Toys With Lead May be Toxic
Many toys can present a danger to children if their chemical makeup contains toxic materials, such as lead. To learn more, read here. . . Toys Containing Lead Can be Toxic to Children
Toyota Received Poor Marks in Crash Tests
Two 2013 models of Toyota have earned a rating of “poor” in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash test. To learn more, read here. . . Toyota Fares Poorly in New IIHS Crash Test
Retailer Pays Large Penalty for Defective Products
Large retail chain The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. has agreed to pay a $450,000 penalty for failing to report they were selling children’s jackets and sweatshirts with drawstrings through the hoods. The CPSC has classified such clothing as posing a substantial strangulation risk to children. To learn more, read here. . . Bon-Ton Pays $450,000…
FDA Goes Along With Partial Recall of Potentially Contaminated Medication
What happened: Earlier this month, Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals issued a recall of the generic drug atorvastatin, the generic form of Lipitor, directing pharmacists not to dispense the drug because it may contain specks of glass. But the recall was only directed at the retail level, and the company has given no direction to patients who may…
What’s Responsible for the Fungal Meningitis Outbreak?
The recent fungal meningitis outbreak has many patients and physicians asking questions about what went wrong. Though the answer isn’t clear yet, experts have a few good theories. To learn more, read the full story here… “What Caused the Recent Fungal Meningitis Outbreak?“ CA