San Francisco Workers Hurt After Being Buried in Concrete
News sources report that four construction workers were injured in San Francisco on Wednesday when a barrier encasing wet concrete collapsed at the work site of a housing complex. Concrete was being poured on the roof of a six-story building when the barrier, called a form, gave way, causing the four men to fall as… read more
FDA Warns of Eye Infection Risk From Avastin Injections
In a news release Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned healthcare providers of a Miami, Fla.-area cluster of eye infections stemming from repackaged intravitreal injections of Avastin (bevacizumab). The injections tainted with Streptococcus endophthalmitis reached a least 12 patients in three clinics. All of the patients had visual deficits prior to being administered… read more
Pure Encapsulations Recalls Supplements Due to Egg Allergen
In a news release Wednesday, Pure Encapsulations Inc. announced a voluntary recall of certain nutritional supplements due to undeclared egg allergen. Subject to recall is lot number 3560111 of the company’s PreNatal Nutrients. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to the egg who consume the affected product are at risk of a serious, potentially… read more
Vita Food Recalls Smoked Salmon Due to Listeria Concern
In a news release Friday, Vita Food Products announced the voluntary recall of a smoked salmon product due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems. Subject to recall are 8,088 individual retail packages of 4 oz Vita Classic Premium… read more