Bausch + Lomb is conducting a voluntary recall of its PreserVision® Eye Vitamin AREDS 2 Formula with Omega 3 Soft Gels, available solely in the United States, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Two weeks ago, as a “precautionary” measure, the company pulled specific lots of its ReNu Multi-Purpose Solution and ReNu MultiPlus multi-purpose solution in Europe and the Middle East.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said psychiatric side effects among Chantix users included 98 reports of suicide and 188 reports of attempted suicide. Although some psychiatric problems could have resulted from nicotine withdrawal, the agency affirmed that incidents occurred while Chantix users were still smoking.

Now, there is additional evidence linking aggressive behavior and violence to the stop-smoking drug, said WebMD. The medication is so potentially dangerous that its use should be restricted to exclude police, military, and similar jobs in which workers carry weapons, says Thomas J. Moore, senior scientist for drug safety and policy at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices in Horsham, Pa. Moore is one of three authors who wrote the new report just published in Annals of Pharmacotherapy, said WebMD.

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Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling about 1,700 Husqvarna Riding Lawn Tractors, announced the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard. Although no injuries have been noted, the firm has received 53 reports of fuel line damage.

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Biggers & Callaham LLC., D/B/A Mice Direct of Cleveland Georgia is recalling frozen reptile feed (mice, rats, chicks) because it could be tainted with Salmonella that can affect animals and people.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), those handling such pet food can become infected with the pathogen, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after touching exposed surfaces.

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This measure should be adopted nationwide. Today, the New York City health department revealed a new Web site to compliment the initiation of its A-B-C restaurant inspection disclosure system of more than 24,000 restaurants in the five boroughs.

Daniel Kass, a deputy commissioner, told The New York Times,“There is no shortage of sources of information on restaurants, but there is no other central source to find information about restaurants’ hygiene practices. We hope that this Web site will help spread the food safety message.”

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A Pennsylvania dairy farm will adhere to federal regulations that protect meat from illegal drug residues caused by unapproved medication of cattle before slaughter, as part of a consent decree of permanent injunction obtained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA action against H.B. Williams Inc., of Kingsley, Pa., and company owners Donna L. Williams, Jeffrey D. Williams, and Mark H. Williams, was taken July 26, 2010, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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To date, three hundred and twenty-four BP oil spill exposure-related cases have been reported to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), according to its eighth surveillance report released today. It was 290 last week. Two hundred and forty-one of those cases involved workers on oil rigs or workers doing oil spill clean-up, while 83 were reported by the general public.

The Department is gathering data through its surveillance network of doctors, clinics, emergency care locations and medical facilities, which are reporting illnesses and injuries associated with the oil spill for the ongoing database. Each exposure-related complaint is followed up by DHH Office of Public Health staff.

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To everyone’s relief, the Gulf of Mexico’s oil sheen from the Deepwater Horizon calamity seems to be dissipating more quickly than anticipated, but it remains unknown how much damage has been done beneath the surface. Still, many are wondering if this positive  news means spill response efforts will be scaled back prematurely, writes The New York Times.

Huge patches of surface oil that spread across thousands of Gulf miles after the April 20 oil rig blast are mostly gone, though sporadic sightings of emulsified oil and tar balls continue.

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Nissan North America Inc. is recalling 46,000 of its Cube hatchbacks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Those included are 2009 and 2010 model-year vehicles that were manufactured between January 30, 2009 and July 30.

The NHTSA says tests conducted by agency regulators revealed that fuel spilled in excess of permitted federal standards when involved in rear-end collisions. This presents a dangerous fire hazard.

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As if the Gulf of Mexico needs one more drop of oil polluting its water, estuaries and beaches, MSNBC is reporting that a tug boat struck a wellhead before dawn this morning and yes, there is damage. The tug boat captain immediately notified officials and another vessel also called in the leak a bit later.

Oil is shooting up 20 feet into the air, affirms the office of Plaquemines outspoken Parish President Billy Nungesser. This area is near sensitive Louisiana marshes, not accessible by road.

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