Vi-Jon, Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide consumer product recall of a single lot of 28 fluid ounce bottles of Alpine Xtreme Evergreen Forest Body Wash after determining the presence of a bacteria, Enterobacter gergoviae, in some of the product samples tested. The company became...
A class I recall is being issued for all Digitek (digoxin) medications, because they might have twice the approved levels of digoxin. Double-strength pills can cause digitalis toxicity, which can result in vomiting, nausea, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, bradycardia and even death. Digitek is...
Many non-toxic products that contain cleaning agents such as Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can cause chemical burns on the skin. Non-toxic refers to ingesting a product, and does not speak to other possible issues like chemical burns, skin or eye irritation and other possible...
Raul Rivera, a 67-year old cancer patient, passed away last week and the Houston health department has stated that the tomato salmonella strain was a contributing factor. Rivera’s wife said he was hospitalized after eating tainted pico de gallo....
Tens of millions of botulism contaminated cans of chili, hot dog sauce, beef stew, hash and other foods, have been recalled but some stores continue to carry the botulism infected canned foods on their shelves simply because they are not aware of the issue....
August 20, 2007 Ford is recalling nearly 4 million vehicles because a defective cruise control switch. The defect could cause a short and lead to a vehicle fire. This is the same issue that prompted a 6-million vehicle recall in early 2005. Fifteen different Ford models...
10-25-2007 Approximately one million baby seats sold at Target , Wal-Mart and other large retailers have been recalled due to the risk of children falling out of the seats. The CPCS received 28 reports of injuries due to children falling out of the baby seats,...
The US Food and Drug Administration informed healthcare professionals of reports of suicidal thoughts and aggressive behavior in people who have taken Chantix, a prescription medication used to quit smoking. Extreme drowsiness has also been a side effect which can affect patients' ability to...
The abuse of pharmaceuticals has become one of the biggest problems the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has had to deal with. In 2007, over $37 million in cash and property were seized as the result of investigations. In 2004, that number was $11.9 million....
The FDA is warning consumers that the Cochlear Implant device used in profoundly deaf or severely hard-of hearing patients has been associated with some increased risk of bacterial meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Children implanted with Cochlear Implants with a positioner component are at...
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