Recently, there have been recalls involving blood products following the discovery that the donor posed a risk injury to any individual who may receive the product. Typically, donors are screened to ensure that they are safe candidates to donate blood. It is not known why the blood products in the…
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Another Dietary Supplement Recall
The Meredia Diet Pill has recalled by the Federal Drug Administration on October 8, 2010. Previously, the dietary supplement was banned from Europe and Australia. The drug is manufactured by Abbot Drugs, located in Lake County, Illinois. The reason for the ban and recall is because of very serious side…
Class I Recall for Disposable Syringes
Excelsior Disposable 5mL fill in 6mL prefilled saline flush syringes are supposed to be used for the flushing of venous access devices, such as inserted central catheters and intravenous (IV) lines. However, a batch of these syringes that were distributed in August 2010 has now been determined to create risks…
Nicotine Tablet Warning
First, congratulations! If you’ve decided to quit, you are one step closer to healthy living. But if you’ve decided to use nicotine tablets, you’ll want to heed this warning. There are new dissolvable nicotine tablets on the market that are touted to be a substitute for smoking. These tablets are…
Pats Exotic Beverages Inc. Recalls Several Beverages
The New York State Agriculture Commissioner has alerted consumers about Pats Exotic Beverages recall of all Carrot Juice beverages, Carrot Beet beverages, Carrot Limes beverages and Cucumber beverages. This is because it has been uncovered that the beverages have not been adequately processed and consequently, may contain harmful food pathogens.…
Another Tylenol Recall
There’s another Tylenol recall. This time it is the company’s 8 Hour Caplets 50 Count, lot number BCM155. McNeil is recalling TYLENOL 8 Hour caplets 50 count bottles from retail shelves following a number of complaints about an odor being emitted from the bottles. This unhealthy odor is a moldy,…
Recall from Wal-Mart and Kroger Stores for Frozen Peas and Mixed Veges
Broken glass has been found in Pictsweet’s 12 ounce frozen peas and mixed vegetables sold at Wal-Mart and Kroger stores. To date, the company suspects that 24,000 pounds of these peas and mixed vegetables have been affected. This is a voluntary recall that Pictsweet initiated to protect the public from…
MEREDIA DIET PILLS Recalled
The Meredia Diet Pill has recently been recalled by the Federal Drug Administration. On October 8, 2010, this drug was removed from the United States Market, including Illinois and Indiana. Previously, the Meredia Diet Pill had been banned from Europe and Australia. The drug is manufactured by Abbot Drugs, located…
Cohabitation Laws in Indiana
When cohabiting partners break up, there is more that goes into to a simple break up in many cases. It is not as easy to make the separation with the wave of a hand good bye. Too often, following a break up of cohabitants, it is as emotionally devastating as…
The Risks Associated with Co-Habitation in Indiana
Cohabitation in Indiana is very appealing to many people today for a variety of reasons. However, what is not so appealing is the fact there are no legal guidelines for people to follow when things go wrong. This includes during times of disagreements, ending the relationship, Illness, competency, death and…