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	The following is the latest national news related to law issues. For local, regional product liability news, please visit our state resources. President Signs Act for Consumer Product Safety Staff Writter, Dec 23, 2008 Consumer product safety modernization act of 2003 provides tougher lead standards for children's products Routine Tests Trigger Massive Meat Recall Staff Writter, Dec 23, 2008 Routine tests on pork meet triggered a multi million dollar meat recall on Irish pork products. FDA Post on Simvastatin Marketed as Zocor and generics Used With Amiodarone & Vytorin Danger FDA Alert web site, Sep 02, 2008 FDA notifies the public of the risk of a rare condition of muscle injury called rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to kidney failure or death, when simvastatin is used with a FDA Recently Published Data about Ambien (zolpidem tartrate) Tablets FDA, Aug 14, 2008 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Abnormal thinking and behavioral changes Beef Recall Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination USDA Gov, Jul 02, 2008 Nebraska Beef, Ltd., an Omaha, Neb., establishment is recalling approximately 531,707 pounds of ground beef components that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 Glue Guns Recalled CPSC Gov, Jun 24, 2008 The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers FDA Completes Final Analysis of Total Body Formula FDA Gov, May 01, 2008 Testing reveals high chromium levels in addition to selenium Recall of Heparin and Saline Flush Syringes FDA Gov, Mar 14, 2008 Some of the syringes have been found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens Portable Electric Heaters Recalled CPSC Gov, Feb 29, 2008 The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled ue to Violation of Lead Paint U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Jan 16, 2008 Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed Bike Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jan 08, 2008 The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC HSN Agrees to Pay Civil Penalty U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dec 28, 2007 The civil penalty settles allegations that HSN LP failed to report in a timely manner serious injuries and hazards with the Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers Voluntary Recall of HIB TYPE B Vaccine Delaware Health and Social Services, Dec 26, 2007 Delawares Division of Public Health announced the voluntary recall of ten lots of Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Swad Brand Sindoor FDA, Dec 17, 2007 The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed two cases of lead poisoning in consumers who used the product as an ingredient in home cooked meals Hairstyling Irons Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Dec 11, 2007 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of WEE CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Irons Product Negligence Lawsuit Staff Writer, Dec 06, 2007 The suit accuses the Baxter Healthcare Corp of failing to distinguish unit labels on the differing Heparin vials. Drugs and Dietary Supplements Seized FDA, Dec 03, 2007 Some lacked FDA approval and were maintained under unsanitary conditions Brown Sues Toy Companies for Lead Office of Attorney General, Nov 26, 2007 California Attorney General and Los Angeles City Attorney sued twenty companies for manufacturing or selling toys with unlawful quantities of lead Potentially Harmful Cosmetic Eye Product Seized FDA, Nov 19, 2007 Product contains drug ingredient makes unapproved drug claims and could damage eye Napastyle Recalls Romano Pitchers and Tumblers FDA, Nov 14, 2007 NapaStyle is recalling their Romano Pitchers and Tumblers because they may contain high levels of leachable lead. Hexcel Corp. Pays for Sale of Defective Zylon Bullet Proof Vests U.S. Department of Justice, Oct 30, 2007 Hexcel Corporation has agreed to pay the United States fifteen million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act. Ski Boards Recalled by Line Skis Due to Fall Hazard from Binding Failure US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Oct 23, 2007 Screws installed improperly can cause the bindings to come loose or pull off the ski board during use. Childrens OTC Cough Syrup Recall Staff Writer, Oct 16, 2007 The CHPA issued a voluntary withdrawal of over the counter infant cough and cold elixirs from store shelves. Florida Meat Recall Staff Writer, Oct 05, 2007 21.7 million pounds of meat were recalled from store shelves when they were found to be contaminated with the E Coli. Recalled Childrens Earrings in Florida Staff Writer, Oct 05, 2007 Recall was initiated for two types of children earrings sold in Florida WalMart stores due to lead poisoning hazard. Consumer Protection Removes Babys Bliss Gripe Water FDA, Oct 01, 2007 The Department of Consumer Protection has