Consumer Advocacy Group Calls for Toy Boycott
Toys That Can Cause Suffocation Named. A study by the California Public Interest Research Group (CalPIRG) has concluded that a variety of toys—Silly Fish Squirters, Squirt Devils, Littlest Pet Shop, Red Plastic Super Car, to name a few—are dangerous and contain toxins or small parts that can cause choking and suffocation hazards to … [Read more...] about Consumer Advocacy Group Calls for Toy Boycott
MillerCoors Sued over Sparks Beverage
Consumer Group Filed Lawsuit Against MillerCoors Over Sparks. The Washington-based consumer advocacy group, Center for Science in the Public Interest, has filed a lawsuit against MillerCoors over the marketing and formulation of its Sparks energy-alcohol drink. The advocacy group says that the Sparks beverage contains "unapproved" … [Read more...] about MillerCoors Sued over Sparks Beverage
Consumers Urge Black Box Warning for Chantix Suicide Risk
Chantix Suicide Risk Black Box Warning. Chantix, the smoking cessation drug linked to suicidal behavior and other psychiatric problems, should bear the Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) strongest safety warning, the consumer group Public Citizen says. Earlier this year, warnings of suicide and other behavioral … [Read more...] about Consumers Urge Black Box Warning for Chantix Suicide Risk
Consumer Group Says Urged FDA to Address Antibiotic Overuse in Animal Agriculture
Antibiotic Resistant MRSA In Animal Agriculture. Drug resistant MRSA is on the rise, and some scientists believe antibiotic overuse in animal agriculture is a major reason for this phenomena. Now, the consumer advocacy group Keep Antibiotics Working has asked the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to take steps to curb this … [Read more...] about Consumer Group Says Urged FDA to Address Antibiotic Overuse in Animal Agriculture
Toy Recalls Result of US Trade Policy that Promotes Overseas Production
Millions Of Toy Recalls For Excessive Lead Content. There has been a surge of toy recalls this year—over six million for lead; the highest number ever for product defects—and recalls are due, in part, to U.S. trade agreements encouraging American toymakers to cut costs by shifting production overseas, according to the … [Read more...] about Toy Recalls Result of US Trade Policy that Promotes Overseas Production
Group Sues Pharmacia Over Drug Promotion
Pharmacia Illegal Drug Promotion. A consumer group sued Pharmacia Corp. over its promotion of the pain drug Bextra, alleging that the pharmaceutical company is circumventing federal marketing regulations. The Congress of California Seniors filed the suit in California Superior Court in Los Angeles on Monday, alleging that … [Read more...] about Group Sues Pharmacia Over Drug Promotion
Renewed Attack On Diet Drug
Diet Drug May Cause Heart Problems. A consumer group is again urging a ban of the prescription diet drug Meridia, saying at least 49 users have died of heart problems, including some in their 20s and 30s. Also, the Food and Drug Administration has 54 reports of women who suffered stillbirths, miscarriages or had babies … [Read more...] about Renewed Attack On Diet Drug
Improper Pharmacia Marketing
Pharmacia Corp. Improper Marketing. A consumer group sued Pharmacia Corp. over its promotion of the pain drug Bextra, alleging that the pharmaceutical company is circumventing federal marketing regulations. The Congress of California Seniors filed the suit in California Superior Court in Los Angeles on Monday, alleging … [Read more...] about Improper Pharmacia Marketing
