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Kill the lawyers! I mean kill ALL the lawyers! What my drugs are tainted? I meant kill all the tort-deformers!Could the next recall scandal be prescription drugs from China?I pose that question and ask you, "Can we afford the same problems with drugs as we have with toys?" Take a look at this quote from We've already highlighted the New York Times story this week that exposed the frightening...

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Vail Enclosed Bed System, a suffocation hazard.This is one of those warnings that people will think "frivolous" right up until the day their spouse or child is discovered dead in bed. The FDA's final warning on the Vail Enclosed Bed System were issued and warns that the bed poses a health risk in that it can trap the user and suffocate them. People are using these beds at home. So be aware this...

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And if you can't answer these questions then stop whining about all the crappy toys the Chinese are sending into our market, you have only yourself to blame. Stop wasting our time with having to listen to your drivel, call you Congressman and complain about tort deform and those deforming the system.If you are whining about the shoddy products coming in from China then stop you probably have no...

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Dentists and orthopedic surgeons need to maintain the equipment they use or it can lead to patient's getting severely burned. Defective products can be very dangerous if not properly maintained. We all hate reading instruction or user manuals but as business owners we have a duty to our customers, clients and patients to protect them. The FDA is warning dentists that poorly maintained electrical...

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Chattem, Inc. in hot water over Icy Hot Therapy Air-Activated Heat patches.Icy Hot Medicated Patches are being recalled by Chattem, Inc. of Chattanooga, Tenn. because of some are just too darn hot. Some consumers reported burns, including second and third degree burns.

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The FDA posts a monthly listing of products labeling changes that you need to know if you take any of the following drugs.The October 2007 posting includes 49 drug products with safety labeling changes to the following sections: BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS, and PATIENT PACKAGE INSERTS, and MEDICATION GUIDES. The Summary Page provides a listing of...

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The FDA and Cordis Corporation today announced a recall of balloon catheters due to defects in their ability to do what they are designed to do. This product was manufactured in Mexico. Fire Star and Dura Star Balloon Catheters are designed to be inserted into arteries and vessels that are partially blocked. This allows the blood to more freely flow and is associated with prolonging life or the...

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I applaud Tom Miller, the Iowa Attorney General, for recommending the legislature allow consumers to directly sue for fraud under Iowa Code section 714.16.I applaud Tom Miller, the Iowa Attorney General, for recommending the legislature allow consumers to directly sue for fraud under Iowa Code section 714.16. The Consumer Rights Act bill would give Iowa consumers a "private right of action"...

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Simplicity cribs have been recalled. There are about 1 million cribs subject to this Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice. If you purchased a crib, any crib, between the dates January 1998 through May 2007 look closely at the manufacturer's name along with the model numbers. This could be a life or death situation for your child. And whether or not you or the store where you...

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The Government of Canada launched Healthy Canadians, a website that people can look to as a single source for recalled items. That site may have more information than is available on the CPSC or the FDA sites.Know your rights, protect yourself and your family and be vigilant against tort deform.

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You can sign up for automatic alerts by signing up at the U.S. Recall News site. It's not a government site but does list those products recalled by the US government agencies of various disciplines. That's a heck of a lot easier than individually checking each agency. It is a screening site for lawyers so be aware it's not a government site or been approved by any agency. They may miss...

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The Boy Scouts of America get a D for effort and an F for planning. It's been reported that 1.6 million merit badges for Cub Scouts supplied by Kahoot Products Inc. of Roswell, Georgia were painted with lead-based paint. Here is where they get the F for planning. Why wouldn't the Boy Scouts of America create a program where local troops could earn some money making these badges instead of...

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Next time you walk into the voting booth think twice about the wrong kind of tort reform. You're harmed more by tainted food that is voluntarily regulated then you ever could be by an injured person suing an insurance company for reasonable compensation. Look squarely at what is going on in California and you'll see what I mean.The regulations governing farms in this central California region...

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The FDA is warning of suicidal ideation, agressive and erratic behavior in patients taking Chantix.The FDA is warning of suicidal ideation, aggressive and erratic behavior in patients taking Chantix. Chantix is a drug that helps you stop smoking. Drowsiness is also a side effect. Operating machinery or being around pinch point machinery is a serious problem.A preliminary assessment reveals that...

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Is our government's focus on this world economy turning the U.S. into a second rate market? The latest recall, Release #08-074 by the Consumer Products Safety Commission) again shows that Chinese manufacturers are dumping second-rate toys into our economy. Aqua Dots are a "toy" that when water is added fuse together. Children who have swallowed them needed hospitalization after becoming...

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