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Weight loss product contains cancer-causing substance Friday, November 13, 2009
A Southern California company is recalling a weight loss product that contains a prescription appetite suppressant and a suspected carcinogen.
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Updated: FDA is investigating alcoholic drinks spiked with caffeine Friday, November 13, 2009
If FDA determines that the use of caffeine in a firm’s alcoholic beverages is not generally recognized as safe, FDA will take appropriate action to ensure that the products are removed from the marketplace.
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Lead-laden chalkboards recalled Friday, November 6, 2009
The Consumer Products Safety Commission and a California company are recalling children’s chalkboards that contain high levels of lead.
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Take that beef hoof away from your dog; You’ll be glad you did Thursday, November 5, 2009
For most dogs, there is nothing quite like a beef hoof. For people, there are few things more unpleasant than a dog with an upset stomach.
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FDA recalls “bodybuilding” pills, warning they contain steroids Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Idaho company markets its pills to adults and teens. Teens are particularly vulnerable to the ill-effects of steroids.
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Maker of Louisville Slugger bats found liable in baseball death Monday, November 2, 2009
The maker of Louisville Slugger baseball bats has been ordered to pay $792.000 to the family of a teenager who died during a baseball game in 2003. The verdict adds to an ongoing controversy in youth, high school and college baseball about whether pitchers have enough time to react to balls hit by aluminum bats.
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Cargill Meat slips us a little tainted tongue, then recalls it Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Yes, cattle have tonsils–and they’re connected to tongues.
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