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...]
When Corporations can "Negotiate" with our Government Agencies on Dangerous Products…
On our Environmental Product Recall Page we recently alerted consumers to news about the potential danger of Hartz Flea and Tick Drops for Cats and Kittens. Among these dangers are worrisome issues like hair loss and increased salivation, as well as very serious problems like tremors and death. That's right - Death!This item of news mentioned that … [Read more...]
CPSC Says "Enough is Enough" to ATV Manufacturers
Due to the recent explosion of ATV 4-Wheeler recalls, the Consumer Product Safety Comission ( CPSC ) has decided to issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ( ANPR ) pertaining to all-terrain vehicles.Read the proposal in PDF Format at the CPSC Website Here.Yamaha Bruin 4-Wheeler RecallKawasaki Brute Force ATVs RecalledZuzuki King Quad … [Read more...]
Don't Eat the Ackee! Food and Drug Administration Recalls Jamaican Fruit
The Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of some shipments of ackee - a tropical fruit imported from Jamaica - because the fruit has levels of a naturally occurring toxin called hypoglycin. In rare cases, high levels of hypoglycin can lead to convulsions, coma, and even death.The food recall involves 31 cases of Ashman's Ackees … [Read more...]
Dell Computers Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Dell Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of about 22,000 Dell Notebook Computer Batteries.These laptop batteries may overheat, which could cause a fire. Dell has received three reports of the laptop batteries overheating. The reports involved damage to a table, a desk, and … [Read more...]
ATV Recall Bonanza – Recalled Honda 4-Wheelers
They just don't make 'em like they used to. This is the fourth ATV recall we have posted about this month, each from different manufacturers.This time Honda has recalled about 24,000 of their TRX 400EX Four-Wheelers because of a transmission problem that could allow the rider to downshift from 1st gear into reverse without using the reverse lockout … [Read more...]
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