- Chrissie Cole | November 30, 2007 12:10 AM |
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Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)An Amtrak train traveling to Chicago from Grand Rapids derailed and plowed into the back of a freight train, Friday, injuring dozens of people. Eight of the 187 passengers were seriously injured in the train accident, according to authorities. Three people in the engine of the Amtrak train, apparently all Amtrak employees, were among the most seriously injured, said Larry Langford, a spokesman...
- Chrissie Cole | November 26, 2007 6:56 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsAmerican Foods Group announced a recall of nearly 96,000 pounds of various ground beef products that may have been contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a deadly bacterium. E. coli O157:H7 can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration.The Illinois Department of Public Health discovered the problem during an investigation after receiving two reports of illness. The company issued a recall after...
- Chrissie Cole | November 23, 2007 10:05 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsColossal Jewelry, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary jewelry recall of metal bracelets and necklaces because they contain excessive levels of lead. Lead can be toxic and cause adverse health effects if ingested by small children.The recalled jewelry includes a silver charm and some of the jewelry has colorful beads. "Awesome Boutique" or...
- Chrissie Cole | November 22, 2007 12:30 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsChantix, a prescription drug aide to help adults quit smoking, is being evaluated by the FDA for adverse health effects.Pfizer Inc., the manufacturer, recently submitted reports to the FDA describing suicidal ideation (thoughts). In the aftermath of a recent case that reported erratic behavior while taking Chantix, the FDA also requested any additonal information on cases with any...
- Chrissie Cole | November 20, 2007 10:25 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsFormer University of Alabama football player, Siran Stacy, was involved in a horrific car accident, Tuesday, when a pickup truck struck the van he was driving. Six people were tragically killed in the accident including his wife and four of his children, according to State Troopers. The driver of the pickup truck was also killed in the crash.Stacy, 39, a star running back for Alabama during...
- Chrissie Cole | November 17, 2007 12:07 PM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsA 27-year-old man lost his life in a motorcycle accident, Saturday, when he collided with a pickup truck in Saraland, according to authorities.The accident occurred just after 9 p.m. on the corner of Industrial Parkway and Shelton Beach Road.Authorities have not released the name of the motorcyclist, pending family notification; he was believed to be from Eight Mile, according to officials. He...
- Chrissie Cole | November 14, 2007 11:49 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsToday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced - GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), manufacturer of the popular type 2 diabetes drug, Avandia, has agreed to add new warning information to the existing boxed warning about the potential risk for heart attacks.People who suffer from type 2 diabetes that have heart disease or who are at high risk of heart attack should talk with their medical doctor...
- Chrissie Cole | November 13, 2007 11:33 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsNike, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of approximately 235,000 football helmet chin straps because the plastic cup on the strap can break upon contact, exposing the player to head and facial injuries.To date, Nike has received 18 reports of the chin straps breaking, including two reports of facial lacerations that required...
- Jenny Albano | November 06, 2007 1:20 PM |
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Defective & Dangerous ProductsFisher-Price is recalling about 155,000 Laugh and Learn Learning Kitchen Toys because they pose a choke hazard to young children. Pieces of the faucet or the hands on the clock can detach, which poses the problem.There have been 48 reports of small parts separating from the toys, including two reports of children gagging on pieces, one report of a child who started choking on a piece and one...
- Chrissie Cole | November 03, 2007 11:16 PM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsA motorcycle accident involving an SUV, on Friday, shut down the southbound lanes of Shug Jordan Parkway for over a half hour.The accident occured when a motorcyclist, 25, of Opelika, was traveling south on Shug Jordan Parkway and a Chevy Suburban was traveling north and made a left turn onto North Donahue and they collided, according to Auburn Police Department.The motorcyclist suffered serious...