2013

Are you one of the many consumers who has gotten a tattoo, perhaps during a particularly wild night of partying, only to regret doing so either immediately or at some point down the line?  If so, you’re not alone.  Of the more than one in five people who have gotten some kind of tattoo, 14%… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to healthcare providers explaining to them that the instructions for use of the Stryker Wingspan Stent System have changed.  Used to widen the narrowed arteries of the brains of repeated stroke victims, these stents should, according to the FDA, only be used in a certain subset… read more

Now that summer is here, individuals from across the country are going to be heading out into the sun.  To stay safe in those instances, the Food and Drug Administration is spreading the word on how to protect your family. Their latest safety announcement concerns how to keep infants safe when exposed to direct sunlight. … read more

According to news sources, a decision by the Food and Drug Administration to block orange juice imports was taken after traces of fungicide were found in juices imported from Brazil. The fungicides, carbendazim, are chemical compounds that are used in agriculture to eliminate or prevent fungal spores from damaging crops. The U.S does not allow… read more

According to news sources, U.S Marshals ended up seizing dietary supplements and drugs manufactured by Syntec Inc today, after The Food and Drug Administration said that the company allegedly used false claims in their advertisements in regards to the safety and effectiveness of their products. The company, Syntec Inc, allegedly makes claims in its promotional… read more

According to news sources, a recent warning issued by The Food and Drug Administration against chicken jerky dog treats imported from China came as a response to an increasing number of reports regarding dog illnesses associated with the products. The warning is the third ever issued by the FDA in regards to the chicken jerky… read more

According to news sources, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is attempting to clarify issues surrounding the use and administration of liquid acetaminophen medicines for children as the introduction of a children version of the popular medicine is expected to hit the stores. A less concentrated version of the liquid acetaminophen medicine made for children… read more

According to news sources, The Food and Drug Administration is reminding consumers not to use the ShoulderFlex Massager that was recalled Aug. 31, 2011 due to strangulation hazards. The manufacturing company, King International, has been out of business since the recall of its ShoulderFlex Massager product went into place. The company’s 800 number has been… read more

According to news sources, the drug Multaq is getting a new safety warning after a study found increased risks of heart attack, stroke and death associated with the drug with a subset of patients that took part in the study. The heart rhythm drug controls the heart’s chambers by allowing them to pump in sync… read more