FDA Asks Pfizer To Pull Misleading EpiPen Television Ad
The Food and Drug Administration is warning Pfizer that one of their ads has the potential to mislead consumers. The ad in question is used as marketing material for the company’s EpiPen and EpiPen Jr Auto Injectors. In the television ad that the FDA accuses of being misleading, a mother and a child are talking… read more
Surprise commercial vehicle inspections uncover 355 violations
Law enforcement officers in Nebraska recently conducted nearly 100 unannounced commercial vehicle inspections in Sarpy County and uncovered hundreds of safety guideline violations. These inspections, conducted by the Nebraska State Patrol in cooperation with the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, focused on commercial vehicles that ordinarily escape the notice of inspectors because they stay within city… read more
House passes bill to strengthen FDA authority and funding
Earlier this week, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation that, if enacted, would provide additional funding and authority to the Food and Drug Administration. The bill, passed by a bipartisan vote of 387 for, 5 against, is intended to give the FDA the resources and power to prevent shortages of medication and review… read more
Autonomous Cars Face Hurdles On Way To Social Acceptability
Autonomous vehicles have been all over the news recently, and this blog is itself no exception. But a new article takes a look at some of the interesting hurdles that must be overcome before such technology becomes commonplace. The writer of the article points to social acceptance as being one of the biggest challenges that… read more
June is No Texting, Just Driving Month in North Carolina
Police across the entire country are doing whatever they can to cut down on distracted driving, and the state of North Carolina is no different. The entire month of June is now being considered No Texting, Just Driving education month. The No Texting, Just Driving campaign aims to spread awareness about the dangerous practice of… read more
FDA to Decide on Approval of Genetically Modified Mosquito Release
A good majority of people out there have probably been plagued by mosquitoes and their bites at some point, and numerous persons are probably resigned to the fact that mosquito bites are simply a fact of life. But this might not be the case if a team of scientists has their way. A British biotech… read more
FDA Admonishes McNeil For Not Addressing Consumer Complaints
The Food and Drug Administration has some serious concerns about the safety procedures that a pharmaceutical giant has in place for handling complaints. The McNeil division of Johnson & Johnson has been the recipient of a warning letter from the safety agency. The FDA believes that this division failed to properly look into hundreds of… read more
Report Says Self Driving Cars Could Slash Insurance Premiums
A new report concerning autonomous cars paints a pretty picture for those hoping that such technology could have an impact on their wallet. The report, which was released by the Celent consulting firm, is called “A Scenario: The End of Auto Insurance: What Happens When There Are Almost No Accidents.” Although there are a lot… read more
Senator Calls on FDA To Investigate Metal-Bristled Grill Brushes
More attention is being heaped upon metal-bristled grill brushes, this time by elected officials concerned about public safety. A United States senator is asking the Food and Drug Administration and the Consumer Product Safety Commission to look into the safety of grill brushes with metal bristles. Last week, Consumer Reports brought citizens word of two… read more
New York Wal-Mart may close due to rodent infestation
State inspections conducted at the Wal-Mart in Monticello, New York, have revealed several signs of a widespread mouse infestation, including thousands of rodent droppings, according to a Consumerist report. The infestation puts the store at risk of being shut down by the state’s health department. Reports of a mouse infestation in the store were being… read more
New Jersey Judge Says Texter Outside Vehicle Can’t Be Held Liable
With texting while driving becoming more and more prevalent, all eyes were on New Jersey when a lawsuit was brought against someone who sent a text message that allegedly distracted a driver and caused an accident. One of the first cases of its kind, the case could have far reaching implications for anyone who texts,… read more
Health Risk Prompts Chicken of the Sea To Recall Six Oyster Products
If you follow recall information, then you may have heard the news recently that the Food and Drug Administration was putting drastic restrictions on shellfish being imported from Korea. Now, a recall has had to be initiated in response to those new regulations. The new recall was announced by the San Diego, California-based Chicken of… read more
