Floor Mats Linked in Car Accidents
Automobile Floor Mats Found To Be The Culprit In Car Accidents. More and more, automobile floor mats have been found to be the culprit in a number of car accidents. According to a new report in Newsday, at least one million vehicle recalls have been linked to floor mats “that are poorly designed, improperly used, or both” over the … [Read more...] about Floor Mats Linked in Car Accidents
BPA Implicated in Health Problems
BPA Implicated in Health Problems. Bisphenol A, or BPA—a fairly ubiquitous chemical used in polycarbonate plastic products, including baby bottles and metal can coatings could be linked to a range of hormonal problems—according to a recent and preliminary government report developed by a group of scientists from the Centers for … [Read more...] about BPA Implicated in Health Problems
Trans-Fats Implicated in Breast Cancer
Trans-Fats May Raise The Risk of Breast Cancer. European researches reported this past Friday that trans-fats may raise the risk of breast cancer. The study found that women with the highest blood levels of trans-fats had about twice the risk of developing breast cancer as compared to women with the lowest levels. "At this stage, we … [Read more...] about Trans-Fats Implicated in Breast Cancer
Simplicity 4-in-1 Bassinet Implicated in Death of Baby Girl
Simplicity 4-in-1 Bassinet Implicated In Children's Death. A Simplicity Bassinet may have claimed the life of a 4-month-old Missouri girl last month, raising fears that September’s massive crib recall was not far reaching enough. At that time, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled more than 1 million … [Read more...] about Simplicity 4-in-1 Bassinet Implicated in Death of Baby Girl
Lawsuit Filed in Simplicity Crib Recall by Family Who Says Crib Became a Deathtrap For Their Baby
Simplicity Crib Implicated In A Child's Death. A Houston family says a defective Simplicity crib killed their baby girl, and now they are taking the company to court. Royale Arceneaux, 7-months-old, died in her Simplicity crib last February after she became entrapped in a gap created by the crib’s faulty drop rail. Royale … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Filed in Simplicity Crib Recall by Family Who Says Crib Became a Deathtrap For Their Baby
CPSC Investigated Recalled Cribs. Yet Did Nothing to Warn Parents
Recalled Cribs Implicated In The Death Of An Infant. A defective Simplicity crib was blamed for the death of a 9-month-old infant more than two years ago, but even though the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) investigated that child’s death, it issued no recall. Instead, the CPSC waited until last Friday to recall … [Read more...] about CPSC Investigated Recalled Cribs. Yet Did Nothing to Warn Parents
New leaf turned in inquiry
Lettuce Was Implicated In The Dangerous Bacterial Strain. Lettuce grown in the West was implicated yesterday as the food that sickened dozens of people in five states with a dangerous bacterial strain that infiltrated numerous menu items served at Taco Bell outlets. Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, … [Read more...] about New leaf turned in inquiry
Fosamax risk weighed
Fosamax Implicated In A Serious Bone Disease. Graphic designer Patricia Korch settled into her oral surgeon’s chair, ready to have a troublesome tooth extracted as part of orthodontia she’d delayed for many years. “You take Fosamax,” he said, studying her medical history form. “Yes, I do,” she replied. He walked around the … [Read more...] about Fosamax risk weighed
Merck to pay $32m in Vioxx ruling
Merck Pay $32 Million In Damages After Vioxx Implicated In Death. Drugs firm Merck has been ordered to pay $32m (ÂŁ18m) in damages after its Vioxx painkiller was found to have contributed to a fatal heart attack. A Texas jury awarded $25m in punitive damages and $7m in compensatory damages holding the firm liable after a … [Read more...] about Merck to pay $32m in Vioxx ruling
