Posts tagged dangerous

• Proctor & Gamble Recalls Vicks Dayquil Capsules

  Chrissie Cole | December 19, 2009 1:32 PM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Proctor & Gamble, working in consultation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), voluntarily recalled about 700,000 packs of Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus...

• FDA - Certain Lots of Cleviprex Recalled

  Chrissie Cole | December 16, 2009 12:58 PM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Eleven lots of Cleviprex (clevidipine butyrate) was voluntarily recalled by Medicines Co. after particulate matter was discovered in some vials during a routine inspection. “The particles...

• CPSC Urges Parents Not To Use "My Baby Soother" Pacifiers

  Chrissie Cole | October 09, 2009 1:17 PM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: Medical Devices & Implants
  

  Parents and caregivers should stop using the “My Baby Soother” pacifier, according to a recent safety alert by The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The pacifiers,...

• HDH Grillin' Sauce Recalled by FDA for Undeclared Contents

  Chrissie Cole | September 24, 2008 1:02 AM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  CaJohn’s Fiery Foods Co. announced a recall of HDH Grillin’ Sauce sold between January 1, 2007 and September 15, 2008 due to possibly non-declared contents discovered by an inspection by...

• Wegmans Brand Sorbet Issues an Allergen Alert

  Chrissie Cole | July 31, 2008 12:45 PM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Wegmans Sorbet announced a limited recall of its 16 oz. Wegmans brand Sorbets because they may contain a milk allergen, not declared on the product label. The recall involves those people that have...

• FDA Sends Warning Letters To Stop Selling Fake Cancer 'Cures'

  Chrissie Cole | June 17, 2008 3:22 PM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have sent warning letters to 23 U.S. companies and two foreign companies marketing products that fraudulently claim to prevent and cure cancer.The FDA...

• Combi USA Recalls Child Car Seats

  Chrissie Cole | March 30, 2008 2:30 AM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Combi USA is voluntarily recalling over 67,000 infant car seats because the seat can separate from the base resulting in injury, in the event of a crash. Should the seat separate, the child would not be adequately protected.The car seat recall includes the entire line of infant seats from October 2005 to December 2007, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

• Hobby Lobby Recalls Easter Egg Containers, Spinning Egg Tops for Lead Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | March 23, 2008 2:15 AM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Hobby Lobby Stores, in cooperation with the, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of over 13,000 Easter eggs and spinning egg tops because the toys contain excessive levels of lead in the paint. The Camouflage Easter Egg Treat Containers have Item #1031 printed on the front of the packaging and are white, brown and green camouflage colors, sold in a...

• Foreseeable Injuries

  Bruce Bierhans | December 19, 2007 12:59 PM | 0 CommentsCape Cod, MA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently issued a very practical but controversial decision. The court held that the mother of a boy struck and killed by a car could sue the drivers doctor because the doctor failed to warn the driver of the risks associated with taking certain medications.This may appear harsh, but it is nothing more than a logical extension of the existing law of...

• Starbucks Coffee Cups Recalled for Burn Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | December 06, 2007 4:48 PM | 0 CommentsCape Cod, MA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Starbucks, in cooperation with CPSC, announced a voluntary nationwide recall of 167,000 fusion coffee mugs. The plastic handles can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a burn hazard.23 injuries have been reported to Starbucks due to the handles detaching. Nine of the 23 people injured suffered minor burns.This recall involves two styles of Starbucks 14-ounce...