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Washington, DC: West Missouri Beef LLC, is recalling approximately 14,000 pounds of fresh boneless beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a bacterium known to cause foodborne illness. The following products are subject to recall: One combo bin containing approximately 2,000 pounds of fresh boneless beef identifie... - Should Paxil Be Used During Pregnancy?
Mar-30-10 Seattle, WA Despite the wealth of research on Paxil and its link to birth defects, findings remain inconclusive. The most recent study on the subject, published in the Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health on 3/25/10, notes that depression occurs in approximately 12 to 15 percent of pregnant women and is one of the most common medical conditions to... - FDA Issues Information about Reported Paxil Side Effects
Dec-21-11 Washington, DC The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has once again issued information about Paxil side effects and the side effects of similar antidepressants, although the new information says that studies about antidepressant use during pregnancy are contradictory. Some studies suggest an increased risk of Paxil birth defects and Paxil heart def... - Is Shelf Life Of Zicam Nasal Spray In Jeopardy?
Apr-17-06 On January 20, 2006, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc, the maker of Zicam cold remedy products , agreed to settle a class action lawsuit by paying out $12 million to 340 plaintiffs, who claim Zicam nasal spray permanently damaged their sense of smell, a condition known as anosmia. In the summer of 2005, Matrixx also settled the only lawsuit that has gone to trial,... - FDA Evaluating Pradaxa Bleeding Reports
Dec-20-11 Washington, DC The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it is evaluating reports of Pradaxa bleeding , as the new blood thinner from Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH has been linked with reports of this side effect, according to MarketWatch. The news source reported that the FDA said it continues to believe that the drug provides an impo... - Preventing Medication Errors
Apr-15-08 Philadelphia, PA The LawyersandSettlements website is chock full of stories of errors and near-misses in medication, inaccurate or misread prescriptions as well as the resulting health complications and tragedies. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is a non profit charity that exists to help prevent such occurrences by educating both cons... - “I Would Rather Lose Hair Than Suffer Propecia Side Effects”
Jul-2-13 San Francisco, CA It takes a brave man to talk about Propecia sexual dysfunction , and kudos to Colin for coming forward and discussing other Propecia side effects, including depression, anxiety and insomnia. “I would rather lose my hair than live with this depression,” says Colin (not his real name), who started taking Propecia 10 years... - Natrecor Heart Drug - Deadly and Expensive
Jan-31-06 Let there be no mistake, Johnson & Johnson, and its subsidiary Scois, knew all about the dangers associated with its heart failure drug Natrecor, but threw caution to the wind in promoting its off-label use in pursuit of profits. Natrecor was FDA approved in August 2001 for the sole purpose of treating patients for the most acute from of congestive heart... - Fen-Phen’s Deadly Side Effects a Decade Later
Jun-30-13 Philadelphia, PA Imagine taking a medication and finding out later that it could cause serious health problems, and even death, years and years after you have originally taken it. That is what patients who took fen-phen for weight loss are dealing with. They know they could be at risk for primary pulmonary hypertension and valve problems, and they know... - FDA issues Recall of All GlucoPro Insulin Syringes
Miami, FL: Nipro Medical Corporation is initiating a nationwide recall of all GlucoPro Insulin Syringes (This does not include the GlucoPro syringe specific for use with the Amigo Insulin pump). These syringes may have needles that detach from the syringe. If the needle becomes detached from the syringe during use, it can become stuck in the insulin vial,... - FDA Announces Class I Recall of Certain Infusion Set Needles
Huber needles used in implanted ports to withdraw blood, inject medications, and other solutions. Washington, DC: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a Class I recall of Exel/Exelint Huber needles, Exel/Exelint Huber Infusion Sets and Exel/Exelint "Securetouch+" Safety Huber Infusion Sets, manufactured by Nipro Medical Corporati... - Guidant Defibrillators are Disposed Of
Apr-5-06 The second time Burton Greene's Guidant defibrillator malfunctioned he was rushed to hospital, but it damaged his kidneys. The third time, he passed away. "He was only 60 years old and the doctor said he had many good years ahead," said his wife Lynda. Lynda Greene, Fredericksburg, Virginia: It was January, 2006. My husband came inside the house to res... - Indiana Firm Recalls Frozen Chicken Pot Pie Products
Kokomo, IN : Park 100 Foods is recalling approximately 19,200 pounds of frozen chicken pot pie products that may contain foreign materials and their ingestion could result in personal injury . The following product is subject to recall: 2.5-pound cartons of "Market Day®, CHICKEN POT PIE, Made With All White Chicken Meat." Each carton bears... - Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Parker Farms Products
Washington, DC: Parkers Farm of Coon Rapids, Minnesota is recalling products because they have the potential to cause food poisoning due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although h... - Patients Worried about Zinc Poisoning Should See Doctor
Mar-17-10 Bellevue, WA Patients who are worried about developing denture cream poisoning should speak with a doctor about their concerns. Fixodent denture adhesive and other denture creams have been linked to zinc poisoning, a serious condition that can cause permanent health problems. At greatest risk for zinc poisoning are those who, for various reasons, u... - Doctors May Be Needlessly Exposing Patients To MRI Health Risks
Mar-17-10 Chicago, IL Several new reports have appeared in recent months suggesting that doctors and physicians are overtreating patients, subjecting them to needless vaccines and tests and placing them at unnecessary risk for things like MRI side effects . A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claims that medical imaging scans, including... - Celebrex Poses More Catastrophic Risks to Patients with Heart Ailments
Apr-3-08 Chicago, IL: A closer examination of the pain medication Celebrex is giving doctors cause for concern. The drug is showing the potential to cause serious health risks to those suffering from heart problems or at risk for such health conditions. Medical experts have recommended that doctors prescribing Celebrex prescribe it in the most miniscule doses pos... - Beef Products Recalled Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Washington, DC: Huntington Meat Packing Inc, is recalling approximately 864,000 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The following products, consisting of all ground beef products produced by the plant from January 5, 2010 to January 15, 2010, are subject to recall: 40 lb. boxes of "Huntington Meats Grou... - Working at Home Depot: Bigger isn't Better
Mar-31-06 Home Depot may be one of the biggest home improvement stores, but it certainly needs to improve its employee conditions, especially when it comes to paying overtime. Home Depot also hires as many temporary personnel as possible so it doesn't have to pay overtime or insurance. (This might explain lack of qualified customer service). Melinda Devries (not... - Daughter Blames Mother’s Death on AMS Transvaginal Mesh
Jun-23-13 Tallahassee, FL Joy’s mother first had transvaginal mesh surgery using an American Medical Systems (AMS) device in 2001 to treat urinary incontinence. She believes that the TVM sling caused her mother’s health to deteriorate and ultimately led to her death. “My mother’s first surgery did absolutely no good,” says Joy...