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Thursday, April 23, 2009

Dakota Urology Clinic Sued for $5 Million in Medical Malpractice

Five plaintiffs are asking for $5 million in damages from the Siouxland Urology Center in Dakota Dunes, SD. claiming negligence, medical malpractice, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

In the 22 page class-action lawsuit the patients claim Siouxland Urology breached the standard of care by re-using certain disposable medical equipment which caused damages to the patients. Manufacturers recommend the equipment used in cystoscopy procedures be used only once. Siouxland Urology denies any unsterilized equipment ever came into direct contact with patients.

South Dakota Department of Health has ordered the Center to change its cystocopy practices and the Center is offering free blood test to check for HIV and Hepatitis for the 5,200 affected patients.

The Columbia SC Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Louthian Law Firm have many years of experience in medical malpractice cases and we are committed to providing personal service and to obtaining fair compensation for all our clients. Call us at 1-866-410-5656 or fill out our confidential online case evaluation form.




Dakota Urology Medical Malpractice

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posted by Your Attorneyat 1:03 PM

Another Off-Road Utility Vehicle Is Recalled

In cooperation with the CPSC, Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles have been recalled by the manufacturer, Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Alabama. About 580 of these vehicles have been sold by Bush Hog dealers nationwide from April 2008 to December, 2008 and costs between $8.000 and $10,000. They were made in the United States.

The recall includes Models TH4400 (Trail Hand) and 4430 4X4 Off –Road utility vehicles and have Bush Hog printed on the cargo bed tail gate and on each side of the cargo bed. The hoods are red, green, or mossy oak.

The vehicle's throttle cable can lock in freezing temperatures causing the engine not to return to idle when the driver takes his foot off the accelerator pedal, creating a potential loss of control of the vehicle.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact a Bush Hog dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Contact Bush Hog LLC toll-free at 877-873-0143 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, of visit their website at www.bushhog.com.

The attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm believe when someone is injured due to a product with dangerous flaws, the manufacturer should be held responsible. If you or a loved one has been injured in a South Carolina ATV accident, call the Louthian Law firm at 1-866-410-5656 or use our online contact form




Bush Hog Vehicles Recalled

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posted by Your Attorneyat 12:47 PM

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Yamaha’s Rhino ATV Classification in Question

Last November, Consumer Affairs reported at least 30 people had died in Rhino accidents and hundreds had been injured. The Wall Street Journal reported, in light of these statistics, the government was investigating the need for stricter regulations.

The Rhino has a unique design – a cross between a golf cart and an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), therefore, the Rhino isn’t subject to the ATV safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission calls the Rhino a UTV, or “utility terrain vehicle”, instead of an ATV, and puts the Rhino into what it calls the “emerging hazard” category.

One difference in the Rhino and other ATVs is that it has a steering wheel instead of the handlebars. There are other minor differences in the Rhino that leave it uncategorized, and thus unregulated and unlicensed. It’s neither a car nor an ATV. UTVs don’t need licenses and can be operated by anyone, including children.

While the Yamaha Rhino may not be an ordinary ATV, it is not a toy and should not be treated like one by children and teenagers.

The attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm believe when someone is injured due to a product with dangerous flaws, the manufacturer should be held responsible. If you or a loved one has been injured in a South Carolina Rhino rollover accident, call the Louthian Law firm at 1-866-410-5656 or use our online contact form.


Yamaha Rhino Classification

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posted by Your Attorneyat 2:24 PM

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Sales of Three Yamaha Rhino Vehicles Suspended Because of Rollover Risk

In the wake of 46 deaths and hundreds of injuries -- many from rollover accidents -- sales of three Rhino off-highway recreational vehicles have been halted until free safety repairs can be made by Yamaha Motor Corp., the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on March 31.

The Rhino vehicles are prone to rollover at low speeds and on level ground, the CPSC stated. The CPSC has advised consumers not to use these off-road vehicles until new safety features are installed.

More than two-thirds of the fatalities involved rollovers.

