Drug manufacturers are moving forward with continued metformin recalls after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the popular diabetes medicine is contaminated with NDMA, a potentially cancer-causing chemical. India-based manufacturer Marksans Pharma Limited joins seven other pharmaceutical companies that have issued metformin recalls due to NDMA contamination. The...
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Hand Sanitizer Recall: FDA Warns of Methanol Contamination
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to avoid certain hand sanitizers due to methanol contamination. Certain manufacturers have issued hand sanitizer recalls in response to potential methanol danger. Methanol is a dangerous substance that is known to cause serious health problems in humans, including blindness, permanent damage...
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Hand Sanitizer and Methanol: What’s the Risk?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent warning that many hand sanitizers may contain methanol, a potentially dangerous and even life-threatening substance. In this post we’ll examine the hand sanitizer methanol danger. IMPORTANT: If you’ve been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol and experienced any of the...
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Is Your Hand Sanitizer Toxic? FDA Issues Urgent Warning
Is your hand sanitizer toxic? An alarming report by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reveals that many popular hand sanitizer products may be toxic and potentially cause serious health problems. The FDA has already issued warnings on many hand sanitizers due to potentially deadly levels of methanol (otherwise known...
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Belviq Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know
What is the cancer risk associated with Belviq? The FDA has ordered Belviq and Belviq XR withdrawn from the market after disturbing research suggests that Belviq may cause cancer. Belviq is a popular weight-loss drug that is prescribed to overweight adults to help prevent over-eating. In the wake of these...
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Recall Alert: Allergan Breast Implants & Potential ALCL Cancer Risk
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested a total recall of Biocell textured breast implants manufactured by Allergan. The FDA advises that these implants have been linked to an unusual and potentially deadly form of cancer. Allergan has agreed to comply with the request and all Allergan Biocell textured...
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Are essential oils poisonous? They can be…
Are essential oils poisonous? Many believe essential oils are harmless because they are natural and have been used for many years. This is simply not true. Essential oils are obtained from plant parts. Many have a nice scent and therefore are used for perfumes, cosmetics, room fresheners, flavorings and pesticides. ...
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Salmonella and Listeria Found in Ice Cream Manufacturing Facilities
IMPORTANT FOOD SAFETY ALERT: The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that harmful pathogens (disease-causing microorganisms) have been found in 21 percent of the ice cream production facilities inspected in the last year. These facilities account for 16 percent of U.S. ice cream manufacturers registered with the FDA. Listeria...
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Can Breast Implants Cause Cancer?
MSN recently reported on a frightening trend that has many asking, “Do breast implants cause cancer?” As of this writing, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had already received over 350 reports about breast implants causing a rare form of cancer known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). Reportedly,...
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