The American Diabetes Association has accepted for publication in its prestigious medical journal, Diabetes Care, a study by Harvard researchers that shows users of the diabetes drug Avandia© have more than double the risk of a heart attack compared to other diabetes drugs. Further, a jointly sponsored study by both GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of the … Read more
Parents, please keep an eye out for this potential hazard to your children. The AP (2/3) reported, “Dollar General Corp. is recalling two toy gun sets because parts designed to distinguish the toys from real guns can detach and pose a choking hazard.” The toys “are sold as Special Forces Weapons and Accessories Set … Read more
Here is a timely update on the Toxic Toys story. If your child has one of the Toys from “The Princess and the Frog”, you will definitely want to read this story. The AP (1/30) reports the Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of tie-in toys from “The Princess and The Frog.” A … Read more
In a front-page story, the New York Times (1/27, A1, Bogdanich) reports that advances in radiation technology have “created new avenues for error in software and operation.” Accident reports show that “many of these mistakes could have been caught had basic checking protocols been followed.” In fact, a review of the radiotherapy unit at … Read more
In a commentary appearing in The Atlantic (1/12), FDA senior advisor Michael Taylor discusses the agency’s food safety initiatives for the coming year. Taylor said the nation “is at an historic tipping point,” with Congress close to passing legislation that will “usher in a new era of food safety in this country.” Citing the … Read more
In a story appearing on at least 143 news websites, the AP (1/11, Pritchard) reports that recent lab tests have shown “eye-popping levels” of cadmium in children’s jewelry. The metal, which has been linked to cancer and weakened kidneys, “is particularly dangerous for children, because growing bodies readily absorb substances, and cadmium accumulates in the … Read more
In a 2400-word story, the Los Angeles Times (12/23, Bensinger, Vartabedian) reported, “A peerless reputation for quality and safety has helped Toyota become the world’s largest automaker. But even as its sales have soared, the company has delayed recalls, kept a tight lid on disclosure of potential problems and attempted to blame human error in cases where owners claimed vehicle defects.”
November 3, 2009 According to the Wall Street Journal, the Food and Drug Administration sent 75 warning letters to markets that claim their alternative products can fight the flu virus. Read More
September 7, 2009 The Wall Street Journal reports that nearly two-thirds of Americans take dietary supplements, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition. Read More
September 22, 2009 According to The New York Times, the Food and Drug Administration’s first regulation since gaining authority over the tobacco industry was to ban flavored cigarettes. Read More
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