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OTC cold medicines can cause drug injuries in children
August 5, 2008 Health Day reported that over-the-counter cold and cough medicines have sent many children to emergency rooms for drug injuries. Children have come to emergency rooms for drug injuries due to OTC cold and cough medicines even though the medicines should not be used in children under two years old. Use of such (more...)
KFC recalls dessert due to potential defective product injury to allergy sufferers
April 24, 2008 The FDA reported that Kentucky Fried Chicken has recalled one its desserts due to mislabeling and the risk for defective product injury to patients who suffer from food allergies. KFC’s Double Chocolate Chip Cakes have been nationally recalled for potential defective product injuries because the product may contain amounts of egg, wheat, (more...)
Artificial turf on playgrounds, sports fields under investigation for defective product injuries
April 22, 2008 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating artificial turf on playgrounds and sports fields due to the potential for defective product injuries, the New Jersey Health Department reported. The artificial turf could contain high levels of lead and that athletes and children could swallow the dust from the turf and suffer (more...)
“Natural Supplements” may cause defective product injuries
April 17, 2008 The FDA reported that it has seized $100, 000 worth of Shangai Regular, Shangai Ultra, Super Shangai, Naturalë Super Plus, and Lady Shangai, which are labeled as natural supplements but may cause defective product injuries. These drugs claim to treat erectile dysfunction, impotency, or to provide sexual enhancement, but they contain ingredients (more...)