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FDA Requests Seizure of PETCO Animal Food Products

Posted on June 19, 2008
U.S. Marshals, at the request of The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), seized Petco animal food products that the company allegedly stored in unsanitary conditions at its supply distribution center in Joliet, Illinois.During inspections in April widespread bird and rodent infestation was found, according to the FDA...

FDA Warns Not to Consume Raw Red Tomatoes

Posted on June 07, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that a salmonellosis outbreak is being traced back to the consumption of certain types of raw red Roma, red plum and red round tomatoes, including prepared products using these tomatoes.The FDA advises consumers not to consume any raw red plum, red Roma, raw red round tomatoes or products that contain these types of tomatoes unless they are from one of the sources listed here...

Study: Nursing Home Residents Involved in Altercations More Often

Posted on June 04, 2008
A recent study found nursing home abuse among residents is becoming increasingly more violent - both physically and verbally - on a more frequent basis, than earlier studies indicated, according to researchers at Cornell University."Because of the very nature of nursing home life, it is impossible to eliminate the abusive behaviors entirely, but we need better scientific evidence about what works to prevent this problem," said Karl Pillemer, director of the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging at the College of Human Ecology...

Another Construction Crane Falls in New York

Posted on May 30, 2008
New York is the scene of another construction crane tragedy today. At least one person is dead after a crane working on construction site in Mahattan fell 20 stories. Firefighters are combing through the wreckage to find victims. The buildings in the area have been evacuated...

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Makit & Bakit Children's Jewelry Recalled for Lead Hazard

Posted on May 29, 2008
QuinCrafts, in cooperation with CPSC, is voluntarily recalling about 70,000 sets of Makit & Bakit children's toy jewelry due to high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by small children and can lead to serious health problems.The toy recall includes QuinCrafts products that contain children's toy jewelry...

More Safety Measures Underway on Goldman Sachs Construction

Posted on May 28, 2008
A recent construction accident is forcing new safety measures to be undertaken on the new Goldman Sachs headquarters. Steel fell 18 stories onto a baseball field where little league games were being played. Goldman Sachs and contractor Tishman Construction Corp...

Little Tikes Toy Cell Phone Recalled

Posted on May 28, 2008
Due to a potential choking hazard, Little Tikes Chit 'n Chat toy cell phones are being recalled. The $8 product was sold in stores nationwide. The recalled toy phone has a faulty hinge that could break off and become a choking hazard to young children...

Irving Man Dies in Car Accident

Posted on May 25, 2008
A 28-year-old man from Irving was killed in a car accident on Saturday morning. The accident occured on Route 20. Only one car was involved in the accident. The vicim: was driving east on Routes 5 and 20 around 2 a.m. when he lost control of his car, went off the south side of the road and struck and severed a telephone pole...

Construction Work Halted in New York City

Posted on May 15, 2008
A new crackdown on following building regulations has halted work on many New York City building sites. Even minor violations have stopped work and that has builders very upset. A top industry group says the city is paralyzed by fear after eight people were killed when a massive crane fell in Turtle Bay on March 15, according to Crain's New York Business...

Washington County Nursing Home Found Negligent

Posted on May 14, 2008
The State Department of Health has been busy investigating several complaints of negligence and wrongful death at the Eden Park Nursing Home in Glen Falls. After a five day trial, a State Supreme Court jury ordered Washington County to pay $300,000 to the family of a woman who died as a result of a fall at the county-owned facility...

9/11 Police Officers Added to Wall

Posted on May 09, 2008
Eight New York City Police Officers who died from World Trade Center Illnesses were added to the Wall of Heroes on Wednesday. The honor is reserved for police officers that died in the line of duty. All of the men spent time aiding in the recovery effort at Ground Zero...

New York City Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Posted on May 07, 2008
A New York City motorcyclist was killed and his female passenger was injured in a motorcycle-truck accident, when his bike slammed into a truck on southbound Route 9W yesterday.The man, 24, was attempting to pass a Town of Espopus highway truck that was hauling a heavy equipment trailer, when the truck made a left onto Barry Drive, according to State Police...

Jury Hands Down Defense Verdict in Slip and Fall Trial

Posted on May 04, 2008
A Madison County jury handed down a defense verdict after deliberating for less than two hours in a two-day slip and fall trial.The lawsuit, filed in November 2006, against Richard Minton, alleged a woman injured her left ankle on February 18, 2006, at her Alton Rental home owned by Minton...

Ford Motor Co. Recalls F-250, F-350 Trucks for Fire Hazard

Posted on April 30, 2008
Ford Motor Company will officially announce an automobile recall of 64,754 of its 2008 F-250 and F-350 trucks due to potential fire hazard in late May. The trucks do not conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard imposed to maintain "fuel system integrity" and prevent fuel leaks, according to federal regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...

Pfizer, Others Named in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Posted on April 30, 2008
Warner-Lambert, Pfizer Inc., and Parke-Davis are listed as defendants in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by a woman and the estate of her now-deceased father, in conjunction with his use of Neurontin.The suit, seeks recovery of damages for the wrongful death of her father and for personal injuries sustained from Pfizer and Warner-Lambert Co...

