The side rails of a hospital bed have long been an issue in nursing homes and hospitals but not a hot topic. But, poorly monitored and checked beds can result in injury and even death. Considering these beds are not only used in hospitals but...
The FDA’s warning has been in effect since June 2009 and over 130 consumers had reported complete or partial loss of smell. The FDA advised consumers to stop using three Zicam cold remedy products: Nasal Gel, Nasal Swabs and Swabs, Kids Size. “Loss...
Four consumer products were recalled today: smoke alarms, tea kettles, ...
The Jardine Baby Crib recall, announced on April 30, 2009 and covered previously in this blog, has consumers fuming. This latest post from the Consumerist, a social resource for all consumer woes, highlights the arcane, unusual, and backward practices involved with crib recall procedures....
A quick update on drug safety: today, the FDA announced that it is testing and reviewing the drug Heparin following the possibly related death of two Delaware patients last week, sparking new concerns of Heparin contamination. Though the 2008 contamination was linked...
The news over the past week has focused on the dangers of consumer products, including exploding microwaves, water-based face paints, defective baby cribs, and injuries stemming from a front-fork failure of bicycles.What's there to do to protect yourself, your friends, and your family? The most...
No longer is the catchphrase "Snakes on a Plane" appropriate. We've upgraded to "Snakes on a Plate." This story falls into the dual categories of gross and unbelievable: last week, a regular diner a New York-area TGI Friday's was appalled to find a decomposing snake head...
Straight from the news wires: the popular weight-loss drug Hydroxycut is undergoing a massive recall due to unsafe ingredients. The FDA is reporting more than 25 instances of serious health-related events and 1 death due to liver failure after normal use of the product. Symptoms...
Over the past several years, big-name and high-profile companies have recalled products bearing the stamp "Made in China" due to defective, dangerous, and unsafe components. Chinese products represent approximately 60% of all products sold in the United States. Yet questions continue to arise regarding the...
The New England Journal of Medicine published a perspective piece recently on the changing perceptions of pharmaceutical drug safety. As one drug after another comes under significant scrutiny, the regulatory structure - the FDA - is under increased pressure to "do something" about...
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