Month: June 2017

Britax Car Seat

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.

/ June 22, 2017
American Airlines Uniform Recall for Health 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.

/ June 21, 2017
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.

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.

/ June 21, 2017
Muscle Building Supplements

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...

/ June 21, 2017
Deja Vu Strip Club Lawsuit Settlement

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.

/ June 20, 2017
hummus

Harris Teeter Recalls Hummus for Potential Listeria Contamination

Harris Teeter is voluntarily recalling Fresh Foods Market Artisan Pine Nuts Hummus over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a foodborne disease-causing bacterium.

/ June 20, 2017
Lawsuit for IVC Filter Blood Clot Side Effects

Iowa Woman Files G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit

A lawsuit has been filed against C.R. Bard for selling a defective blood clot filter that is associated with a 38% risk of breaking within 5 years.

/ June 20, 2017
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.

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.

/ June 19, 2017
The fork leg can crack or become damaged, posing a fall hazard.

Advanced Composites Recalls “Wound Up” Bike Forks for Fall Hazard

The fork leg can crack or become damaged, posing a fall hazard.

/ June 19, 2017
Dog Chew

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.

/ June 19, 2017