FDA Attempts To Make Reusable Medical Devices Safer
According to news sources, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking to make reusable medical devices safer by working with organizations, hospitals and government agencies to ensure that they are cleaned and disinfected properly. The FDA is involved in an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of reusable medical devices, which can reduce the… read more
FDA Clarifies Issues Relating To Liquid Acetaminophen For Children
According to news sources, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is attempting to clarify issues surrounding the use and administration of liquid acetaminophen medicines for children as the introduction of a children version of the popular medicine is expected to hit the stores. A less concentrated version of the liquid acetaminophen medicine made for children… read more
FDA Reminds Consumers Not To Use ShoulderFlex Massager
According to news sources, The Food and Drug Administration is reminding consumers not to use the ShoulderFlex Massager that was recalled Aug. 31, 2011 due to strangulation hazards. The manufacturing company, King International, has been out of business since the recall of its ShoulderFlex Massager product went into place. The company’s 800 number has been… read more
NHSTA Investigates Ford Freestyle Seat Anchor Problem
According to news sources, a third-row seat anchor issue in 2004 Ford Freestyle and Mercury Monterey vans has prompted The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open an investigation into the issue to explore whether or not a recall of the vehicle models is warranted. The vehicles in question have seat anchors that reportedly fail… read more
Recall: About 13,000 Navien Instantaneous Water Heaters
According to news sources, about 13,000 units of the Navien Instantaneous water heater have been recalled due to a faulty connection of the vent collar that can detach when pressure is applied, causing potential carbon monoxide poisoning in the process. The company, Navien America Inc., issued the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product… read more
HIV Drug Isentress Gains Expanded FDA Approval
According to news sources, the drug Isentress (raitegravir) has been given expanded approval by The Food and Drug Administration to begin being used by those between 2-18 years of age. The drug was first approved for adult usage back in October 2007 under the agency’s accelerated approval program, which aims to make the introduction of… read more
New California Child Car Seat Law Begins In 2012
According to news sources, a new California law demanding that children under 8 years of age be placed in booster or car seats in the back seat of the vehicle will go into effect beginning Jan. 1, 2012. The law replaces older child safety requirements in the state that called for children under the age… read more
Sandwich Maker Shuts Down Production Due To Health Risks
According to news sources, the Food and Drug Administration has announced that a Chicago based ready-to-eat sandwich maker has shut down manufacturing after a repeated history of violations and a reported Listeria outbreak. The company, Triple A Services Inc., has announced the closure of of the manufacturing facility after agreeing to stop producing and distributing… read more
Pittsfield Police Department Awarded $7,500 Grant
According to news sources, a grant aimed at increasing safety on the roadway has been awarded to the Pittsfield Police Department to help them in their ongoing effort to maintain enforcement of crosswalk laws as well other safety measures. The $7,500 safety grant was awarded to the department by The Massachusetts Executive Office of Public… read more
Solano County Gets Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Grant
According to news sources, a $125,000 bicycle and pedestrian safety grant was awarded to Solano County by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the coming year in an ongoing campaign to increase safety among commuters. The stated goal of the NHTSA is to specifically increase safety among children by promoting and enforcing helmet laws… read more
Hanna Andersson Recalls Children Robes Due To Fire Hazard
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 1,000 children robes sold through Hanna Andersson after it was found that the robes did not meet federal flammability standards. The company, Hanna Andersson, announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after it was found that the recalled robes… read more
Recall: Petit Lem Children Pajamas Due To Burn Hazard
According to news sources, about 1,750 units of the children’s pajamas have been recalled due to burn hazards arising from the fact that the pajamas are incompatible with federal flammability standards in regards to children sleepwear. The company, Group Lemur Inc., has announced the recall of the children pajamas because they do not meet existing… read more
