January 2008

Lindane Head Lice Shampoo
Treatment may lead to death.

Dangerous Kids OTC Cold Medicine
Thousands sent to the ER every year.

Risky Heart Catheters Recalled
Medical devices may prove fatal.

Heparin and Saline Syringes Recalled
Bacterial contamination prompts lawsuits.

Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella
Smaller ones spread bacteria.

Heparin and Saline Flushes Recalled
Pre-filled syringes tainted by bacteria.

Health Problems from Food Poisoning
Issues arise years after initial sickness.

Chantix Anti-Smoking Drug Warning
Side effects of aggression and suicide.

Botulism Prompts Canned Beans Recall
New Era garbanzo beans & green beans.

Hormone Replacement Therapy Breast Cancer
New study finds faster cancer risk.

Cold Medicine Unsafe for Young Kids
Government declares official warning.

PA Bridge Design Flaw Warning
Deck truss bridges need repairs.

Motorcycle Safety a Growing Concern
Dept of Transportation safety initiatives.

Beef Recalled for E. coli Contamination
188,000 lbs of ground beef nationwide.

Choking Hazard Prompts Pacifier Recall
BabyTown brand pacifiers pose danger.

Custom Hormone Treatment Warning
FDA chastises Pittsburgh pharmacy.

Honda Motors Recalls ATVs
Throttle defect poses risk of injury.

Painkiller Warning for Fentanyl Patch
Duragesic patch suspected in deaths.

Eyelash Enhancer Pulled from Market
Jan Marini removes controversial item.

Antibiotics Cause Tendon Injuries
Group sues FDA for label change.

KYMCO Recalls Dangerous ATVs
Defect may lead to injury and death.

New Year's PA Car Crash Stats
8 killed in holiday to start 2008.