July 2008

Vita Nova Salmon May Be Contaminated
Listeria poses health risk, salmon recalled.

Artificial Hip Sockets Fail to Ease Pain
Injuries from surgery require more treatment.

Scented Household Products Contain Toxins
Chemicals can present health risk to consumers.

Xiadafil VIP Tablets Seized by FDA
FDA says medication illegally marketed.

Small Pickups Not Safe in Side Crashes
Get low crash test rating without side airbags.

High Gas Prices May Mean Fewer Traffic Deaths
Sharp decline in accident deaths as gas prices rise.

Cell Phones May Lead to Cancer
UPMC doctor releases health advisory.

Contaminated Peppers and Avocados Recalled
Produce may contain Salmonella and pose health risk.

Big Trucks Causing More Deaths and Injuries
Truckers have heart attacks, seizures on the road.

CT Scans Interfere With Medical Devices
Injuries and product malfunctions reported.

Lean Pockets Containing Plastic Recalled
Complains and reports of injuries received.

Osteoporosis Drugs Can Lead to Weaker Bones
Medications cause fractures in some patients.

Medical Mistakes in Western PA
Errors occur at every area hospital.

Two Infants Die After Heparin Overdose
15 others given overdose at same hospital.

Contaminated Lox Recalled from PA Stores
Listeria infection can cause fatal reactions.

Epilepsy Drug Suicide Risk
FDA intensifies safety warnings.

Antibiotics Lead to Tendon Ruptures
FDA gives drugs a "black box" warning.

Local Ice Cream Contains Bacteria
Some has 10 times the legal limit.

E. coli Scare Prompts Beef Recall
Over 5 million pounds of beef affected.

Fax Machines Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
Over 360,000 pose safety risk to consumers.

Fourth of July Fireworks Can Lead to Injury
Sent thousands to the emergency room last year.

Don't Be Blind to Eye Injuries
Injury to eyes can happen at home.