Month: October 2017
Mary’s Harvest Recalls Kale & Broccoli Slaw for Listeria Risk
A recall has been issued for Mary's Harvest Kale & Broccoli Slaw Salad with grilled chicken breast due to a possible risk of food poisoning infections with Listeria bacteria.
FDA Warns Against Eating Too Much Black Licorice
The FDA warned that eating more than 2 ounces (approximately 4 tablespoons) of black licorice every day for at least 2 weeks could lead to heart rhythm problems in adults over 40 years old
Labeling Error Leads to Nationwide Chocolate Recall
A mistake by private-label candy and granola manufacturer GKI Foods LLC has prompted the recall of dozens of dark chocolate products sold at major retailers, including Meijers and Wegmans, across the U.S.
Polaris Recalls 2016-17 General All-Terrain Vehicles
After 5 incidents and 1 injury report, Polaris is recalling the 2016 and 2017 General 1000 off-road vehicles because the steering wheel can detach, resulting in a loss of control and a serious crash hazard.
Arctic Cat Recalls Wildcat ROVs for Fire Hazard
Arctic Cat recalled 19,500 Wildcat Trail (2014-17) and Wildcat Sport (2015-17) recreational off-road vehicles after receiving reports of 5 fires and 444 reports of plastic panels melting due to exhaust heat.
Are You a Good Candidate for TAVR Surgery?
TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) is a minimally invasive surgery designed to relieve symptoms of aortic valve stenosis in patients who are incompatible with traditional open heart surgery. Learn more to see if TAVR surgery may be a suitable option...
Halloween Buckets Are Why Laundry Pods Are Still a Problem
Tide Pods orange laundry buckets are made for detergent, not Halloween candy.
CDC Recommends Shingrix Shingles Vaccine
The American federal health system has recommended a new shingles vaccine called Shingrix® made by GlaxoSmithKline.
Billionaire Drug Company Founder Arrested in Opioid Bribery Scheme
One of the wealthiest men in the U.S. was arrested Thursday and charged with leading a kickback scheme in which doctors prescribed an opiate painkiller to patients who didn’t even need the medication.
KIA Recalls 340,000 Souls to Fix Steering Problem
Kia Motors America Inc. has issued a recall for 342,381 of its Soul cars because an initial repair may not have fixed a steering flaw.