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New Regulations on Testing Drug Side Effects for Suicidal Thoughts

January 25, 2008 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

After the complaints involving suicidal thoughts while on drugs like Chantix, Ritalin, anti-depressants, Rimonbant, Taranabant and various other pharmaceutical drugs, the Food and Drug Administration has decided to require suicide studies in drug trials before an experimental medication can go to market.Researchers at Columbia University have … [Read more...]

Recalls on Toys With Lead in Paint Aren't Over Yet

January 11, 2008 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

Although the holiday season is over and the kids have unwrapped all of their toys, parents should still pay attention to ongoing recalls. Just because Santa is back at his workshop doesn't mean the toys his little elves made last year are suddenly safe.Just today there were two more recalls added to our list: … [Read more...]

Heparin Syringes Recalled

January 7, 2008 By Lynn Fugaro Leave a Comment

A nationwide recall has been announced on Pre-filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution USP (5 mL in 12 mL syringes) with Lot #070926H. The Heparin IV flush syringes have been found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, a bacterium that is resulting in patient infections. This type of bacterial infection can cause severe, life threatening or life … [Read more...]

Home Shopping Network Settles at $875,000 for Pressure Cooker Injuries

December 29, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

HSN LP (previously known as Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, FL has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $875,000 to settle allegations that their shopping channel failed to report in a timely manner on serious injuries and hazards associated with the Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cooker sold on the show.The Consumer Product Safety Commission … [Read more...]

Introducing The Interactive Product Safety Rating Widget

December 22, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

If "web 2.0" was about social networking and portability (feeds) then web 3.0 is about combining those two things together. Welcome to the world of widgets!The widget below allows you to rate products by how safe or potentially dangerous you think they are. Cast your vote and watch democratic product review in action:Check out RateItAll … [Read more...]