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GranuFlo and NaturaLyte causing sudden death after dialysis
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of GranuFlo and NaturaLyte acid concentrates used during hemodialysis treatment. These
2013 YAZ Settlement Projections
By lbranam at Case Funding Inc. At present, Bayer has only indicated that it is willing to settle certain blood clot injury cases. Yet over 100 mill
Faulty birth control packaging leads to 200+ pregnancies
Three months after testing positive for pregnancy, a woman received a notice informing her of the birth control pill’s recall. The birth contr
Fosamax Side Effects and Dangers Put Patients at Risk
Fosamax belongs to a family of drugs called bisphosphonates. These drugs are used in the treatment of osteoporosis. They are commonly prescribed to pe
Dangerous Pradaxa Side Effects
Pradaxa is a drug used to treat people who are at risk of developing blood clots. It is commonly prescribed to people who have atrial fibrillation, a
Fosamax ® Information (generic name – Alendronate)
Fosamax ® Information Fosamax ® (generic name – Alendronate) is a type of drug known as bisphosphonates. Recently a link has been found betwee
Fosamax Linked to spontaneous femur fractures
Studies link Fosamax to spontaneous bone fractures. Fosamax® is a drug designed to strengthen bones. However, studies indicate that it could cause th
Yaz May Cause Serious Injuries
Yaz is a birth control product, dispensed in the form of a pill, that is very popular. It is also a drug that is associated with several deaths. In fa
Doctor Charged Over Drug Deaths
A doctor in Iowa has been charged with eight counts of involuntary manslaughter for prescribing large amounts of narcotic painkillers to patients who
Paxil, Still Available, Still Dangerous
Whenever a drug is dispensed with a black box warning, it means that there is a serious risk of injury or death from using it. Paxil is among the drug
Recent Posts
Teach All Children How To Swim and Put a Fence Around All Pools
CPSC data show most child drownings occur in backyard pools; no entrapment deaths since 2008 WASHINGTON- A new report out today from the U.S. Consumer Product Safe [Read More]
GranuFlo and NaturaLyte causing sudden death after dialysis
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of GranuFlo and NaturaLyte acid concentrates used during hemodialysis treatment. These unsafe drugs can cau [Read More]
Under federal law, cosmetics companies don’t have to disclose unsafe chemical ingredients
Under federal law, cosmetics companies don’t have to disclose chemicals or gain approval for the 2,000 products that go on the market every year. And removing a cos [Read More]
Dangerous Drugs
GranuFlo and NaturaLyte causing sudden death after dialysis
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of GranuFlo and NaturaLyte acid concentrates used during[Continue]
Medical
Report: 3,000 people died in 2006 because of DePuy Hip Implants
A gaping loophole in the laws that govern the testing of medical devices may be causing deaths and injuries across the nation. According to a report by Consumer Reports and another report by CBS [Continue]
St. Jude Medical Riata Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Leads
Safety Communication – Premature Insulation Failure; The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing information and recommendations regarding safety concerns with the recalled Riata leads. [Continue]
Left Ventricular Assist System Recalled
The Toratec Corporation’s HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) has been recalled effective February 23, 2012. If you have been implanted with one of these devices, you should have [Continue]
Childrens Products
Teach All Children How To Swim and Put a Fence Around All Pools
At least 2,400 different toys and children’s products kept from entering the US
Bugaboo recalls 50,000+ expensive Donkey and Cameleon strollers
Motor Vehicles
Distractions can be costly propositions for the vehicle manufacturers!
By The Tracy Law Firm Recently distracted driving program included the budget of $330 million over six years to increase awareness and encourage stakeholders to take action. Every year thousands of people die because of vehicle accidents related to distracted driving. The problem gets even worse with the new vehicles that are coming equipped with manufacturer in-built car [Continue]
Household
Under federal law, cosmetics companies don’t have to disclose unsafe chemical ingredients
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Industrial & Commercial
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Workbench Components Recalled
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Food & Beverage
Houston head cheese maker is recalling almost 2½ tons of hog head cheese
HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston head cheese maker is recalling almost 2½ tons of hog head cheese it says may be tainted with salmonella. A Thursday [Continue]
E Coli Prompts Lettuce Recall
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Trader Joe’s recalls peanut butter with salmonella… And still loved by patrons
Trader Joe’s has announced it is recalling peanut butter because of a possible link to a salmonella outbreak. “People love this place [Continue]