Dozens have been hospitalized from a recent Salmonella outbreak in the south west US. Unlike other recent salmonella strains, this strain has shown to be extremely resistant to antibiotics. So far health investigators do not know where this strain originated, but other recent salmonella outbreaks ha
Adderall, Ritalin and other ADHD treatments have been linked to hundreds of yearly ER visits with heart related symptoms, a new study says. This latest study of ADHD drugs was the first to look at potential heart problems linked to the medications since the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) updated t
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 e
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
