A risk of bacteria contamination has forced the Food and Drug Administration to warn off healthcare providers from using gel used during ultrasound procedures. Certain lots of the product, known as Other-Sonic Generic Ultrasound Transmission Gel, were recently discovered to have been contaminated with Pseduomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella oxytoca.  These two strains of bacteria pose… read more

A problem that could cause a bicycle to be unable to stop has prompted the recall of hundreds of units. This recall affects those bicycles equipped with Tektro TL-83 bicycle brake levers produced in China and imported by the Morgan Hill, California-based Specialized Bicycle Components.  Around 600 units are affected by the defect, which concerns… read more

Communication is crucial when a patient is meeting with a healthcare professional to talk about their care plan.  But what happens when this communication is compromised? A new study suggests that the quality of translation for non-English speaking patients in American hospitals could have a direct impact on the safety of the patient.  Published in… read more

If you’re involved in a life-threatening accident that requires immediate medical attention, then it’s imperative that you get to a trauma center as quickly as possible, and a new study suggests that you might be better off traveling by air than on the street. The Journal of the American Medical Association has just published a… read more

Several hundred 2012 Toyota Tacoma trucks are being recalled due to the noted tire and loading information being incorrect in regard to spare tire size and cold inflation pressure. The information is contained within a placard that is placed on the vehicle.  As this placard is incorrect, the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor… read more

The presence of undeclared soy and milk has triggered the immediate recall of Full Circle Concierge Snack Nut Blend sold in 11 ounce packs and having a best by date of November 2. These ingredients have the potential to cause severe, even life-threatening allergic reactions in certain groups of people that have sensitivities to such… read more

A product that was made in Vietnam, Star Light Coconut Candy Keo Dua, was found to contain undeclared milk upon investigation by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors.  This was followed by a study by officials with Food Laboratories that confirmed the milk’s presence. Because this undeclared milk could lead… read more

I often talk about the dangers of texting while behind the wheel of an automobile, but a new study sheds some light on a practice that could be just as dangerous. A new article in a journal called Human Factors shows that a process as seemingly simple as choosing a song from an MP3 player… read more

United States Marshals seized a number of supposed cancer curing drugs from a plant in Bogard, Missouri. The seizure was initiated following a request by the Food and Drug Administration, who investigated the plant in January following a complaint from a consumer.  The manufacturer in question, Notions-N-Things Distribution, was responsible for marketing drugs that purported… read more

Investigators are inching closer and closer to a potential recall of a series of BMW vehicles that endangered consumers. In August of last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated an investigation into 122,000 BMW 7-series vehicles of model years between 2002 and 2008.  This came about following 50 instances in which people reported… read more

Barbeque almonds are the latest item to get the recall treatment. The product in question is Harry & David Premium Kansas Style Barbeque Almonds.  The items, which come in two ounce bags, may contain peanuts, an allergen that could cause allergic persons to have a severe reaction if they consume the product.  205 bags are… read more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the efficacy of technology that would enable vehicles to communicate with both each other and stationary edifices in order to help prevent accidents on the road. They currently have 3,000 cars undergoing rigorous testing in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan.  This program is designed to… read more