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A fungal meningitis outbreak that caused numerous illnesses and fatalities across the country in the past few months has led lawmakers to reconsider the way that compounding pharmacies are regulated.  In particular, the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration has asked Congress to more clearly delineate who has authority over compounders.  She said that… read more

With the dangers of texting and driving becoming more evident than ever before, it’s not surprising to hear that many states are exploring potential bans on the habit.  Recently, the mayor of Mitchell, South Dakota said that his city would wait until state lawmakers ruled on the issue in the upcoming legislative session before making… read more

About a week ago, the PEEK Ardis Inserter was recalled by Zimmer Spine because of a risk inherent in 315 units.  Now, the PEEK Ardis Interbody Spacer, which the Inserter is meant to implant during spinal surgical procedures, is also reportedly experiencing an issue that must be understood by doctors.  Should the medical professional apply… read more

Two days removed from Christmas, it’s easy to grow lax in the way one approaches safety.  Yes, all the unique hazards posed by the gift-giving season are curtailed slightly, but they don’t disappear completely.  With decorations still up, gifts littering the household, and your tree growing dryer and dryer by the minute, numerous threats to… read more

Denim jeans meant to be worn by toddlers and infants are being recalled by the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer Distribution.  The recall affects around 140,500 pairs of Falls Creek Kids-branded pants that were sold at HEB and Meijer stores between this past June and November.  These pants have a front snap that could potentially detach,… read more

Northern California police officials recently put forth an effort to root out distracted drivers and ticket them for the offense.  The nearly two week initiative came to a close on December 9, and now we have some results from the operation. It seems that, when combining all the tickets issued by law enforcement officials in… read more

Recently, Toyota has been the focus of intense scrutiny following numerous reports of the gas pedal becoming stuck in the down position and causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.  In many cases, Toyota emphatically denied the accusations, attributing certain incidents to driver confusion which led them to accidentally hit the accelerator instead… read more

Christmas might be over, but if you’re like many people across the country, your house is still filled to bursting with holiday decorations.  That means that a recall of such items will still affect you, and you should pay particular attention to such announcements now, as by the time you pull your decorations out for… read more

An issue with the wheelchair lifts has prompted Champion to announce the recall of Defender, Challenger, American Crusader, and Crusader buses of the 2006 and 2008 through 2013 model years.  73 buses are affected by the recall, which was initiated because the Ricon wheelchair lift may have an armored pendant cable that can come into… read more

If you’ve traveled a long distance to be with friends and family for the holidays, then today no doubt finds you recuperating from a post-Christmas malaise brought on by the steady consumption of gravies, festive meats, and the more than occasional glass of egg nog.  But as you get ready to leave whatever cozy environs… read more

Alabama recently joined the ranks of those states that have enacted some sort of ban on cellphone communication while driving.  At the beginning of August, it officially became illegal to text behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.  But as with other states that have put forth such a measure, enforcement has been easier said… read more

When one submits to a medical procedure, he or she relies on the fact that the equipment and the drugs being used are safe.  Even one faulty or counterfeit component could be detrimental to a person’s wellbeing.  The Food and Drug Administration attempts to keep tabs on such items, and that’s why you see warnings… read more