Archive for the ‘Unsafe Product’ Category

  I’d say that this is a good support for our last article about why easing safety standards for child-oriented products is a bad idea.The American Association for Justice (12/2) reports, Unforeseen hazards are still finding their way into toys despite recently improved safety standards, illustrating the need for a strong civil justice system that …

Parents, you may know this first hand, but here is confirmation for you. The Los Angeles Times (12/1, Roan) reports that, according to a study published online Nov. 30 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, “many over-the-counter, liquid medications meant for children contain dosing instructions and measuring cups or droppers that rarely match …

Here’s the next installment about caffeine/alcohol drinks. The New York Times (11/16, A14, Goodnough, Frosch) reported, “A year after it began reviewing whether energy drinks that combine alcohol and caffeine are safe or legal, the Food and Drug Administration is expected to take a stand on the drinks as soon as Wednesday, according to law …

  USA Today (11/15, Armour) reports, “Lead found in some reusable grocery bags is raising concerns that the toxin could pose environmental or health concerns to consumers.” Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) “is asking for a federal investigation into the reusable bags following a series by The Tampa Tribune. The newspaper found lead in bags purchased …

  You may have seen this story in yesterday’s Inquirer. The AP (11/18) reported that, the Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters Wednesday to four manufacturers of alcoholic energy drinks, saying the caffeine added to their beverages is an “unsafe food additive”. In other words, the combination of caffeine and alcohol in drinks is …

  Bloomberg News reported that “Injuries caused by cribs, strollers, high chairs and other nursery products spiked 21 percent in 2009 from the previous year, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said. Regulators estimated there were 77,300 emergency-room visits related to products aimed at children younger than 5 years old, compared with 63,700 in 2008, …

  The New York Times (10/27, A12, Goodnough) reports beverages containing alcohol and caffeine, especially “a brand called Four Loko,” are drawing “scrutiny after students who drank it this fall at Ramapo College in New Jersey and Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash., ended up in emergency rooms, some with high levels of alcohol poisoning.” …

  Parents and Grandparents, please read this immediately to prevent potential harm to you infant or newborn. The CBS Evening News (9/29, story 8, 0:25, Couric) reported, “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a big worry for parents, but today the government warned that a product meant to prevent SIDS is itself a danger. Parents are …

  If you take Actos for diabetes, read this. The Wall Street Journal (9/20, Dooren) reports that on Sept. 17, the Food and Drug Administration has begun a safety review of the  Actos drug injury reports that have been made, examining possible links between longer term exposure to the drug and an increased risk for …

  Parents, you may want to keep an eye out for this if you use New Pampers. The AP (9/2) reported that The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada  haven’t yet found a link between Pampers Dry Max diapers and some babies’ unusually severe diaper rash. Claims that the new version of Procter …