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Children’s Beds Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Consumers have been advised by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to stop using Lea Panel Loft and Bunk Beds. The identified hazard involves the bed’s side mattress support rails, which can break, thereby posing a fall hazard. More than … Continue reading
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Johnson & Johnson’s CEO Steps Down
Following an embarrassing streak of recalls, Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) longtime CEO, Bill Weldon, has announced his resignation as the health care giant’s top executive. Product recalls ranging from Tylenol to Benadryl have cost the company hundreds of millions of … Continue reading
Posted in Catastrophic Injuries, Consumer Protection, Dangerous Drugs, Dangerous Toys, Negligence, Premises Liability, Products Liability
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Obama Makes Nomination for the Fifth CPSC Commissioner
President Obama has presented Marietta S Robinson as his nominee as a commissioner with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). If confirmed, Ms. Robinson would be in place as the fifth commissioner now leading the government agency. The CPSC … Continue reading
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Lee Carter Co. Announces Voluntary Recall of Two Kids Products
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of Lee Carter Co.’s action figure toys and baby rattles, manufactured in Mexico. About 7,000 of the Super Luchamania Action Figures were sold. The recalled action figures, sold in … Continue reading
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Drug Facility Malfunction: Are you Taking the Right Medication?
Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. has announced a voluntarily recall, along with a temporary shutdown of its Nebraska production facility. The recall relates to the over-the-counter drugs Bufferin, Excedrin, Gas-X Prevention and NoDoz and results from reports of chipped and broken … Continue reading
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Tagged Boston, catastrophic injuries, catastrophic injury, child safety, consumer safety, cross-contamination, defect, defective equipment, defective products, James A. Swartz, product liability, product recall, Safety, safety hazards, Swartz & Swartz, toxic products, wrongful death
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A Simple Oral Procedure Leaves a Family in Mourning
In March, a simple tooth extraction procedure put 17-year-old Jennifer Olenicvk into cardiac arrest. Allegations against the oral surgeon, Dr. Domenick Colleti, and anesthesiologist, Dr. Krista Mechelle Issacs, are based upon alleged negligence in addressing an apparent anesthesia error once … Continue reading
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Johnson & Johnson: Not So Kid Friendly?
After the death of their two year old son, Daniel and Katy Moore of Ellensburg, Washington claim Very Berry Strawberry to be the culprit in River Moore’s liver failure. The infant showed symptoms of infection only 30 seconds after ingestion … Continue reading
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The Dangers of Avastin
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a national recall of the breast cancer drug, Avastin. After a careful review, FDA officials concluded that this medication, touted as a treatment for breast cancer patients, does not effectively slow the … Continue reading
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Kid’s Toys: Not Always that Friendly?
Before you start your annual holiday toy shopping, be sure that you are aware of hazards to look for that are still appearing on toy shelves. Even with new regulations and testing requirements in place, potentially harmful toys can still … Continue reading
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Contaminated Cantaloupe Can Kill
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced the recall of cantaloupe responsible for at least 18 deaths and 100 illnesses since August due to Listeria bacteria. One company, Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. of Depew, New York, is recalling approximately … Continue reading