CPSC Bans High-Powered Magnet Sets
New Rules That Ban High-Powered Magnet Sets. After years of urging by consumer advocates, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued new rules that ban small high-powered magnet sets blamed for numerous children’s injuries and the death of a toddler. The CPSC says that between 2009 and 2013, nearly 3,000 children … [Read more...] about CPSC Bans High-Powered Magnet Sets
EPA Finally Bans Pesticide Linked to 1985 Watermelon Poisonings
EPA Bans Toxic Pesticide. The US has finally banned the toxic pesticide aldicarb. Under a deal reached with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bayer CropScience, the manufacturer of aldicarb, which it sells under the name Temik, will phase out production of the pesticide by 2015 in all world markets. Aldicarb is a … [Read more...] about EPA Finally Bans Pesticide Linked to 1985 Watermelon Poisonings
Chicago Bans BPA in Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups
Baby Bottles Contain Dangerous Levels of BPA. In February we wrote that despite U.S. Food and Drug and Administration’s (FDA) constant assertions that bisphenol A (BPA) exposure levels do not pose an immediate health risk to the general population, including infants and young children, Chicago disagreed and proposed a ban … [Read more...] about Chicago Bans BPA in Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups
EU Bans Baby Food Made with Chinese Milk
EU Banned Baby Food Containing Chinese Milk. The European Union (EU) banned imports of baby food containing Chinese milk Thursday when the toxic chemical melamine that has been illegally added to China’s dairy supplies was found in candy and other Chinese-made goods worldwide. The EU, which is comprised of 27 nations, … [Read more...] about EU Bans Baby Food Made with Chinese Milk
Health Canada Bans Bextra Sales
Pfizer's Bextra Was Removed From The Market. The era of the COX-2 inhibitors appears to be coming to an end. Vioxx was removed from the market worldwide by Merck in September 2004. Pfizer has announced Celebrex is about to undergo new safety testing while the company’s other COX-2 inhibitor, Bextra, was removed from the market in … [Read more...] about Health Canada Bans Bextra Sales
FDA Animal Drug Ban
Animal Drug From Bayer Are Being Banned. After five years of debate about human health concerns, the FDA ruled Thursday that an antibiotic made by Bayer Animal Health in Shawnee cannot be used for treating poultry. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Lester Crawford, a veterinarian, agreed with evidence that widespread use … [Read more...] about FDA Animal Drug Ban
FDA Bans Herbal Stimulant
Herbal Stimulant Unreasonable Risk Of Illness. The Food and Drug Administration issued a consumer advisory last week warning that diet products containing ephedra pose "an unreasonable risk of illness or injury." The FDA plans to officially ban, and has given manufacturers 60 days to recall, ephedra-based dietary supplements … [Read more...] about FDA Bans Herbal Stimulant
U.S. Bans Ephedra
Ephedra Linked To Heart Attacks And Strokes. The Bush administration is banning the sale of ephedra early next year, and urged consumers Tuesday to immediately stop using the herbal stimulant that has been linked to 155 deaths and dozens of heart attacks and strokes. It was the government's first-ever ban on a dietary … [Read more...] about U.S. Bans Ephedra
Davis Signs Bill That Bans Sale of Ephedra-Based Pills
Ephedra-Based Pills Are Being Banned. Gov. Gray Davis signed legislation late last night to make California the third state to ban the sale of ephedra-based diet pills that some doctors blame for causing strokes, seizures and heart attacks. Ephedra-based herbal supplements, which rev up metabolism, have been promoted for … [Read more...] about Davis Signs Bill That Bans Sale of Ephedra-Based Pills
Baseball Bans Ephedra Use In Minor Leagues
Ephedra Use Was Being Banned. Baseball took its first move toward banning ephedra by prohibiting players with minor-league contracts from taking the substance, which was linked to the death of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler. The commissioner's office is powerless to extend the ban to major leaguers, who are covered by the … [Read more...] about Baseball Bans Ephedra Use In Minor Leagues
Singapore Bans Kava-Kava, The Product Could Cause Liver Damage
Kava-Kava Could Cause Liver Damage. Singapore's Health Authority announced a ban Thursday on the kava-kava plant and its extracts, citing European studies that link it to liver toxicity. Kava kava is a pepper plant traditionally used to prepare a ceremonial drink in the South Pacific. It is promoted to relieve anxiety, stress and … [Read more...] about Singapore Bans Kava-Kava, The Product Could Cause Liver Damage
