FDA Asks for Proof from Toiletry Makers Gilchrist & Soames of Fixed Contamination Problems
Gilchrist & Soames Microbial Contamination Probed By U.S. FDA. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent a letter to luxury hotel toiletry maker Gilchrist & Soames (G&S) asking for proof that it has cleaned up its product operations as promised in 2015. At that time, G&S conducted a voluntary recall of over 2 … [Read more...]
FDA Panel Meets Today to Address Mounting Problems with Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements
A growing body of evidence from around the world indicates that metal-on-metal hip implants are more likely to fail than hip replacement devices made from plastic or ceramic, according to a new report from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Metal-on-metal hip devices have been implanted in an estimated 500,000 Americans, … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Claims Toyota Knew of Acceleration Problems Seven Years Ago
Toyota Unintended Acceleration Problem. Internal Toyota documents show the automaker knew as early as 2003 about unintended acceleration problems in some of its vehicles, attorneys involved in a class-action lawsuit against the company have alleged. According to a report on ABC News, the lawyers claim the documents show that ‘Toyota’ … [Read more...]
China Melamine Problems Could Get Worse
China Melamine Problems Could Worsen. Many believe that the current China melamine scandal could worsen given past scandals that emerged out of that country. What is now being called “The Chinese Product Safety Scandal of 2008,” seemingly began with the deaths of four infants and the sickening and hospitalization of tens of … [Read more...]
Baxter Heparin Scandal Points to Continuing Problems at FDA
Baxter Heparin Scandal. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has serious problems, and nothing highlights those problems more than the debacle surrounding tainted Baxter Heparin. The death toll for the Baxter Heparin disaster has climbed to at least 19 people, with many hundreds more having fallen ill after being administered … [Read more...]
Ephedra Weak Regulation of Supplements
Ephedra Problems Simmered For Years. The debate over ephedra's safety had simmered for years. Then came the Feb. 16 death of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler, who keeled over from heatstroke, after taking the herbal stimulant. Within hours of Bechler's death, the medical examiner who conducted his autopsy urged Major League … [Read more...]
Problems In Nursing Homes Eyed
Problems In Nursing Homes Cited. More than 90 percent of Texas nursing homes don't have enough nursing staff, and 39 percent were cited for violations that could have caused serious harm or even death to their patients, according to a congressional report released Monday by U.S. Rep Ciro Rodriguez. The report said 86 percent of … [Read more...]
