Recalls in September 2010

Fisher-Price Recalls Wheelies Rampway Toys

How Twitter Can Track Flu Outbreaks

Using social network cheaper than current tracking systems, expert claims

Fisher-Price Recalls Children's Trikes

The Hidden Health Risks of Texting

Increase in hand and finger injuries coincides with increase in texting

Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Toys with Inflatable Balls

Fisher-Price Recalls Healthy Care, Easy Clean and Close to Me High Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard

Mouthwash Claims to Prevent Gum Disease, Remove Plaque Irk Feds

Listerine, CVS, Walgreen warned to stop making unproven health claims

Black & Deckerm Craftsman Recall Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

Sunrise Medical Recalls Quickie Shark Bikes Recalled

Molenaar LLC Recalls Electroluminescent Night Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazard

Siemens and Murray Circuit Breakers, Load Centers and Meter Combos Recalled

Astra Zeneca Pays $520 Million to Settle Seroquel Charges

Company accused of promoting off-label uses through kickbacks to doctors

New Birth Control Pill Wins FDA Approval

Beyaz tablets prevent pregnancy, also raise folate levels just in case

How Salmonella Outwits Your Immune System

Salmonella food poisoning can be fatal; eggs, peanut butter, produce, meat all possible pathogen pathways

Cancer of the Colon Screenings Often Skipped, Study Finds

Failure to complete subsequent screenings compromises the test's effectiveness

Health Care Reform Takes Effect Today, Expanding Health Insurance Coverage for Millions

Six months after passage, measure puts new restrictions on health insurers

Aging Baby Boomers To Increase Demand For Doctors

Fewer doctors entering geriatrics at a time when need is rising

Mood Rings, Necklaces Recalled Because of Lead Content

Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Sold at Michael's

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Don't Work For Everyone

Economists also worry they may inadvertently drive up costs for conventional plans

Forest Pharmaceuticals To Plead Guilty To Violating FDA Laws

Company sold unapproved and misbranded drugs and obstructed agency investigation

Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Hooded Jackets, Sweatshirts

Chuck E. Cheese's Recalls More Than 1 Million Toys

CPSC says the recalled items pose a hazard to children

Giant Starbuilder Sets Recalled by Edushape

Pomegranate Juice Maker Sues FTC, Challenging Advertising Restrictions

POM Wonderful says its free-speech rights are being violated

Can Swimming Pools Cause Cancer?

Excessive chlorine in the water can damage DNA, researchers warn

Fall Weather Is Prime Time for Household Mold

Mold can cause serious health problems if allowed to grow indoors

Coleman Company Recalls Water-Activated Spotlights

Horizon Hobby Recalls Spektrum Receivers Used with Model Airplane Gliders

Fun Stuff Recalls Bracelets, Klick Balls, BoBo Balls

Albee Baby Recalls Sorelle 'Prescott' Cribs

New Devices Claim to Freeze and Zap Fat Away

R2D2 look-alikes wage holy war on bulges, flab and fat

Appeals Court Throws Out Zyprexa Class Action

Suit concerned schizophrenia drug's side effects

FDA Acts Against 5 Electronic Cigarette Distributors

Agency cites unsubstantiated claims, poor manufacturing practices

Milk Recalled For Improper Pasteurization

Product was distributed in five states

FIXIT Rechargeable Spotlights Recalled

Kids Win the Junk-Food Tug of War

Parents often settle for less nutritious foods when buying for their kids

Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs

Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders

New Rules Make It Easier To Appeal Health Claim Denials

But rules only apply to new plans

The Land of Nod Recalls Toy Vegetables

Many ER Visits Could Be Treated Elsewhere, Study Finds

Retail clinics and urgent care centers could shift the load from hospitals

Pontiac Recalls 2005-2008 Vibes

Paradigm Recalls Cinema 70 CT Subwoofers

Step2 Recalls Children's Transportation Station Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Suzuki Recalls Models Equipped with Garmin Nuvi Navigation Systems

Kia Recalls 2011 Sorento, 2010 Soul to Fix Wiring Problem

Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers

Kompan Recalls Swing Sets