Brazilian Blowout Formaldehyde Warning Issued in Canada
Canadian Regulators Issued Formaldehyde Warning. Canadian regulators are warning about formaldehyde in the popular Brazilian Blowout Solution hair styling treatment. The alert from Health Canada comes just days after a similar warning was issued in Oregon. The Brazilian Blowout is a pricey salon treatment touted as being “all … [Read more...]
Second Warning Letter Issued to Apotex
Warning Letter Issued to Apotex. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has once again taken generic drug maker Apotex to task for conditions at one of its plants. Canada-based Apotex was the eighth-largest provider of generics in the U.S. last year, according to the New York Times, quoting industry research firm IMS … [Read more...]
Massive Recall of Window Blinds, Shades Issued After 3 Child Deaths
Window Blinds Recalled After Children's Death. More than 5 million defective window shades and blinds are being recalled today, following the deaths of three children. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), there have been at least seven other incidents were children were nearly strangled to death by exposed … [Read more...]
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Recalled for Brake Failure
Recalled Craftsman Lawn Tractors Brake Can Fail. Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Augusta, Georgia just issued a recall for about 8,200 Craftsman Lawn Tractors because the tractor’s parking brake can fail, posing a loss of control hazard. To date, no incidents or injuries have been reported. The … [Read more...]
Ammonul Contamination Warning
Ammonul Contamination Warning. Ammonul Injection, manufactured by Ucyclyd Pharma, Inc, may be contaminated with particulate matter. In a letter, the company has informed hospital emergency doctors, nursing personnel and risk managers that the particulate contamination of Ammonul could affect the safety of the drug. Ammonul is … [Read more...]
Cell Phone Warning Issued by Cancer Center Head
Top Cancer Centers Cell Phone Warning. The head of one of the country's top cancer centers has warned his staff that cell phones could be dangerous to their health. Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, the director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and UPMC Cancer Centers, issued an internal advisory memo to about 3,000 faculty … [Read more...]
Hepatitis A Warning Issued for Madonna, Demi, Ashton and Others Who Frequent Socialista in NYC
Hepatitis A was Apparently the Unwelcome Guest at a Star-Studded Party. Hepatitis A was apparently the unwelcome guest at a star-studded party held at a posh New York City nightclub earlier this month. New York City health officials have reportedly warned Madonna, Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow and other A-list attendees of … [Read more...]
Utah: Health Alert Issued for Raw Milk
Officials Issued A Warning Against Raw Milk Consumption. Utah County health officials issued a warning against raw milk consumption after seven cases of a severe food-borne illness were linked to products from the same dairy. Utah's Department of Agriculture and Food has issued a notice of investigation Wednesday to Woolsey's … [Read more...]
Rituxan warning issued by FDA
Patients Treated With Rituxan Are at Risk From Brain Infection. Patients treated with Rituxan may be at risk from a rare, fatal brain infection, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Monday. The FDA said it has recently learned of two deaths from progresive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in patients treated with … [Read more...]
Staph Infection Warning Issued by Metro Health
This Is A Warning For Everybody. A staph infection is spreading in San Antonio and the Metropolitan Health Department wants parents to be on the lookout for it, especially since kids are back in school. But this is a warning for everybody. It's not a pretty sight. It is a staph infection that can spread throughout your body in a … [Read more...]
ADHD pills need warning, panel says
FDA Said That Safety Warnings Must Be Issued To ADHD Pills. A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel Thursday urged that the strongest-possible safety warning be issued for drugs used by millions of children and adults to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder because of emerging concern that they may increase the risks … [Read more...]