April 2007
School Bus
Safety Report
What’s the safest way to get your child to school?
Melamine Fed
Hogs Enter Human Food Supply
Hundreds sent to slaughterhouses
nationally.
FDA to Test
Imported Food for Melamine
Chemical responsible for pet food
recall.
FDA Knew About
Food Safety Problems
Including peanut butter and spinach.
E. coli Cases
from Beef Served at Hoss’s
PA food chain identified as
common link.
Recalls
of Products that can Injure Children
Magnets, jewelry,
sweatshirts and more.
Industry Seeks Better ATV
Safety for Kids
Plan includes new model aimed at teens.
Shelhigh
Medical Devices Seized by FDA
Unsanitary manufacturing conditions.
Pennsylvania
Motorcycle Helmet Law Under Fire
Helmets may be mandatory again.
E. coli
Cases on the Rise
CDC reports increase of E. coli O157:H7.
Aspirin and
Ibuprofen Can Be a Deadly Mix
Heightened risk of heart disease.
Bladder Drug
Needs Stronger Child Warning
FDA wants age-specific warnings.
Groups Wants
Celebrex Ad to Stop
FDA is asked to take Celebrex ad off the air.
Pennsylvania
Program Stops Aggressive Drivers
Smooth Operator launches.
Moisture
Spread Salmonella into Peanut Butter
ConAgra identifies source of
bacterium items.
Recalls
of Holiday Products and More
Chanukah, Easter, and other retail
items.
Hormone Therapy Risky for Older Women
Heart disease and stroke
increase with age.
Salmonella Threat to Humans and Pets
Dingo pet treats carry the
bacterium.
Zelnorm Discontinued Due to Serious Risks
IBS drug causes heart
attack and stroke.
