Compounding Clarity Act Seeks To Expand FDA Oversight
If you follow recalls, you will have noticed a recent surge in the last few months in the number of announcements related to compounding pharmacies. That’s because the Food and Drug Administration appears to have taken a renewed interest in compounded medication on the heels of a fungal meningitis outbreak that reportedly killed 64 people…. read more
Bill Seeks to Delay FMCSA Guidance on Commercial Drivers’ Sleep Apnea
A bill has been proposed in Congress that would force the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to delay any action on correcting sleep apnea in commercial drivers. The FMCSA has been attempting to unroll guidance on this topic so that certain susceptible demographics could be diagnosed by a doctor and given access to therapies that… read more
2.2 Million Dehumidifiers Recalled By Gree Due to Overheating Threat
Dehumidifiers under a number of brand names (including Kenmore and Frigidaire) are being recalled by the China-based Gree Electric Appliances due to a serious fire hazard posed. 165 incidents have already been reported in conjunction with the defect that these dehumidifiers could suffer from, and of those, 46 involved a fire actually breaking out and… read more
Creafuse Powder Recalled By Ge Pharma Due to Stimulant Presence
Creafuse Powder Fruit Punch and Creafuse Powder Grape are being recalled by the North Haven, Connecticut-based Ge Pharma because of a drug that the Food and Drug Administration says could cause a host safety issues. The recall affects Lot GE4568 and GE4570, each of which would have been available across the country. The 600 gram… read more
Don’t Underestimate The Threat Of An Incoming Lightning Storm
One type of weather phenomenon that too many people tend to underestimate is a thunderstorm. But early on in the football season, we’ve already seen some college and pro games delayed due to worries about lightning striking the field. Some question whether such precautions are necessary, especially when the lightning is still miles and miles… read more
Experts Convene To Discuss Distracted Driving
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the site of a meeting of the Technology and Maintenance Council, and one facet of that meeting was a recent panel called “Cab and Controls: How to Address Distracted Driving.” As the name suggests, numerous experts were on hand to determine how best to evaluate the threat that is distracted driving. One… read more
Results Posted For Roadcheck Commercial Vehicle Inspections
Results have come in for the Roadcheck event that was held this past June. The event, which hailed from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, sought to ensure the safety of roadways by offering inspections all across the country. In doing, around 20% of vehicles that were subject to the safety effort were reportedly taken out… read more
Be Safe When Trying To Escape Floodwaters
If at anytime you ever find yourself in an environment where flooding is a possibility, it’s imperative that you know what to do to ensure your safety. Toward that end, citizens might look to a new report from the Denver Post that offers a series of safety tips from FEMA. When flooding is imminent, your… read more
Choking and Laceration Risks Prompt Recall of 70,000 Kids’ Books
Two children’s books are being recalled by the New York City-based Hachette Book Group because of potential choking and laceration hazards posed. The recall pertains to around 70,000 copies of “Red, Green, Blue, I Love You” and “Count My Kisses, 1, 2, 3” available across the United States and Canada at various book stores and… read more
Santa Monica To Benefit From Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Effort
Motorcyclists and automobile operators alike should make themselves aware of an upcoming enforcement effort being held this weekend in Santa Monica in a bid to boost motorcycle safety in the area. The operation will be carried out by the city’s police department this Saturday, with officers out in force in those parts of the city… read more
Sterility Concerns Lead Leiter’s Compounding to Recall Two Products
Two lots of Bevacizumab set to expire on November 3 and one lot of Lidocaine/phenylephrine set to expire on October 28 are being recalled because there’s a possibility that they are not sterile. The concern arose in conjunction with an inability by Front Range Laboratories to meet certain quality standards during an inspection by the… read more
FDA Requests Label Changes To Boost Opioid Safety
In order for a patient to safely take a medication, he or she must be properly informed as to what the medication does and what risks are inherently involved in the intake of a drug. That’s why labels are so important. They inform patients of the proper dosage instructions and illustrate the potential side effects… read more