removed a product from three stores where it was sold. Recall of Select Poultry Products for Dogs and Cats FDA, Sep 24, 2007 Bravo! announces a voluntary recall of select tubes of three of its poultry products for cats and dogs. Aventis Pays to Settle Drug Pricing Fraud Matters U.S. Department of Justice, Sep 17, 2007 Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc has paid the United States to resolve allegations that the company caused false claims to be filed with Medicare and other programs. Netto Collection Recalls Cribs Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard The Consumer Product Safety Commission, Sep 14, 2007 Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed Mattel Recalls Various Barbie® Accessory Toys Recalls Dot Gov, Sep 07, 2007 Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Arkansas Sandwich Recall: Batesville Attorney Staff Writer, Aug 13, 2007 The sandwiches, which were available in various Arkansas convenience stores Botulism Poisoning Warning Food and Drug Administration, Aug 03, 2007 Symptoms may include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness that moves progressively down Company Ordered To Stop Selling Illegal Fireworks Components US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Jul 23, 2007 United Nuclear Scientific Supplies LLC, of Edgewood, N.M., founded and operated by Robert Lazar, was fined $7,500 and received three years probation. Casio® Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard Casio, Jul 02, 2007 Casio Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product GE Recalls 2.5 Million Dishwashers CPSC, Jun 18, 2007 General Electric Co. is recalling 2.5 million dishwashers because of a wiring problem that could cause fires. Meerkat 50 Youth ATVs Deemed Deadly US Recalls, Jun 11, 2007 The Meerkat 50 does not have front brakes; has no parking brake; is missing a neutral indicator light; and Galliker Dairy Issues a Product Recall FDA, Jun 01, 2007 Galliker Dairy Company of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is recalling half-gallon packages of Galliker's Healthy Checked Calcium Enriched Fat Free Milk Industry Food Safety Actions U.S. Department of Agriculture, May 21, 2007 A sample of food poisoning lawsuits is analyzed and one finding is that confidential settlements, health insurance, and product liability insurance distort legal incentiv Cracker Barrel Recalls tools Due to Collapse Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, May 14, 2007 Consumers should immediately return the stools to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. FDA Warns about Health Risks of Contaminated Olives The U.S. Food and Drug Administration , May 07, 2007 FDA Warns of Contaminated Olives FDA Seizes Medical Products From NJ Device Manufacturer FDA, Apr 30, 2007 FDA finds significant deficiencies in the companys manufacturing processes. Small Passenger Vessel on Fire on Pithlachascotee River in New Port Richey The National Transportation Safety Board, Apr 17, 2007 NTSB Determined Probable Cause of Fire a Fractured, Improperly Installed Fuel Injection Line Hazardous Toys Alert From Neighborhood Safety Network California Department of Consumer Affa, Apr 16, 2007 Neighborhood Safety Network Quickly Gets the Word Out About Product Safety Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahrons Judaica Recall Chanukah Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Apr 09, 2007 Chanukah Candles Recall Undeclared Milk in Lorenzo's Brand Mexican Breads Food and Drug Adminstrartion, Apr 02, 2007 People who have allergies to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product CPSC and USFA Encourage Consumers to Spring Forward with Fire Safety in Mind Consumer Product Safety Commission, Mar 19, 2007 Consumers should replace their smoke alarms every 10 years Medical Product Safety Alert for Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit Food and Drug Adminstrartion, Mar 12, 2007 Four new studies in patients with cancer found a higher chance of serious and life-threatening side effects or death with the use of ESAs. Fisher-Price Fined $975,000 for Failing to Report a Serious Hazard with a Popular Children’s Toy Consumer Product Safety Commission, Mar 05, 2007 The penalty settles allegations that the company failed to report a serious hazard Revisions to Baraclude Annonunced by the FDA and Bristol Myers Food and Drug Adminstrartion, Feb 26, 2007 FDA and Bristol-Myers Squibb notified healthcare professionals of revisions to the Microbiology / Antiviral Activity and Indications And Usage-Description of Clinical Stu FDA Alerts Consumers to Unsafe, Misrepresented Drugs Purchased Over the Internet Food and Drug Administration, Feb 19, 2007 FDA urges consumers to review the FDA Web site for information before buying medication over the Internet Toddler Pants Sets Recalled for Choking Hazard US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Feb 12, 2007 Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. IKEA Recalls Vases Due to Laceration Hazard CPSC, Feb 05, 2007 IKEA has received 18 reports of these vases breaking, resulting in seven reports of injury Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Jan 29, 2007 About 18,000 of these products were found to not be equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water Graco Children’s Products Inc. Recalls Repair to Contempo™ Highchairs US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Jan 22, 2007 The highchair can collapse if it is not fully opened and locked into place from the storage position prior to use Nexgrill Industries Inc. to Pay $300,000 Civil Penalty Consumer Product Safety Commission , Jan 15, 2007 CPSC alleged that the firm failed to report a defect with Nexgrill Gas Grill Model 720-0025 in a timely manner Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard US Consumer Product Safety Commission , Jan 08, 2007 About 35,000 (17,000 with consumers) Oscillating Ceramic Heaters were recalled last week Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission , Jan 02, 2007 About 700 Trim Assembly Kits for recessed light fixtures were voluntarily recalled due to risk of falling parts DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission , Dec 25, 2006 This recall involves cordless DEWALT DC305 model reciprocating saws with date codes 200601-49 through 200640-49 GAMO USA Corp. Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Dec 18, 2006 About 14,000 of these GAMO Air Rifles, distributed by GAMO USA Corp. of Fort Lauderdale, FL, were recalled Nintendo Wii Component Recall Staff Writer, Dec 15, 2006 An estimated 500,000 Wiis have been sold since the launch date Dollar Days International Recalls Children’s Parka Jackets CPSC, Dec 04, 2006 Children’s Parka Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Voluntary Recall of Contact Lens Care Products FDA, Nov 27, 2006 Advanced Medical Optics Inc announced a nationwide voluntary recall of certain lots of its contact lens care solution Consumer Group Warns Holiday Shoppers Of Hidden Toy Hazards Staff Writer, Nov 22, 2006 Small magnetic toys are one of the major risks that have contributed to children toy related injuries Target Recalls Various Toys Due To Lead And Laceration Hazards CPSC, Nov 17, 2006 Target has received four reports of toys breaking apart, exposing sharp points 11 Million Bottles Of Acetaminophen Recalled Drug Alert, Nov 10, 2006 Drug manufacturer Perrigo recalled more than 11 million bottles of acetaminophen due to possible contamination Espresso Maker Liability For Burn And Impact Injury Hazards CPSC, Nov 03, 2006 Heating element can forcefully separate from its base during the brewing cycle, this poses burn and impact injury hazards to nearby consumers Wal Mart Recalls Home Trends Footstools, Liability For Collapse Hazard U.S. Consumer Protection and Safety, Oct 27, 2006 Due to improper construction, the stool can break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers Warning Due To Botulism Concerns Not To Drink Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice FDA, Oct 20, 2006 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to drink Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice FDA Statement On Nunes Lettuce Recall FDA, Oct 13, 2006 The company reported to FDA that it initiated the recall because of E.coli contamination of water Recall To Repair Segway® Personal Transporters Press Release, Oct 06, 2006 The personal transporter can unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels, which can cause a rider to fall United States Marshals Seize Defective Infusion Pumps FDA - Press Release, Sep 29, 2006 The seized infusion pumps have a design defect called 'key bounce' that may cause potential over-infusion of medications FDA Updates Labeling For Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch FDA - Press Release, Sep 22, 2006 The Food and Drug Administration today approved updated labeling for the Ortho Evra contraceptive patch to warn healthcare providers and patients Spinach FDA Warning On Serious Foodborne E.coli O157:H7 Outbreak FDA - Press Release, Sep 15, 2006 Spinach may be a possible cause of this E.coli O157:H7 outbreak FDA Requested Recall From Cytosol Laboratories, Inc. FDA - Press Release, Sep 08, 2006 FDA delivered a letter to Cytosol Laboratories, Inc., of Braintree, Mass., to request a recall of all brands and sizes of Balanced Salt Solution Proposed FDA Rule Preempts State Product Liability Laws Press Release, Sep 01, 2006 The Food and Drug Administration is attempting a back-door approach to preempt state prescription drug product liability laws Recall Of ReNu With MoistureLoc Contact Lens Cleaning Solution FDA - Press Release, Aug 25, 2006 Scientific and epidemiological data suggesting that ReNu with MoistureLoc may increase susceptibility to Fusarium Merck Losses Judgement For $51 Million In Vioxx