The U.S. Food Supply: Danger in the Meat Department
A shortage of inspectors in the meat industry raises the specter of contaminated meat on the dinner tables of America. What you do not know can hurt you. In early February, the U.S. Department of...
View ArticleFDA Questions Quality of Medicine Manufactured in India
From prescription medications to over-the-counter pain relievers, the safety of drug imports from India are in question. Currently, India is the second largest supplier of prescription drugs and other...
View ArticleGM Recall: Knowledge of Deadly Defects
It is a defect linked to at least 13 deaths and 31 accidents. Should using a heavy keychain end a life? General Motors (GM) has admitted it had knowledge of a defect in ignition switches on six of its...
View ArticleChild Car Seats: When Buckling Up Is Hazardous
A child car seat is intended to increase safety for young family members when traveling by car. What happens when the restraint traps your child? In January of this year, the National Highway Traffic...
View ArticleRecalled Products for Children
It’s no shock that certain toys can be dangerous for young children. The most vulnerable members of any community, infants and toddlers depend on caregivers to keep them safe. In turn, caregivers and...
View ArticleDid You Invite Superbugs to Your Barbeque?
As summer barbeque season begins, superbugs are sure to be uninvited guests. Superbugs are as scary as they sound. Think about contracting the worst stomach bug that cannot be treated by drugs and...
View ArticleHow Does an FDA Drug Recall Work?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved your medication, so it is safe, right? Many people believe this to be true. Unfortunately, FDA approval does not always mean a drug is safe. The FDA...
View ArticleInstead of Protecting Your Child, a Baby Gate May Cause Injuries
If you have young children, chances are you have baby gates placed strategically to stop your children from falling down stairs or entering unsafe areas of your home. You can’t watch your children...
View ArticleSafety of Electronic Cigarettes — Smoke and Mirrors
Manufacturers market electronic cigarettes — more popularly referred to as e-cigarettes or e-cigs — as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco-containing products. The battery-operated mechanism...
View ArticleHip Replacements: Common Surgery, Common Complications
Hip replacement is a common medical procedure, but although the technology associated with the surgery has developed and improved over time, it is still possible to encounter a variety of complications...
View ArticlePhillips Lifeline Recalls Medical Alert Necklaces
Elderly people often must grapple with their failing health and deteriorating ability to get around. For many of them, help has come in the form of a medical alert necklace that has provided a way to...
View ArticleKraft Recalls Huge Amount of Mac and Cheese
Kraft Foods recently issued a voluntary recall of about 242,000 cases of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Dinners because of the possibility that some boxes could contain tiny shards of metal. The recall only...
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