"Of the rollover-related deaths and hundreds of reported injuries, some of which were serious, many appear to involve turns at relatively low speeds and on level terrain," the CPSC said in a news release.

The repairs affect the 450, 660 and 700 Model Rhino Vehicles. As many as 150,000 of these models have been sold since 2003.

At the Louthian Law Firm, we believe the manufacturers of products with dangerous flaws should be held accountable when someone is injured. If you or a loved one has been injured in a South Carolina Rhino rollover accident, call the Louthian Law Firm at 866-410-5656 or contact us through our confidential online case evaluation form.

CPSC Yamaha Rhino Press Release

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posted by Your Attorneyat 2:02 PM

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Supreme Court Rules Against Preemption

In the highly anticpated case of Wyeth vs. Levine, the Supreme court has ruled that federal law does not preempt a state's ruling that the drug Phenergan was inadequately labeled. Past rulings, such as Riegel v. Medtronic had established that FDA decisions on drug safety preempted state rulings, effectively shielding drug manufacturers from pharmaceutical injury claims. This ruling is being viewed as a win for drug injury victims.

The Louthian Law Firm has over 40 years experience in defending the rights of South Carolina's injured. If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at 1-866-410-5656 for a free evaluation of your case.


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posted by Your Attorneyat 6:57 AM

Friday, December 12, 2008

New Risk Associated with Avandia

Researchers at North Carolina's Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Britain's University of East Anglia have found that the diabetes drugs Avandia and Actos, doubles the risk of bone fractures in women but not in men. The information was based on a 10 previous clinical studies lasting at least a year involving 14,000 patients. The risk of bone fractures is yet another concern dealing with Avandia. In November 2008, Public Citizen called for a ban due to the risk of liver failure and other life-threatening side effects. Avandia is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and Actos is manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. For a free consultation, call us today at 1-866-410-5656

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posted by Your Attorneyat 8:02 PM

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Nestle Recalls Lean Cuisine Meals

Nestle Prepared Foods Co. has issued a recall for 900,000 pounds worth of Lean Cuisine brand frozen chicken dinners due to reports of the meals containing small chunks of blue plastic. The USDA considers the blue plastic to be a potential health threat and has ranked the recall as Class I, which is a "health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of a product will cause serious, adverse health consequences, or death." So far three specific dinners have been found to contain the plastic: Cafe Classics Pesto Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta, Spa Cuisine Chicken Mediterranean and Dinnertime Selects Chicken Tuscan.

The following meals and production codes are included in the recall.

9.5-ounce packages of Cafe Classics Pesto Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of 8280595912 as well as a use-by date of "Best Before May 2010."
10.5-ounce packages of Spa Cuisine Chicken Mediterranean brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of 8231595912 or 8241595912 as well as a use-by date of "Best before Sept. 2010"; a production code of 8263595912, 8269595911 or 8274595912, as well as a use-by date of "Best before Oct. 2010"; or, a production code of 8291595912 or 8301595912 " as well as a use-by date of "Best before Nov. 2010."
12.5-ounce packages of Dinnertime Selects Chicken Tuscan brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of 8234595911 and a use-by date of Best before Sept. 2009; a production code of 8253595911 or 8269595912 as well as a use-by date of Best before Oct. 2009; or a production code of 8292595911 or 8296595911 as well as a use-by date of "Best before Nov. 2009."

So far there has been one report of injury.

If you or someone you love has been injured due to a dangerous food item or defective product, you should contact an experienced South Carolina personal injury lawyer. The Louthian Law Firm has succesfully represented clients since 1959. Our attorneys have a reputation for ethical, aggressive litigation that gets results. We offer a free consultation so don't hesitate to contact us today at 1-866-410-5656.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 9:09 AM

Friday, November 14, 2008

U.S. patients suffer more medical errors

U.S. patients suffer the highest medical errors, coordination problems and out-of-pocket costs compared to seven other countries, according to a new non-profit report.

The 2008 survey looked at 7,500 chronically ill patients in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Britain and the United States.

