Archives for 2009

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

August 25, 2009 By E. Sizemore 12 Comments

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. In a statement yesterday to healthcare professionals, the FDA made public an ongoing investigation into 32 reports of serious liver … [Read more...]

Whitco Co. LP Stadium Light Poles Can Fall Over, Posing Risk of Serious Injury and Death

August 25, 2009 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U. S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS ALERTING THE PUBLIC, SCHOOL OFFICIALS, FACILITIES MANAGERS, AND MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS THAT OUTDOOR STEEL STADIUM LIGHT POLES MANUFACTURED BY WHITCO CO. LP, OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CAN FRACTURE OR CRACK AND FALL OVER, POSING A RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH TO … [Read more...]

Texas Firm Recalls Smoked Beef Brisket Product For Possible Listeria Contamination

August 25, 2009 By The USDA Leave a Comment

Lone Star Brisket Company, a Thorndale, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 207 pounds of smoked beef products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels, JPG Only] 2 to 3 … [Read more...]

Kroger Recalls Super Kids Enriched White Sandwich Bread

August 23, 2009 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Kroger is recalling Kroger brand Super Kids Enriched White Sandwich Bread sold in 13 states because it may contain milk not listed on the label. Customers should return the product to stores for a refund or replacement. People who are allergic to milk could have a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume this product. For consumers who … [Read more...]