Arlington, VA – July 15 – An unidentified 40-year-old man was sent to the hospital Sunday afternoon after being attacked by two pit bulls. According to official reports by arlnow.com, the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Walter Reed Drive and South Oakland Street. Police said the man exited his truck when …
FDA To Introduce Defective Product Tracking System And Online Database
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a universal product identification system that will aid in recalls and help consumers and healthcare professionals identify defective products, reports Drugwatch.com. Under the proposal, all medical devices in the U.S. would be labeled with a unique device identifier (UDI), a universal system that would allow products …
FDA Rejects Mandatory Special Training To Prescribe Painkillers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported that doctors will not need special training before they can prescribe long-term narcotic painkillers to their patients that can lead to addiction, a ruling that goes against an expert panel’s recommendation, reports The New York Times. However, the FDA did state companies that make drugs such …
Humira Known to Cause Life-Threatening Fungal Infection
Humira is a prescription medicine made to treat arthritis. However, the manufacturing company, Abbott, failed to disclose the risk that it may cause a life-threatening fungal infection. The company is believed to have known this as far back as 2008, even before warning physicians about its use. Since Humira was released in 2003, many people …
GM Recalls Over 400,000 Cruze Cars For Engine Fires – VA Recalls
General Motors Co. is recalling 413,418 of their U.S. Chevrolet Cruze cars with model years of 2011 and 2012 because of a defect that can lead to a build-up of automotive fluid in the engine shield, reports The Wall Street Journal. According to GM, incorrect engine oil-changes on these cars can lead to oil leaking …
Preventing Child Injury Resulting from Defective Car Seats
Children can suffer horrific injuries in car accidents due to a malfunctioning car seat. Instead of protecting your little one’s life, a defective seat can actually increase the chances of injury in car accidents, especially those including a rollover or an especially great force of impact. If you suspect that your child’s injuries were due …
Two Million Flush Systems Recalled For Bursting Hazard – VA Recalls
A brand of bathroom flushing systems has been recalled because of a potential for them to burst, releasing stored pressure and potentially shattering the tank, reports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Around 2,330,600 of Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing Systems, manufactured by Flushmate, of New Hudson, Michigan, and sold at The Home Depot and Lowe’s …
Electric-Powered Adult Tricycles Recalled For Defective Rear Axle
A popular brand of adult tricycles has been recalled due to a defect in the rear axle that may allow it to break, causing a rear wheel to separate and leading to a fall risk, reports PRNewswire. Around 2,100 of Tricruiser’s Electric-Powered Adult Tricycles, sold at independent bicycle shops and electric bicycle shops across the …
Brand Of Air Movers/Blowers Recalled Due To Fire Hazard – VA Recalls
A brand of air movers/blowers used to dry floors in homes and other buildings is being recalled due to a defective internal electrical capacitor that can overheat and pose a fire risk, reports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Around 53,000 of the Air movers, manufactured by EDIC of Los Angeles, CA and sold to …
Previous Maryland Court Ruling May Affect Owners Of All Dog Breeds
Annapolis, MD – June 19 – Lawmakers in Maryland are facing new concerns following an April court ruling that excluded pit bulls from the “one bite law.” This law states that dog owners are only held liable for an attack if their dog has previously bitten or threatened another person, reports Washingtontimes.com. In other words, …
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