The survey found that about one-third of U.S. patients experienced medical errors or poorly coordinated care, including delays in access to medical records or duplicated tests.

If you or someone you care about has been injured by the carelessness of a medical professional, you should speak with an experienced South Carolina medical malpractice attorney like the ones at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. Our attorneys can help you evaluate your case; protect your legal right to the courts; stand by your side throughout the legal process; and get you the best possible results. For a free consultation, call the Columbia SC Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Louthian Law Firm today at 1-866-410-5656.

Medical Errors News Story

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posted by Your Attorneyat 1:19 PM

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Nissan To Recall Thousands Of Vehicles

Nissan Motor Co. plans to recall more than 204,000 vehicles from its 2007 and 2008 model years because a passenger side airbag may not deploy properly in an accident.

The voluntary recall covers 2007 and 2008 Nissan Altima, Altima Coupe, 350Z, Murano and Rogue; and Infiniti G35 Sedan, G37 Coupe and EX35 built from March 12, 2007, to May 27, 2008, the company said in a notice.

If you or someone you care about has been injured by a defective product, you should speak with an experienced South Carolina personal injury attorney like the ones at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. Call today at 1-866-410-5656.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 6:21 PM

Monday, October 6, 2008

Study: Drug Samples May Put Children's Health at Risk

A new study published Monday in the journal Pediatric suggests that free drug samples, which are used as a marketing tool by the drug industry, may endanger the health of young children.

The study found that children who lack health insurance are more likely to receive free drug samples than insured children. The problem: the study found that in 2004 more than 500,000 children received samples of four medicines that were later the subject of health warnings by the Food and Drug Administration: Advair, for asthma; Adderall and Strattera, both for attention deficit disorder; and Elidel, for eczema.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. For a free consultation, call us today at 1-866-410-5656.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 10:48 AM

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Four Arthritis Drugs Get Stronger FDA Warning

The Food and Drug Administration has ordered stronger warnings on four medications – Enbrel, Remicade, Humira and Cimzia – which are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. The problem: they can raise the risk of a potentially fatal fungal infection. The fungal infection, histoplasmosis, mimics the flu.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. And because we know injured people are often suffering financially as well as physically, we never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at 1-866-410-5656.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 1:59 PM

Friday, August 29, 2008

Death Toll In Canada Hits 15 From Listeria-Contaminated Deli Meats

At least 29 cases of listeriosis, including 15 deaths, have been linked to deli meats in Canada, prompting a massive recall of products from Maple Leaf Foods.

An additional 31 cases are being investigated and Maple Leaf Foods has recalled more than 220 products and temporarily shut down its Toronto plant.

If you or someone you care about has been seriously injured or killed by someone else's careless attitude toward food safety, you have the right to hold the careless party responsible in court. With almost 50 years of experience, the Louthian Law Firm can help you evaluate your case and file the best possible lawsuit. To preserve your right to a day in court, contact one of our experienced South Carolina foodborne illness attorneys as soon as possible, at 1-866-410-5656.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 5:59 AM

Monday, August 18, 2008

A Closer Look at Drug Labels and Terms

A recent newspaper article sorts out the various labels and terms -- from Black Box warnings to Dear Doctor letters -- that the FDA uses in regulating drugs. If you've ever wondered what those terms mean, and why they're used, this article provides the answers.

If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at 1-866-410-5656 for a free evaluation of your case.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 6:02 AM

Thursday, August 14, 2008

FDA Announces Recall of Artery Stent Device

Boston Scientific and the FDA has alerted healthcare professionals and patients of a Class I Recall of NexStent Monorail, NexStent Carotid Stent and Monorail Delivery System because a defect could lead to vessel wall injury, stroke or emergency surgery to remove a piece that detaches.

The device is used in patients to treat a blockage in the carotid artery, which supplies blood to the brain. During a procedure called carotid artery stenting, the physician places the self-expanding stent in the carotid artery to keep it open and to help prevent future narrowing of the artery.

