<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"><channel><title>Recalls and Advisories: Health and Disability Product Warnings</title><description>Recent government regulatory agencies recalls, alerts, and warnings relating to medical drugs health and disability products</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/</link><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:45:43 EDT</lastBuildDate><item><title>FDA Restricts Sale and Distribution of Essure</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>U.S. FDA restricts sale and distribution of Essure to 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World</source></item><item><title>FDA Warning: Potential Contamination in Multiple Brands Of Drugs, Dietary Supplements</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>FDA advises not to use any liquid drug or dietary supplement products manufactured by PharmaTech LLC of Davie, Florida, and labeled by Rugby Laboratories, Major Pharmaceuticals and Leader Brands, due to potential contamination</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/fdaw.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/fdaw.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>FDA Warning: Elevated Levels of Belladonna in Certain Homeopathic Teething Products</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>FDA warns homeopathic teething tablets containing belladonna pose unnecessary risk to infants and children and urges consumers not to use these products</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/belladonna.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/belladonna.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:39:25 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Laundry Detergent Pods Deadly Risk for Children</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Laundry detergent pods are small, colorful, and may look like candy or juice to a young child</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/detergent.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/detergent.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 09:36:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Toxic Hair Straightener Products Under Recall Still Sold in U.S.</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Stylists and consumers concerned about toxic chemicals in hair straightening products and still allowing formaldehyde containing products to be sold in U.S.</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/toxic.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/toxic.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:51:24 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Recipients of Hip Implants Strongly Encouraged to Receive MRI</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>US drug watchdog strongly encourages recipients of all-metal hip implants such as DePuy Pinnacle to immediately receive MRI for indications of failure</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/depuy-hip.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/depuy-hip.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2014 11:07:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>FDA Phase Out Chlorofluorocarbon Inhalers</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>FDA information regarding the phase out of CFC products in inhalers for people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cfc.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cfc.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2013 08:07:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora Infection): Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Information regarding cyclospora a newly recognized infectious organism that infects the small intestine</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cyclospora.php</link><guid 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findings from reports of fungal infection in patients given contaminated epidural, para-spinal or intra-articular steroid injections</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/fungal.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/fungal.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:10:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Health Dangers of Small Powerful Magnets</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Recall of novelty magnet sets marketed to adults that contain small powerful magnets which can be easily swallowed or inhaled by children</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/magnets.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/magnets.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>EZ Breathe Atomizer Recall</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Health &amp; Life, Co. LTD nationwide recall EZ Breathe Atomizers Model #EZ-100 after becoming aware of an increase in the number of complaints</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/atomizer.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/atomizer.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 16:04:59 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Mixing Grapefruit and Medication Can Have Serious Adverse Effects</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Over 85 drugs can interact with grapefruit with serious side effects and other citrus fruits such as Seville oranges limes and pomelos also contain the active ingredients</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/grapefruits.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/grapefruits.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:19:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Diabetes Devices Can be Damaged by Airport Security Scanners</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Motors in insulin delivery pumps or glucose monitoring devices may experience electromagnetic malfunctioning when passed through airport security scanners</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/scanners.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/scanners.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:20:29 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Financial Scams that Target Seniors</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Many seniors who worked and saved for retirement see their hard earned money vanish because of fraud or financial abuse</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/scam.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/scam.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:44:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Dry Skin Lotions Can Result in Serious Health Risks</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>The National Skin Care Institute warns consumers of the risk toxic products poise where dry skin treatments are used and how such skin care treatments affect overall general health</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/lotions.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/lotions.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:54:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Mercury Vapor Danger from Broken Fluorescent Lights</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>A broken compact fluorescent light bulb releases mercury vapor for weeks to months and amount can exceed safe human exposure levels</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/fluorescent-lights.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/fluorescent-lights.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:10:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Tips to Protect Against Excess Radiation Exposure</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Growing concern about the possible effects of excess exposure from different types of radiation</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/excess-radiation.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/excess-radiation.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:03:59 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Consumer Product Safety Act Canada</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>The Act will replace 40 year old legislation with modern laws to protect Canadians from unsafe products</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/product-safety-act.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/product-safety-act.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:59:14 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Dangers of Portable Pools</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Every five days a child drowns in a portable pool during the summer in the United States</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/portable-pools.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/portable-pools.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:21:34 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Cosmetic Use Including Hair Dye Can Cause Serious Adverse Effects</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Permanent hair dye gives the most serious effects but there are also many reactions to facial and body moisturizers and creams</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cosmetic-dangers.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cosmetic-dangers.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 10:45:38 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Preventing Botulism from Honey in Children</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Honey is the only food in Canada to which infant botulism has been linked</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/botulism.php</link><guid 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Mixing with fluoridated water increases dental fluorosis risk in babies. Learn safe water recommendations for formula preparation</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/infant-formulas-fluoride.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/infant-formulas-fluoride.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:25:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>FDA Issues New Acetaminophen Warnings Over Liver Risk</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>FDA acetaminophen warnings: New 325mg limits, liver injury risks, boxed warnings for prescriptions</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/acetaminophen.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/acetaminophen.