By Jessica Roberts on September 9, 2010
A new study has linked chemicals used to make non-stick cookware and waterproof and stain-resistant fabrics to higher cholesterol levels in young children and teens, according to WebMD Health News.
The study tested more than 12,000 children in West Virginia and Ohio and found that those with highest blood levels of chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl acids had higher ... Read more »
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By Patrick Corcoran on September 7, 2010
Politicians, scientists and businesses are in the midst of a mammoth tug-of-war regarding the safety of bisphenol-A, a chemical used in a wide variety of common household products, the The New York Times reports.
Some scientists, including a number on White House advisory panels, link BPA, as bisphenol-A is commonly called, to cancer, liver disease and ... Read more »
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By Elise Craig on August 27, 2010
A maker of artificial hips and knees agreed to a $1.35 million settlement with the state of Massachusetts to resolve allegations that it marketed its products without regulatory approval and misled health care providers about their uses, The New York Times reports.
State Attorney General Martha Coakley said Stryker Corp.’s biotech unit violated Massachusetts’ Consumer Protection ... Read more »
Posted in News & Notes, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Hazards and Recalls
on August 27, 2010
Johnson & Johnson Recalls Hip Implants
Toyota Recalls 1.1 Million Cars for Engine Problems
CPSC Issues Recall of Williams-Sonoma Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmers
Garmin to Recall 1.25 Million Personal Navigation Devices Due to Fire Hazard
International Recall Of 1-Day Acuvue Contact Lenses By Johnson & Johnson
Flatscreen TV Wall Mount Recall: Televisions May Fall Off Wall
DePuy Orthopaedics Voluntarily Recalls ... Read more »
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By Elise Craig on August 26, 2010
Government prodding used to be the driving force behind major automotive recalls. But after Toyota’s massive recalls in connection with reports of sudden acceleration, car companies increasingly are taking the initiative, The New York Times reports.
The automakers say they would rather issue a recall than face damaging publicity for failing to handle safety defects quickly.
“If ... Read more »
Posted in Auto Safety, News & Notes, Product Hazards and Recalls
on August 25, 2010
Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Tango Double Strollers Due to Collapse Hazard
Product Recall: CPSC, Circus World Displays Recalls Video Baby Monitors
Product Recall: Belle Vanity Benches Recalled by LaMont Ltd., CPSC
Recall Alert: CPSC, White Tiger Recalls 7,000 Outdoor Folding Chairs
Deli Meat Recalled Nationwide for Bacteria
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