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FDA Issues Health Warning Not To Use 35% Hydrogen Peroxide

Ricky Bagolie — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 09:22:12 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers on July 27, 2006, not to buy or to use for medical purposes high-strength hydrogen peroxide products, including an over-the-counter product marketed as "35 Percent Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide," because they can cause harm or death when taken internally. These products are not approved by the FDA and the agency recommends that consumers who are currently using high-strength hydrogen peroxide stop immediately and consult their physicians.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ricky Bagolie

4 Dead, 4 Injured in NJ Turnpike Auto Accident

Ricky Bagolie — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 01:56:41 GMT

In anothe example of out of control killer trucks on our roads, four people were killed and four others were hospitalized last Monday in a six-vehicle crash that closed a portion of the New Jersey Turnpike.

According to the AP, the accident on the roadway's northbound express lanes was caused when a truck hauling bricks was unable to stop as it approached slowed traffic, state police said. The truck rammed one car and turned over onto another and pushed both cars into another tractor trailer.

Charges are pending against the driver of the truck.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ricky Bagolie

FDA PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY: BIRTH DEFECTS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE-LOWERING DRUGS CONTAINING ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE) INHIBITORS

Ricky Bagolie — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 22:38:02 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Public Health Advisory on June 8, 2006 concerning the possibility of birth defects in children whose mothers were taking the widely prescribed family of high blood pressure lowering drugs known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in their first trimesters (the first three months of pregnancy).

The FDA Public Health Advisory was based on research just published in the June 8th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine that found that infants who had been exposed to ACE inhibitors during the first trimester had an 2.71-fold increase in major birth defects. This risk could have been as high as 4.27- or as low as 1.72-fold compared to infants who had no exposure to blood pressure-lowering drugs in the first trimester.

The full text of the Public Health Advisory is available on the FDA's Web site at http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/ACEI.htm.
Half of the birth defects were various types of heart defects and half included some malformations of the central nervous system, the urinary system, or other systems. The mothers taking an ACE inhibitor were on average older and more likely to have other chronic conditions than were the mothers not taking any blood pressure lowering drugs

The possibility of birth defects when ACE inhibitors are used in the second and third trimesters is well known, but this is the first study to raise concerns about their safety in the first trimester. All marketed ACE inhibitors carry the following black box warning in their professional product labels or package inserts:

FDA BLACK BOX PREGNANCY WARNING

When used in pregnancy during the second and third trimesters, ACE inhibitors can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus. When pregnancy is detected, ACE inhibitors should be discontinued as soon as possible.

The list below names a number of ACE inhibitor products, including combination drugs. The brand names are in parentheses:

DRUGS CONTAINING ONLY AN ACE INHIBITOR
Benazepril (LOTENSIN)
captopril (CAPOTEN)
enalapril (VASOTEC)
fosinopril (MONOPRIL)
lisinopril (PRINIVIL, ZESTRIL)
moexipril (UNIVASC)
perindopril (ACEON)
quinapril (ACCUPRIL)
ramipril (ALTACE)
trandolapril (MAVIK)

DRUGS CONTAINING AN ACE INHIBITOR AND A THIAZIDE DIURETIC
benazepril and hydrochlorothiazide (LOTENSIN HCT)
captopril and hydrochlorothiazide (CAPOZIDE)
enalapril and hydrochlorothiazide (VASERETIC)
lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide (PRINZIDE, ZESTORETIC)

DRUGS CONTAINING AN ACE INHIBITOR AND A CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER
amlodipine and benazepril (LOTREL)
diltiazem and enalapril (TECZEM)
felodipine and enalapril (LEXXEL)
verapamil and trandolapril (TARKA)

What You Can Do

You should contact your physician immediately if you are pregnant and are taking an ACE inhibitor at any stage in pregnancy.

The drug of choice for pregnant patients with mild-to-moderate high blood pressure before they became pregnant is methyldopa (ALDOMET). Because blood pressure typically drops during the first trimester, some women with mild hypertension may be able to manage without any medication during that time.

DO NOT discontinue a high blood pressure lowering drug without first consulting the prescriber

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ricky Bagolie

7 Year-Old Dies in One Car Accident

Jenny Albano — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:38:27 GMT

A seven year-old girl died after a car crash that occurred on Monday, February 18 at around 12:30 P.M. The crash took place on the New Jersey Turnpike and injured the girl's mother and sister.

Marianne Duffy, 38, of Chevy Chase, Md., was southbound on the highway in Mercer County, near Exit 8 in East Windsor, when she lost control of her car around 12:30 p.m. Monday, said state police Sgt. Stephen Jones.

The BMW drove off the side of the road and veered inside the guardrail, and eventually went up a bridge embankment and hit the underside support beams of the bridge overpass.

