The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling Irbesartan, a blood pressure medication, due to a cancer risk. The FDA says the medication contains an ingredient that poses a cancer risk.
When testing the drug, the FDA found an organic chemical called, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). The chemical is classified as a probable human carcinogen which is used to make liquid rocket fuel and is also a byproduct of fish processing. It is also used...FDA Recalls Blood Pressure Medication due to Potential Cancer Risks.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling Irbesartan, a blood pressure medication, due to a cancer risk. The FDA says the medication contains an ingredient that poses a cancer risk.
When testing the drug, the FDA found an organic chemical called, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). The chemical is classified as a probable human carcinogen which is used to make liquid rocket fuel and is also a byproduct of fish processing. It is also used...
The motorcycle manufacturer, Harley-Davidson, has issued a recall on 178,000 of their motorcycles due to a dangerous clutch defect.
The clutch could get stuck in gear due to an internal leak. If the leak persists, the clutch’s master reservoir could lose enough fluid to expose the hydraulic clutch circuit to air. This could inhibit the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch. This poses a very dangerous risk for the driver...
Make sure you reset your clocks this weekend as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end. Daylight Savings will end on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2:00 a.m.
If you have a normal routine around 5 o’clock, you might notice it’s much darker than it used to be. Although we may be used to these daily routines and activities, the darkness can make quite an impact regarding our safety.
It is important for motorists and pedestrians to take precautionary measures...
Shortly after midnight, an apparent wrong-way crash occurred on Route 28 near the Highland Park Bridge. Police report that one vehicle was driving in the wrong direction and crashed head on with a vehicle traveling north. At least two people were injured in the crash.
It is not certain as to why the at fault driver was travelling in the wrong direction.
Route 28 was closed for several hours following the accident.
An investigation is ongoing.
Recovering...
Giant Eagle is voluntarily recalling their Smokey Mozzarella Pasta Salad due to a possible listeria and salmonella risk. The recall was issued after one of the company’s suppliers notified them that the red pepper used in the pasta salad could be contaminated.
The recalled pasta salads have an effective date of October 17th. It has a product number of PLU 76578. Additional pasta salad was also sold at the store’s salad bar.
Giant Eagle urges...