Month: February 2017
90,000 Due For 2nd Hepatitis A Shot After Sushi Outbreak
Health officials are reminding 90,000 people in Hawaii who are soon due for a booster shot of the Hepatitis A vaccine. Last year's deadly outbreak infected nearly 300 people who ate scallops at Genki Sushi.
PetSmart Recalls Dog Food Over Metal Choking Hazard
PetSmart is recalling its Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food due to a potential choking hazard found in one of its lots.
California Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
With around 1,500 lawsuits now filed, a recent study of the Cook Celect® IVC filter blamed its "unprotected" needle-like metal legs for an extremely high risk of vein perforations in the first 90 days.
Essure Recalled in Brazil Due to Safety Risks
Brazil has banned sales and recalled Essure, a non-surgical sterilization device linked to 10,000 injuries. No recalls have been issued by the FDA, despite 900 lawsuits and a massive grassroots campaign in the United States.
Knives Recalled Over Laceration Hazard Linked to Dozens of Injuries
Calphalon is recalling about two million cutlery sets after dozens of people reported suffering injuries when their knives broke.
MDS Cheese Recall Expands Due to Listeria Risk
MDS Foods Inc. of Massillon, Ohio has expanded a recall to include more cheese from a 3rd-party supplier that may be contaminated with Listeria.
Zimmer Biomet Shoulder Recalled Due to High Fracture Rate
Zimmer Biomet recalled over 3,600 Comprehensive® Reverse Shoulder Replacements due to a high risk of fracture, revision surgery, and devastating complications like infections, disability, or death.
Vizio Pays $2.2 Million to Settle ‘Spying TV’ Lawsuit: Do You Qualify for a Refund?
Vizio Inc. has agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle charges that it broke the law when it used spy software in more than 11 million TVs to determine what people watch – without their consent.
Sargento Expands Cheese Recall, Dumps Supplier
Sargento Foods Inc. is expanding a recall for cheese that may be contaminated with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning. No illnesses have been reported yet.
House Judiciary Committee Passes H.R. 985: Fairness in Class Action Litigation
In a sneak attack on consumers, the House Judiciary Committee approved the so-called "Class Action Killer" bill without any public hearings or debate.