2013

A series of heaters is being recalled because they have the potential to heat to a degree that goes beyond what the user was probably intending.  Already, an instance of a fire breaking out has been reported, and thus if you are in possession of one of the recalled units, it’s imperative to heed the… read more

A news release finds the Food and Drug Administration warning pregnant women to take the proper precautions when it comes to medication.  The agency explains that drugs that might be alright to take pre-pregnancy could prove to be dangerous to either you or your unborn child during a pregnancy. Instead of taking to the wilds… read more

It may have been a move that many were expecting, but that hasn’t eased the disappointment faced by safety advocates concerned about the impact that cellphone usage could have on consumers’ health:  on Tuesday, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted to revoke an ordinance that would have forced cellphone retailers to stipulate the radiation danger… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has learned that one lot of a certain medical product has been stolen from its place of manufacture and thus its sale to healthcare professionals could leave patients at risk of an infection.  The items stolen were Endo GIA Articulating 60-3.5 Surgical Stapler Reloads from Covidien.  One lot carrying the… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has announced a proposal that has the potential to drastically alter the tanning bed market.  Specifically, the approval process would become more strict and attempts would be made to outline the risks of UV exposure to young people. First, the FDA wants to change tanning beds’ current designation as a… read more

Presource Kits with a Filter and Anesthesia Circuit that has already been put together prior to distribution are being recalled by Cardinal Health.  Because this component has been assembled already, persons who remove the outer plastic without first taking apart the component could find pieces of plastic wound up stuck in the filter.  As the… read more

The dawn of summer heralds a time of backyard barbeques and increased usage of swing sets and kiddie pools.  But this time spent outdoors also means that certain hazards are going to make themselves known.  As Consumer Reports illustrates in a new report, these threats are nothing to take lightly, and there are certain steps… read more

The threat of a mix up between two medications used for the treatment of breast cancer has prompted the Food and Drug Administration to issue a warning to doctors.  The potential mix-up involves Herceptin and Kadcyla.  Although these items don’t sound like one another, their non-proprietary names are somewhat similar:  Kadcyla is referred to as… read more

Yesterday, we brought you word of a Consumer Reports study that found traces of bacteria in numerous samples of ground turkey.  Of the 257 samples analyzed, over 90% were shown to be positive for one of the five bacteria researchers tested for.  What’s more, it was discovered that numerous types of ground turkey had bacteria… read more

According to Carfax, 2.1 million vehicles available for sale online last year had an unaddressed recall issue.  Given this potential safety threat, many people might instead opt to purchase their vehicle in person as has been the tradition for years.  But buying from a car lot does not guarantee that a vehicle hasn’t been recalled…. read more

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a communication warning consumers about the deleterious side effects that could be presented if they take Samsca for too long.  The drug, which is typically taken by those suffering from euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia, will receive a new label detailing the potential threat posed when a user takes… read more

Vehicle safety is ever-important, but it’s the viability of one particular component that often goes overlooked:  the tires.  These are literally where the rubber meets the road, and you should do what’s necessary to ensure the tires are in suitable shape.  A new report out of Berlin, Connecticut offers tips on this very matter. You… read more