As reported in this recall alert from November 2007, the drug varenicline (marketed as Chantix and used to help patients quit smoking) has been associated with troubling neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as suicidal thoughts and rage. The the comments section on that page for substantiating anecdotal reports from our readers. New FDA analysis of … [Read more...]

Medtronic has issued a recall of specific lots of infusion sets that are for use with MiniMed Paradigm insulin pumps. These infusion sets may not work properly, resulting in a delivery of too little or too much insulin, which could result in injury or death. The infusion set is the thin plastic tube that delivers insulin from the pump to the … [Read more...]

The CPSC is alerting consumers of a play yard recall involving play yards distributed by Kolcraft Enterprises. This play yard recall affects the following Kolcraft distributed brands: Kolcraft Travelin' Tot, Sesame Street, Jeep, Care Bear, Eric Carle, Carter's, and Contours The model numbers are listed below. The play yard's side rail may not … [Read more...]

iPhone users around the world are complaining about buying hot iPhones, and I don't mean "hot" as stolen. Apparently some iPhones are having the same type of overheating battery problems prevalent in other small computer batteries which have been recalled over the last few years. Reports and reports of reports (like this one) are popping up all … [Read more...]

Nestle Recalls all Varieties of Prepackaged, Refrigerated Toll House Cookie Dough The FDA and CDC today warned consumers not to eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough due to the risk of contamination with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. The FDA advises consumers who have prepackaged, refrigerated Nestle Toll House … [Read more...]