Blog Posts in November, 2010
Posted on Nov 30, 2010 By Sean Brown
Bloomberg News (11/29, Olmos) reports the study found "almost one in five hospital patients was injured by their care," and researchers "found little improvement from industry and government efforts ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2010 By Sean Brown
The AP (11/22) reported that the US Consumer Product Safety Commission "said it was collecting samples of all glasses cited in an ongoing Associated Press investigation into dangerous metals in ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2010 By Sean Brown
The New York Times /Bloomberg News (11/23) reports, "Johnson & Johnson, the maker of healthcare products, has recalled about four million packages of cherry- and grape-flavored Children's Benadryl ...
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Posted on Nov 22, 2010 By Sean Brown
Bloomberg News (11/22 Plungis) reported, "Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. recalled about 90,000 drop-side cribs after reports of at least 154 incidents of failed hardware, the US Consumer Product ...
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Posted on Nov 8, 2010 By Sean Brown
The Kansas City Star (11/7, Everly) noted, "Dietary supplements and prescription drugs are pouring in from China, but US regulators are not ensuring their quality, safety or proper labeling." In fact, ...
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