The canned food recall issued last week for products containing hot dog chili sauce has been expanded to include more than 80 different types of canned chili, beef stew, corned beef hash and other meat products. The cans may be contaminated with the botulinum toxin, a… Read More
Following an initial recall on July 18, 2007 which included only 10 different types of canned hot dog chili sauce, Castleberry Food Company and the FDA expanded the recall to include all canned foods made on one particular manufacturing line at an Augusta, Georgia Plant. (more…) Read More
On July 20, 2007, the FDA announced a Baxter infusion pump recall as a result of software irregularities in upgraded Colleague Triple Channel Volumetric Infusion Pumps. The product defect could cause life-sustaining therapy to stop unexpectedly, which may result in serious injury or death. The recall… Read More
Canned food products containing hot dog chili sauce have been linked to the development of botulism, a rare but serious disease caused by contamination with Clostridium botulinum bacterium. Following an initial announcement on July 18, a nationwide hot dog chili sauce recall was expanded on July… Read More
Concerned about the possible increased risk of heart attacks and death recently associated with Avandia, users may find useful information in two reports which compare Avandia with Actos and other diabetes medications. One report indicates that Actos may not carry the same heart attack risk as… Read More
According to the Associated Press, the number of reported heart problems associated with Avandia has jumped significantly since a study published May 21 in the New England Journal of Medicine demonstrated an increased risk of heart attacks and death associated with the diabetes drug. With knowledge… Read More
The American College of Radiology (ACR) issued an update to their 2004 guidelines on MRI safety, called the ACR Guidance Document for Safe MR Practices. A section of the document is devoted to discussing the risk of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), also known as Nephrogenic Fibrosing… Read More
The FDA reported today that a new warning will be added to Rocephin for Injection, an antibiotic manufactured by Roche Holding AG. When combined with calcium or calcium-containing products, the antibiotic could cause a fatal reaction in the lungs and kidneys of newborn babies, especially those… Read More
The association between AMO Complete MoisturePlus contact lens solution and Acanthamoeba keratitis is very strong according to investigators who are continuing to review reports. The recalled contact lens solution appears to be the direct cause of injury for hundreds of people nationwide. >>INFORMATION: Complete MoisturePlus Lawsuits… Read More
Yesterday the FDA released a new black box warning for the asthma drug Xolair (omalizumab), which will provide a stronger label regarding the risk of anaphylaxis, a serious and potentially fatal allergic reaction. They also announced that a new Medication Guide will be provided to those… Read More
