- Chrissie Cole | February 05, 2010 12:30 PM | New York City, NY
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Toxic Substances
A new study, by researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch, suggests exposure to bisphenol-A, or BPA, during pregnancy, raises the risk of asthma in the child.
The researchers found...
- Chrissie Cole | January 14, 2010 3:01 PM | New York City, NY
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Toxic Substances
Amid recent reports of cadium in kids’ jewelry, the Consumer Product Safety Commission urges parents to take cheap metal bracelets, necklaces and other jewelry from children.
CPSC chair Inez...
- Chrissie Cole | August 14, 2009 10:53 PM | New York City, NY
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
SUPERVALU Inc. announced a voluntary recall of frozen Culinary Circle Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese products because they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.
Listeriosis is a serious...
- Chrissie Cole | May 27, 2009 2:02 PM | New York City, NY
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Toxic Substances
Johnson & Johnson is being pushed to remove two probable human carcinogens from its baby shampoo and personal care products by a coalition of organizations.
The Environmental Working Group,...
- Chrissie Cole | April 23, 2009 9:05 PM | New York City, NY
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Toxic Substances
A new study by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) shows some flea and tick collars leave a toxic pesticide residue on the animal’s fur that can be hazardous to the pets and their...
- Chrissie Cole | March 30, 2009 7:11 PM | New York City, NY
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
The production of pistachio products sold by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. has been halted while the FDA and the California Department of Health (CDPH) investigate a possible Salmonella...
- Chrissie Cole | January 05, 2009 11:49 AM | New York City, NY
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
SimplySmart “Remove” Make Up Remover was voluntarily recalled by Celeste Industries Corporation in the U.S. and Canada after certain lots tested positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa...
- Chrissie Cole | October 28, 2008 10:07 PM | New York City, NY
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
Mars Petcare US issued voluntary recall of select bags of SPECIAL KITTY Gourmet Blend dry cat food sold at Wal-Mart stores in 15 states, due to a positive test result indicating a potential...
- Chrissie Cole | September 12, 2008 7:10 AM | New York City, NY
Category:
FDA & Prescription Drugs
El Matador Enterprises, the makers of Margaritaville Tortillla Chips announced a voluntary recall of their 13-ounce bags of “Margaritaville Island Lime Tortilla Chips because they may...
- Chrissie Cole | June 29, 2008 7:38 AM | New York City, NY
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Defective & Dangerous Products
Hewlett Packard, in cooperation with CPSC, is recalling Fax1010 and 1010xi Fax Machines due to an internal electrical component failure that can cause the machines to overheat, posing a potential...