August, 2009CPSC, Goodman Manufacturing Co. Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes
The CPSC and Goodman Manufacturing Company, of Houston, TX, are urging consumers who have not yet responded to the previously-announced 1998 recall to do so immediately. After October 1, 2009, the remedy consumers receive will change to be identical to modifications recently announced for a related recall.
Continue →Overdose of Sedative Propofol (Diprivan) Killed Michael Jackson, LA Coroner Says
After months of speculation about whether a powerful sedative used by pop singer Michael Jackson to get to sleep caused his sudden death, the Los Angeles chief medical examiner said today that is exactly what happened.
Continue →FDA Looking Into Liver Problems With Obesity Drug Orlistat
The Food and Drug Administration just announced that is has opened an investigation into reports of liver failure, liver disease, and related problems in people taking the obesity drug orlistat.
Continue →Officials Warn of Potential for Injuries From Falling Stadium Lights
Just as high school and college football seasons are about to kick off, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning school officials and other authorities about the risks of outdoor stadium light poles breaking and toppling over, causing death and severe injuries to spectators.
Continue →More Mexican-Style Soft Cheeses Recalled Due to Listeria Risks
Mexican-style soft cheeses made by Quesos Mi Pueblito and sold in some Northeast states are being recalled because they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, a type of bacteria that can cause severe and even fatal food poisoning.
Continue →CPSC Alert: Whitco Co. LP Stadium Light Poles Can Fall Over, Posing Risk of Serious Injury and Death
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 patrons and bystanders from being hit or crushed. To reduce the risk of injury, Whitco Co. LP outdoor steel stadium light poles should be inspected immediately.
Continue →Dentist Who Mistakenly Pulled 16 Teeth Ordered to Pay Patient $2 Million
A South Carolina dentistry practice that pulled 16 of a patient’s teeth by mistake instead of the three it was supposed to remove has been ordered to pay the woman $2 million.
Continue →Two Lots of Accusure Insulin Syringes Recalled
Accusure Insulin Syringes made by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., have been recalled because the needles in the syringes may detach during use, deliver an improper dose of insulin, or remain stuck in the patient’s skin after injection, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Continue →STEAM Dietary Supplements Recalled for Undeclared Drug Ingredient
STEAM dietary supplements made by Nutracoastal Trading LLC are being recalled because the products contain a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction, making the supplements unapproved and potentially dangerous drugs, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Continue →ADD/ADHD Drugs Prompting More Calls to Poison Control Centers, Study Shows
Attention-deficit disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs are prompting an increasing number of calls to poison control centers from teens, parents, and physicians who are concerned about severe complications from the drugs, a new study shows.
Continue →Recent Related Features
All Stories
facebook
rss
twitter