall of Blast by Snoop Dog and Pabst
State attorneys general from at least a dozen states are pressing Pabst Brewing Company to either change the way it’s manufacturing and marketing Snoop Dogg’s ‘Blast by Colt 45′ or else recall the product, which has only been on the market since early April.
BPA Safety Still Debated, Despite Strong Evidence of Dangers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found detectable levels of BPA in the urine of 93 percent of Americans over the age of six; and yet, there remain no national regulations designed to prevent BPA from contaminating food.
Johnson & Johnson Reputation Tarnished by Recalls
Since 2010, Johnson & Johnson has issued more than 50 voluntary product recalls, one of the latest of which is for the DePuy replacement hip.
Crestor-Induced Cardiomyopathy and Rhabdomyolysis
This article explores the link between Crestor and two potentially fatal side effects, cardiomyopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) has not been recalled as of the date of this writing.
A Brief Background of Metallosis – Cobaltism and Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
A great concern facing the public now is the failure of metal-on-metal hip arthroplasties using systems like the recently recalled DePuy ASR. This is a guest article submitted by Jim Moreland PA-C, MHS and does not necessarily represent the views of this website.
A Brief History of Total Hip Arthroplasty and Arthro Prosthetic Cobaltism
The hip implant study by these two doctors showed that short and medium term clinical outcomes show third-generation alumina ceramic have shown low incidence of osteolysis, wear and failures.
Toyota Recall: Four Different Causes. So Which is it?
So we have an open question for Toyota: Is it the all-weather floor mat accessory, the gas pedal length, mechanical friction in the accelerator assembly, or an electrical problem? Or are these all separate issues?
Interview with Joel Salatin
We’ve asked Joel Salatin a few questions about our nation’s food supply – especially in regard to food safety – and would like to share his responses with you.
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Op-Ed By Larry Golbom – Addiction: The FDA and OxyContin
In February 2009, the FDA announced that they would begin the process to require Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) to help curtail the misuse of the drugs referred to as opioid pain products.
I Wish I Didn’t Have to Publish So Many Food Recalls
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
I sent this letter to the following people last night. As one of your constituents, I ask that you please keep your eyes out for ANY attempt to legislate or bureaucratically mandate (via the USDA) a mandatory National Animal Identification System (NAIS).
FDA Should Warn About Zinc Poisoning From Denture Creams
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
With the dramatic increase in opium being imported into our country to make oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), and all the legal opium derivatives, the statistics available from a number of government agencies can help surmise the number of addicts that have been created since the introduction of OxyContin in 1996.
What Business Does Melamine Have in US Baby Formula Products?
Regardless of what the FDA or any other organization deems as safe we’d like to know What Reason is There to Put Melamine in Baby Formula in the First Place? The ONLY reason to put it in food is to fool testers into thinking a food product has more protein than it really has. This begs the question: Why would we even a have 1 part per million ratio of melamine to other ingredients in ANY food product sold in the United States – let alone the formula we feed to our babies!
Evidence is Mounting in Favor of an Avandia Recall
Over the past 18 months, a number of studies and reports have emerged which raise concerns about the safety of Avandia (rosiglitazone), and whether the drug should continue to remain on the market.
Great News for iPhone and iPod Touch Users
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
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 on the effects of marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical pain killers.