$4.7 Billion Awarded in Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuit
A jury in St. Louis ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $4.7 billion to 22 women who claim that baby powder caused their ovarian cancer.
Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Linked to 100 Salmonella Illnesses: CDC Update
Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal has been linked to at least 100 cases of salmonella infection (salmonellosis) in 33 U.S. states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned on Thursday.
Oregon Company Recalls Pet Food in Rare E. coli / Listeria Combo Outbreak
Radagast Pet Food Inc. has issued a nationwide recall for 3 lots of cat food that may contain E. coli bacteria, and one which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warned on Friday.
Rad Cat Raw Pet Food Recalled for E. coli, Listeria Risk
Radagast Pet Food Inc. of Portland, Oregon, recalled raw cat food due to a risk of infection with Listeria monocytogenes or E. coli.
Judge Allows Hundreds of Roundup Lawsuits to Proceed
A judge allowed hundreds of lawsuits to move forward against Monsanto for allegedly downplaying the cancer risk of Roundup.
Rollerblade Helmets Recalled for Injury Hazard
Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Washington, and Rollerblade USA LLC recalled about 9,700 Rollerblade® helmets due to a risk of head injury.
Heart Drug Recalled in 22 Countries after Cancer Risk Identified
A widely-prescribed medicine used to regulate critical aspects of the heart’s function is being recalled in 22 countries after it was found that one of its active ingredients may increase the risk for cancer, according to the European Medicines Agency...
Georgia Man Files Meridian® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Georgia who was injured by a defective blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, C.R. Bard.
Psychiatric Meds Recalled for “Non-Child Resistant” Blister Packs
Novartis and Sandoz are recalling dozens of brands of popular psychiatric drugs -- some 470,000 products in all -- after a toddler somehow figured out how to access the “child resistant” packaging, according to a recall notice issued Friday by...
Watchdog Group Demands Ford Recall Explorer SUVs Over Exhaust Leaks
The nonprofit group Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has filed a complaint with the Ford Motor Company which could affect north of 1 million Explorer SUVs with potential exhaust fume problems.