Month: May 2017
Cabrinha Kiteboard Control Systems Recalled
Cabrinha Kites has recalled about 2,900 of the 2017 Cabrinha 1X kiteboard control systems because a metal bracket can break and cause loss of kite control, posing injury and fall hazards.
IVC Filter Vein Perforation Lawsuit Filed Against Cook Medical
A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical by a woman from West Virginia who suffered a vein perforation less than 4 months after the Celect® IVC filter was implanted in her body.
Jessica Alba’s “Honest Company” Recalls Baby Wipes for Mold Contamination
Actress Jessica Alba's company, Honest, has issued a recall for diaper wipes because they may be contaminated with mold.
Invokana Poses 2X Leg, Foot Amputation Risk: FDA Black Box Warning
The diabetes drug canagliflozin, the active ingredient in Invokana, Invokamet, and Invokamet XR, doubles the risk of amputations in diabetic foot disease, according to a new FDA Black Box warning label.
Breast Cancer Survivor Develops Lymphoma From Implants
A breast cancer survivor from Missouri who had a double mastectomy was recently re-diagnosed with cancer as a result of the silicone breast implants that were used in her reconstructive surgery.
Marcho Farms Recalls Cases of Veal, Beef, Pork for E. Coli Risk
Marcho Farms, Inc., a meat company in Souderton, Pennsylvania, has recalled approximately 5,600 pounds of boneless veal and ground veal, beef, and pork products due to a possible risk of E. coli.
Whistleblower Prompts Recall of 240,000 Hyundai and Kia Vehicles
South Korea has ordered Hyundai and Kia to recall approximately 240,000 vehicles for five types of defects initially raised by a whistleblower.
Horton Fruit Co. Recalls Bagged Spinach for Listeria Risk
A recall was issued for certain ready-to-eat bagged spinach products that may be contaminated with Listeria, including certain Harris Teeter Farmer's Market Spinach and PEAK Fresh Curly Leaf Spinach.
Traditions Frozen Entrées With Waffles Recalled for Listeria
The massive nationwide recall for frozen waffles has expanded to include Traditions-brand frozen entrées, as well as frozen Aunt Jemima products and Save-A-Lot Chicken & Waffle Sandwiches.
Frozen Burritos Recalled Over Listeria Fears, Company Relocates
A company in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is recalling more than 250,000 pounds of frozen burritos in 4 states because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.