The product was recalled because the tip of the stent delivery system may detach during a carotid artery stenting procedure. The recall does not affect stents that have already been implanted. The defective devices were distributed from June 19, 2007, through May 5, 2008. Class I recalls are for dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

If you or someone you care about has been injured by a defective product, you have the right to ask the manufacturer for money to cover your medical bills, property damage, pain and suffering and any permanent disability or loss. In order to protect that right, you should speak with the experienced product injuries attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have more than 40 years of experience helping injured South Carolinians seek justice, and we’re committed to ensuring that you get the best legal representation possible. For a free consultation, call us today at 1-866-410-5656.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 1:26 PM

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Emergency Room Patients Now Waiting Nearly an Hour For Aid

Emergency room waits are getting longer and longer, according to a new study. The average U.S. emergency room patient now waits 56 minutes to get treatment -- up from 38 minutes a decade earlier, according to a report published Aug. 6 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study also found that emergency room visits are up 32 percent in that same decade.

If you or someone you care about has been injured by delays in medical treatment, you should speak with an experienced South Carolina medical malpractice attorney like the ones at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. Our attorneys can help you evaluate your case; protect your legal right to the courts; stand by your side throughout the legal process; and get you the best possible results. For a free consultation, call the Columbia SC Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Louthian Law Firm today at 1-866-410-5656.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 5:50 AM

Friday, August 1, 2008

Excel Corp. to Pay Sizzler $7.1M for E-coli Outbreak

Meatpacker Excel Corp. has been ordered by a jury to pay $7.1 million to Sizzler USA for loss of business due to bad publicity. Eight years ago, a 3-year-old girl, Brianna Kriefall died from E-coli after eating a piece of watermelon that had been contaminated from coming into contact with tainted meat.
Numerous other consumers were also seriously harmed from eating food that had been contaminated. The meat production plant where the meat originated was reported to have received 17 citations in a three month period for violations. A lab test showed a connection betwee the outbreak and the meat from Excel and one week before the trial with the Kriefall family, the company admitted guilt.

If you or someone you love has been serioiusly harmed or killed due to a company's negligence in food safety, you have the right to hold the careless party responsible. With almost 50 years of experience, the Louthian Law Firm can help you evaluate your case and file the best possible lawsuit. To contact one of our experienced South Carolina foodborne illness attorneys please at 1-866-410-5656, for a free case evaluation. The protection of your rights is our primary concern.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 2:46 PM

Monday, July 28, 2008

FDA Slow To Halt Unapproved Uses Of Medications

When the FDA catches a drug company pushing prescription medications for "off-label" uses, it takes the agency about seven months to issue a warning -- and another four months for the company to correct the problem, according to a draft report from the Government Accountability Office.

A 2006 study suggested that more than 20 percent of prescriptions written in the United States are for off-label use. The FDA "isn't keeping track of how drugs are marketed for off-label use, even though marketing for off-label use is illegal and it's the FDA's job to enforce that law," Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said in a statement. "As a result, drug makers aren't being held accountable for promoting unapproved use of medicine and patient safety is diminished."

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. And because we know injured people are often suffering financially as well as physically, we never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at 1-866-410-5656.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 6:22 AM

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Salmonella Outbreak Exposes Flaw In U.S. Food Safety System

Federal investigators announced Monday that they found a single contaminated jalapeño pepper grown in Mexico and said peppers like it may have played a role in the recent outbreak of salmonella, which until now has been blamed on tomatoes. The difficulty in tracking down the culprit for the outbreak has exposed problems in the U.S. food-safety system.

If you or someone you care about has been seriously injured or killed by someone else's careless attitude toward food safety, you have the right to hold the careless party responsible in court. With almost 50 years of experience, the Louthian Law Firm can help you evaluate your case and file the best possible lawsuit. To preserve your right to a day in court, contact one of our experienced South Carolina foodborne illness attorneys as soon as possible, at 1-866-410-5656, for a free case evaluation.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 2:39 PM

Thursday, July 17, 2008

American Honda Motor Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles

American Honda Motor is recalling 42,000 ATVs, saying if the vehicle’s CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn, the joint can become contaminated, leading to severe binding and a sudden loss of steering control. That poses a risk of injury or death to riders, according to a July 17 notice on the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers have been advised to stop using the product immediately. The affected products are model year 2007-2008 TRX 420 Rancher ATVs. To date, there have been no reports of injuries.

