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• Diabetes Drugs Avandia and Actos Pose Risk of Heart Failure

  RLF Staff | July 27, 2007 11:56 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs

  Diabetes patients taking Avandia or Actos are two times as likely to develop heard problems, according to a report published in the August issue of Diabetes Care.An advisory panel hearing Monday will examine whether Avandia's cardiovascular risks warrant a stronger warning label following a U.S. government review found Avandia's heart risks are far higher than Actos'..Avandia (rosiglitazone) and...

• Dallas Gas Explosion Threatens Area Residents and Workers

  RLF Staff | July 25, 2007 10:01 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  Southwest Industrial Gases, Inc in downtown Dallas had several explosions that caused a 3 alarm fire. Police evacuated businesses and residents within a half mile of the explosion and closed two nearby freeways. Tanks of acetylene fuel and other materials could be seen exploding and throwing large pieces of shrapnel throughout the area near the I-30 and I-35 interchange, and both highways were...

• Botulism Risk: Castleberry Chili Sauce Recalled

  RLF Staff | July 20, 2007 11:43 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Hot dog chili sauce has been linked to four cases of botulism poisoning in Texas and Indiana. The chili sauce was produced by the Castleberry's Food Company in Augusta, Georgia and was sold under the brand names Castleberry's, Kroger and Austex's and came in 10 ounce cans.As a result of the Botulism outbreak, Castleberry's is recalling 10 varieties of its canned products with "best buy" dates of...

• "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Recall Expanded Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

  Jenny Albano | July 18, 2007 2:10 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  The CPSC, in cooperation with Toy Century Industrial Ltd., is expanding a recall on around 13,000 Soldier Bear Brand Toy Sets. When the toys were recalled in May, 2007 only around 3,000 Invincibles Transport Converter Toy Sets were to be taken off shelves.The toys are being recalled because the surface paint on the toys contain high levels of lead, which is dangerous for children if they ingest...

• Gerber Baby Cereal Recalled due to Choking Risk

  RLF Staff | July 17, 2007 8:40 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Gerber baby food manufacturers has voluntarily recalled thousands of boxes of Organic Whole Grain Rice and Organic Whole Grain Oatmeal cereals because they posed a choking hazard to children. Some clumps of cereal, when mixed with water or milk, do not fully mix and can cause a choking hazard. The FDA said that it was aware of Gerber's actions, and agreed with the recall.Gerber is recalling...

• DentFresh Fluoride Mint Toothpaste Recall

  RLF Staff | July 16, 2007 4:42 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  DentFresh USA initiated a nationwide recall of DentFresh Fluoride Mint Toothpaste 9 Oz (255g) made in China. The recall was initiated because the product may contain the poisonous chemical, diethylene glycol (DEG), an ingredient used in antifreeze. Consumers should stop using the product and either throw it away or return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact...

• HoMedics Heating Pads Recall

  RLF Staff | July 13, 2007 12:45 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  FDA advises consumers to stop using heating pads manufactured by HoMedics, Inc. because the products may cause burns or fires. Consumers should return the heating pads to the place of purchase immediately. See the FDA "Advice For Patients" page for a list of the product model numbers affected by the recall.On March 19th, 2007 Recall classified by FDA as Class I.The original recall began on...

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  RLF Staff | July 02, 2007 6:34 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  Robert's American Gourmet Food, Inc.of Sea Cliff, New York is recalling Veggie Booty Snack Food all lots and sizes, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever,...