Samsonite Luggage Recalled From Hong Kong For Possible Contamination
A product has been recalled in China by an American company responsible for distributing products across the world. The recall was announced by Samsonite and concerns a piece of luggage with the brand name Tokyo Chic. The recall will affect those suitcases that were available in Hong Kong. A chemical threat is to blame for… read more
Genotoxicity Testing Gets New Guidance From FDA
The Food and Drug Administration is offering new guidance that pharmaceutical makers will be required to follow in order to get their items approved for use. The new guidance is labeled as Genotoxicity Testing and Data Interpretation for Pharmaceuticals. It will replace two previous guidances called S2B Genotoxicity, a Standard Battery for Genotoxicity Testing of… read more
FDA Worried About Efficacy and Safety of Carfilzomib Cancer Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration has expressed concerns that a drug seeking approval might be more trouble than it’s worth. The drug being considered for approval is known as carfilzomib. Its makers, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, were hoping that they could get the drug approved for the treatment of multiple myeloma, a rare type of cancer that… read more
Twin Falls Takes Steps to Reconcile Local and State Texting Bans
Texting while driving bans are becoming commonplace across the country, particularly at the state level. But as a new report demonstrates, local communities can face challenges when trying to reconcile their own laws with those of the state as a whole. The city of Twin Falls, Idaho is one such city attempting to prevent confusion… read more
Tips on Keeping Motorcyclists Safe During Annual Ride to Work Day
Motorcycle safety is always an important issue, but today it becomes especially pertinent to look twice for these at-risk drivers. That’s because today is Ride to Work Day, in which motorcyclists from across the country are called on to ride their motorcycle to and from their place of employment. The hope is that enthusiasts can… read more
New Study Shows That Pet Restraints in Vehicles Still Pose Risks
A lot of attention has been placed lately on how important it is to restrain an animal while driving in a vehicle. But a new report demonstrates that these types of restraints might not be as safe as many people believe. A study designed to look into the safety of pet restraints and harness systems… read more
Outlook Not Good on FDA Approval of Semuloparin Blood Thinner
The Food and Drug Administration needs more information before they can approve a new drug for the prevention of blood clots in individuals who are in the process of undergoing chemotherapy. The drug being considered is a blood thinner known as semuloparin. Produced by the Paris-based Sanofi, it was hoped by the company that the… read more
FDA Blamed by Lawmakers For Multiple Drug Shortages
A new report demonstrates that even the Food and Drug Administration is not free from political arguments. According to Reuters, The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Republicans, is placing the blame for drug shortages directly on the shoulders of the FDA. The committee came to the conclusion that the FDA is… read more
FDA To Consider Approval of Laser Labeling For Produce
If you’ve been to the grocery store to buy produce, you’ve no doubt come across the stickers that are placed on each item to designate what kind of fruit it is. But if a new report is any indication, those stickers could soon become a thing of the past. The Food and Drug Administration has… read more
Excessive Mercury Prompts Recall of Infant Formula in China
A recall taking place in another country has shaken confidence in an already struggling industry. The recall was announced by the Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Company, and it concerns Quan You baby formula produced by the company. This baby formula may have been compromised with high levels of mercury that could pose a danger… read more
NHTSA Report Shows Lives Saved by Advances In Auto Technology
As much as we discuss car accidents and their tragic ramifications, it’s sometimes nice to know that these types of terrible incidents are actually on the decline across the country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has just released a report entitled An Analysis of Recent Improvements to Traffic Safety. What they found was that… read more
Load Specification Error Leads to Shasta Revere RV Recall
An incorrect label has led to the recall of another vehicle, although a relatively small number of units are affected by this potential safety issue. The recall was announced by Forest River and concerns their Shasta Revere Recreational Vehicles of the 2012 and 2013 model years. Only seven vehicles fall within the purview of this… read more
