Since we obviously can't trust the so-called "dog food" and "cat food" manufacturers to supply our pets with sustenance that doesn't contain of ingredients that can kill them, we might just be forced to make our own. But don't worry - it's easier than you think!(click here for a list of dogfood recalls , and click here for a list of catfood … [Read more...]
More Pet Food Products Added to Recall List
Catfood and Dogfood products from three major pet food brands have been added to the list of pet food recalls as of today, April 3, 2007.NEW UPDATES!!! Click for Full List of Dog Food Recalls as of April 19th.NEW UPDATES!!! Click for Full List of Cat Food Recalls as of April 19th.The three newest additions to the recalled dog and cat food list are … [Read more...]
Zelnorm and Permax Recalled for Heart Dangers
Two drugs have been withdrawn from the market after studies showed that some patients treated with these pharmaceuticals had serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks, stroke, and damage to their heart valves.These dangerous drugs go by the brand names Zelnorm and Permax. Generic names are listed below.The Recalled Pharmaceutical … [Read more...]
Zelnorm Recalled for Heart Dangers
(UPDATE 7.27.2007): The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it is permitting the restricted use of Zelnorm to treat women younger than 55 who meet specific guidelines. Read More Here.Zelnorm, a popular pharmaceutical drug used in the treatment of constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, has been recalled due to serious … [Read more...]
DISTURBING – Does Splenda Know Something You Don't Know?
Splenda, the sugar substitute made from dextrose, maltodextrin, and sucralose, is owned by Johnson and Johnson and marketed / distributed by McNeil Nutritionals. A recent review of some of their domain names reveals some disturbing trends.A word of advice: If you are going to protect your reputation online by buying up negative brand-related … [Read more...]
V.MAX Supplement Recall – Male Enhancement VMAX May Affect Blood Pressure
(Update: Looking for the Catfood Recall or Dogfood Recall List? Click the link.)Lab analysis of V.MAX product samples by the Food and Drug Administration revealed the male enhancement supplement to contain Aminotadalafil, an analogue of Tadalafil.The FDA approves Tadalafil to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), but only with a doctor's prescription.By … [Read more...]
Recalled Catfood and Dogfood List of Brands
This page is in regard to the recalled cat food and dog food products from Menu Foods due to problem with kidney failure in pets. For information about the Greenies Recall click here, and for information about the Diamond Pet Food Aflatoxin Recall click here.NEW UPDATES!!! Click for Full List of Dog Food Recalls as of April 19th.NEW UPDATES!!! … [Read more...]
Ford Truck Recall Alert for Trucks with Speed Control
Over 155,000 Ford trucks are being recalled by the Ford Motor Company, according to today's recall alert by the NHTSA.Here are the models being recalled, all year 2003 Fords:Ford E550 Trucks (2002 & 2003)Ford Excursion SUVFord F-150 TrucksFord F250 TrucksFord F350 TrucksFord F450 TrucksFord F550 TrucksLincoln Blackwood Pickup TruckOn the models … [Read more...]
Automated External Heart Defibrillator Recall
(Note: Click here for the AED Recall from March 11, 2009) Defibtech is voluntarily recalling Lifeline and ReviveR semi-automated external defibrillators for potential problems with the low battery alert.The recall affects all Lifeline and Revive R automated external defibrillators with software versions 2.002 and earlier. The self-test software … [Read more...]
Just Say Know Urges Activism on Eli Lilly Zyprexa
Compiled from a Just Say "Know" Press ReleaseThe Just Say "Know" to Prescription Drugs Campaign today contacted supporters worldwide requesting their activism in the case case pending between Eli Lilly and Jim Gottstein. If there is a case that dramatically … [Read more...]
Peter Pan Peanut Butter Recall Salmonella Warning!
The FDA is warning consumers to check the number on the lid of their Peter Pan peanut butter jars.Those with the Product Code 2111 may have been contaminated with Salmonella, bacteria that the Center for Disease Control blames for about 600 deaths every year.Consumers are urged to properly dispose of peanut butter from these jars. When throwing … [Read more...]
Carefull When Purchasing Used Fitness Equipment
I recently purchased a Bowflex Ultimate Home Gym from Craigs List and had it in my basement for one day when the leg extension cable came loose and snapped back to hit my shin with so much force I thought it was broken!This isn't to say anything negative about Bowflex. It is actually a fine machine, but the problem was that the origional owner … [Read more...]
Swallowed Magnets Stick Together in Child's Intestines
Child Safety Reminder: Keep Babies and Toddlers Away from Small MagnetsIf a child swallows multiple magnets on separate occasions, they may be attracted to each other from within the child's intestines and/or colon. So far at least one child has died and 19 others have needed surgery in the United States since 2003 after swallowing small, powerful … [Read more...]
FDA Internet Video News Program for Recall Alerts
FDA Patient Safety News is supposed to be "A Video News Show for Health Professionals" but there is no reason why consumers could not stay up-to-date as well by watching the Internet broadcasts.What is it, exactly?FDA Patient Safety News is a televised series for health care personnel, carried on satellite broadcast networks aimed at hospitals and … [Read more...]
Rituxan -Rituximab- URGENT Pharmaceutical Recall Alert
The FDA has issued an alert for Rituxan (Rituximab) after reports of a life-threatening brain infection in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus after treatment with Rituxan.The FDA has received reports of the death of two patients who were treated with Rituxan for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Both patients developed a life-threatening … [Read more...]
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