FDA Warns Parents Not To Use Popular Teething Tablets and Gels
Popular homeopathic teething tablets and gels have been linked to the deaths of 10 children and 400 adverse reports. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to caregivers to stop using the products. The deaths and adverse events, which included fever, lethargy, vomiting, sleepiness, tremors, shortness of breath, irritability, and agitation, occurred over the past six years.
Popcorn Lung in Animal Food Manufacturing – Who is at Risk?
Second in our series on workers diagnosed with popcorn lung after exposure to dangerous chemicals in the workplace. This article talks about workers exposed to diacetly through feed and feed additives for the pet food industry.
Missouri Jury Sides With Defendant in Complicated Transvaginal Mesh Case
On February 4, 2016 a Missouri jury returned a 10-2 verdict in favor of transvaginal mesh manufacturers Boston Scientific and C.R. Bard. The lawsuit was brought by Eve Sherrer, a woman who wanted a solution to mild urinary incontinence but instead found a nightmare.
Ms. Sherrer underwent her first surgery to treat mild urinary incontinence issues.…