November, 2010California Hospitals Hit With Fines
Going to the hospital should be a safe and calming experience. But many times, patients encounter numerous mistakes by staff members that can lead to serious injuries and even death. During the week of November 8, 2010, the California Department of Public Health issued fourteen fines against twelve hospitals across the state.
Continue →FDA Sends Warning to Companies Who Make Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks
A few weeks ago, the FDA sent warning letters to four firms: Phusion Projects LLC, United Brands Co, New Century Brewing Co and Charge Beverages charging that seven of their drinks combining alcohol and caffeine were unsafe. The FDA found reason for concern that a number of caffeinated alcoholic beverage products do not meet the legal standard for safety,” said FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg. “As a result the agency is moving forward on behalf of public health.”
Continue →FDA Pulling Darvon & Darvocet from the Market
The FDA recently announced that Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals has agreed to halt marketing of Darvon and the related brand Darvocet, which both contain Propoxyphene, can cause fatal heart rhythms. An estimated 10 million people in the U.S. received prescriptions for Darvon and related drugs in 2009, according to the FDA.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for November 29, 2010
A California federal court jury awards Oracle $1.3 billion in a copyright dispute, and, the 9th Circuit finds a class action against a communications giant belongs in federal court. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys or www.lexisnexis.com/community.
Continue →Cub Cadet Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Loss of Control
The front lower ball joint can detach and cause a loss of steering control. This poses a crash hazard for consumers.
Continue →Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Continue →Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire.
Continue →Bassettbaby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
The cribs’ drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to detach from the crib. When a drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop-side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler’s body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child also can fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents also can occur due to incorrect assembly and age-related wear and tear.
Continue →Children’s Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By VOS Sports Due To Strangulation Hazard
The children’s hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood and/or waist that can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Continue →Full Speed Ahead Crank Sets Used By Numerous Bicycle Manufacturers Recalled Due To Crash Hazard
If the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, the bolt shoulder can crack or break. If this occurs, the non-drive arm can fall off the bicycle causing the rider to crash and suffer injuries.
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