March 2009

Pets Lead To Thousands of Fall Injuries Each Year
Over 86,000 people have to get medical treatment.

Food Tracing System Needs Improvement
Officials say flaw hinders food safety efforts.

PA Lawmakers Propose Cell Phone Driving Ban
Over 80% of voters agree with the legislation.

Lawsuits Claim Fleet Phospho-soda Caused Kidney Damage
Plaintiffs say company promoted dangerous use of product.

Watson Pharmaceuticals Recalls Propafenone Tablets
Pills are oversized and can cause serious side effects.

Many New Salmonella Infections Linked to Crackers
Experts worry consumers still have contaminated food.

State Farm Recalls Bears Due to Choking Hazard
800,000 of the toys distributed by insurance company.

Medtronic Heart Devices Linked to 13 Deaths
Recall issued in 2007 but products still used.

FDA Wants Faster Salmonella Detection
Agency says current testing is inefficient.

Maytag Recalls Over 1 Million Refrigerators
Units pose fire hazard, 16 reports of damage.

Bowflex Machines Recalled Due to Injury Risk
Injuries reported, some needed stiches and staples.

Lawsuit Against Drug Maker Wyeth Upheld
Diana Levine awarded $6.7 million for injuries.

Pennsylvania Drivers: Call 511 for Traffic Conditions
Service will provide traffic, weather, and road updates.