Transvaginal mesh implants have been used to treat pelvic organ prolapse “POP” and stress urinary incontinence. In 2010, almost 300,000 women received mesh implants. However, in July 2011, the FDA issued a public safety warning about these products. The warning states that studies show 10 percent of women who underwent transvaginal mesh surgery to correct […]
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported this week that Bumbo International is recalling about 4 million Bumbo Baby Seats after many babies suffered injuries, including skull fractures. The seats, made in South Africa, were sold at Babies R Us, Sears, Target Corp, Toys R Us, USA Babies, Walmart and other stores as well as online […]
Recently, NBC News reported on a 2011 CPSC report about tipping furniture causing child deaths. We would like to share that article with you here as well as our article from last year with helpful suggestions on making your home safe. September 30, 2011 A child is killed once every two weeks, tens of thousands are injured […]
When the Terrell Hogan personal injury and wrongful death law firm identifies important and significant health and safety information, we want to share it with the public; AARP Bulletin’s article by Katharine Greider “The Worst Place To Be When You Are Sick And How To Protect Yourself” provides startling statistics. In 1999, the Institute of […]
This recall involves the Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboard, which has a white plastic writing surface bordered by either a red or brown plastic frame, and has a bean bag type backing. The sketch board has four animal shapes across the top – a rabbit, dog, cat and duck. The multicolored magnetic pen is affixed to the […]
About 20 percent of incidents reported on a new consumer complaints database involved children’s products, and some occurred after the products were recalled, according to an analysis by a consumer advocacy group. Kids in Danger found that 474 of the complaints posted from April through August involved everything from pacifiers to trampolines. About 44 percent […]
Actos has been used to treat Type 2 diabetes since 2000 and is sometimes prescribed in conjunction with other active ingredients such as insulin, metformin, or glimepiride. It is designed to lower blood glucose levels and thereby increase the patient’s sensitivity to insulin. More than 2.3 million prescriptions for the drug were issued in […]
Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for spinach dip because it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The problem was discovered as a result of routine microbial testing conducted by Publix. The 16 ounce containers of prepackaged spinach dip were sold at Publix retail deli departments with a UPC of 41415–00062 and use […]
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. is recalling about 131,300 pounds of ground beef that might be contaminated with E. coli. For the U.S. Department of Agriculture announcement click here. The products being recalled include Kroger-brand ground beef; Butcher’s Brand beef and generic label beef, which were all produced Aug. 23. The Kroger beef was distributed in Tennessee and Indiana; […]
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, based in Huntsville, Ala., recalled select blister packs of oral contraceptives had been rotated 180 degrees, “reversing the weekly tablet orientation.” The error could lead to unintended pregnancy, the release said. Eight products were included in the recall. All eight products are sold as 28-day packs, which include 21 active pills, and seven […]