September 24, 2009
TYLENOL PULLED FROM STORE SHELVES
September 24, 2009 |
Important! Children’s Tylenol Recall
There is an important recall alert to pass along to parents of small children.
The makers of Tylenol are voluntarily recalling certain children’s and infant’s liquid Tylenol products.
The medicine was made between April and June of 2008.
The company is recalling the products because examination of one of the inactive ingredients in the medicine did not meet testing requirements.
The recall applies to 20 different children’s and infant’s Tylenol products.
The recall information isn’t especially easy to find, but consumers who check the Tylenol website under Children’s Tylenol News will find a list of children’s and infants’ Tylenol liquid products that are being pulled from store shelves.
The notice begins: “You may have heard that McNeil Consumer Healthcare (the makers of Tylenol) is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Children’s and Infants’ Tylenol liquid products that were manufactured between April, 2008 and June, 2008 in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).”
One of the inactive ingredients apparently didn’t meet internal testing requirements. The “news” then essentially skips to the list of products.
But in wee print at the bottom of the Tylenol site’s main page, consumers will find a link that says “For Healthcare Professionals.”
Follow that and you’ll make it to a letter that sheds some light on what you “may have heard”:
The company has implemented this recall because examination of bulk raw material detected that one of the inactive ingredients did not meet internal testing requirements.Specifically, the gram-negative bacteria Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) was detected. The portion of raw material in which the bacteria was found was isolated and was not used in the production of any finished product. However, it was decided, as a precaution, to recall all product that utilized any of the raw material manufactured at the same time as the raw material that tested positive for the bacteria. Please note: No bacteria has been detected in finished product and the finished product has met all specifications.
Here’s US Recall News’ list of 21 affected products:
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cold MS Suspension 4 oz. Grape
Children’s Tylenol Suspension 4 oz. Grape
Children’s Tylenol Suspension 4 oz. Strawberry
Children’s Tylenol Suspension 4 oz. Bubble Gum
Infants’ Tylenol Suspension 1/2 oz. Cherry
Infants’ Tylenol Grape Suspension Drops 1/4 oz.
Children’s Tylenol Dye Free Suspension 4 oz. Cherry
Children’s Tylenol Suspension 4 oz. Cherry
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Runny Nose 4 oz. Cherry
Infants’ Tylenol Suspension Drops 1/2 oz. Grape
Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu 4 oz. Bubble Gum
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cold Suspension 4 oz. Grape
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough/ST Suspension 4 oz. Cherry
Infants’ Tylenol Suspension Drops 1 oz. Grape
Infants’ Tylenol Dye Free Suspension 1 oz. Cherry
Children’s Tylenol Pediatric Suspension 1 oz. Cherry
Infants’ Tylenol Suspension Drops 1 oz. Cherry
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cold/Allergy 4 oz. Bubble Gum
Infants’ Tylenol Grape Suspension Drops H/G 1/2 oz.
Infants’ Tylenol Drops 1 oz. Grape
Children’s Tylenol Suspension 4 oz. Cherry, Hospital Gov
July 29, 2009
Let Attorney Philip DeBerard Give You Some Facts About Dog Attacks, Bites and Children
According to the Humane Society, every year approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur in the United States. That is almost 2% of the American population. Roughly 26 people are killed a year by dogs in the last decade. Approximately eighty percent of dog bites occur by an animal that is known to the victim and is usually a pet of the owner or neighbor. And most dog bites occur near the victim’s home. And over half the dog bites occur on the dog owner’s property. Children are three times more likely than adults to sustain serious injury from dog bites. Over half of the child victims sustain significant injury to the face. The Humane Society reports that over fifty percent of the bite victims are under the age of 13-years-old. One kennel reported that of the children killed by dogs (canine homicide), nearly 70% of the victims were under the age of ten-years-old, nearly 22% are under the age of one year and approximately 7% were sleeping infants. It is important to discern between dog bites and canine homicide. While Pit Bulls and Rottweiler’s are responsible for a large number of the canine homicides, all breeds and their owners are responsible for the high number of dog bites. You will recall the case of the Pomeranian dog that killed an infant while its owner was preparing a bottle in the other room. Even in communities where certain breeds are banned and there are low concentrations of “dangerous breeds” there is still the same frequency of dog bites in the population. Any dog can and will bite under certain circumstances.
