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Tracking Pet Food Problems

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 Posted in Opinion, Pets, Politics and Government | No Comments »

In the November edition of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA), the Food and Drug Administration is asking that members of the Association to monitor pet food ... Read more..

The Safety of Free Drug Samples

Monday, October 6th, 2008 Posted in Health, Politics and Government | No Comments »

It seems like a kindness from the physician. A free drug sample of prescription medication saves some dollars and it allows some exposure to the product before purchasing. ... Read more..

Contaminated Milk Powder Causes More Infant Illnesses

Monday, September 15th, 2008 Posted in Business, Health | No Comments »

Initial reports of the extent of the number of infant illnesses were incorrect. The number of infants now sick from contaminated milk powder has tripled. And the number ... Read more..

FDA Begins Public Education of Drug Safety

Friday, September 5th, 2008 Posted in Health, Opinion, Personal Skills, Technology and Science | No Comments »

One of the problems and threats to consumers is the speed at which improperly placed drugs are regulated. It may take almost a year to have a drug, in ... Read more..

FDA Lists Tomatoes as Safe

Thursday, July 17th, 2008 Posted in Business, Health, Politics and Government | No Comments »

At best, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making an educated best guess. The FDA has listed tomatoes as a safe product again, in spite of the ... Read more..

The FDA Wrestles With the Salmonella Problem

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in Health, Politics and Government, Technology and Science | No Comments »

It might be tomatoes; and it might not be tomatoes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not know what is causing the salmonella. The investigation into the ... Read more..

The FDA and the Security of the National Food Supply

Sunday, July 6th, 2008 Posted in Business, Health, Politics and Government | No Comments »

The concern about salmonella, initially linked to tomatoes, began in April. Now, in the first week of July, there is some doubt raised as to whether it is the ... Read more..

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