The FDA Also Found Chromium in the Lead-Contaminated Applesauce Pouches

Investigators from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have discovered another contaminant in the recalled applesauce pouches. Last year, WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis-branded cinnamon applesauce and cinnamon apple puree pouches were recalled because of lead contamination. Chromium is a naturally occurring element, but unlike lead, having some in your diet isn’t necessarily dangerous. However –…

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Lead Poisoning in Applesauce Affects Up to 385 People, Mostly Children

Call today: Martin & Helms is representing clients in these cases The recent contamination of applesauce pouches serves as a stark reminder of the severe health risks posed by lead, particularly to children. Children are vulnerable to the harmful effects of lead which can, even in small amounts, result in lasting damage, particularly affecting brain…

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Forklifts Are Dangerous Enough, But Defects Make Them Deadly

Whether you work at a warehouse or need to purchase a large order from a “big box” hardware store, the chances are good that you’ve been around a powered industrial truck – AKA, a forklift. These machines are used to move goods and products inside buildings and worksites with typically a great deal of pedestrian…

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Contaminated Eye Drops Are Causing Eye Infections, Blindness, and Death

A batch of contaminated eye drops is causing an outbreak of infections, blindness, and even three fatalities across the country, resulting in an FDA warning and manufacturer recall. According to ABC News, people around the United States are experiencing serious and life-threatening symptoms after using a popular eye drop product called EzriCare Artificial Tears. In…

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The Dangers of Infant Milk Formulas

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started receiving complaints in late 2021 that infants who ingested baby formulas made by Abbott Nutrition were being infected with dangerous bacteria that can cause gastronomical distress, sepsis, and death. The bacteria, Cronobacter, found in the Abbott Nutrition baby formulas, has a mortality rate of up to 40 percent.…

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Infant Head Shaping Pillows Can Pose Risk of Fatal Injury

Many products which consumers think are safe can cause serious harm. Among them are infant head-shaping pillows, which are marketed as medically related products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a warning about these pillows, saying they are not approved by the administration and may pose safety risks to babies. “The FDA is…

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Are OTC Drugs Like Tylenol Linked to ADHD and ASD?

You likely see these types of warnings on the bottles in your medicine cabinet all the time, whether it’s prescription drugs or over-the-counter medication. For example, the Tylenol packaging and website warns, “If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of your healthcare professional before using Tylenol or any other medication.” According…

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Procter & Gamble Recalls Aerosol Sprays for Benzene Risk

A product recall is a request from a manufacturer that a defective or unsafe product be taken off of the market for safety issues. Every company, it seems, finds itself experiencing a product recall eventually, from car manufacturing companies to dog food manufacturers. Procter & Gamble recently issued a voluntary recall of several of its…

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Boppy Issued a Recall for Its Dangerous Baby Loungers

As parents, you try to research as best you can to make sure the products you bring into your homes and the lives of your children do more good than harm. It is impossible to research every single product out there, so if you’re like most folks, you heavily rely on the experience of those…

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