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Losartan, yet another blood pressure drug, recalled by the FDAA third blood pressure medicine has been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Losartan was recalled over concerns that “the contaminated drug might cause cancer.” The latest recall…
FDA issues recall of Duncan Hines cake mix over salmonella concernsIf you plan on baking some holiday treats for your friends, family, or coworkers, you’re going to want to avoid doing so using Duncan Hines cake mixes. At the urging…
Millions of pounds of grab-and-go foods recalledAmericans today eat on the run more than any time in history. Don’t have time for breakfast in the morning? Grab a donut on the way to work. No time…
FDA seeks to aid consumers by providing names of retailers during recallsWhen there’s a chance a food or drug could result in “serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals", as well as when the product packaging may make…
Non-Opioid alternative Limbrel recalled, patients and doctors confoundedIt’s rare that a miracle drug lives up to the name, but for many patients non-opioid alternative Limbrel does. Colonel Hall spent nearly 30 years in the Marines. Up until…
Hypothyroid Medication Recall IssuedA recall has been issued for nearly 40 types of thyroid medication. The medications recalled are levothyroxine (LT4) and liothyronine (LT3) in the 15, 30, 60, 90, and 120 milligrams…
Dangerous genital infection linked to common diabetes meds, FDA warnsA type 2 diabetes drug taken by nearly 2 million patients last year has led to “rare but serious genital infections”, and at least one death. The FDA is now…
FDA issues recall of mislabeled blood pressure medicationThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled a popular blood pressure medication after it was found the drug was mislabeled, and actually contained another type of diuretic. Spironolactone, a…
Why Controversial Ingredient Triclosan Is in Toothpaste, but Not BodywashWhy would a chemical linked to inflammation and cancer be banned in numerous consumer products, but still be allowed to be used in maybe the most common product of all?…
FDA warns benzocaine gel teething products are unsafe, wants them off the marketWhen our tiny toddlers start teething, we often believe (incorrectly) that the only thing that can bring them and us relief can be found in a small tube in the…
Over 200 Million Eggs Recalled as 22 People Are Sickened by SalmonellaIf you recently consumed eggs purchased from any of the following states: Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, or West Virginia; there’s a chance…
FDA Raises death count from kratom, a natural opioidWe wrote this past November about the dangers of the natural opioid kratom, and the concerns that were being raised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Kratom goes by…
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