June 2008

Lead Found in Turf and Other Products
Agency threatens to sue manufacturers.

Teens Obtain Alcohol from Parents
10.8 million underage drinkers in U.S.

PA Bottled Water Recalled
Contains cleaning compound.

Pennsylvania Child Hurt by Dangerous Crib
Over 300,000 of the defective cribs recalled.

Painkiller Deemed Dangerous by Advocacy Group
Popular medication implicated in thousands of deaths.

FDA Issues Warning on False Cancer Cures
Products can be dangerous to patients' health.

Cell Phone Laws Ignored by Teen Drivers
Continue dangerous habit despite safety risks.

Dangers of Golf Carts Brought to the Fore
Thousands suffer from injuries every year.

Vinyl Shower Curtains Emit Toxic Chemicals
Phthalates pose a variety of heatlh hazards.

Mercury in Dental Fillings Hazardous
May pose health risk to children and babies.

Oversized Morphine Tablets Recalled
Dosage can have dangerous side effects.

Pennsylvania Motorcycle Head Injuries Increase
Increase attributed to repeal of state helmet laws.

FDA To Ensure Food Safety with Extra Money
Foreign headquarters and staff will be added.

Suicide Warning for Epilepsy Drugs
FDA wants warnings put on 11 drug labels.

Tomatoes Removed in Salmonella Scare
Giant Eagle and other markets halt sales.

Immune System Drugs May Be Cancerous
FDA investigates cancer risk for children.

Mower and Grill Recalled Amid Safety Concerns
Defective products pose safety risk to consumers.

Salmonella Contamination Prompts Multiple Recalls
Consumers hospitalized from eating tainted foods.

Pittsburgh Man Makes Driveway Safer
Driveways dangerous for children and pets.

Young Adults Injured in Bunk Bed Accidents
Injuries from falls can require hospitalization.

Two Extensive Toy Recalls Announced
Incidents of choking and fire reported.