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BYETTA Kidney Failure Risk

E. Sizemore — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:17:55 +0000

The FDA has announced labeling changes on the diabetes drug BYETTA. The revisions will warn doctors and patients of the risk of kidney failure and renal insufficiency when taking the medication.

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BYETTA Kidney Failure Risk

Bodybuilding.com Supplements Recalled: May Contain Steroids

E. Sizemore — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:08:19 +0000

Bodybuilding supplement companies usually go out of their way to make the names of their products sound like steroids, but the FDA thinks some of them have gone so far as to actually include real anabolic steroids in the mix.

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Bodybuilding.com Supplements Recalled: May Contain Steroids

Fairbank Farms Ground Beef Recall: Over 500,000 pounds for E. coli

USDA — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Half a million pounds of ground beef have been recalled due to potential E. coli contamination after an investigation into an E. coli outbreak in New England.

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Fairbank Farms Ground Beef Recall: Over 500,000 pounds for E. coli

Ford Expands Defective Cruise Control Recall: Fire Risk

E. Sizemore — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:44:50 +0000

Ford is expanding a recalling that now includes over 14-million older-model Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles due to a defective cruise control switch that could cause a fire.

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Ford Expands Defective Cruise Control Recall: Fire Risk

Glucose Test Strips with a Deadly Defect

E. Sizemore — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:51:13 +0000

The FDA has issued a new warning regarding GDH-PQQ test strips, used in some glucose meters, giving inaccurate glucose readings.

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Glucose Test Strips with a Deadly Defect

Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles: Gas Pedals Sticking

E. Sizemore — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:15:48 +0000

Toyota / Lexus are warning drivers about the potential for drivers-side floor mats to cause the accelerator (gas pedel) to stick. This recall affects 3.8 million vehicles.

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Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles: Gas Pedals Sticking

What is Burkholderia Cepacia – B cepacia ?

E. Sizemore — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:41:38 +0000

B. cepacia hit our collective radar last week but reports didn't explain much about the dangerous bacteria. Here is some more in-depth information about Burkholderia Cepacia.

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What is Burkholderia Cepacia – B cepacia ?

Recalled Infant and Children’s Tylenol List

E. Sizemore — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:40:51 +0000

Tylenol has recalled certain lots of of liquid medicine for infant and children because they may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) bacteria. Learn more about the Children's Tylenol recall at US Recall News.

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Recalled Infant and Children’s Tylenol List

FDA Sends Warning Letter to Makers of Yaz – Yasmin

E. Sizemore — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:13:52 +0000

FDA inspectors discovered the problems with Yaz / Yasmin / Ocella during an inspection in March, 2009, and informed Bayer about them shortly after.

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FDA Sends Warning Letter to Makers of Yaz – Yasmin

Loss of Vision, Weakness, Confusion: Symptoms or Side Effects?

E. Sizemore — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:12:17 +0000

Confusion, vision, speech and coordination problems, as well as weakness, and personality changes are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as PML or stoke, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.

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Loss of Vision, Weakness, Confusion: Symptoms or Side Effects?

Suicidal Thoughts and Rage: What are Causing Your Symptoms of Side Effects

E. Sizemore — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:43:51 +0000

Suicidal thoughts and rage are often symptoms of clinical depression. Since everyone handles depression differently, symptoms manifest in different ways. Extreme anger is a common but often ignored symptom of depression

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Suicidal Thoughts and Rage: What are Causing Your Symptoms of Side Effects

Yaz Lawsuits Heat Up – Is a Recall on the Horizon?

E. Sizemore — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:29:46 +0000

Several lawsuits have been filed against Bayer due to serous side effects associated with Yasmin and Yaz. This discusses the implications such a lawsuit would have on a potential Yasmin recall or Yaz recall.

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Yaz Lawsuits Heat Up – Is a Recall on the Horizon?

Toyota Corolla and Scion Recall: Brake Issues

E. Sizemore — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:32:00 +0000

The recall involves certain 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles, as well as 2008 and 2008 Scion xD vehicles - all equipped with 1.8 liter engines.

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Toyota Corolla and Scion Recall: Brake Issues

Alli & Xenical Weight Loss Pills: Liver Damage Review by the FDA

E. Sizemore — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:20:57 +0000

The widely popular weight loss supplement Alli may be under fire soon, as the FDA has announce a review of Orlistat, marketed here in the US as the prescription drug Xenical and the OTC weight loss supplement Alli.

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Alli & Xenical Weight Loss Pills: Liver Damage Review by the FDA

Wii Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

CPSC — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Six cases of the Wii recharge stations overheating have been reported, with two reports of burns to the hand.

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Wii Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Baby Hammock Recall – La Siesta Yayita Baby Hammocks Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

E. Sizemore — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:13:46 +0000

The recalled baby hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.

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Baby Hammock Recall – La Siesta Yayita Baby Hammocks Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

FDA Announces New Warnings on Chantix, Zyban and Wellbutrin

E. Sizemore — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:00:25 +0000

In addition to varenicline (Chantix), the FDA is also warning of similar side effects associated with bupropion (Zyban, Wellbutrin) and the generic forms of both drugs, often prescribed to help patients quit smoking.

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FDA Announces New Warnings on Chantix, Zyban and Wellbutrin

Medtronic Recalls 60,000 Paradigm Quick-Set Infusion Sets

E. Sizemore — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:44:25 +0000

Medtronic has issued a recall of specific lots of infusion sets that are for use with MiniMed Paradigm insulin pumps. They may not work properly, resulting in a delivery of too little or too much insulin, which could result in injury or death.

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Medtronic Recalls 60,000 Paradigm Quick-Set Infusion Sets

Play Yard Recall – 1 Million Recalled: Kolcraft, Carter’s Sesame Street, Jeep, Care Bear and More

CPSC — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This play yard recall affects Kolcraft Travelin' Tot, Sesame Street, Jeep, Care Bear, Eric Carle, Carter's, and Contours play yards.

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Play Yard Recall – 1 Million Recalled: Kolcraft, Carter’s Sesame Street, Jeep, Care Bear and More

iPhone 3G S Recall Concerns are Heating Up: Hot iPhone 3GS

E. Sizemore — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:24:06 +0000

iPhone recall concerns are heating up as users around the world are complaining about buying hot iPhones, and I don't mean "hot" as stolen. Apparently some iPhones are having the same type of overheating battery problems prevalent in other small computer batteries.

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iPhone 3G S Recall Concerns are Heating Up: Hot iPhone 3GS