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Children Mistakenly Given Breast Cancer Pills at Chatham CVS

According to NJ.com, over the course of two months, approximately 50 children were given breast cancer treatment medication instead of the fluoride pills they were prescribed. The error occurred at the CVS in Chatham, New Jersey from December 20, 2011 through February 20, 2012. The pharmacy mixed up 20 mg Tamoxifen tablets with 0.5 mg fluoride
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International Playthings Recalls Tumblekins Toys Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the voluntary recall of approximately 31,000 Tumblekins Toys by New Jersey-based International Playthings LLC. The toys can break into small sharp pieces, posing laceration and choking risks to children. There have been no reported injuries as of yet, however, there has been one report of a toy breaking
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Blume Forte Attorney Carol Forte Obtains Settlement in NJ Birth Injury Case

Carol L. Forte, partner at the New Jersey personal injury law firm Blume Forte, obtained a $682,500 NJ birth injury settlement on behalf of a young girl who suffered a brachial plexus injury during birth as the result of a negligently and inappropriately resolved shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia occurs when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck
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CPSC Re-announces York International Gas Furnace Recall Due to Fire Concerns

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reannouncing the November 2004 recall of approximately 223,600 York International gas furnaces for manufactured homes due to continuing concerns over a fire hazard-causing defect. The gas furnace may overheat, causing the heat-exchanger to crack, exposing the flames to the home’s structure and inside finish (e.g., drywall, etc.).
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