Patient Advocacy Groups Offers Advice For Staying Safe in Hospitals
While most people associate hospitals with getting healthier, it is sometimes the case that patients who go to a hospital for treatment actually end up getting sicker there than they were to begin with. Consumer advocacy groups are continually trying to make hospitals safer places for patients. According to member of the Safe Patient Project,… read more
Unprescribed Fashion Lenses Can Permanently Damage Vision
Fashion contact lenses, which can be a cheap and fun way to jazz up a costume or your everyday look, can also cost you a pretty penny when it comes to medical expenses, according to recent news sources. Before you buy decorative lenses to change your look, this Halloween or otherwise, consider these warnings from… read more
Too Much of This Candy May Lead To Heart Conditions
The Food and Drug Administration is warning the public to enjoy black licorice candy in moderation this Halloween, as the treat has been shown to cause irregular heart rhythm, according to recent news sources. According to the FDA, eating more than two ounces of black licorice for two weeks can send those who are over… read more
Big Lots Recalls Recliners Due to Entrapment Hazard
Recliners manufactured by Big Lots have been recalled due to an entrapment hazard to young children, according to recent news sources. About 375,000 products are subject to recall. The products are called Microfiber Glider Recliners with Ottomans and Leather Glider Recliners with Ottomans. When the chair is moved, a gap between the frame and the… read more
Undeclared Allergen Prompts Sauce Mix Recall
Emporium Packaging & Spice Company has issued a recall for one of its products because it may contained undeclared allergens, according to recent news sources. The product subject to recall is all Ponchatrain Sauce Mix. The mix may contain milk and soy, which poses a threat to those who are sensitive to those products. Those… read more
Evergreen Enterprises Recalls Gel Fuel
Evergreen Enterprises, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of their pourable gel fuel due to a fire and burn hazard, according to recent news sources. The product is called Fireside Gel Fuel Bottles and about 23,400 units are affected by this recall. This recall follows a string… read more