Recalls Alerts Warning Advisories for Drugs Health and Disability Products


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Recent government regulatory agencies recalls alerts and warnings relating to medical, drugs, health, and disability products.

Disabled World helps enhance consumer safety by providing current product recall and advisory information based on notifications provided as a service to health professionals, consumers, and other interested parties.

The following warnings and recall information is acquired from International Federal, State, Local governments, manufacturers, distributors, and national news including press releases.

Health Canada provides timely information on issues that concern the health of Canadians.

Recalls.gov provides recent USA based recalls issued by six government regulatory agencies, and the FDA web site includes the most significant product actions of the last 60 days, based on the extent of distribution and the degree of health risk.

Recalls.gov.au provides advisory information on current product recall information based on notifications provided to the Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs.

Articles

Pub. DateTopicAuthor
2011-07-07Mercury Vapor From Broken Fluorescent Light BulbsMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News
2011-06-23Tips to Protect Against Excess Radiation ExposureFirst Start Publishing
2011-06-22Consumer Product Safety Act CanadaHealth Canada
2011-06-21Dangers of Portable PoolsNationwide Children’s Hospital
2011-05-31Cosmetic Use Including Hair Dye Can Cause Serious Adverse EffectsNorwegian Institute of Public Health
2011-03-28Preventing Botulism from Honey in ChildrenHealth Canada
2011-03-11Infant Formulas Contain Fluoride - Avoid Mixing with Fluoridated WaterNew York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc.
2011-03-04Acetaminophen - Updated Warnings and InformationThomas C. Weiss
2011-01-17Bath Salts - For Bathing or the Latest HighWillingway Hospital
2010-12-29More Than 500 Food and Product Recalls and Advisories in Canada for 2010Health and Safety Watch Inc.
2010-12-06DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall InformationDrugwatch.com
2010-11-21FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Vigor-25U.S. Food and Drug Administration
2010-11-03DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall: 12,000 Patients Will Need Revision SurgeryAdvice Company
2010-10-24Hyland's Teething Tablets May Pose Risk to ChildrenU.S. Food and Drug Administration
2010-10-14Possible Increased Risk of Thigh Bone Fracture With BisphosphonatesU.S. Food and Drug Administration
2010-10-10Abbott to Voluntarily Withdraw Meridia® (Sibutramine) in the U.S.Abbott
2010-10-08DePuy Hip Replacement Recall InformationBrandon Brown
2010-10-05Brazilian Blowout Hair Straightening Product ConcernsCROET
2010-09-29Proposed Ban on Drop-side CribsHealth Canada
2010-09-09FDA Takes Action to Regulate Electronic CigarettesCampaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
2010-09-07New Food Recall Every Week - Your Family at RiskHon. Nancy Harvey Steorts
2010-08-30Grandparent Scam Thwarted by RCMPROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE
2010-08-30Grocers Follow FDA Advice and Stock Pasteurized Shell EggsNational Pasteurized Eggs
2010-08-24Recalled Eggs Check Numbers on Egg CartonFDA Consumer Health Information
2010-08-19Egg Recall List - Eggs Recalled Due to Salmonella SymptomsFDA Recalls
2010-08-14Trampoline Safety GuidelinesTP Toys
2010-08-12Risks of Eating Raw SproutsHealth Canada
2010-08-01FDA Warns Consumers of Serious Harm from Drinking Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS)U.S. Food and Drug Administration
2010-07-25Diabetes Drug Byetta Linked to Kidney Problems by FDASteinberg Goodman & Kalish
2010-07-22Swimming Pool Products can Cause Health IssuesUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
2010-07-08Malaria Drug Should Not be Used to Treat Leg Cramps - FDA WarningFDA
2010-06-22National Mortgage Fraud Sweep Takes in Two Birmingham Fraud RingsDepartment of Justice
2010-06-02Dangers of Heat Stroke to Children in VehiclesSafe Kids Pennsylvania
2010-05-31Memorial Day Weekend Deadly for ATV RidersU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
2010-05-14Direct Access Genetic Testing - Consumer CautionAssociation for Molecular Pathology
2010-05-01Children's Cold and Allergy Medicines RecalledDisabled World
2010-04-27Initiative to Reduce Infusion Pump RisksFDA
2010-04-08Healthcare Reform Scam AlertMedical Mutual of Ohio
2010-03-21Increased Risk of Muscle Injury with Zocor FDA WarnsU.S. Food and Drug Administration
2010-02-07Lead and Cadmium Hazard in Children's Jewellery WarningHealth Canada
2010-02-04FDA Drug and Health AlertsFDA Consumer Health Information
2009-10-032 Day Diet Slimming Product Serious Side Effects WarningDepartment of Health
2009-09-17Cardiac Risks Associated with Cesium ChlorideHealth Canada
2009-09-17Risks of Drinking Raw MilkHealth Canada
2009-08-20Codeine after Removal of Tonsils WarningUniversity of Western Ontario
2009-08-19Paraffin Candles Source of Carcinogens and PollutionAmerican Chemical Society
2009-08-14Asthma Drug Xolair May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular ProblemsHealth Canada
2009-08-04Lead-Based Consumer Paint Remains a Global Public Health ThreatUniversity of Cincinnati Academic Health Center
2009-07-09Nutural Slim Weight Loss Pills WarningHealth Canada
2009-07-09Avoid Cross Contamination When Using Reusable Grocery Shopping BagsHealth Canada
2009-06-10Iron Supplements WarningHealth Canada
2009-05-06Camphor Products May Cause Seizures in ChildrenAlbert Einstein College of Medicine
2009-05-02FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut ProductsFDA
2009-04-28Recall of Non-Acetone Nail Polish RemoverPersonal Care Products
2009-04-22Recall of Dietary Supplements Found to Contain SibutramineUniversal ABC Beauty Supply International, Inc.
2009-04-20Prescription Cough and Cold Drug Products RecallNeilgen Pharma Inc. of Westminster, MD and Advent Pharmaceutical of East Windsor
2009-04-20Toxic Chemicals in Scented Laundry Products and Air FreshenersUniversity of Washington
2009-04-19Recall Alert Gourmet Deluxe Mixed Nuts containing PistachiosVirginia Diner Inc.
2009-04-17Turkey Soup Products Recalled - Undeclared AllergenCongressional and Public Affairs

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