If you or someone you care about has been injured by a defective product, you should speak with the experienced product injuries attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. For a free consultation, call us today at 1-866-410-5656.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

FDA Proposes Suicide Warning On Epilepsy Drugs

Saying patients who take epilepsy drugs are more likely to commit suicide, the Food and Drug Administration has proposed adding a black box warning to those drugs. The agency released the proposal ahead of a meeting Thursday, where outside experts will weigh in on the risks.

The Louthian Law Firm has defended South Carolinians in pharmaceutical injury cases since 1959, and we’re committed to providing personalized service to you while aggressively going after wrongdoers. Because we know how financially devastating one of these injuries can be, we never charge you a dime until your case is won. For a free evaluation of your case, call us today at 1-866-410-5656.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 9:34 AM

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Report: Medical Device Fragments Pose Serious Health Risk

Since 2003, reports of 72 deaths and 4,675 injuries have been logged by the FDA related to medical debris left behind in patients. The problem has been linked in part to medical devices that break or malfunction, depositing potentially deadly debris inside patients.

The Louthian Law Firm has defended South Carolinians in personal injury cases since 1959, and we’re committed to providing personalized service to you while aggressively going after wrongdoers. Because we know how financially devastating a medical malpractice injury can be, we never charge you a dime until your case is won. For a free evaluation of your case, call us today at 1-866-410-5656.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 2:35 PM

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

FDA Boosts U.S. Heparin Deaths To 149

The blood thinner heparin has been linked to 149 U.S. deaths in people who had allergic reactions after taking the drug. The Food and Drug Administration has just posted the new tally on its Website, nearly doubling the total from April. The drug is made from pig intestines.

If you or someone you love has been harmed due to the use of tainted heparin, please contact one of our qualified products liability attorneys for a free consultation.

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Friday, June 13, 2008

FDA Issues Caution On Silver Dental Fillings

The Food and Drug Administration is warning dental patients that silver fillings contain mercury and may pose a safety risk to pregnant women and young children. The FDA posted the precaution on its Web site earlier this month.

The Louthian Law Firm has served injured South Carolinians since 1959. We are committed to protecting consumers harmed by dental and medical products. We always offer free consultations to potential clients. To speak with an experienced personal injury attorney today, call us at 1-866-410-5656.

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Thursday, June 5, 2008

Walgreens Settles Drug Pricing Lawsuit For $35 Million

Forty-two states and Puerto Rico will share $35 million in proceeds from Illinois-based Walgreens Company to settle allegations that the drug store chain boosted the price of prescription drugs paid through Medicaid by switching from capsules to tablets or vice versa, depending on which version cost more. Walgreens has multiple locations in South Carolina.

The Louthian Law Firm has served injured South Carolinians since 1959. We have won millions for our clients and are committed to protecting consumers' right to a fair and honest marketplace. And because we know victims are often stretched thin financially, we always offer free consultations to potential clients. To speak with an experienced consumer protection attorney today, call us at 1-866-410-5656.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Insurer Ordered To Pay Grocer $21 Million For Katrina Damage

The insurer for a chain of grocery stores damaged during Hurricane Katrina must pay more than $21 million for unreasonably failing to cover what was necessary to fix windstorm and other damage, a federal jury has ruled.

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posted by Your Attorneyat 6:01 AM

Consumer Group Asks FDA To Ban Some Food Colorings

A consumer advocacy group has asked the Food and Drug Administration to ban several artificial food colorings, saying they may cause hyperactivity and behavior problems in children. The Center for Science in the Public Interest says studies show that behavior in some children may be worsened by those food additives. The group also noted that the British government has persuaded food manufacturers to switch to safer colorings.

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