October 2007

Potential Toxins in Baby Bottles and Plastics
Phthalates and bisphenol A may be harmful.

Is Your Child at Risk for Lead Poisoning?
Lead paint in older homes threatens safety.

Bumbo Baby Seat Head Injury Warning
Foam chairs can tip over and injure kids.

Pittsburgh DUI Checkpoint for Halloween
90 police officers, blood tests by nurses.

Medtronic Defibrillator Leads Warning
Lead fractures in Sprint Fidelis models.

Trader Joe's to Remove Chinese Products
Organic grocery store chain pulls items.

Wal-Mart Toys on List of Lead Recalls
Animal toys added to previous recalls.

Viagra May Lead to Hearing Loss
ED drugs get new label warnings.

One Million Dunkin' Donuts Toys Recalled
Safety hazard from free glow sticks.

PA Considers Cell Phone Driving Laws
Hands-free law, texting ban, and more.

Breathalyzer Tests Reveal Teen Drinkers
Schools test students for alcohol abuse.

Lead Found in Popular Brands of Lipstick
Lead in L'Oreal, Cover Girl, Dior, & more.

Infant Cold Drugs Removed from Market
Companies heed warning by FDA experts.

Salmonella Risk from Frozen Pot Pies
Banquet or generic chicken and turkey.

Penn State Police Fight Underage Drinking
Hunting those who serve alcohol to minors.

Recalled Toxic Sealer Still in Homes
Still sold nearly two years after recall.

iPods May Be Fire Hazard
Another iPod risk added to list.

Mirapex Linked to Compulsive Gambling
Serious risk from Parkinson's & RLS drug.

Unapproved Drugs Are Still Sold
Continued sales due to FDA error.

Air Freshener May Pose Health Hazard
Toxic risk from phthalate chemicals.

Is Your Child's Cold Medicine Safe?
Safety experts propose ban on drugs.