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Because medications often react differently in adults and children, parents need to be aware of the risks and benefits of doling out certain drugs to their little ones.  And the Food and Drug Administration wants to prepare adults with the information they need to ensure their children are safe. To that end, they’re promoting the… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is touting the results of a study that they say can help them combat severe allergic reactions that patients might have when exposed to certain drugs. The results of the FDA-led research were published in a journal called AIDS.  Researchers discovered that Ziagen (abacavir), which is used to fight the… read more

An item is being recalled because of the threat it could pose to bikers. The Reno, Nevada-based Sinclair Imports and the Bloomington, Minnesota-based Quality Bicycle Products have partnered to announce the recall of the 4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stem manufactured by Belgium-based Race Productions NV and imported from Taiwan.  Around 105 of these stems… read more

If you bought a product made my Oreck on the grounds that such an item would cut down on illness or allergies, then you might soon be getting a check in the mail. In 2009, vacuum manufacturer Dyson challenged Oreck’s assertions that their Halo vacuum and Pro Shield Plus air purifier could reduce flu and… read more

If you keep tabs on recall information provided by the Food and Drug Administration, then you’ve likely heard about the recent recall of River Ranch bagged salad products.  Well, because those recalled items were used by foodservice establishments as an ingredient, it should come as no surprise that a subsequent recall has been issued. The… read more

At the request of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, Citterio USA Corporation has announced a voluntary recall for more than 5,000 pounds of Chorizo products. Citterio USA, also known as Euro Foods Incorporated, a food product distributor headquartered in Freeland, Pennsylvania, has issued this recall in response to the… read more

A former employee of the United States Post Office was recently convicted of health insurance fraud by a district court in Florida, after she was determined to have participated in the Boston Marathon and more than 80 other long distance foot races while collecting worker’s compensation payments for an injured back. The woman was also… read more

The voluntary recall issued recently by Diamond Pet Foods at the request of the United States Food and Drug Administration has been expanded to include another variety of dog food. This recall was issued due to a possible salmonella contamination. In addition to the pet food varieties named in the previous recall, Diamond Pet Foods… read more

After two men were hospitalized in unrelated incidents, safety experts are warning summertime grill chefs to exercise caution when using a metal bristled grill cleaning brush. Recently a man in New Jersey, and another man in Washington state were taken to medical centers for treatment after complaining of stomach pain. In both cases, medical professionals… read more

Legislation passed recently by the California state senate would establish guidelines under which self driving cars such as Google’s autonomous Prius could be tested on state owned roadways. Senate Bill 1298 was passed unanimously by a bipartisan 37 to 0 vote. In a press conference following the vote, the bill’s author expressed hope that self-driving… read more

The potential presence of an allergen that is not listed on a product’s label has led to the recall of that product. The Pipestone, Minnesota-based J & B Group announced the recall, which concerns two different steakhouse burger products.  Around 456 pounds in total are affected by the recall.  The first item, No Name Roasted… read more

A new survey purports to show an increase in the number of companies that require their employees to abstain from using cell phones while behind the wheel of a vehicle. The survey comes courtesy of ZoomSafer, who polled 900 persons involved with transportation or vehicle fleet matters.  What they found was that 80% of commercial… read more