Shield Line Recalls 8,420 MedPride Baby Oil Bottles Over Child Poisoning Risk From Non-Child-Resistant Packaging
Shield Line LLC of Branchburg, New Jersey, has recalled approximately 8,420 MedPride Baby Oil bottles after the CPSC determined the packaging lacks the child-resistant closure required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. If a young child opens the bottle and ingests the contents, the low-viscosity hydrocarbons in baby oil can be aspirated into the lungs, […]
Portable Fuel Container Safety: What You Need to Know Before You Fill Up This Summer
That gas can sitting in your garage might be more dangerous than you realize. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that portable fuel containers — including gas cans and other containers holding flammable liquids — can cause violent flash fires and severe, potentially fatal burn injuries when used or stored improperly. Each year, […]
CDC: Andes Virus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship – Frequently Asked Questions
What to know About Andes virus What is Andes virus? Is it a new virus? Andes virus is a type of hantavirus that can cause severe respiratory disease in people. It is not a new virus and is normally found in areas of South America. Hantavirus disease surveillance in the United States began in 1993 during an outbreak […]