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Caffeinated Chewing Gum May Present Health Concerns, Especially for Teens

Sarah Cool — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:46:36 GMT

Reuters and the Lancet are reporting on the case of a thirteen year old boy recently hospitalized with caffeine intoxication. The boy consumed two packs of caffeinated gum within a four hour period, ingesting about 320 mg of the stimulant. The boy’s parents first noticed that he was acting irritable and aggressive, but symptoms soon worsened. He complained of abdominal cramps, increased and painful urination, and tingling sensations in the legs. When doctors treated the boy, they found that his heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure were all abnormal. In fact, it took a total of five days before the boy returned to normal. During that time, the boy was medically monitored from time to time, and showed side effects following the use of the gum. He was sleepy and sluggish for days afterward, and experienced both sinus bradycardia and low left-ventricular ejection fraction, or decreased heart rate. It’s unclear what kind of gum the boy used, but there are a variety of brands of gum offered including Jolt, Kickbrix, Penguin, and Blitz. Those gums compete with energy drinks and shots that are available for purchase without age limits.

While the use of caffeine by teenagers is nothing new, it is important to remember that experts recommend that teens not consume caffeinated products after noon, limit their caffeine intake, and sleep at least nine hours a night. However, studies have shown that on average, many teens consume about 215 mg of caffeine a day, about the same amount as three espressos. Teens often stay up late multi-tasking, texting, and using the internet. These kind of practices can make energy gums and drinks tempting to adolescents, and make it all the more important that they be warned of the dangers of those products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Sarah Cool

Disgusting Food Case ends in a Verdict

John Inserra — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:29:42 GMT

A $40,000.00 jury verdict was rendered in Cheyenne County Nebraska against a local KFC/Taco Bell restaurant. Apparently, the employees of that particular restaurant had what was called "special servings" for police officers and their families, which would have the employees spit or urinate into the food. Sidney police Officer Keith Andrew and his family were sickened by tainted food in October 2005 and brought a claim against the restaurant. While there are no punitive damages in Nebraska, this jury was as disgusted by this story as I am.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

Carbon Monoxide Detector Recalled

John Inserra — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:05:23 GMT

FireX branded 10000 and 12000 series carbon monoxide alarms with item numbers: 10000, 12000, 12000C, 12000-6, 12200, 12220, 12400, 12400C manufactured between June 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008 have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Maple Chase Co. A number of these items were sold by Menards. The hazard listed: "The recalled alarms can sound a “double chirp”/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner’s Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death."

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

More Cantaloupe Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Jenny Albano — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:06:05 GMT

Charlie's Produce, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling its Cut Cantaloupe Products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. People infected with Salmonella can become very ill and the infections can sometimes be fatal for the young, the old, and those with compromised immune systems. To learn more about Salmonella and its symptoms click here.

The products recalled by Charlie's Produce Spokane include the following fruit items containing cut cantaloupe:

Retail Products:
Cut Fruit 4 Section - 40oz, Cut Cantaloupe - 24oz, 16oz, 8oz
Cut Honeydew/Cantaloupe - 16oz, Mixed Fruit -24oz, 16oz, 8oz
Rainbow - 24oz, 16oz, 8oz, Cut Fruit Tray Deli - 12', 8'
Cut Fruit Tray - 76oz, 40oz 8', Grab & Go Fruit Tray - 16oz

Foodservice Products:
Cut Cantaloupe - 20lb, 64oz, Cut Mixed Fruit - 20lb, 64oz

These products that contain cantaloupe were sold in Eastern Washington, Idaho, and Montana in retail stores, delis, and foodservice institutions. The recalled products are labeled with the Charlie's Produce name and logo and come in a hard plastic clamshell. The products have a Use By date of 3/07 through 3/29 which is located on the bottom of the container. So far there have not been any reports of illness.

Cantaloupe used in these products may have been supplied from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer, to Charlie's Produce Spokane. This recall was initiated when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an import alert regarding cantaloupe from this grower, because, based on current information, fruit from this company appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products Recalled Due to Skin Irritation and Burns

Jenny Albano — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:35:28 GMT

Chattem, Inc., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, and some consumer samples that were given out for a limited promotional basis.

