February 2006

Edgar Snyder & Associates represents victim of Ohio salmonella outbreak
Firm files lawsuit on behalf of Ohio woman who became sick after dining at Corky & Lenny's restaurant.

Salmonella outbreak at popular Ohio deli
Twenty-three confirmed salmonella cases, and more expected, from contaminated food served at Corky & Lenny's.

Date set for first Celebrex trial
Pfizer's first Celebrex trial set to start in June.

Gas Grills Recalled
1,800 portable gas grills recalled by the U.S. CPSC.

Tysabri up for FDA debate
FDA to decide if the promising MS drug, Tysabri, should be allowed back on the market.

FDA recalls risky infant formula
Infant formula may contain small metal particles.

Teethers recalled by the FDA
FDA recalls 352,000 teething rings contaminated with bacteria.

Despite drug alerts, doctors keep prescribing
Doctors continue to prescribe dangerous medication to patients.

Antibiotic gets stronger FDA warning
Life-threatening risk caused by drug's effect on blood sugar.

Major risk linked to birth control patches
Patch users double their risk of blood clots and other serious side effects.

Paintball kit recalled after users injured
Defective cartridges caused at least 73 incidents and seven injuries.

FDA requests saline solution recall
Cytosol Laboratories has been asked to recall their saline solution.

Antidepressants harmful to newborns' lungs
Antidepressants may increase the chance of an infant contracting the lung disorder, persistent pulmonary hypertension.

FDA panel urges strong warning for ADHD drugs
FDA advisory committee recommends that drugs used to treat ADHD carry a "black-box" warning label.

Stimulant drugs cited for deaths
From 1999 through 2003, 25 people died and 54 others had unexplained heart problems while taking prescription stimulants.

Vioxx retrial begins
After ending in a mistrial, the first federal Vioxx case begins again.

Smaller cars have more fatalities
Compact cars save on gas, but could they also cost you your life?

Dangerous drugs get FDA approval
A dozen drugs approved by the FDA may actually be harmful.

Ford neglects cars with fire-prone fuel tanks
Versions of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sedans have gas tanks prone to punctures and fires.