Defective & Dangerous Products

• Food poisoning: We'd prevent it if we could...

  Megan Roth | November 07, 2008 11:05 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  It's difficult to know when food poisoning and why some people are more adversely affected than others; tomorrow, I will talk on populations with a higher risk of contracting the illnesses and...

• Food Poisoning: Generally what is food poisoning?

  Megan Roth | November 03, 2008 10:34 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  I, myself, have never experienced it (knock on wood), but the stories I've heard are downright discomforting. It occurs in various forms and can be caused by any number of sources. It's food...

• Food Safety: Is there an evil twin keeping that melamine ghost in your pantry company?

  Steve Lombardi | October 31, 2008 2:18 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Halloween is finally over so we can all rest… Wrong! You painted their faces and allowed the little ones to go out trick or treating and home they came with a bag fool of booty. Before...

• Food Safety: Is there a melamine ghost hiding in your pantry?

  Steve Lombardi | October 27, 2008 11:10 AM | 1 CommentDes Moines, IA

  Is your kids Halloween candy safe? With Halloween being right around the corner food safety has to be on every mother’s mind. What candy is made in China? What is the likelihood that...

• Unsafe Products - Transvaginal Placement of Surgical Mesh

  Steve Lombardi | October 22, 2008 2:00 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Transvaginal Placement of Surgical Mesh Audience: Hospital surgical staff, OB/GYN physicians, other healthcare professionals FDA informed healthcare professionals of serious...

• Food Safety: Melamine contamination stirs emotions

  Steve Lombardi | October 22, 2008 1:15 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Nearly 53,000 children sickened and four dead from melamine contaminated baby formula. Does culture matter when it comes to regulatory standards? Obviously American lenders and stock syndications...

• Food Safety: Melamine contamination back in my WonTonSoup. WHATEVER!

  Steve Lombardi | October 22, 2008 8:37 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  This is incredible. I simply can't believe that it's continuing. Over 1,500 dogs in China were reported on Monday to have died from animal feed tainted with the same chemical that contaminated dairy...

• Food Safety: Melamine contamination finds its way onto shelves in Vietnam

  Steve Lombardi | October 21, 2008 9:12 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  The Health Ministry Chief Inspector is cracking down on imported dairy related products after tests revealed melamine contamination in 19 different products from different suppliers. Contaminated...

• Federal Preemption Part V – How do I contact my Congressman and what do I say?

  Steve Lombardi | October 10, 2008 10:36 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Here is a sample letter provided by the Americans for Drug & Device Accountability. You can determine the names and addresses of your elected officials by using these links: Contact your...

• Federal Preemption Part IV – Is all federal preemption bad?

  Steve Lombardi | October 08, 2008 11:05 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  The answer is no. Federal preemption is not all bad. I can see why it’s necessary in the area of immigration as well as national defense. I can appreciate how society benefits when applied...