Month: February 2017
Trump Threatens Vaccination Requirements: Is Your Child Protected?
President Trump’s criticism of the current vaccination schedule is against the views of most Americans, who overwhelmingly support vaccine requirements for public school children, according to a new Pew survey. The survey found that 82% of Americans support current requirements...
Britax Recalls Strollers for Faulty Car Seat
Britax is recalling 676,000 "Click & Go" B-Agile and BOB Motion travel strollers after dozens of kids were injured when the car seat fell off.
Roundup Lawyers Question EPA-Monsanto Conspiracy
A scientist who was dying of cancer named the EPA insiders who worked with Monsanto and listed 14 ways Roundup could cause cancer, according to lawyers representing 60 people with lymphoma.
Parents Say Over-The-Counter Laxative Harming Children
Parents across the U.S. are voicing concerns that side effects of the laxative powder MiraLAX may be causing severe mental health problems in their children.
Saputo Recalls Deli Gouda Cheese Due to Listeria Risk
Saputo Inc., the biggest dairy processor in Canada, recalled deli-counter Gouda cheese due to a risk of Listeria, a bacteria that can cause deadly food poisoning and pregnancy complications.
Whole Foods Recalls Butternut Squash Noodles for Listeria Risk
Whole Foods and other stores have pulled "Butternut Spirals" off shelves due to a risk of Listeria food poisoning.
Colby Cheeses Recalled Over Listeria Contamination
Yet another brand of cheese has fallen victim to the ongoing listeria outbreak: an Ohio company is recalling a dozen types of Colby cheese products over potential contamination with the deadly foodborne bacterium.
Dog Food Recalled for Deadly Euthanasia Drug Contamination
Evanger's and Against the Grain recalled canned dog food that may be contaminated with pentobarbital, a toxic drug used to euthanize cows. At least five dogs were sickened or died.
PC Organics Baby Food Pouches Recalled for Botulism Risk
The FDA is warning that PC Organics baby food pouches sold in Canada were recalled due to a risk of dangerous bacterial growth.
Cheese Recall Expands Due to Listeria Risk
Recalls have been issued for Sargento cheese, deli cheese, and products sold by Meijer, Sara Lee, Safeway, H-E-B, and other stores due to a risk of Listeria. No food poisoning illnesses have been reported.