FDA Might Allow More Over the Counter Drugs
In an effort to curb costs, officials with the Food and Drug Administration may soon allow patients to get certain types of medications without having to worry about obtaining a prescription. The new over the counter distribution method being considered by officials will encompass such drugs as diabetes and high blood pressure medications. The FDA… read more
Ikea Track Lighting Recall Issued Throughout Europe
A recall affecting a large portion of Europe and possibly other environs has been issued by Ikea. The recall announcement was made by the Stockhom, Sweden-based furniture chain regarding their 365+ Sanda Track 70 and 114 track lighting systems. These items came from supplier 21338. Around 95,000 units were sold from September until March of… read more
Shock Hazard Causes Recall of 48,000 Battery Travel Chargers
An item that is supposed to keep batteries charged is being recalled due to a safety hazard. The Edison, New Jersey-based Sakar International announced the recall of the Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger today after it was discovered that the item can pose a shock hazard to consumers. The casing of the item can come… read more
Botulism Risk Prompts Recall of Import Foods Smoked Fish
A potential botulism risk has caused the recall of a variety of fish products imported into Minnesota. The recall specifically concerns croaker, barracuda, big eye, and red snapper, all smoked and all available in a 10 ounce cardboard box. The items were imported from Guyana by Import Foods Wholesale Inc., a St. Paul-based company. The… read more
TWI Foods Crispy Cookies and Rusk Recalled Over Allergens
The Food and Drug Administration has advised consumers to stop eating Crispy Cookies and Rusk produced by TWI Foods of Ontario, Canada. Both the cookies and the rusk, which is described as a crispy type of bread, may contain eight common allergens, including milk and almonds. The label on the product does not list these allergens…. read more
Falling risk prompts West Elm folding chair recall
West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Incorporated, of San Francisco, California, has issued a voluntary recall for approximately 10,000 of its folding chairs because they pose a falling risk. Chairs affected by this recall are fully assembled West Elm solid wood folding chairs sold at West Elm retail outlets across the United States, through the… read more
Faulty Pedals Prompt Recall of 4,100 Public Bikes Bicycles
I have another recall announcement to share with you this afternoon. Public Bikes Inc., based right out of our city of San Francisco, has announced a recall of 4,100 2010, 2011, and 2012 bicycles. The bikes were available at a number of Public Bikes dealers across the country, including the company’s home city and 16… read more
FDA Addresses Drug Cargo Theft Dangers in New Ruling
The Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to ensure that consumers are safe from drugs that may have been stolen from pharmaceutical companies. It’s an issue that the general public probably isn’t all that aware of, and the FDA aims to change that. They have instituted new standard operating procedures that pharmaceutical companies are… read more
FDA Says No Evidence Exists That Shows BPA is Dangerous
Even as studies continue to be carried out and hypotheses tested, the Food and Drug Administration has come out and said that they can find no evidence that BPA would pose a danger to humans. This issue has risen to the fore in recent months and years, with consumer advocates pointing to animal studies that… read more
FDA May Force Metal Hip Implants to Undergo More Testing
The Food and Drug Administration might soon be imposing stiffer rules on a certain medical device. It was announced today that the FDA would meet on June 27 and 28 to consider whether or not they should require metal on metal hip implants to face additional testing if such devices aim to gain approval by… read more
Gerber Recalls Infant Formula Because of Stench
I see so many products get recalled due to serious health and safety hazards that sometimes it’s almost a relief to see a recall occur due to what basically amounts to cosmetic reasons. Although it’s not actually being labeled as a recall, Gerber is taking steps to retrieve a specific batch of their Gerber Good… read more
FDA Clears Shrimp Suspected of Bacteria Contamination
The FDA has cleared a product for consumption after a recall had been initiated in the wake of a consumer bacteria infection suspected to have been caused by the product. Originally, Martin’s Super Markets in South Bend, Indiana, had received a report that a local man had undergone tests that showed he was positive for… read more
