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Recall of 5.4 million units of shades and blinds due to death and injuries

At least 3 deaths and several injuries have been blamed on a number of blinds sold at various retailers in the United States that include Target, Ikea and Pottery Barn. The cause has been attributed to a defect in the design.

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Class Action against Yasmin?

Lawyers in the United States are reviewing whether or not there might be the possibility of a potential class action against the popular birth control drug Yasmin. Yasmin is the successor the previous version of Yaz that has also faced a number of lawsuits.

Doesn’t seem to be much in the mainstream media other than the attorney’s website. Also, Healthy Ontario a government operated website has not cited anything such concerns with the drug.

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Beef Recall

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Health Hazard alert for beef products sold at President’s Choice supermarkets. The company is called JBS Swift Beef Company. Additional information can be found at the following link:

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2009/20090630e.shtml

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