Some Children's Calcium Tablets Recalled
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Natural Organics Inc. is recalling some bottles of children's chewable calcium because they may contain trace amounts of a milk derivative that poses a hazard for people allergic to milk. One allergic reaction has been reported.
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U.S. health regulators are taking a new look at the safety of children's over-the-counter cough and cold medications, especially for those under age 2, a Food and Drug Administration official said on Friday.
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The following recalls have been announced:
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Common children's cold and cough medicines are coming under scrutiny from federal drug regulators, who say the remedies and their recommended doses have not been studied enough in children, a newspaper reported.
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U.S. health officials issued an alert on Monday to highlight the possibility of severe bone, joint and muscle pain in patients who take certain osteoporosis medicines.
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Kolcraft Enterprises, which makes a variety of products for babies and toddlers, is recalling about 425,000 infant play yards following the death of a 10-month old child, the U.S. Consumer Producer Safety Commission said Thursday.
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WASHINGTON -- The Colgate-Palmolive Co. said Thursday that 5-ounce tubes of counterfeit toothpaste sold in discount stores in four states under a Colgate label are being recalled because they may contain a poisonous chemical.
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Calcium supplements given to healthy   children to improve their bone density are unlikely to prevent   broken bones, researchers said on Friday.
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FRIDAY, Sept. 15 (HealthDay News) -- While calcium supplements have been touted to prevent broken bones in adults, providing them to children may not help prevent fractures as they age, Australian researchers report.
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AN HIV drug has been recalled because "human error" led to a higher than normal level of a chemical which can cause cancer.
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Health regulators are taking a new look at the safety of children's over-the-counter cough and cold medications, especially for those under age 2, a Food and Drug Administration official said on Friday.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a slew of new product recalls on Thursday because the items, like children's jewelry and Halloween pails, contain excessive levels of lead.
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A time-released medication used to prevent heartworm in millions of dogs was recalled after thousands of dogs suffered adverse reactions.
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An HIV drug is being recalled after it was found to be contaminated with a substance that could cause cancer, the medicines watchdog said tonight.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the nationwide recall of China-made Shir Fresh Mint Fluoride Toothpaste.  The FDA said Gold City Enterprise LLC of Hallandale, Fla., initiated the voluntary recall because of possible contamination.
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Young children are the most likely victims of surgery-related medication mistakes, a new study has found, and poor communication is the most likely culprit.
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In an Aug. 26. story about the recall of a medical device used to measure carbon dioxide in patient&#39;s blood, the Associated Press included incorrect information provided by the federal Food and Drug Administration.