Month: July 2017
Clif Bar Recalls Protein Bars Over Nut Allergy Complaints
American Clif Bar & Company is recalling three products due to the possible presence of undeclared peanuts and some tree nuts in the products, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Legionnaire’s Outbreak Infects 5 at Elvis’s Graceland Hotel
At least 5 people who visited Elvis Presley's Graceland Guest House in Memphis, Tennessee have been diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease, a serious and sometimes deadly lung infection.
Jury Awards $5 Million in Ladder Fall Injury Lawsuit
A jury in Florida awarded more than $4.7 million to a man who was seriously injured after falling off a step-ladder from Home Depot. His lawyers called the ladder a "ticking time bomb in the form of a misplaced rivet."
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Euthanasia Drug in “Cocolicious” Dog Food
A class action lawsuit has been filed against two companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of an upscale dog food known as “Cocolicious” for allegedly containing the animal euthanasia drug phenobarbital.
Heartburn Drugs Linked to 50% Greater Risk of Death
A new study shows that long-term use of anti-heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may increase the risk of death by up to 50% compared to antacids like Pepcid. Other studies have found significantly higher rates of kidney failure, stroke,...
Pennsylvania Man Files Bard G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
Documents show that C.R. Bard knew the G2® IVC Filter had similar risks as the Recovery® IVC Filter. Now over 2,000 lawsuits accuse C.R. Bard of downplaying side effects like fracture, migration, tilting, vein perforation, and death.
Whole Foods Chicken Salad Recalled for Missing One Important Ingredient
Whole Foods Market is recalling 440 pounds of “buffalo-style chicken salad” after it was found that the product actually contains tuna instead of chicken.
Rust-Oleum, Turtle Wax Hit With Benzene Lawsuit in Illinois
A benzene lawsuit has been filed against the makers of Rust-Oleum and Turtle Wax by a woman who was diagnosed with lymphoma after being exposed to toxic emissions from facilities in Wood River, Illinois.
New Study Highlights IVC Filter Retrieval Problems
The study has found that IVC filter retrieval rates plummet after 7 months. Over 40% had to be removed using advanced techniques, according to data from a study involving over 750 patients.
Nevada Legalizes Recreational Marijuana in Latest Vice to Attract Tourists
Nevada legalized possession of recreational marijuana on Saturday, nearly eight months after residents voted in favor of legalizing retail cannabis sales.