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:19:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Bath Salts - For Bathing or the Latest High</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Some bath salts like Ocean Burst and Ivory Wave are the latest high for naive teens and young adults as well as established drug abusers</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/bath-salts.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/bath-salts.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:31:20 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>More Than 500 Food and Product Recalls and Advisories in Canada for 2010</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Health and Safety Watch tracked more than 500 advisories and recalls issued for food and products in Canada</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/food-products.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/food-products.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:31:36 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall Information</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>One of the largest manufacturers of medical devices has recalled two of its most popular hip transplant systems</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/depuy-asr.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/depuy-asr.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:56:22 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Vigor-25</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>FDA says Vigor-25 a product marketed as a natural dietary supplement to enhance male sexual performance should not be purchased or used because it contains sildenafil</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/vigor-25.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/vigor-25.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:48:57 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall: 12,000 Patients Will Need Revision Surgery</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>The DePuy ASR recall affects over 90,000 hip implant patients of which approximately 12000 will have to undergo additional hip replacement surgeries</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/asr-recall.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/asr-recall.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:16:09 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Hyland&#39;s Teething Tablets May Pose Risk to Children</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that Hylands Teething Tablets may pose a risk to children</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/hylands.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/hylands.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:25:44 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Bisphosphonates and Atypical Thigh Bone Fracture Risk</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>FDA warns that long-term bisphosphonate use for osteoporosis may increase the risk of atypical femur fractures and requires new labeling and medication guides</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/bisphosphonates.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/bisphosphonates.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:38:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>DePuy Hip Replacement Recall Information</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>DePuy Orthopedics recalled two of its metal-on-metal hip replacement systems the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/depuy-hip-recall.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/depuy-hip-recall.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:43:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Brazilian Blowout Hair Straightening Product Concerns</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>CROET responding to concerns raised by Portland-area hair salons about Brazilian Blowout product used for hair straightening</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/brazilian-blowout.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/brazilian-blowout.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:59:32 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Banning Drop-side Cribs in Canada</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Health Canada launches public consultation on proposed ban on drop-side cribs</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cribs.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cribs.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:08:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>FDA Takes Action to Regulate Electronic Cigarettes</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>FDA Takes Appropriate Action to Regulate Electronic Cigarettes and Protect Public Health</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/electronic-cigarettes.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/electronic-cigarettes.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:30:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Weekly Food Recalls Pose Risk to Your Family&#39;s Safety</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>With a new food recall every week national safety expert reveals why your family is still at risk</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/food-recalls.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/food-recalls.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:15:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Grandparent Scam Thwarted by RCMP</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>In this scam a grandparent receives a phone call from a con-artist claiming to be one of their grandchildren</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/grandparent-scam.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/grandparent-scam.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:52:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Grocers Follow FDA Advice and Stock Pasteurized Shell Eggs</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Consumer demand for safe eggs has driven retail sales of pasteurized shell eggs up by more than 50%</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/pasteurized-shell-eggs.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/pasteurized-shell-eggs.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:41:33 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Egg Recall List - Eggs Recalled Due to Salmonella Symptoms</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>NuCal Foods is voluntarily recalling list of shell eggs with specific dates produced in Wright County Egg due to potential Salmonella contamination</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/egg-recall.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/egg-recall.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:07:30 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Trampoline Safety Guidelines</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Home garden trampoline rules and guidelines to ensure safe play for children</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/trampolines.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/trampolines.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:46:06 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Risks of Eating Raw Sprouts</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Raw or undercooked sprouts should not be eaten by children seniors pregnant women or those with weakened immune systems</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/raw-sprouts.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/raw-sprouts.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:06:22 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>FDA Warns Consumers of Serious Harm from Drinking Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS)</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>US FDA warning consumers not to take Miracle Mineral Solution an oral liquid solution also known as Miracle Mineral Supplement or MMS</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/mms-warning.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/mms-warning.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:55:13 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Swimming Pool Products can Cause Health Issues</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Research links recreational pool disinfectants and products to health problems in swimmers</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/pool-health.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/pool-health.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:06:10 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>FDA Warns Against Using Quinine for Leg Cramps</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>FDA warns against using malaria drug Qualaquin for leg cramps after 38 serious adverse events including deaths and permanent kidney damage reported</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/malaria-cramps.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/malaria-cramps.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:58:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>National Mortgage Fraud Sweep Takes in Two Birmingham Fraud Rings</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Mortgage fraud rings have affected 125 properties in Birmingham Metro Area causing nearly $4 million in losses to banks and lending institutions</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/mortgage-scams.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/mortgage-scams.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:17:49 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Dangers of Heat Stroke to Children in Vehicles</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Warning for Parents about the Dangers of Heat Stroke to Children in Vehicles</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/kids-cars.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/kids-cars.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:09:39 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Memorial Day Weekend Deadly for ATV Riders</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>CPSC Warns Memorial Day Weekend Among the Deadliest Holidays for ATV Riders</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/atv-riders.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/atv-riders.