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Pfizer Recalls Lo/Ovral-28 and Norgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol Birth Control Medications

FDA — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Pfizer Inc. has recalled 14 lots of Lo/Ovral®-28 (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) and 14 lots of Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol (generic) birth control pills in the United States.

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2010-2011 Nissan Sentra Recall – 33,803 Cars Affected

NHTSA — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Nissan North America, Inc. has recalled about 33,800 Nissan Sentras (years 2010 and 2011) because of a problem with the battery terminal bolts.

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Chevy Volt Fires – Will Chevrolet Volts be Recalled?

E. Sizemore — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:21:58 +0000

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has formally opened a safety defect investigation into the Chevy Volt after several crash tests revealed a fire risk involving the electric cars' batteries.

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Actos Linked to Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer

E. Sizemore — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:06:44 +0000

Recent Studies by the Food and Drug Administration as well as the French National Health Care Plan have linked the diabetes medication Actos, which contains pioglitazone, to an increased risk of bladder cancer compared to other anti-diabetes drugs. Actos is prescribed, along with diet and exercise, to control Type 2 Diabetes.

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Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Winchester Hunting Knife Sets

CPSC — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

13,000 Winchester Hunting Knife Sets are being recalled by Gerber Legendary Blades because the latch the holds the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly release the blade.

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Honda, Subaru Recall Vehicles for Seatbelt Failures

E. Sizemore — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:53:34 +0000

A new, dual recall announcement has been issued for 311,000 Honda SUVs and half a million Subaru vehicles. The automobiles were found to have safety-related problems that might cause serious injuries to drivers and their passengers, according to The New York Times.

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FDA Warns Healthcare Workers About Transvaginal Surgical Mesh

E. Sizemore — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:59:22 +0000

The FDA has released a warning to medical professionals about serious complications with transvaginal surgical mesh repair of pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

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Electric Log Splitters Recalled Due to Laceration / Amputation Hazard: Sold at Lowe’s

CPSC — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

About 20,000 Task Force 5-ton Electric Log Splitters sold at Lowe's are being recalled after reports of injuries, including the fingertip amputation of an 18-year-old, and one finger laceration injury of a 60-year-old. Both injuries occurred after placing their hands on the handle while the splitter was in operation.

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FDA Evaluates New Studies on Risk of Birth Control Medications Like Yaz

E. Sizemore — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:28:00 +0000

Birth control medications that contain drospirenone, such as widely-used brands Yasmin and Yaz, have yet to be officially recalled, but given mounting scientific evidence, it appears the FDA is carefully weighing the matter.

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BPA Safety Still Debated, Despite Strong Evidence of Dangers

Linda Dailey Paulson — Wed, 04 May 2011 15:20:55 +0000

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.

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Survey: Consumers Want More Prompt Recall Information

Linda Dailey Paulson — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:23:05 +0000

Consumers want more information from more resources in order to get timely and detailed information about product recalls, according to a new study by Deloitte LLP.

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Study Finds Antibiotic-Resistant Staph in U.S. Food Supply

Linda Dailey Paulson — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:38:57 +0000

The ongoing debate regarding antibiotics use with animals destined for the table has centered on whether drug-resistant organisms created on farms travel from the farm to humans. According to a newly published study, they do.

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Formaldehyde in Popular Keratin Hair Products Concern State Regulators, Watch Dogs

Linda Dailey Paulson — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:14:02 +0000

The FDA does not limit the amount of formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, nor has it taken actions against those companies making products containing the chemical. By contrast, formaldehyde-based straighteners have been recalled in at least six countries: Australia, Ireland, Canada, France, Germany, and Cyprus.

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Ford Broadens F-150 Recall

Linda Dailey Paulson — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:06:29 +0000

The expanded recall covers an additional 1.2 million F-150 trucks from model years 2004 through 2006 .

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Mercedes Recalls Nearly 137,000 M-Class SUVs

Linda Dailey Paulson — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:16:38 +0000

Mercedes-Benz has recalled its M-class vehicles in the United States that were made between 2000 and 2004 for issues related to the cruise control that could lead to accident

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Troy The Activity Truck Recall: Toy Trucks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

About 40,500 toy trucks that were sold nationwide at stores like Toys R Us, Meijer and TJ Maxx are being recalled due to choking hazards.

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Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard

CPSC — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

After several reports of fires resulting in extensive property damage, about 4.8 million Lasko and Galaxy box fans are being recalled.

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Ground Beef Recall: 14,000 + Pounds of Beef Recalled

E. Sizemore — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:32:47 +0000

A Kansas firm is recalling over 14,000 lbs of ground beef that could be contaminated with E. coli.

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2009-10 MAZDA6 Sedans Recalled Due to… Yellow Sac Spider

E. Sizemore — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:23:59 +0000

The yellow sac spider weaves a web in the evaporative canister vent line of the MAZDA6 vehicles. This may cause a restriction of the line, which could prevent air from getting into the gas tank, resulting in a crack in the gas tank that could cause a fire in 2009 and 2010 Mazda 6 sedans.

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Pay Attention to Recalls When Buying Used Cars, Vans, Trucks and Other Vehicles

E. Sizemore — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:59:42 +0000

Some tips on how to find out if a used car has been recalled before you buy it, and how to register for recall alerts after the purchase.

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