It's seems creating fire hazard products are all the rage these days. Here are just a few over the past couple of days:Nexgrill Industries Gas Grills Recalled Due to Fire HazardGas grills, I can understand. But have you ever heard of a digital camera starting a fire? There's a first time for everything...Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital … [Read more...]
Bowel Cleansing Products (OSPs such as Fleet) Associated with Kidney Failure
Update: Click Here for More on the Fleet Phospho-Soda Recall A serious form of kidney failure has been associated with the use of oral sodium phosphate (OSP) products such as Fleet Phospho-soda solution, and Fleet Accu-Prep solution for bowel cleansing.The FDA is considering a recall, but has not reached a final conclusion.Bowel cleansing products … [Read more...]
More Confirmed Cases of Eye Infection from Bausch & Lomb Contacts Solution
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Friday that they have confirmed 16 more cases of Fusarium keratitis, a potentially blinding eye infection now associated with the use of ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens solution produced by Bausch & Lomb.Get the full report at Reuters. … [Read more...]
Fadler Southwest Food Distributors, LLC Recalls 156,235 lbs Beef for E. Coli
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Friday that Falder, Southwest Food Distributors, LLC of Tulsa, Oklahoma has voluntarily recalled 156,235 pounds of beef for possible E. coli contamination.The beef products were produced between Februrary, 6 and May, 3 2006. Contact the USDA for more infomation. … [Read more...]
Pfizer Accused of Illegally Testing Drugs on African Children
Real Life Constant Gardener: Pfizer Accused of Illegally Testing Drugs on African ChildrenAccording to a recent story in the Washington Post, medical experts in Nigeria have concluded that Pfizer Inc. violated international law during an epidemic in 1996 by testing an unapproved drug on children with meningitis.The report was actually completed … [Read more...]
Vioxx Risks Can Occur Within Two Weeks – Canada Study
According to a Reuters Article today (read it here) the risk of taking the Vioxx painkiller is more acute than previously thought.The article discusses data recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, which shows that a quarter of patients who suffered a heart attack in the study did so within the first two weeks of taking Vioxx … [Read more...]
Potential Recall of Bausch & Lomb ReNu Contact Products
The FDA said on Monday that over 100 reports of a rare fungal infection had been reported in connection with the ReNu with MoistureLoc line of contact lens cleaner products from Bausch & Lomb to the Center for Disease Control from 17 US States.This infection may result in blindness or partial loss of vision, according to the FDA.Neither the FDA or … [Read more...]
Recalled Meat for Listeria Contamination: Town & Country
Town and Country Meats has recalled their 2-pound tubes of Town and Country Foods Ham Salad for possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination.More information at the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service Website: Here … [Read more...]
Auto Executives Knowingly Endangered Consumers for Profit
Civil Justice System Held Manufacturers of Exploding Chevy Malibus AccountableLast Friday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on proposed criminal sanctions for corporate executives who deliberately endanger American lives by knowingly putting a defective product on the market. Witnesses at the hearing discussed both the exploding fuel … [Read more...]
NHTSA Reopens Audi A6, S6 & Allroad Quattro Recall Investigation
- Writing Problems Cause Potential Fire Hazard -The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said yesterday that it was re-examining a 2004 recall of Audi A6, S6 and Allroad Quattro sedans for wiring problems.The NHTSA has reacted after receiving six reports of fires starting in the driver's side dashboard.The recall investigation … [Read more...]
The Bristol Myers Squibb Antibiotic Tequin can Cause Serious Diabetes, Says Study
Reuters released a story today about the potential "life threatening" side effects of Bristol Myers' pharmaceutical drug Tequin, according to a Canadian study.The news was to be published by The New England Journal of Medicine at the end of March, but Reuters got the scoop early because of the seriousness of the charges.Among the findings of this … [Read more...]
Toilet Water is Cleaner than Fast Food Ice, According to Florida Girl's Science Project
Florida girl's science project shows ice from fast food restaurants to be dirtier than toilet water!Benito Middle School student Jasmine Roberts examined the amount of bacteria in ice served at fast food restaurants and compared the ice samples with toilet water from the same restaurant.The Toilet Water Had Less Bacteria.Of the bacteria found in … [Read more...]
Pet Product Recall Update – Are Greenies Dog Treats Going to Be Recalled?
In a recent CNN story, it was revealed that at least 13 dogs have died after being fed "a greeny," which is the top-selling dog treat in America.The Greenies brand dog treats can become stuck in a dog's throat or intestine where, according to some veterinarians, they do not break down properly for swallowing or digestion.Despite the fact that … [Read more...]
Aspen 3-in-1 Crib with Graco Logo by Simplicity Inc. – Important Recall !
More Recent Graco Crib Recall - Please read the one below first.In late December last year, we ran a press release announcing the recall of Simplicity Incorporated's Graco Aspen Cribs for posing a risk of suffocation. The screws on the mattress support were coming loose, causing the crib's mattress to fall. At the time of that report, there had … [Read more...]
Recent Recalls on US Recall News
Food and Drug Administration Recalls - FDA:Whole Foods Recalls Lemon Pepper Garlic Hot Smoked Trout: Health RisksLog House Cherry, Butterscotch, and Hy-Vee Butterscotch Flavored Chips RecallConsumer Product Safety Commission Recalls - CPSC:Recalled Stihl Inc. Chain Saws: Fire Hazard and Other InjuriesChristmas Lights Recalled by Target: Fire … [Read more...]
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