Archives for 2007

The Citizens Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety

April 19, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

Given that Earth Day is around the corner, we want to encourage our readers not to use pesticides and insecticides on their lawn or in their home unless absolutely necessary. Not only are they bad for the environment, but they are bad for your health, your childrens' health, and your neighbors' health. As the bumper sticker goes, I'd rather have … [Read more...]

Recalled Dog Food Update

April 18, 2007 By E. Sizemore 22 Comments

An Updated List of Dog Food Recalls as of April 18th, 2007Click here for some home made dog food recipes. New brands of dog food are being recalled almost every day it seems. Stay up-to-date and when in doubt, ask the vet and the pet food store. Until things get back to normal, you may want to consider making home made pet food.Click here for an … [Read more...]

List of Cat food Recalls – Recalled Catfood Brands

April 18, 2007 By E. Sizemore 10 Comments

An Updated List of Cat food Recalls as of April 18th, 2007Click here for some home made cat food recipes. New brands of cat food are being recalled almost every day it seems. Stay up-to-date and when in doubt, ask the vet and the pet food store. Until things get back to normal, you may want to consider making home made pet food.Click here for an … [Read more...]

Recalled Shelhigh Implantable Medical Devices

April 18, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

The FDA has seized all implantable medical devices from Shelhigh, Inc.. These devices were used in many types of surgeries, including open heart surgery, neurosurgery and abdominal, pelvic and thoracic surgery.The recalled Shelhigh implants are a danger due to deficiencies in the manufacturing process that may compromise sterility and cause … [Read more...]

FDA to Regulate Vitamins Like Pharmaceutical Drugs?

April 13, 2007 By E. Sizemore 11 Comments

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a proposal that would allow them to regulate complimentary and alternative therapies, as well as health supplements under The Federal Act that allows them to regulate the pharmaceutical industry.What this means to consumers, according to the proposal as outlined in FDA Docket number … [Read more...]