October 2006
Salmonella
outbreak sickens 172 people
At least 18 states affected by
unknown source of illness.
Wal-Mart
footstools recalled due to collapse hazard
Seven reports of
injuries, including a broken toe, a slight concussion, and whiplash.
Recalled
Sony battery emits sparks
Microscopic metal particles were left
inside the battery, which can cause laptops to short circuit.
Have a safe
Halloween
Safety tips for Halloween.
Hours
after school dangerous for teen drivers
Time period after school
just as dangerous as weekend nights.
Heavy
trucks to get speed-limiting devices
Trucking Industry backs idea
of devices to improve safety.
Safety of
stents up for debate
FDA to decide whether new safety guidelines
should be implemented.
Ritalin's effect
on preschoolers
Study shows risks involved with use in young
children.
Baby
Cookie Monster toy recalled
Toy sold exclusively at Wal-Mart
stores nationwide is recalled.
Common medications
lead to ER visits
Over 700,000 visits to the ER are a result of
complications with commonly used medications.
Hit-and-Run
Accidents on the Rise
Pedestrians killed by hit-and-run accidents
increase.
FDA gets some
recommendations
Institute of Medicine gives advice to the FDA.
Source of
E. coli-tainted spinach found
First time in nine outbreaks a
source was discovered.
FDA budget
problems could result in risks
The FDA's limited budget could
increase the public's health risks.
Black
& Decker recalls blowers
Black & Decker recalls 272,000
blowers.
LEGO
recalls toy trucks
LEGO recalls 358,000 toy trucks.
Fear of E. coli
motivates lettuce recall
Company recalls lettuce as a
precautionary measure.
Toddler
dies from E. coli-tainted spinach
Two-year-old infected with the
bacteria from a spinach smoothie.
Jury links woman's
breast cancer to Prempro
Jury awards woman $1 million saying
Prempro caused her breast cancer.
Botulism
linked to carrot juice
Four people ill after drinking carrot
juice.
Bayer withheld
Trasylol study findings
Bayer conducted study and knew of risks.
Spinach is safe
unless recalled
Only previously recalled brands are unsafe.
