Urgent Digitek Digoxin Recall
April 28, 2008
A class I recall is being issued on all Digitek (digoxin) tablets, which may contain twice the approved level of digoxin.The existence of double-strength pills pose a risk of digitalis toxicity, which can result in nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, bradycardia and even death.
Chanitx and Suicide
February 21, 2008
More reports of erratic behavior and suicide have been associated with the use of Chantix, a drug that was designed to help people stop smoking and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration just under two years ago. In November 2007, the FDA issued a statement that they are reviewing the possible Chantix suicide side effects and that there have been over 100 reports received of suicidal thoughts and severe behavioral changes within just a few weeks of taking the drug.
143 Million Pounds of Beef Recalled by USDA in Largest Beef Recall in History
February 18, 2008
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today ordered the recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef - the largest beef recall in US history.
The recalled beef cam from a Chino, California slaughterhouse called the Westland Hallmark Meat Company. This slaughterhouse is the subject of an animal abuse investigation and provided meat to schools across the country.
See the horrific video footage taken on this farm:
Evenflo Announces Recall/Revision of Discovery Infant Car Seat
February 6, 2008
On February 1, Evenflo announced a voluntary recall/revision of its Discovery infant car seats, Models 390, 391, 534, and 552. Recent laboratory tests conducted by Evenflo and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the seats could become detached from their bases in high impact side collisions.
Heparin Syringes Recalled
January 7, 2008
A nationwide recall has been announced on Pre-filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution USP (5 mL in 12 mL syringes) with Lot #070926H. The Heparin IV flush syringes have been found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, a bacterium that is resulting in patient infections. This type of bacterial infection can cause severe, life threatening or life altering injuries and can even be fatal.
Mattel Announces Toy Recall
November 7, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Mattel Inc. recalled over 172,000 Fisher-Price kitchen toys because several children have choked and gagged on small, detachable parts. Mattel has received approximately 50 reports of small parts separating from these toys, which feature a sink, a refrigerator, and a range. One child choked on a detached piece and needed the Heimlich Maneuver performed on him to remove the part that was lodged in his throat.
Huge Ground Beef Recall: Over a Million Pounds of Beef Recalled
November 3, 2007
The most recent ground beef recall for E. coli contamination involves 1,084,384 lbs. (over One MILLION pounds!) of ground beef products from Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., of Wyalusing, PA.
List of Recalled Toys for Lead Poisoning Hazards - Childrens Toy Recalls from China
October 10, 2007
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Hamburger Patties Infected With E coli
September 28, 2007
Topps Meat Company of New Jersey has recalled about 331,582 pounds of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with a virulent strain of E. coli called 0157:H7.
Read More About This Beef Recall Here
List of Beef Products Recalled by Topps Meeat:
Third Graco Crib Recall In As Many Years
September 21, 2007
Today (Friday Sept. 21, 2007) the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of One-million Simplicity and Graco cribs after three children were trapped and suffocated in Simplicity or Graco cribs.
All three children died after falling into a gap in the crib created when the person putting the crib together had installed the drop-rail side of the crib upside-down.
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