FDA Advice on Stem Cell Therapies
According to news sources, a patients hope to find a cure that may not yet exist could potentially entice them to believe untrue stem cell claims made by unscrupulous providers, the Food and Drug Administration warns. Stem cells behave like the body’s “master cells”, with enormous potential in treating medical conditions with no existing treatments… read more
FDA Clarifies Issues Relating To Liquid Acetaminophen For Children
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
HIV Drug Isentress Gains Expanded FDA Approval
According to news sources, the drug Isentress (raitegravir) has been given expanded approval by The Food and Drug Administration to begin being used by those between 2-18 years of age. The drug was first approved for adult usage back in October 2007 under the agency’s accelerated approval program, which aims to make the introduction of… read more
Pampered Chef Ice Cream Scoops Recalled
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Pampered Chef ice cream scoops after reports that the product can cause impact injury to consumers due to seals and caps that can potentially “fly off with substantial force”. The recalled product is an ice cream dipper that is filled with a non-toxic liquid that… read more
FDA Safety Warning For Multaq, A Heart Rhythm Drug
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
E&B Girftware Agrees To $550,000 Civil Penalty For Defective Product
According to news sources, the company E&B Giftware has reached a settlement agreement with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in which the former has agreed to pay a civil penalty totaling $550,000 for failing to report a defective fitness ball product. The company subsidiary, EB Brands, reportedly knew of about 25 incidents starting in… read more
Bill Strengthening Fines For Delaying Recalls
According to news sources, a bill proposing the strengthening of fines for delaying car recalls is about to be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee tomorrow and is reportedly facing stiff opposition from automakers. The main point of contention in the Motor Vehicle Safety Act bill relates to the maximum fine that an automaker must pay… read more
Toy Chair Maker Build-A-Bear Agrees to $600,000 Penalty
According to news sources, the maker of Toy Beach Chairs, Build-A-Bear, has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty in a settlement reached with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after allegations that it failed to report a product defect in one of its toy chair models that resulted in injuries to consumers. The toy… read more
About 28,000 Nissan Juke Vehicles Recalled
According to recent news from Consumer Reports, about 28,000 Nissan Juke vehicles have been recalled due to a faulty boost sensor bracket problem that can cause it to break off. The recall affects only the 2011 Nissan Juke SUV models that are equipped with turbocharger engines. The engines were reportedly made from April 2010 through… read more
Allergy Alert: Velvet Creme Popocorn Includes Undeclared Ingredients
According to news sources, an allergy alert has been issued to alert consumers about possible allergens included in certain Velvet Creme Popcorn Co. products after milk, soy and wheat were confirmed to have been discovered. The products included in the allergy alert are the Velvet Creme Peanut Brittle, the Velvet Creme Tail Gate Crunch and… read more
Recall: Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Due To Crash Risks
According to news sources, about 7,100 units of Arctic Cat Snowmobiles have been recalled due to crash hazards arising from the headlamp fuse potentially failing, resulting in disorientation for the operator in limited visibility circumstances. The company, Arctic Car Inc., has announced the voluntary recall after it discovered the faulty fuse during production testing. The… read more
Recall: Advanced Animal Nutrition Dry Dog Food
According to news sources, a voluntary recall has been issued for Dog Power Dog Food after it was discovered that the product contained high levels of aflatoxin, a naturally occurring mold-by product that can potentially cause illness to pets that consume the product. The company, Advanced Animal Nutrition, announced the voluntary recall due to levels… read more