Februrary 2008

Concerns Over MS Drug Tysabri
Liver damage added to risks.

Baxter Heparin Recall Expanded
Serious allergic reactions reported.

Baby Products Cause Serious Injuries
66,400 emergency room visits in 2006.

Death Risk from Anemia Drugs
Aranesp, Epogen, and Procrit.

Texting Causes Car Accidents
Cell phone crashes up 43 percent.

Dart Boards Pose Safety Hazards
250,000 recalled due to magnet risk.

Ice Cream Recalled in Western PA
Due to undeclared peanut allergen.

Improved Toy Safety Guidelines
Plan by Toys "R" Us & Wal-Mart.

Largest Beef Recall in History Update
Portion of recalled beef in PA schools.

Fentanyl Pain Patch Update
Actavis brand joins recall.

Largest Beef Recall in History
143 million pounds of meat recalled.

Fatal Allergic Reactions to Heparin
Production of blood thinner halted.

Fentanyl Pain Patches Recalled
Overdose from Duragesic patch.

Ford Recalls SUVs and Vans
Safety concerns prompt recall.

Botox Leads to Respiratory Failure
Severe reaction reports include death.

Botulism Canned Vegetables Recall
New Era products sold as various brands.

New Car Seat Rating System
Rules make it easier to be safe.

Updated Chantix Drug Warning
Side effects more strongly linked.

Warning for Antiepileptic Drugs
Meds may cause suicidal behavior.

Evenflo Child Car Seat Recall
One million car seats recalled.

Lighters Shaped as Toys
Pose fire risk for children.