CPSC Warned About Recalled Lead Keychain in 2006

Posted on April 27, 2008
Wal-mart and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled a keychain last week that contained an excessive amount of lead. The recalled keychain is believed to be responsible for an Illinois infant girl's lead poisoning. An Ashland University Professor is now claiming that he warned the CPSC in 2006 about the lead in the keychain and that they did nothing with the information...

Construction Worker Hurt in Lincoln Center Fall

Posted on April 24, 2008
A New York City construction worker was injured in a fall from scaffolding at the Lincoln Center last night. He was wearing a safety harness at the time of the construction accident. It is unknown how he fell. He fell 25 feet. It's not clear what the worker was doing or exactly where the accident happened within Lincoln Center...

$150 Million a Year Needed for World Trade Center Sick

Posted on April 20, 2008
Maybor Bloomberg has called on the federal government to pay $150 Million a year to pay for the health care of World Trade Center Illness victims. A $1 Billion fund that was set up is untouchable due to lawsuits. The mayor spoke at a luncheon attended by California Governor Arnold Schwartzenegger...

New York Man Trapped Beneath Car on Courthouse Steps

Posted on April 17, 2008
A car jumped the curb, struck a coffee cart and plowed up the busy steps of Manhattan's State Supreme Court Building, on Friday, injuring six and trapping one man beneath the vehicle. Firefighters arrived to release the man whom was trapped under the front end of the vehicle following the car accident...

Construction Worker Falls to His Death in Manhattan

Posted on April 15, 2008
A safety strap system intended to secure a construction worker to the building he was working on failed, causing him to plunge to his death on Monday, according to authorities. The worker, 25, of Bayside, Queens, was installing windows at a condo tower when the construction accident occurred and he fell from the 23rd floor to a 15th floor balcony...

Oswego Accident Kills Motorcyclist

Posted on April 10, 2008
A 23-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Oswego on Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened on the SUNY Oswego campus. The victim was riding the motorcycle on County Route 7 when he collided with a car.It happened outside Laker Hall, the building where the basketball team plays, which is separate from the main campus...

Sunshine Mills Dog Biscuits Recalled

Posted on April 07, 2008
Sunshine Mills Inc., a private label pet food manufacturer announced a pet food recall of its branded dog biscuits made at its Red Bay, Alabama biscuit plant during part of March 2007 after discovering the products were made with tainted wheat gluten imported from China...

Hearing to Focus on Health Compensation for World Trade Center Sick

Posted on April 04, 2008
A Congressional hearing has been held to determine if victims of World Trade Center Illness should be compensated. Most of the focus has been on health care for victims. This hearing will center on economic losses. The hearing will be chaired by Congressman Jerrold Nadler and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren...

FDA Identifies Requirements for Safety Plans for Certain Drugs and Biologics

Posted on April 01, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified 25 drugs and biologic products that will be expected to turn in safety plans called Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), the FDA said in a recently published Federal Register.Under the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA), the FDA can expect manufacturers to turn in a REMS when a drug first goes to market, or later if the FDA becomes aware of new safety data regarding the drug...

Regranex Use May Increase Risk of Cancer

Posted on March 31, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is researching data that shows an increased risk of cancer, in diabetic patients who use Regranex Topical Gel (becaplermin) for the treatment of foot and leg ulcers.

Regranex Use May Increase Risk of Cancer

Posted on March 30, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is researching data that shows an increased risk of cancer, in diabetic patients who use Regranex Topical Gel (becaplermin) for the treatment of foot and leg ulcers.The FDA received information from a study that was performed to investigate the possibility of increased cancer risk in connection with use of Regranex...

Judge Rules Insurance Companies to Pay WTC Legal Costs

Posted on March 28, 2008
In a ruling by New York Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, insurance companies for the City of New York are responsible for legal costs associated with defending the city in World Trade Center cases. A $1 Billion captive insurance fund was set up by the federal government to pay claims, but that money was being used to pay for legal costs as well...

Total Body Liquid Diet Supplements Recalled After Reports of Adverse Reactions

Posted on March 27, 2008
Total Body Formula, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced a voluntary recall of Total Body Formula, liquid diet supplements in Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar flavors. The following lot numbers are included in the recall: 4016801, 4016802, 4024801, 4024802, 4031801, 4031802 or 4031803.

Miami Crane Accident Injures Five, Kills Two

Posted on March 26, 2008
A crane collapsed and plunged 30-floors killing two workers and injuring five others at a Miami construction site. Three construction workers were transported to local hospitals in critical condition. One was being treated at the scene and another may have been trapped under the rubble, according to a Fire spokesman...

Brother of Crane Victim Suing City for $30 Million

Posted on March 25, 2008
The brother of a construction worker who died in the crane collapse incident has filed notice that he will sue the city of new York for $30 million for his brother's wrongful death. The claim filed by Christopher Canzona, brother of Clifford Canzona, was the first legal action taken since the crane collapse on March 15...

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