Case To Mr. Barnett Staff Writer, Aug 17, 2006 Merck was wrong and the evidence supported the fact Vioxx contributed and caused Mr. Barnett heart attack Seizure And Forfeiture Of Unapproved Medical Devices Press Release, Aug 11, 2006 These devices are misbranded because their labeling lacks adequate directions for intended use Baxter Healthcare Corp. Agrees To Correct Manufacturing Deficiencies FDA - Press Release, Aug 04, 2006 Baxter and two of its top corporate executives have signed a consent decree of condemnation and permanent injunction for certain infusion pumps made by the firm Arm Saws Recalled For Blade Detachment Hazard Press Release, Jul 28, 2006 Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders Electronic Pressure Cookers Sold By QVC Recalled Due To Burn Hazard US Consumer Product Safety, Jul 21, 2006 QVC is voluntarily implementing this recall based on 43 reports of failure incidents, including 37 reports of burn injuries IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Consumer Product Recall US Consumer Product Safety , Jul 20, 2006 Fingers can become caught in the folding mechanism of the chair bed/sofa bed, posing a laceration or amputation hazard Insignia And Nexus Guidant Pacemakers Recall fda.gov, Jun 30, 2006 five reports of device malfunction due to the failure of a low-voltage capacitor from a single component supplier Baby Food Recall For A New York Corporation Beech-Nut Nutrition fsis.usda.gov, Jun 13, 2006 recalling approximately 9,465 pounds of chicken product due to the possible presence of pieces of bone Productivity Losses Due To Personal Injuries cdc.gov, Jun 13, 2006 The degree that injuries prevent or deter individuals from producing goods and services in the marketplace CPSC, Consumer Product Safety Commission Warns On Portable Generators cpsc.gov, May 30, 2006 CPSC Warns of Dangers After a Hurricane or Power Outage Hits Carbon Monoxide from Portable Generators Can Kill You in Minutes Child Toy Recall Due To Risk Of Serious Eye Injury cpsc.gov, May 15, 2006 A 12 year old boy who was blinded in one eye and a 16 year old boy who has decreased vision San Diego, CA, Hoist Exercise Equipment Benches Recalled cpsc.gov, May 02, 2006 Hand laceration and the other consisting of a partially amputated finger 2006 Recall On Toe-Kick Saws, Due to Broken Handles cpsc.gov, Apr 17, 2006 Handle breaking and one report of a laceration in which a user’s leg and torso were cut Child’s Death Prompts Replacement Program of Magnetic Building Sets cpsc.gov, Mar 31, 2006 Tiny magnets inside the plastic building pieces and rods can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated Recent Drug Recall Of Cefazolin For Injection fda.gov, Mar 09, 2006 Cefazolin for Injection, USP is used to treat skin and skin structure, respiratory and other infections CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recall Of Paintball Player Kits cpsc.gov, Feb 22, 2006 Seven injuries have been reported including an eye injury, facial bruises, and lacerations CPSC Recalls Of Lasko Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard cpsc.gov, Feb 08, 2006 Burns and smoke inhalation, at least eight of the reported fires resulted in extensive property damage FDA Advisory On Ketek Side Effects FDA.Gov, Jan 24, 2006 Healthcare providers should monitor patients taking telithromycin for signs or symptoms of liver problems 2006 Recall Of Civic For Air Bags NHTSA.Dot.Gov, Jan 09, 2006 a deploying front passenger air bag can increase the risk of injury to an infant or small child Recall Of Baby Cribs For Suffocation Risk CPSC.Gov, Dec 28, 2005 A strained neck and a report of a child turning blue CPSC Recall, Chuck E. Cheese’s Announce Recall of Plastic Siren Whistles cpsc.gov, Dec 12, 2005 The recalled plastic siren whistle's internal pieces can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to children The New England Journal Of Medicine On Vioxx Vioxx Press Release, Dec 09, 2005 Merck deleted data about three heart attacks among patients on Vioxx Porter-Cable Announce Recall To Repair Circular Saw Blade cpsc.gov, Nov 30, 2005 The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers FDA Updates Consumers On Guidant Corporation’s Implantable Defibrillators fda.gov, Nov 30, 2005 There is a reasonable probability that if a particular device is malfunctioning Ford Trucks Recall odi.nhtsa.dot.gov, Nov 29, 2005 Premature tire wear can result in tire failure and possibly a vehicle crash Medical Device Maker Sued For Hiding Defibillator Defect ny.gov, Nov 18, 2005 Guidant Misled Doctors About Design Flaw that Could Cause the Device to Fail Ford Announces Safety Recall Recalls.gov, Nov 17, 2005 Condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire Thane International Inc., of La Quinta, California Announce Recall of Perfect Air Ultra Air Purifiers cpsc.gov, Nov 10, 2005 An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire which poses the risk of fire