Study Finds Lower Quality of Offshore Drug Plants
A recent study found that offshore drug manufacturing plants are more likely to suffer quality problems than their U.S. mainland counterparts, report news sources. The study, conducted by researchers at Ohio State University, compared manufacturing plants on the U.S. mainland with plants in Puerto Rico. All plants were owned by U.S. pharmaceutical firms, and researchers… read more
Woolworth’s Recalls Hot Water Bottles Over Burn Hazard
After receiving several customer complaints, Woolworths Holdings has removed the hot water bottles they’ve been selling since April 2011 from their shelves, according to news sources. The complaints are regarding a leaking issue with the hot water bottles. One customer was injured and several others returned the product. According to Woolworths director of clothing and… read more
Is Your Car Seat Safe for Your Child?
Installing a car seat for your child may seem straight forward, but according to a recent news article, approximately 80 percent of child car seats are improperly installed. This is a shocking statistic, especially when you consider that the leading cause of death among children 14 and younger is related to motor vehicle crashes. In… read more
Tiffin Motor Homes Recalled Due to Braking Issue
In a news release Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain models of motor home due to a breaking defect. Subject to recall are approximately 1,960 motor homes including model year 2007 through 2011 Phaeton, model year 2008 through 2010 Bus, and model year 2010 Allegro motor… read more
Melon Ban Incites Law Suit
Del Monte has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Oregon Public Health Division and one of its officials in regards the two agencies linking their cantaloupes to a salmonella outbreak, according to news sources. February and March of 2011, an Oregon Health Administration (OHA) official linked the illness with… read more
FDA Recommends Against Anti Blood Clotting Drug
A negative review from the Food and Drug Administration recommends against Xarelto, an anti blood clotting drug used to prevent strokes in those with atrial fibrillation, according to news sources. Atrial fibrillantion is a heart-rhythm disorder that increases one’s chance of a stroke. According to the staff review of the drug released by Bayer and… read more
Gluten-Free Products Under Stricter Regulation
The Food and Drug Administration is considering adopting stricter standards for foods that can be labeled “gluten-free”, according to news sources. The agency has proposed that foods with the “gluten-free” label cannot contain more than 20 parts per million or more gluten. The issue was last looked at in 2007. The FDA has decided to… read more
Allergy Alert Prompts DoubleTree Cookie Recall
The Christie Cookie Company, a DoubleTree Hotel gift tin provider, has announced a recall of several products due to failure to disclose ingredients on their packaging. The allergy alert includes cookies that may contain eggs, soy lecithin, wheat and milk. The specific products include: Item # 1035 DoubleTree 6 (13.5 oz) Cookie Gift Tin. Item… read more
Milk Allergy Alert: Quaker Recalls Snack Bars
Quaker Oats Company, a division of PepsiCo Inc., has announced a voluntary recalled of their Quaker Chewy Smashbar Graham Pretzel snack bars due to an allergy concern. The “may contain milk” was accidentally left off of the packaging, according to news reports. The product contains an undeclared milk allergen. The company has warned that people… read more
Johnson & Johnson Shareholders Demand CEO Pays Out
A Johnson & Johnson CEO paid more than any other pharmaceutical company CEO may be forced to pay back a large amount of that compensation in a recent shareholder lawsuit, according to news reports. The CEO in question has been paid more than $150 million since 2006. Shareholders argue that this is “lavish and excessive”… read more
Crib Safety Tips for Parents
The cost of being a new parent can be overwhelming, and it is common for parents to acquire products secondhand, as products for infants are usually only used for a short time before they’re no longer necessary. But before you accept a hand-me-down crib or buy one secondhand, make sure it follows safety guidelines and… read more
Honda Recalls Over 85,000 Cars
Honda has announced a recall of over 85,000 of their CR-V and CR-Z model cars, according to news reports. The CR-V subject to recall is from the 2006 model year in response to a potential fire hazard. The possible fire can result when residue from interior window cleaners builds up on the power window master… read more
