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P&G Warned Over Vicks Products With Vitamin C

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:40:00 GMT

On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent Proctor & Gamble Co. a warning letter regarding the illegal marketing of two Vicks cold and flu medicines.

The warning, involves Vicks DayQuil Plus and Nyquil Plus, both with vitamin C. According to the agency, the combinations of drug and dietary ingredients have not been proven safe and effective and therefore cannot be marketed legally.

Additionally, the agency said it had previously determined that there was insufficient data to support vitamin C is safe and effective in preventing or treating the common cold.

Earlier in the month, the FDA issued a similar warning but it was quickly retracted. An FDA spokesman said Friday that the letter was “issued prematurely – prior to the completion of an internal process.”

Some OTC drugs are permitted to be marketed without FDA approval, but the products in question failed to comply with its rules and first must be evaluated and approved under the agency’s new drug approval process, according to the AP.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Driver Cited In Tanker Explosion

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:15:00 GMT

The driver of a propane tanker that overturned and exploded last week, has been ticketed.

Ronald Tobias, 73, was cited on Monday for unsafe lane movement and for driving too fast to avoid a collision, according to Indiana State Police. The maximum for each fine is $500, but Tobias and/or his company could face insurance costs for damage and repairs to the highway which easily exceed $1 million.

The accident forced the closure of interstates 465 and 69.

The state Department of Transportation says there does not appear to be any structural damage to the bridge under which the tanker exploded.

"Everything points to this being an issue of driver error, and that's based upon people that witnessed the crash, as far as how they discussed how he was driving right before the crash occurred," said ISP 1st Sgt. Dave Bursten.

The investigation, which involves the National Transportation Safety Board, is ongoing.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Crash Splits Car In Half, Two Injured

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:12:00 GMT

Two people were injured in a car accident on Cornbread Road Thursday morning. Officials suspect excessive speed may be a factor.

The driver, 21, was airlifted to Indianapolis Hospital after she was found unconscious at the scene with head injuries. A passenger, 20, was treated at Ball Memorial Hospital.

It appears Harvey was traveling west on Cornbread Rd. near Andrews Rd. when the car left the road, struck two telephone poles and hit a tree, according to Sherriff Bill Polk.

Due to the force of impact, the vehicle was split in half, but both driver and passenger were wearing seat belts. The investigation is ongoing, but Polk believes excessive speed was a factor.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Recall - Haunted House Candle Holders Sold At Yankee Candle

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:09:00 GMT

Coyne’s & Company, in conjunction with the CPSC, is voluntarily recalling Haunted House Screen Tea Light Holders because the window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

The company has been informed of three incidents in which the panes caught fire, but no injuries have been reported.

The recall involves haunted house screen tea light holders that were sold nationwide at Yankee Candle stores between August and September 2009.

Consumers should contact Coyne’s & Company or Yankee Candle for a refund. In the meantime, the candle holders should not be used.

Consumer Information: Contact Coyne’s & Co. at (800) 336-8666 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday - Thursday or visit www.coynes.com.

Consumers can also email the firm at custserv@coynes.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Paula Deen Cookware Sold by QVC Recalled

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:58:00 GMT

QVC Inc. announced a voluntary recall of Paula Deen Hammered Cast Iron Cookware because the cookware can crack, posing a burn and laceration hazard.

The recall affects about 51,000 units that were distributed by Meyer Trading Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong.

To this date, there have been 79 reports of the cookware cracking while heated. One report involved a minor burn injury.

The recall involves Paula Deen 11-inch cast iron grill pans and griddles. They were sold as QVC item numbers K14984, K11970 and K135024.

The company will be mailing known purchasers refund instructions. But in the meantime the cookware should not be used to avoid injury.

Consumer Information: Contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit www.qvc.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Defibrillators Recalled By Philips

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:32:00 GMT

Philips is recalling HeartStart FR2 automated external defibrillators due to a memory chip failure that could cause the device to malfunction.