It is important to remember the greatest single cause of canine homicide and dog bites are irresponsible dog owners. Dog owners that do not take responsibly for properly training and supervising their dogs are the single greatest cause of dog bites and dog attacks.
Tips to minimize the risk of your child from being bitten by a dog: 1) Teach your child to move slowly and speak softly around dogs. 2) Teach your child not to chase or tease dogs. 3) Teach your child that all dogs may bite. 4) Teach your child to wait to be introduced to the dog by the dog’s adult owner. 5) Teach your child to ask the dog owner’s permission to pet their dog first, before trying to pet the dog. 6) Teach your child to wait for a dog owner’s permission to pet the dog and then teach your child to let the dog sniff the child’s hand first, before petting the dog. 7) Teach your child to pet the animal gently after the dog sniffs his/her hand. 9) Teach your child to never pet a dog while it is eating or sleeping. 10) Teach your child to never approach a dog that has puppies or is nursing puppies. 11) Teach your child to never pet a dog while it is playing with a toy. 12) Teach your child to never try to take a dog’s toy away from the dog. 13) Teach your child to never try to pet a dog that is in a car by reaching in the window. 
Teach your child to avoid petting a dog that cannot sit nicely.
June 24, 2009
FLORIDA MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What do I need to do to be able to legally ride a motorcycle without a helmet in the state of Florida?
You need to be at least 21 years of age and have at least $10,000.00 worth of medical coverage insurance to be able to operate or ride upon a motorcycle without a helmet.
Where can I buy PIP insurance for my motorcycle?
You can’t. There is no PIP insurance for motorcycles.
Does my PIP insurance on my car meet the insurance requirements for my motorcycle?
NO, you must have $10,000.00 medical payment insurance or some type of healthcare coverage that does not exclude motorcycles with at least $10,000.00 in coverage.
How much does Medical Payment coverage on my motorcycle cost?
The cost of the coverage depends on your driving record.
Do I have to carry liability insurance on my motorcycle?
It is not required but the above companies require you purchase it to get the Medical Payment insurance coverage.
Can I legally wear my novelty helmet?
If you meet the age requirement and have the proper insurance coverage.
Does my health insurance meet the insurance requirements for my motorcycle?
If it does not exclude motorcycles and has at least $10,000.00 in healthcare benefits. If in doubt request a Certificate of Coverage from your insurance company.
My wife is covered under my company’s health insurance, but her name is not on our health insurance card. How does she prove she has insurance?
Carry the top page of your policy that states her name or that it covers family members. If in doubt request a Certificate of Coverage from your insurance company.
Does my VA Benefits meet the insurance requirements for my motorcycle?
Only if you are retired or 100% disabled. Contact your local VA office for confirmation of your coverage.
Does Medicare or Medicaid meet the insurance requirements for my motorcycle?
Yes. If in doubt request a Certificate of Coverage from your insurance company.
Does my passenger have to have his or her own insurance?
Not if your insurance covers both you and the passenger. If it doesn’t then the passenger needs to have his or her own insurance coverage.
If I’m not a resident of Florida, what do I need to ride without a helmet in Florida?
You need to be at least 21 years of age and have at least $10,000.00 worth of medical coverage insurance to be able to operate or ride upon a motorcycle without a helmet.
Will the police stop me for not wearing a helmet?
They have stated that they would not stop someone for just a helmet violation, unless they feel they do not meet the age requirement.
Approved Motorcyclist Helmet List from the Florida Highway Patrol
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