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Following burn injury lawsuits and a recall, some consumers are pushing for national gel fuel ban

T. David Hoyle | April 20, 2012 2:47 PM
Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

Within the past couple of years, thousands of gel fuel candles (also known as firepots or firelites) have ended up in the homes of American consumers, buyers who were unaware that they were...

Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus Through Transplanted Organs and Tissue

Kevin Dean | April 19, 2012 9:01 PM

Consumer Groups Push for Bumbo Seat Recall

Kevin Dean | March 15, 2012 10:39 AM

Carbon Monoxide Tragedy has Officials Pushing for Reform

Vicki Antion | February 06, 2012 1:17 PM

Carbon Monoxide: The silent, and often preventable, killer

Kevin Dean | February 02, 2012 9:33 AM

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Following burn injury lawsuits and a recall, some consumers are pushing for national gel fuel ban
T. David Hoyle | April 20, 2012 2:47 PM | 0 Comments
FDA panels vote to increase Fosamax warnings
Carmen Scott | September 14, 2011 10:30 AM | 0 Comments
Consumer Groups Push for Bumbo Seat Recall
Kevin Dean | March 15, 2012 10:39 AM | 0 Comments
FDA Forms Fosamax Advisory Committee
Carmen Scott | July 22, 2011 4:30 PM | 2 Comments
Hidden dangers: the controversy over breast milk sharing
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As I married a Nova Scotian, I like to think of Canada as my country-in-law. Thanks for this look ...
Wishing Canada a Happy Thanksgiving
Pierce Egerton | October 06, 2011 7:04 PM
White Phosphorus and Osteroporosis Drugs PART ONE: Stand Up To Harmful Dangerous Toxic Chemical ...
FDA Forms Fosamax Advisory Committee
Brenda Kidd | July 24, 2011 4:32 AM
It would be more helpful if they formed a committee to examine the proper combination of Calcium, V...
FDA Forms Fosamax Advisory Committee
Jerry Segers | July 23, 2011 4:24 AM
On june 12 2011 i put gel in the pot when i went to light it a big fireball went up caught my right...
Update on Gel Fuel Product Safety
marlin | June 26, 2011 10:59 AM
Memorial day this year i suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns to my hands/ left arm chest,neck and chi...
Update on Gel Fuel Product Safety
Nichole Linzy | June 15, 2011 2:29 PM

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FDA Forms Fosamax Advisory Committee
Carmen Scott | July 22, 2011 4:30 PM | 2 Comments
Update on Gel Fuel Product Safety
Anne McGinness Kearse | June 15, 2011 11:04 AM | 2 Comments
Fall in the South: The most wonderful time of the year
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Wishing Canada a Happy Thanksgiving
Anne McGinness Kearse | October 06, 2011 5:25 PM | 1 Comment
Senate introduces Global Asbestos Awareness Week Legislation
Anne McGinness Kearse | March 30, 2011 8:31 AM | 1 Comment

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Brett Emison | May 15, 2012 7:11 AM | 0 CommentsKansas City, MO
Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

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Suave Keratin Infusion Treatment Has Some Consumers Pulling Their Hair Out

David Mittleman | May 15, 2012 10:44 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI
Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

In the hair styling business, people are willing to pay big bucks for long-lasting, silky smooth locks. Keratin hair treatments now seem to be the preferred method of attaining a head-turning...

Inflatable In-Ground Pool Slides Recalled Due to Death and Injuries

Greg Webb | May 15, 2012 8:00 AM | 0 CommentsCharlottesville, VA
Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

Late last week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Toys R Us Inc., recalled approximately 21,000 Banzai inflatable in-ground pool water...

Hawii Diabetes Alert: Actos diabetes medication linked to bladder cancer

Wayne Parsons | May 15, 2012 5:38 AM | 0 CommentsHonolulu, HI
Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs

Actos is a diabetes drug that has been linked to bladder cancer. Actos' single ingredient is Pioglitazone. A medication called Duetact is a combination of Pioglitazone and Glimepiride....

Cruise Ship Law News Update

Brett Rivkind | May 15, 2012 5:17 PM | 0 CommentsFort Lauderdale, FL
Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)

Some recently interesting developments in the maritime law field. It was reported that there was a large settlement reached in the case involving a Philadelphia duck boat that was involved...

Pennsylvania Law Mandates Duties At Railroad Crossings For Operators Of Trains And Vehicles

Scott Cooper | May 15, 2012 8:07 AM | 0 CommentsHarrisburg, PA
Category: Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)

Pennsylvania law generally provides that whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing the driver of the vehicle shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet...

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