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Diabetes Drug Invokana and Amputation Risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed manufacturing giant Johnson & Johnson in May, 2017 that they must put new warning labels on diabetes drug, Invokana (generic, canagliflozin), and its variations, Invokamet and Invokamet XR. The new warning is to alert the consumer to…

By Ryan Sewell

/ 20 Jun 2017

Mibelas Nationwide Birth Control Recall

Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has voluntarily recalled some of its birth control pills, called Mibelas 24 Fe (Lot L600518, Expiration Date 05/18). A packaging error occurred, in at least one market reported complaint, in which the blister pack the pills are housed in was rotated 180…

By Ryan Sewell

/ 19 Jun 2017

Erectile Dysfunction Medications Linked to Blindness

Erectile dysfunction drugs have become big sellers since the first one, Viagra, was approved in 1998. Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra are enormous money makers for the drug companies that manufacture them. What many people may not realize is that Dr. Howard Pomeranz, a neuroopthalmologist and…

By Ryan Sewell

/ 8 Apr 2017

Proton Pump Inhibitor Lawsuits (Prilosec & Nexium)

As Inserra Kelley Sewell, Injury Attorneys has informed its readership in the past, there are a group of medications frequently used for heartburn and acid reflux that have come under fire for their dangers to your health. Proton pump inhibitors (PPI), including Prilosec, Nexium, Protonix,…

By Craig Kelley

/ 9 Dec 2016

Sabra Hummus Recall

If you are like most, you are probably ready to be told any way to avoid sickness, as in listeria illness, over the upcoming holiday season. Sabra Dipping Company is the latest food company to issue a recall due to the possibility certain Sabra Hummus…

By Craig Kelley

/ 21 Nov 2016

Kraft Lunchables Recall

Kraft Heinz has issued a recall of Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers because the products contain allergens without warnings to that effect on the packaging. The product has allergy inducing ingredients, wheat and soy and were produced on September 21, 2016. The product are…

By Craig Kelley

/ 12 Oct 2016

Energy Drink Dangers

Once again a terrible tragedy warns consumers of the dangers that come with popular energy drinks prolific in today’s market. A 16 year old girl, Lana Harmann, lost her life while away from home on a fun trip to Mexico where she hydrated herself with…

By Craig Kelley

/ 11 Jul 2016

Nature Valley Bars Recalled for Listeria Scare

Nature Valley bar fans, take heed that General Mills has recalled four flavors of its Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars and Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars. As we have previously reported, SunOpta’s sunflower seeds have been the cause of foodborne infections. The Nature Valley bars…

By Craig Kelley

/ 11 Jul 2016

Sunscreen Not as Strong as Advertised

Sunny weather has arrived and sunscreen use will naturally go up as people venture out for outdoor activities. Be aware that the protection posted on the bottle or tube might not be as high as advertised. Evaluations of sun protection factor (SPF) in sunscreen products…

By Craig Kelley

/ 24 May 2016

Anxiety Drugs and Birth Defects Common

A drug frequently used for anxiety problems, sold under the brand name Lyrica (generic name, pregabalin) has been linked to birth defects. In addition to anxiety, Lyrica (or pregabalin) is often prescribed for conditions such as pain, epilepsy, and other brain conditions, with approval by…

By Craig Kelley

/ 24 May 2016

Hy-Vee Listeria Scare With Six Trail Mixes

A new day brings a new product recall for listeria concerns. The newest recall is being done by Hy-Vee Grocery Stores due to the possibility of six of their trail mix products being contaminated. The list includes Hy-Vee Caramel Cashew Honey Crunch Trail Mix, Hy-Vee…

By Craig Kelley

/ 24 May 2016

Costco Frozen Vegetable Listeria Contamination

Costco frozen vegetables are at the center of the latest listeria scare and recall. CRF Frozen Foods has recalled frozen vegetable items possibly contaminated with listeria monocytogenes and sold in Costco. These organisms can result in severe and even fatal infections, especially in the very…

By Craig Kelley

/ 13 May 2016