Posts Tagged ‘safety’

Pacifiers and Disease

Here’s a story that’s getting a lot of press as of late: An excerpt: Researchers report that they found a wide range of disease-causing bacteria, fungus and mold on pacifiers that young children had been using. They added that pacifiers can often grow a slimy coating of bacteria — called a biofilm — that actually alters the normal bacteria in a baby or toddler’s mouth. That biofilm can spur inflammation and potentially increase the risk … Read More

Is the Blowout Behind Us?

We just recently became aware of this letter from the FDA regarding a hair product called the Brazilian Blowout. The letter was sent to the manufacturers. Here’s an excerpt: Brazilian Blowout is misbranded because its label and labeling (including instructions for use) makes misleading statements regarding the product’s ingredients and fails to reveal material facts with respect to consequences that may result from the use of the product. Specifically, Brazilian Blowout contains the liquid form of … Read More

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