Month: February 2017
Why You Should Skip That “Chickenpox Party”
What should you do if you're invited to a pox party? Don't go.
SodaStream Recalls 50,000 Bottles for Explosion Risk
A manufacturing defect forced SodaStream to recall blue-tinted carbonating bottles due to the risk of explosions and serious injuries.
Trader Joe’s Recalls Apple Sauce Over Dangerous Glass Fragments
Trader Joe's is voluntarily recalling three kinds of unsweetened applesauce due to "the potential presence of glass pieces" in the jars.
Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Lawsuit Filed by Nevada Woman
The first-ever Zostavax shingles vaccine lawsuit blames Merck & Co. for failing to warn that it can re-activate the virus and cause shingles, chickenpox, or severe complications like blindness and chronic pain.
Mother Blames Monster Energy Drink for Death of Son
A Jacksonville mother claims her 19-year-old son died after consuming about half a can of Monster Energy Drink.
Little Tykes Toddler Swing Recalled for Fall Hazard
Little Tykes recalled 540,000 pink toddler swings sold from 2009-2014 after dozens of kids were hurt or broke an arm when the seat broke.
Florida Man Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
Thousands of people have been injured by "short-term" IVC filters that caused severe side effects. Studies show nearly all Celect® IVC filters puncture through the vein within a few months of being implanted.
Ohio Woman Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Ohio is one of over 2,500 people who filed lawsuits over serious injuries from intravenous blood clot filters. Studies of the Celect® show that 80% puncture through the vein within 90 days.