There have been no reports of any injury associated with the recalled devices. The defects were found during internal tests, according to the company.

Defibrillators are used by healthcare workers to help restart a patient's heart when they suffer sudden cardiac arrest.

The recall involves FR2 AEDs, with the following model numbers: M3860A and M3861A. Also involved in the recall are devices distributed by Laerdal Medical with model numbers: M3840A and M3841A.

Customers can use the serial number look-up tool on the Philips Web site — http://www.philips.com/FR2PlusAction — to find out if their FR2" is part of this recall.

The company has notified the FDA of its recall.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Neocate Infant Formula Recalled

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Nutricia North America Inc. announced a voluntary recall of Neocate Infant Formula because it doesn’t contain as much protein as listed on their labels.

The recalled formula -- lot number P91877 -- was sold in 14-ounce cans. They were distributed between September 1 and 11. About 3,700 cans of formula are affected by the recall. No other Neocate products are affected.

There is no immediate injury risk or other adverse effects associated with the recalled formula. While short-term consumption of the affect product is unlikely to cause any immediate nutritional issues, long-term consumption may affect the growth of certain infants.

Consumers can contact the company helpline directly at 800-365-7354 with any questions.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

SUV Plows Through Indianapolis Home

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:13:00 GMT

An SUV plowed through an east side home in Indianapolis on Friday and then left the scene, according to police.

The homeowner, Winnie Withers, 85, was unaware the vehicle struck the house,” said IMPD Sgt. Paul Thompson. “She was sleeping when the SUV struck her house on Friday morning. When she woke, she discovered bricks, glass and debris in her kitchen and a clear view to the outside.”

The gaping hole in the wall of her home, according to the Indianapolis Fire Department, was caused by a hit and run driver. The car struck a tree in her yard and then hit her house. Firefighters say had it not been for the tree, and had it not been a brick house, there is a good chance the vehicle would have ended up in Withers' bedroom, where she was sleeping.

Metro police says they believe the car has extensive damage, including airbag deployment and possible injury to the driver.

Update: Police located the driver of the SUV. Read more here.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Juice Dispensers Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:58:00 GMT

IMI Cornelius, in conjunction with the CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of Quest Commercial Juice Dispensers due to fraying wire which can cause the device to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

No injuries have been reported to the company, but they have received one report of a transformer smoking and smoldering.

Dispensers with serial numbers starting with the following characters are included in this recall:

62A0522JT to 62A0540JT
62E0416JT to 62E0441JT
62F0425JT to 62F0453JT
62F0502JT to 62F0553JT
62F0601JT to 62F0631JT
72A0107JT to 72A0148JT
72A0303JT to 72A0350JT
72B0149JT to 72B0151JT
72B0202JT to 72B0252JT
72B0301JT to 72B0351JT
72C0305JT to 72C0352JT
72C0402JT to 72C0413JT
72D0345JT to 72D0353JT
72D0402JT to 72D0413JT
72E0414JT to 72E0424JT
72A0202JT

The juicers were sold nationwide to commercial customers from February 2001 through August 2006. They were manufactured in the United States.

Customers should inspect the wire harness located in the bottom of the cabinet. If the colored wiring is cut or cracked, the unit should not be used [and unplugged] and the company should be contacted for a free repair kit.

Consumer Information: Call IMI Cornelius at (800) 344-3801 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.cornelius.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Brownsburg Man Arrested In Hit And Run

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:59:00 GMT

Kerry C. Payne, 54, of Brownsburg was arrested in conjunction with a hit-and-run accident that seriously injured a man riding a lawn mower this weekend.

Payne was arrested at his home Tuesday and released on a $5,000 bond later the same day. Preliminary charges include leaving the scene of an accident resulting in bodily injury.

Howard N. Burtner, 69, suffered serious injuries in the accident which occurred near County Road 450 North and Stuart Drive. He remains in Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis. His left leg, to his knee was amputated, according to his wife.

Police patrolling the accident scene found Payne’s black Ford truck, which they say was involved in the accident.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole