Miscellaneous

• More Toys Tainted with Lead

  Susy Owen | December 25, 2007 5:22 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  After the Tribune tested the lead content of toys coming out of Chicago-area stores, they found that many of the toys are tainted with lead. Some of the toys that were tested had levels more than 10 times as high as what is considered safe. The tests were conducted on as many as 800 toys and other items sold in the United States, and dozens violated the federal safety limit. It would be naive of...

• Doctor Guilty of Medical Malpractice - Wife Dies

  Susy Owen | December 22, 2007 5:13 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  After illegally prescribing drugs to his wife for years, a prominent San Diego neurologist's wife died due to an overdose and as a result of her husband's medical mal practice. James Grisolia, M.D. is currently on probation due to the fallout of the investigation. Doctor Grisolia has had quite a fall of late. At one time, he was a respected San Diego Neurologist, in fact, he was in line for the...

• Medical Malpractice Troubles in New York

  Susy Owen | December 03, 2007 3:40 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  A report named "A Self-Inflicted "Crisis:" New York's Medical Malpractice Insurance Troubles Caused By Flawed State Rate Setting and Raid on Rainy Day Fund' was released this week by Public Citizen, New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) and the Center for Medical Consumers. The report concludes that New York's government in the 1990s are responsible for the so-called medical...

• Coffee Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens

  Susy Owen | November 20, 2007 7:56 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  One of the leading wholesale coffee roasters in the Midwest has announced a recall on their product "Chipper with Coffee Bisotti."It is believed there is an unlisted protein, which could cause serious allergic reactions and could be life threatening. The recalled coffee was distributed in September of 2007. The coffee is sold in various flavors including Apple Cinnamon, Apricot Almond, Banana...

• President's Choice Chocolate Cookies Recalled

  Susy Owen | November 12, 2007 6:55 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  President's Choice Chocolate Chunk Brownie Cookies, 12 oz, bearing the code date 03 22 08 N, have been recalled due to an oversight in labeling. It was announced today that the product contains an undeclared allergen, milk, which is not noted on the product. Fortunately, no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date. This product was distributed in Michigan, Iowa, Illinois,...

• Defective Toys Recalled - Kids in Coma

  Susy Owen | November 10, 2007 6:41 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  It is no secret that there has been recall upon recall of products being exported from China. The latest recall, however, has to be one of the worst. It involves beads used in childrens' toys that motabolize into the "date rape drug" (gamma hydroxy butyrate) when ingested, and ingested it was.The toy is known as "Agua Dots," and is distributed by a Toronto-based company. The beads were also...

• ED Drugs Can Cause Hearing Loss

  Susy Owen | November 03, 2007 5:56 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  Labeling changes have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs. The drugs that are being targeted are Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra. The new label would show consumers the potential for hearing loss. The request was made by the FDA to the drug manufacturers after a small number of consumers had reported sudden hearing loss. It goes without saying...

• Lawsuits Against Vioxx Continue

  Susy Owen | October 14, 2007 5:55 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  Due to safety concerns, a defective product known as Vioxx was pulled from the market 2004. The manufacturer of Vioxx, Merck, is still facing thousands of lawsuits filed by injured people. In fact, a study done by the Food and Drug Administration in 2004, estimated that Vioxx could have played a part in as many as 27,785 heart attacks and sudden cardiac deaths between 1999 and 2003. Subsequent...

• Recall on Children's Trailer Bicycles

  Susy Owen | September 22, 2007 6:57 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles. In all, more than 5,000 trailer bicycles are being recalled. They wre distributed by Recreational Equipment Inc.(REI), of Kent, Washington. The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children. The a single-wheel children's bicycle...

• The Dangers of Polypharmacy

  Susy Owen | September 20, 2007 2:22 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  Most people realize the problems that can arise from drug interaction. The elderly are particularly vulnerable. As a rule, many people need medications as they age, and as a result, there are many opportunities to have a dangerous combination of pills in one's system. Take this story, for example: A 78-year-old woman was found unconscious on the floor of her apartment by a neighbor. She could...