Defective & Dangerous Products

• Are your denture cleansers making you sick?

  Jamie Sheller | February 26, 2008 1:49 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  The FDA recently issued a warning to patients and dentist alike, that some denture cleansers are causing severe reactions in consumers. Apparently, the ingredient persulfate, that helps with the bleaching and cleansing process, is known to cause allergic reactions. These allergic reactions include irritation, tissue damage, rash, hives, gum tenderness, breathing problems, and low blood...

• Cargill Inc. Recalls Over 1 Million Pounds of Ground Beef Due to E. Coli

  Jenny Albano | November 03, 2007 9:42 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Cargill Inc. said Saturday, November 3, that it is recalling more than 1 million pounds of ground beef because it may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.The ground beef was produced between Oct. 8 and Oct. 11 at Cargill Meat Solutions' plant in Wyalusing, Pa. and distributed to retailers across the country. They include Giant, Shop Rite, Stop & Shop, Wegmans and Weis.The problem was found...

• Possible Link Between Food Dyes and Preservatives and Hyperactivity

  Jamie Sheller | September 09, 2007 8:32 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  A recent study has found that some artificial food dyes and preservatives may be linked to increased hyperactivity in children. The study used drink mixtures containing the preservative sodium benzoate, along with common food dyes. Children fed those mixtures had increased hyperactivity scores compared with those who were given a placebo drink. The study looked at a group of three-year olds...

• FDA Issues Warning About Raw Oysters

  Jamie Sheller | August 10, 2007 8:09 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  The FDA has issued a warning to consumers about eating raw oysters. Only raw oysters are involved in the warning, not properly cooked oysters. The warning was prompted by reports of vibriosis in Washington State and California, linked to raw oysters harvested from a bed off the coast of Washington State. Though the known reports of vibriosis came from California and Washington State, oysters...

• Botulism Scare Leads to Expanded Recall of Canned Meats

  Jamie Sheller | July 25, 2007 2:43 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Recently, hot dog chili sauce made by Castleberry Food Co. was linked to cases of botulism, and the chili sauce was recalled. Now, the recall has been expanded to other canned meat products made by Castleberry Food Co. More than 80 types of hash, stew, chili and other canned meat products are now involved in the recall, due to the risk of botulism. Botulism can be a potentially fatal...

• Botulism Scare With Hot Dog Chili Sauce

  Jamie Sheller | July 20, 2007 7:51 AM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Some brands of canned hot dog chili sauce have been linked to botulism poisoning. Botulism can cause weakness of the muscles in the body and paralysis of breathing muscles. Four cases of botulism poisoning have been linked to the hot dog chili sauce, which is sold under several brand names, including Castleberry Hot Dog Chili Sauce, Austex Hot Dog Sauce and Kroger Hot Dog Sauce. The sauce...

• Contact Lens Solution Recalled Due to Possible Contamination

  Jamie Sheller | May 30, 2007 5:05 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  Advanced Medical Optics, of Santa Ana, California has recalled its Complete MoisturePlus Multipurpose Solution. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using Complete MoisturePlus, throw away all unused solution and replace their lenses and contact lens storage container. This product is used for cleaning soft contact lenses. The recall comes after the Centers for Disease Control, CDC,...

• More Problems With Bausch & Lomb

  Jamie Sheller | March 07, 2007 1:10 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Bausch & Lomb has recalled certain lots of its ReNu MultiPlus contact lens solution. The company said it decided to issue the recall because the solution may have elevated levels of iron, which may cause discoloration of the product and shorten its shelf life. The ReNu MultiPlus solution was manufactured in the company's Greenville, South Carolina plant. The recalled lots have been...

• Link Between MRI Dye and Skin Disease

  Jamie Sheller | February 26, 2007 7:49 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  There has been a link discovered between a metallic dye used as a contrasting agent in MRI scans and a dangerous skin disease. Patients with advanced kidney disease, who have had an MRI, are susceptible to the disease called nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy. The disease is also called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and it causes burning and itching, possibly leading to discoloration and...

• Peanut Butter Plant Inspected After Salmonella Recall

  Jamie Sheller | February 17, 2007 4:34 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  The ConAgra Foods plant in Sylvester, Georgia, was inspected by company and government scientists. They were trying to find the cause of the salmonella contamination that led to a peanut butter recall. The Peter Pan brand and some of Walmart's Great Value brand were linked to a nationwide outbreak of salmonella cases, and those brands of peanut butter was recalled. The plant in Sylvester,...