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Archive for October, 2009
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Oct
16,500 pacifiers recalled
October 28, 2009
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 16,500 pacifiers after discovering part of the plastic could come loose and become a safety hazard, reports WATE.
23
Oct
Merck reveals list of payments to doctors and speakers
October 19, 2009
The Associated Press reports that after facing criticism regarding industry influence, the drug maker Merck & Co. added a database to its company Web site that lists its fees paid to doctors to speak on behalf of the company’s products.
23
Oct
Baby food recalled
October 19, 2009
Concerned that two of its products were contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, Plum Organics announced a recall of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food, according to The Associated Press.
21
Oct
New rules for off-road vehicles
October 21, 2009
According to The Associated Press, the Consumer Product Safety Commission decided to write new mandatory rules for recreational off-highway vehicles because more than 100 people have died in off-road vehicle accidents since 2003.
15
Oct
Dietary supplements don’t need approval from FDA
October 7, 2009
Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified more than140 contaminated dietary and weight-loss products, the current law allows these types of drugs to be sold without approval from the FDA, according to Bloomberg.
15
Oct
Bayer sued over claims for One A Day Men’s drug
October 7, 2009
The drug company Bayer faces a lawsuit over its One A Day Men’s drug for marketing that it reduces the risk of prostate cancer, according to The National Law Journal.
15
Oct
Agency to study increase in motorcycle deaths
October 5, 2009
The Federal Highway Administration will conduct a study regarding an increase in motorcycle deaths. According to The Detroit News, between 1997 and 2008, there was a 150 percent increase in the number of motorcycle deaths in America.
15
Oct
Two agencies writing new food safety rules
October 5, 2009
The Associated Press reports that the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have teamed up to write new food safety rules in order to reduce the number of food-borne illness outbreaks.
15
Oct
3.8 million vehicles recalled by Toyota
October 5, 2009
A defective floor mat caused Toyota Motor Corporation to announce a recall of 3.8 million vehicles, according to The Associated Press.