Diamond Wipes International Recalls 75,315 CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes Over Child Poisoning Risk From Lidocaine
Diamond Wipes International, Inc. of Chino, California, has recalled approximately 75,315 CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes because the individually wrapped wipe packets do not have child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The wipes contain lidocaine, a topical anesthetic that can cause serious or fatal poisoning if ingested by young children. The […]
Adult Portable Bed Rails: A Hidden Danger for Seniors and Caregivers
Portable bed rails are marketed as safety aids for older adults — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns they have killed at least 18 people and injured countless more. Since 2021, CPSC has recalled more than 3 million adult portable bed rails through nine recalls and safety warning notices. CPSC data show […]
CDC: Sex Tourism
Sex tourism is travel for the specific purpose of having sex, typically with commercial sex workers. It is different from having casual sex during travel with fellow travelers or locals. Condoms Help Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections Both sex tourism and casual sex can lead to the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), […]