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Christman Ornament Recall

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 th

By The Legal Examiner

/ 28 Nov 2007

Heparin Overdose in Infants

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 b

By The Legal Examiner

/ 23 Nov 2007

Chantix Linked to Depression, Suicidal Thoughts and Aggressive Behavior

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 nicoti

By The Legal Examiner

/ 21 Nov 2007

Accutane Linked to Lower Serotonin Levels and Depression

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 bir

By The Legal Examiner

/ 19 Nov 2007

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

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 asphyxiat

By The Legal Examiner

/ 16 Nov 2007

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

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

By The Legal Examiner

/ 15 Nov 2007

Chinese Admit Toxin Was Used on Aqua Dots

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 seiz

By The Legal Examiner

/ 13 Nov 2007

CLASS 1 RECALL: Circle Foods Frozen Beef Tamales

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 di

By The Legal Examiner

/ 13 Nov 2007

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

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 swa

By The Legal Examiner

/ 7 Nov 2007

One Million Bumbo Baby Seats Recalled After Nearly 30 Reports of Injuries

Approximately one million baby seats sold at Target , Wal-Mart and other large retailers have been recalled due to the risk of children falling out of the seats. The CPCS received 28 reports of injuries due to children falling out of the baby seats, three of whom suffered skull fracturesThe recall i

By The Legal Examiner

/ 25 Oct 2007

Viagra, Levitra, Cialis, Revatio Patients Warned of Risk of Hearing Loss

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed healthcare professionals of reports of sudden decreases or loss of hearing following the use of PDE5 inhibitors, Viagra, Levitra, Cialis for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and Revatio for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. In some

By The Legal Examiner

/ 18 Oct 2007

Burn Hazard From Toshiba DVD Players Prompts Recall of nearly 150,000 Units

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Toshiba AC Adapters Sold with Portable

By The Legal Examiner

/ 12 Oct 2007