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 16:59:38 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Direct Access Genetic Testing - Consumer Caution</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Genetic tests should be provided to the public only through the services of appropriate health care professionals</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/genetic-testing.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/genetic-testing.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 19:28:44 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Children&#39;s Cold and Allergy Medicines Recalled</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Recall has been issued for more than 40 over-the-counter drugs for children including Tylenol and Motrin</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cold-allergy-recall.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cold-allergy-recall.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 11:50:21 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Initiative to Reduce Infusion Pump Risks</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>FDA launches initiative to reduce infusion pump risks agency calls for improvements in device design</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/infusion-pump-risk.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/infusion-pump-risk.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:08:47 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Healthcare Reform Scam Alert</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Public should be aware of scams and scammers selling phony health insurance policies</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/healthcare-scams.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/healthcare-scams.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:57:02 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Increased Risk of Muscle Injury with Zocor FDA Warns</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Highest approved dose of cholesterol-lowering medication could cause harm to muscles</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/zocor-muscles.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/zocor-muscles.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:52:15 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Lead and Cadmium Hazard in Children&#39;s Jewelry</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Health Canada is advising consumers that excessively high levels of lead have been found in some children&#39;s jewelry products sold in Canada</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/jewellery-lead.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/jewellery-lead.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:44:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>FDA Drug and Health Alerts</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>FDA alerts received from health care professionals and patients through the MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/fda-alerts.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/fda-alerts.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:29:03 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>2 Day Diet Slimming Product Serious Side Effects Warning</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Department of Health warns public not to buy 2 Day Diet slimming product which may cause serious side effects</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/2-day-diet.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/2-day-diet.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:52:19 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Cardiac Risks Associated with Cesium Chloride</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Stable cesium compounds non-radioactive form of cesium salts primarily cesium chloride may pose life-threatening heart problems</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cesium-chloride.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cesium-chloride.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:02:24 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Codeine after Removal of Tonsils Warning</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Using codeine to treat pain following a tonsillectomy could prove fatal for some children.</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/codeine-tonsils.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/codeine-tonsils.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:20:52 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Candles Are a Source of Carcinogens and Pollution</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Candles made from paraffin wax source of indoor air pollution including known human carcinogens</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/candles-carcinogens.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/candles-carcinogens.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:49:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Asthma Drug Xolair May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Problems</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Health Canada safety review of potential association between asthma drug Xolair (omalizumab) and increased risk of cardiovascular problems</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/asthma-xolair-cardiovascular.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/asthma-xolair-cardiovascular.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:53:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Lead-Based Paint Remains a Global Health Threat</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Companies continue to sell consumer paints that contain dangerous levels of lead</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/lead-paint.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/lead-paint.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:07:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Nutural Slim Weight Loss Pills Warning</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Consumers who have Nutural Slim products are advised to immediately discontinue the use of this product</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/nutural-slim.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/nutural-slim.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:12:05 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Avoid Cross Contamination When Using Reusable Grocery Shopping Bags</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Use reusable plastic bags and cloth shopping bags safely to prevent cross contamination of food with bacteria</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cross-contamination-grocery-bags.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/cross-contamination-grocery-bags.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:00:18 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Iron Supplements Warning</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Health Canada is advising Canadians to carefully read the labelling of iron supplement products as there is potential for confusion about dosage</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/iron-warning.php</link><guid 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Iovate has agreed to recall Hydroxycut products from the market</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/hydroxycut-recall.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/hydroxycut-recall.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 16:22:14 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Recall of Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Personal care products conducts nationwide recall of non-acetone nail polish remover because of possible health risk</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/nailpolish-remover-recall.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/nailpolish-remover-recall.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:12:41 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Recall of Dietary Supplements Found to Contain Sibutramine</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Universal ABC Beauty Supply International, Inc. has been informed by FDA that FDA analyses of dietary supplements distributed were found to contain Sibutramine</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/diet-supplements-sibutramine.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/diet-supplements-sibutramine.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:03:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Prescription Cough and Cold Drug Products Recall</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Neilgen Pharma Inc. of Westminster, MD and Advent Pharmaceutical of East Windsor, NJ are recalling all prescription cough and cold drug products sold on or after March 5, 2008</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/prescription-cough-products.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/prescription-cough-products.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:45:59 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Toxic Chemicals in Scented Laundry Products and Air Fresheners</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Study of laundry products and air fresheners found the products emitted dozens of different chemicals regulated as toxic or hazardous under federal laws</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/toxic-chemicals.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/toxic-chemicals.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:24:20 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Recall Alert Gourmet Deluxe Mixed Nuts containing Pistachios</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Virginia Diner Inc Issues Nationwide Precautionary Recall Alert Gourmet Deluxe Mixed Nuts containing Pistachios</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/recall-pistachios.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/recall-pistachios.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:59:30 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Turkey Soup Products Recalled - Undeclared Allergen</title><category>Recalls, Warnings, Advisories</category><description>Ivars Soup Seafood and Sauce is recalling approximately turkey soup products because they may contain milk an undeclared allergen</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/recalls/turkey-soup-recall.php</link><guid 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