The daughter, Caroline Duffy, was pronounced dead at the scene. Marianne Duffy incurred life-threatening injuries and was taken to Capital Health System's Fuld Hospital. Duffy's other daughter, 4-year-old Claire, had some minor injuries but was okay.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Seoul Shik Poom Recalls Frozen Salted and Dried Yellow Croaker

Jenny Albano — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:05:05 GMT

Seoul Shik Poom, Inc., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Frozen Salted and/or Dried Yellow Croaker because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which is a bacteria that can cause sever illness or even death.

The following products are being recalled:
Item # Description Weight (lbs)
-BG1103
Bupsungpo) Fz. Salted Yellow Croaker (bag)
2.2Lbs
-BG1121B
Polar) Fz. Dried Yellow Croaker (bag)
4.5Lbs
-BG1121
Polar) Fz. Dried Yellow Croaker (bag)
2.2Lbs
-BG1122B
Polar) Fz. Dried Yellow Croaker (bag)
4.5Lbs
-BG1124
Choripdong) Fz. Yellow Croaker (bulk box)
29.73Lbs
-BG1124A
Choripdong) Fz. Yellow Croaker (bulk box)
31.6Lbs
-BG1123
Choripdong) Fz. Yellow Croaker (bulk box)
30.83Lbs

The FDA has stated that consumers should not consume any of these products, even if they do not smell or look spoiled.

Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

These products were sold in New York, New Jersey, and Maryland and was sold through retail stores. The Yellow Croaker comes in a clear plastic bag and is tied with a rope. The problem with the product was discovered during routine testing and so far no illnesses have been reported to the company.

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

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Drunk Girlfriend Ran Over, and Killed Boyfriend

Jenny Albano — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:00:49 GMT

On Saturday night, a man trying to stop his girlfriend from drinking and driving ended up being dragged under the girlfriend's car and died.

Jesenia Vega was leaving a block party to drive home, when her boyfriend, Louis Wiederer, tried to stop her. According to a witness he told her,"You're going to get arrested, you can't drive like that." Wiederer was hanging onto the open side window of Vega's car when she took off, dragging him until he could not hold on, and he fell under the car which ran him over. The car then went through two stop signs before coming to a stop.

Another witness, Jay Steiner, said he heard Vega say, "Oh, my God... Don't tell me I just killed my fiance." after she exited the car and assessed the seen.

Wiederer was pronounced dead on the scene, and Vega was immediately arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. She has pleaded not guilty and her bail is $100,000 cash or $200,000 bond.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Call for Sprinkler Systems in Hursing Homes Following Fatal Fires

Ricky Bagolie — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 06:51:49 GMT

Federal regulators are calling the up to 2500 of the nation's oldest nursing homes be retrofitted with sprinker systems following a rash of deaths due to nurisng home fires. This would be a great step toward helping to protect this vulnerable population although I am sure that the rich, powerfull and gready nursing home industry will fight it tooth and nail.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ricky Bagolie

Congress Fails in Hursing Home Abuse Oversight

Ricky Bagolie — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 09:10:50 GMT

An article in the New York Times over a six year period, Congress has failed in it's oversite of bad care in nursing homes. Bad homes that mistreated their residents received minimal or no penalties. This is no surprise as the billion dollar nursing home industry has many legislatures in their deep pockets. Nursing home residents who receive bad care or are mistreated may have the right to bring a civil claim. Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers will help evaluate that claim free of charge.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ricky Bagolie

Everlasting Distributors, Inc. Recalls Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban Due to Potential Contamination

Jenny Albano — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:15:33 GMT

Everlasting Distributors, Inc., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban in 8 oz. packaged frozen because it may be contaminated with the bacterium that causes botulism, which is a potentially life-threatening food-bourne illness.

Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban was distributed in New York and New Jersey areas and it reached consumers through retail stores. Blue Ocean Indian Sardine Tamban comes in an uncoded white styropor foam tray and vacuum packed with a clear plastic bag.

So far no illnesses have been reported to the company. The possibility of contamination was found during routine testing by the company.

The FDA and Everlasting Distributors, Inc. are warning all consumers to not eat any of the product, even if it does not seem to be spoiled or contaminated.

Side effects from botulism begin anytime from 6 hours to 2 weeks after consuming the botulinum toxin. Symptoms can include dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, slurred speech, drooping eyelids, and muscle weakness all down the body. Botulism can cause respiratory and body paralysis, which can lead to death due to respiratory failure.

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

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

State Farm Wrongfully Denied Katrina Claims

Ricky Bagolie — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 22:08:23 GMT

Is anyone surprised that a giant insurance company has defrauded it's customers to increase profits? A Houston Chronicle article reports that two sisters working for a State Farm contract company revealed the company's fraudulent tactics to deny Katrina victims' claims. According to their lawyer, the company manipulated engineers' reports of storm damage. Several reports were based on a "cookie-cutter" template that concluded water or wind-driven storm surge was responsible for damage.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ricky Bagolie