Month: June 2017
Britax Recalls Infant Car Seats Over Choking Hazard
Childcare products manufacturer Britax is recalling more than 200,000 infant seats for a potentially defective chest clip that may present a choking hazard.
American Airlines Dumps Uniforms After 5,000 Illnesses Reported
American Airlines dumped its uniform supplier Twin Hill after over 5,000 pilots and flight attendants reported allergic reactions, skin rashes, breathing problems, severely itchy eyes, and other illnesses.
Texas Woman Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a Texas woman who was injured by a Celect® IVC Filter manufactured by Cook Medical. In recent years, studies have linked this device to a high risk of puncturing the vein.
FDA Issues Warning on Health Risks of Bodybuilding Supplements
As Americans, we are obsessed with the idea of a magic pill or potion that can transform our bodies into beach-ready shape over night. However, experts have found that many of these products contain illegal substances which can increase the...
Déjà Vu Nude Dancers Get $6.5M Wage-and-Hour Settlement
Federal judges have approved a $6.5 million wage-and-hour settlement for nearly 30,000 of Déjà Vu nude dancers who worked at 64 strip clubs where they had to pay to work and share tips.
Deadly Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Reported in NYC
One person died and six were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease in the last 2 weeks on Manhattan's Upper East Side, according to health officials in New York City.
Advanced Composites Recalls “Wound Up” Bike Forks for Fall Hazard
The fork leg can crack or become damaged, posing a fall hazard.
Rawhide Dog Chews Recalled Over Potential Chemical Contamination
United Pet Group has issued a nationwide recall for rawhide dog chew products that could make your dog sick because of a chemical used during processing.