Chattem is recalling these products because it has received some consumer reports of first, second and third degree burns as well as skin irritation resulting from consumer use or possible misuse of these products.

The following products are being recalled:
Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat- Back
Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat- Arm, Neck, and Leg
Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat- Arm, Neck, and Leg single consumer use sample. 3 oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Creme.

The consumer use samples were packaged in yellow or red cartons that contained the 3 oz. pouch of Aspercreme Pain Relieving Creme and were only given away for a promotion of the product. The carton is labeled with "Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat". If the samples were removed from their holding carton the product is packaged in a red plastic pouch that is labeled with Icy Hot Heat Therapy and either Back or Arm/Neck and Leg.

These products are available in food, drug, and mass merchandisers across the nation. The company is making sure that all recalled products are being removed from stores.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Vioxx Settlement

John Inserra — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:50:38 GMT

Merck has agreed to settle pending Vioxx claims for a total of $4.85 billion.

The settlement is an offer of settlement to individual plaintiffs, provided they can show "1) objective medical proof of either a heart attack or ischemic stroke; (2) documented receipt of at least 30 Vioxx pills; and (3) receipt of pills in sufficient number and proximity to the event to support a presumption that the patient was still taking the pills within 14 days before the heart attack or stroke."

If 85% of the plaintiffs in each of the strongest categories do not accept the settlement, then the offer is void.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Drugs, Medical Devices, and Implants.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

FDA Recall of PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE

John Inserra — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:47:34 GMT

All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled.
It has been linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain )
among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use
of medication. Problems were not found in men, but the FDA
recommended that everyone ( even children ) seek alternative
medicine.

The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:

Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant
Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements
Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control
Alka-Seltzer Plus Children's Cold Medi cine Ef fervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or or ange)
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold &Cough Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold &Flu Medicine
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold &Sinus Effervescent
Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine
BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder
BC Sinus Cold Powder
Comtrex Flu Therapy &Fever Relief
Day &Night Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules
Contac 12 Hour Caplets
Coricidin D Cold, Flu &Sinus
Dexatrim Caffeine Free
Dexatrim Extended Duration
Dexatrim Gelcaps
Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free
Dimetapp Cold &Allergy Chewable Tablets
Dimetapp Cold &Cough Liqui-Gels
Dimetapp DM Cold &Cough Elixir
Dimetapp Elixir
Dimetapp ! 4 Hour L iquid Gels
Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets
Dimetapp 12 Hour Extentabs Tablets
Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops
Permathene Mega-16
Robitussin CF
Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus &Nasal Congestion
Triaminic DM Cough Rel! ief
Triaminic Expectorant Chest &Head
Triaminic Syrup Cold & Allergy
Triaminic Triaminicol Cold &Cough

I just found out and called the 800# on the container
for Triaminic and they informed me that they are voluntarily recalling the following medicines because of a certain ingredient that is causing strokes and seizures in children :

Orange 3D Cold &Allergy Cherry (Pink)
3D Cold &Cough Berry
3D Cough Relief Yellow 3D Expectorant

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Drugs, Medical Devices and Implants.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

Conagra Recalls All Pot Pies

John Inserra — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:09:06 GMT

Conagra has recalled all of its Banquet brand frozen pot pies and all varieties of store brand frozen pot pies. ConAgra expanded the voluntary recall to include all Banquet and store brand pot pie varieties, including Albertson's, Hill Country Fare, Food Lion, Great Value, Kirkwood, Kroger, Meijer and Western Family.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

More Food Recalls

John Inserra — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:30:51 GMT

Krafts Food has voluntarily recalled Baker's Premium White Chocolate Baking Squares (6 oz.) with a UPC Code 0043000252200. This product may be contaminated with Salmonella. Thanks for the heads up from fellow injuryboard.com member Mark Joye of Charleston South Carolina.

Also Cargill Inc has voluntarily recalled approximately 844,812 pounds of frozen ground beef patties because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The frozen patties are sold at Sam's Club under the name of American Chef's Selection Angus Beef Patties.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra

Another Chinese Product Recall

John Inserra — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:37:19 GMT

Toys R Us has recalled Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The danger is the printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. This product was manufactured in China.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Inserra