I was reading about yoga poses today on one of my favorite websites when I came across an article about hazardous household cleaning products.Some of these are seriously toxic substances that cause kidney, liver and brain damage, but they can be found in ordinary household cleaners that we use every day:- Chlorinated phenols can be found in toilet … [Read more...]
Pain Medication Patches Recalled
Fentanyl pain medication patches have been recalled this week due to a flaw that allows the very potent opiod medication to come in direct contact with the patient using the patch, proving to be potentially deadly.The patches have been sold in the United States under the brand name Duragesic and sold generically as fentanyl by Sandoz, Inc. The … [Read more...]
FDA Issues Statement About Dangers of Botox and Botulinum Toxin Products
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received several reports of side effects, including respiratory problems and death following the use of botulinum toxins types A and B for both FDA-approved and unapproved use. … [Read more...]
FDA Gives Makers of Unapproved Deadly Gout Medicine 30 Days to Stop Selling Product
There have been at least 50 reports of adverse events (side effects) associated with the use of intravenous colchicine, which includes at least 23 deaths. Colchicine is an unapproved injectable drug used to treat gout.The harmful and potentially deadly effects of the drug include low blood cell counts, organ failure and cardiac arrest. The FDA … [Read more...]
Evenflo Announces Recall/Revision of Discovery Infant Car Seat
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. … [Read more...]
Medtronic SynchroMed EL Implantable Infusion Pumps Recalled
In a Class 1 Recall yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled all SynchroMed El pumps with motors manufactured after September 1999. … [Read more...]
Air Compressors Recalled
&The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Campbell Hausfeld, has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 233,000 Campbell Hausfeld and Husky Air Compressors because the protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard. … [Read more...]
Ford Re-Recalling Hundreds of Thousands of Vehicles
Ford Motor Co. said yesterday that they are recalling about 225,000 vehicles, including 185,000 E-Series vans, that were already repaired as part of an earlier recall to address concerns about a cruise control deactivation switch. … [Read more...]
Yet Another Way to Stay Informed on Product Recalls
&tUS Recall News offers several widgets and feeds that you can subscribe to, including this blog. We also have a monthly newsletter that we send out. However, the monthly newsletter only highlights the biggest or most dangerous recalls, and you may miss out on being informed of a recall on any number of products you own.That's why we've created … [Read more...]
New Regulations on Testing Drug Side Effects for Suicidal Thoughts
After the complaints involving suicidal thoughts while on drugs like Chantix, Ritalin, anti-depressants, Rimonbant, Taranabant and various other pharmaceutical drugs, the Food and Drug Administration has decided to require suicide studies in drug trials before an experimental medication can go to market.Researchers at Columbia University have … [Read more...]
Baxter Issues Urgent Recall on Heparin Sodium Injections
There have been an increasing number of reports of side-effects from certain lots of Heparin Sodium Injection 1000 units / mL in 10 and 30 mL vials.Adverse reactions include stomach pain, low blood pressure, burning sensations, chest pain, diarrhea, dizziness, ineffectiveness, dyspepsia, flushing, headaches, hyperhidrosis, hypoesthesia, … [Read more...]
Board Game Recalled due to Lead Paint
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Cranium, Inc. of Seattle, Washington, has recalled Cranium Cadoo Board Games due to excessive levels of lead in the surface paint on the die. So far, no injuries or deaths have been reported.Only the dice found in Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers 2007195 through … [Read more...]
John Deere Tractor Recalls
About 5,400 John Deere Compact Utility Tractors have been recalled by Deere & Company of Moline, IL.These John Deere tractor recalls have been made because the forward acceleration pedal can stick, causing a loss of control of the tractor, which could result in injury, damage to property or death.The recalled tractor model number is 3203. You can … [Read more...]
Beef Patties with E. Coli Recalled
A Minnesota meatpacker has recalled about 188,000 pounds of ground beef patties and some other products due to E. coli bacteria concerns. … [Read more...]
Recalls on Toys With Lead in Paint Aren't Over Yet
Although the holiday season is over and the kids have unwrapped all of their toys, parents should still pay attention to ongoing recalls. Just because Santa is back at his workshop doesn't mean the toys his little elves made last year are suddenly safe.Just today there were two more recalls added to our list: … [Read more...]
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