March 2007
Parkinson’s Drug Permax Pulled from Market
Removed due to risk
of heart valve damage.
Warning About Acne Drug, Accutane
FDA cautions online buyers.
Baby Slings Recalled
Faulty strap may release on Infantino’s
SlingRider.
Updates on E. coli Food Poisoning Outbreaks
Spinach and Taco Bell
cases develop.
Ford Diesel Pickup Truck Recall
Defect may cause the tailpipe to
spit flames.
Alcohol More Dangerous Than Some Illegal Drugs
Study ranks abusive
substances.
FDA Limits Conflicts of
Interest
Advisory panels to restrict some medical experts.
College Students
Abuse Alcohol and Drugs
Substance abuse runs rampid on campus.
FDA Struggles
to Monitor Imported Food
Inspections drop as imports rise.
Drugs Cause
Sleep-Driving and More
Sleeping pills may have dangerous risks.
Fractures in Women from Diabetes Drug
Takeda's pioglitazone drugs
hurt bones.
Vioxx Retrial Awards
$47.5 Million
Jury orders Merck to pay heart attack victim.
New Rules
Announced for Produce Industry
Voluntary safety guidelines from
the FDA.
Black Box Label
for Bone Marrow Drugs
FDA warns public about side effects of ESAs.
Students Hospitalized by Energy Drink
DefibTech devices may not
signal low battery.
Defibrillators Recalled for Software
High caffeine levels cause
sickness.
Ford Recalls
155,000 Trucks and SUVs
Cruise-control defect may start engine
fires.
Teens Exposed to
Workplace Dangers
Unsafe and unsupervised teens work long hours.
Kids Cold Meds
Dangerous for Those under Six
Over-the-counter cold drugs could
harm young children.
Update
on Outbreak of Salmonella-Tainted Peanut Butter
Recent FDA notice
includes new products on recall list.
Antibiotic Vancomycin
Causes Bleeding Condition
Antibiotic has deadly side effects for
some patients.
