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• More Reports of Chantix Negative Effects

  RLF Staff | November 29, 2007 3:27 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs

  The Food and Drug Administration announced last they are finally looking into Chantix, a stop smoking medication, to find out how dangerous it might be.Since the report of Carter Albrecht's unusual behavior and death while taking Chantix, hundreds of other Chantix patients have spoken up about the effects they've experienced. Over the last two months, Ryann Rathbone said she has received...

• Christman Ornament Recall

  RLF Staff | November 28, 2007 3:37 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Reeves International Inc., of Pequannock, N.J. announced a voluntary recall of the 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornaments. The ornaments' paint contains high levels of lead. Young children may put the ornaments in their mouth or the lead-based paint may chip and be ingested accidentally. The 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornament...

• Heparin Overdose in Infants

  RLF Staff | November 23, 2007 6:03 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Medical Malpractice

  Heparin overdose in infants is an increasingly common and fatal medication error. Sadly, this error is preventable if only health care professionals would take the few necessary steps to ensure that this fatal mistake does not occur. Heparin is an anti-coagulant medication often given to premature babies to prevent blood clots. However, if too much is given, it can cause severe internal...

• Chantix Linked to Depression, Suicidal Thoughts and Aggressive Behavior

  RLF Staff | November 21, 2007 6:30 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs

  The US Food and Drug Administraion is reviewing reports of suicidal thoughts and aggressive behavior in people who have taken Chantix, a prescription medication used to quit smoking. Chantix works on specific areas of the brain, helps people give up smoking by providing some satisfaction that nicotine gives intended to lessen withdrawal symptoms. It also blocks the nicotine from entering the...

• Accutane Linked to Lower Serotonin Levels and Depression

  RLF Staff | November 19, 2007 8:21 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs

  Accutane is prescribed to treat acne, but has been linked to depression and other psychiatric issues including over 250 suicides in the US. Accutane may cause decreased serotonin levels, which can lead to depression and aggressiveness.In the late '80s, Accutane went under fire due to the risk of birth defects, kidney, digestive tract, central nervous system, pancreas, cardiovascular, liver,...

• Children's Wooden Storage Rack Recalled After Child's Death

  RLF Staff | November 16, 2007 3:47 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Jetmax International Ltd., of Irving, Texas is voluntarily recalling about 36,000 children's storage racks with canvas totes because the storage rack is unstable and can tip over, trap and possibly suffocate young children.So far there has been one report of a death. An 8-month-old boy was asphyxiated pulling on the storage rack which fell on top of him. The top rail hit infant's neck preventing...

• "E. Coli Loophole" Allows Tainted Meat to Reach Consumers

  RLF Staff | November 15, 2007 3:42 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  After dozens of E.coli outbreaks from unsanitary food processing over the last few months, many are looking at the "E. coli Loophole" that allows meat companies to cook and sell meat on which E. coli is found during processing. This loophole is documented in the USDA regulations, but publicized. It is estimated that millions of pounds of beef each year that test positive for the presence of E....

• Chinese Admit Toxin Was Used on Aqua Dots

  RLF Staff | November 14, 2007 5:14 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Aqua Dots have sickened several children in the United States - The coating on the beads causes the beads to stick to each other when water is added contains a chemical that can turn toxic when ingested. Children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression, or have seizures. The Chinese government admitted over the weekend that Aqua Dots where indeed made with a...

• CLASS 1 RECALL: Circle Foods Frozen Beef Tamales

  RLF Staff | November 13, 2007 2:09 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  Circle Foods, LLC, has recalled approximately 3,750 pounds of frozen beef tamales that may contain pieces of metal. Cartons of 10 individually wrapped 5-ounce tamales "Tortilla land BEEF TAMALES, Traditional Corn Husk Wrap, All Natural" are the only product associated with this recall.Each carton displays the establishment number "EST. 17417″ inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a...

• Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Kitchen Toys Recalled Due To Choking Hazard

  RLF Staff | November 07, 2007 7:42 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Fisher-Price announced a voluntary recall of the Laugh & Learn Learning Kitchen Toys. Parents should immediately take the toy away from children and contact Fisher-Price for a free repair kit.The choking hazard comes from pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, and young children may swallow them.There have been 48 reports of small parts separating from the toys, including two...