The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that inadvertent exposure to Evamist through skin contact with patients using this product has the potential for adverse effects in children and pets. Evamist contains estradiol, an estrogen hormone, and is used in women to reduce hot flashes during menopause. The drug is sprayed on the skin [...]

Oil from the Deepwater Horizon explosion has greatly affected Gulf  beaches from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle. On Wednesday, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) said their annual beach water quality survey indicated beaches were closed or warnings posted almost 10 times more often this summer than last. Reasons varied but were mainly due to [...]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified healthcare professionals and patients about the potential for developing eosinophilic pneumonia during treatment with Cubicin (daptomycin), an intravenous antibacterial drug used for serious skin and bloodstream infections. Eosinophilic pneumonia is a rare but serious condition where a type of white blood cell (eosinophil) fills the lungs. [...]

As of last month, the Salmonella Chester outbreak that prompted the recall of about 400,000 to 800,000 Marie Callender’s brand cheesy chicken and rice frozen meals had sickened 37 people in 18 states since April 11, 2010, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The number of ill people in each state was: AK [...]

Another recall for Toyota. This week, steering problems are the focus for the world’s largest automaker who is pulling 412,000 cars, mainly the Avalon in the U.S. and another 16,420 in Japan. The 373,000 Avalons cited in the U.S. are model years 2000 through 2004. Inferior casting of the steering lock bar, which is a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]