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Posted on October 31, 2011

20,000 Cars Recalled Because of Misplaced Label Information

News sources state that vehicles from 2006 through 2012 manufactured by Volvo are being recalled. This happened due to a possible misplacement of the right labels for the inflation pressure in the tires. The manufacturer claims that there is a significantly decreasing number of new cars coming from the factory with spare tires. The recalled… read more

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Posted on September 19, 2011

FDA Finds Drug Missing Main Ingredient in Random Testing

The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of a particular batch of the drug Frusemide, used as a diuretic, after finding a batch was missing the main ingredient during random testing, according to news sources. The drug, which is used in patients with liver, kidney, and heart problems, was found to have defects… read more

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Posted on September 19, 2011

E. coli Contamination Spurs Raw Milk Recall

Pride & Joy Creamery has issued a recall for raw fluid milk due to a potential E. Coli contamination, according to news sources. The milk affected was sold in nine different Puget Sound stores in King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Skagit counties and include Sno-isle in Everett, Truhealth in Bothell, Marlene’s Market in Tacoma and Federal… read more

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Posted on September 14, 2011

Transvaginal Mesh Review May Revoke FDA Approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a report announcing their recommendation that transvaginal mesh devices be re-classified as a high risk medical device, according to news sources. The FDA is requiring new safety statistics be submitted by the manufacturer in order for the product to remain on the market. A panel will meet… read more

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Posted on September 14, 2011

John Deere Tractor Blades Pose Laceration Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with John Deere Tractors, have announced a recall of their Lawn Tractors overs concerns of a Laceration Hazard, according to news reports. About 15,500 tractors were sold at Lowe’s Home Depot, and other John Deere dealers from December 2010 through September 2011. The product retailed for about… read more

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Posted on September 13, 2011

E. Coli Strains Banned From Meat Industry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has decided to ban six toxic strains of E. coli from the beef industry, according to news sources. The six strains have been showing up more as the cause of food illness. These six strains will now be treated as the o157:H7 strain of E. coli, which was banned in… read more

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Posted on August 30, 2011

Nurofen Plus Supplies Allegedly Sabotaged, Spurs Recall

In a press release, the UK-based pharmaceutical manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser announced that they have ceased the production and distribution of their Nurofen Plus due to the suspicion of tampering and sabotage. The British Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a Class 1 drug alert to consumers and healthcare professionals based on five reported… read more

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Posted on August 26, 2011

Asian Honey Banned in Europe Floods US Food Market

Media sources reported that a third or more of the honey eaten in the US is likely to have been smuggled from China and is potentially tainted with illegal antibiotics and heavy metals. Research shows that millions of pounds of honey that has been deemed unsafe in dozens of countries are being imported and sold… read more

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Posted on August 26, 2011

Personal Massage Device Kills Patient, FDA Issues Warning

In a press release, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning of life-threatening injury for the ShoulderFlex therapeutic massager, produced by King International LLC, after the device killed one person and almost strangled another. The report requests that healthcare providers cease their recommendations of the device and urges consumers that have purchased… read more

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Posted on August 26, 2011

FDA Bans Mexican Papayas Due to High Salmonella Percentage

News sources reported that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shut the American border to Mexican papayas Thursday because 15.6 percent of the imported fruit was found to be positive for Salmonella between May 12 and August 18. According to the FDA, the samples that tested positive were taken from 28 separate firms from… read more

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Posted on August 25, 2011

Povidone Iodine Recalled Due to Lack of Inspection

In a press release, H&P Industries Inc, a manufacturer of over-the-counter drug products, announced the voluntary recall of all lots of Povidone Iodine Swabsticks, Prep Solutions, Scrub Solutions and Prep Gels in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to the lack of oversight infrastructure at the time of production. The recall… read more

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Posted on August 25, 2011

Del Monte Sues FDA Over Unfair Cantaloupe Recall

News agencies reported that Del Monte Fresh Produce filed a suit against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) claiming that “erroneous speculation, unsupported by scientific evidence” resulted in the March recall of Guatemalan cantaloupes associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Panama. The complaint was filed in the US District Court in Maryland and seeks… read more

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