Beth Mole at ArsTechnica has an article about the levels of belladonna in homeopathic teething products made by Hyland's:
After investigating reports that more than 400 babies were sickened and 10 died in connection with homeopathic teething products, the Food and Drug Administration confirmed Friday that it had indeed found elevated levels of the toxic substance, belladonna, in the products.
Belladonna, also known as deadly nightshade, was the prime suspect of the investigation from the beginning, which Ars reported about last fall. Nevertheless, the products' maker, Hyland's, would not agree to recall the products when it was notified of the FDA's conclusion, the agency reported
In a response to Ars, Hyland's has acknowledged that there are some inconsistencies in the amount of belladonna in its products, but the company said that it has not seen any evidence from the FDA indicating that the elevated levels were toxic or excessive. [...]The FDA said it had found inconsistent amounts of belladonna in Hyland's products. Some of the amounts were "far exceeding" what was intended.
[...] As before, the FDA is urging parents to avoid the homeopathic teething products and toss any already purchased. The FDA does not evaluate or approve the homeopathic products, which have no proven health benefit.
Also: Hylands FAQ about the discontinuation.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday February 01 2017, @10:49PM
No, dipshit, its called consumer product safety backed by 100 years of regulation of pharmaceuticals and homeopathic products.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday February 01 2017, @11:57PM
If someones decides to shop in the quack aisle of the drug store, that's their responsibility. My wife happens to have a thing for Chinese medicine and sometimes buys those kinds of herbs, which are also unregulated. It's not my thing, but the 2015 Nobel Prize for medicine [nih.gov] recognized a malaria drug based on traditional Chinese herbs. Western medicine, despite its many success, doesn't have a monopoly on healing and often fails. People should have the freedom to explore alternatives.