Month: October 2017
Clair D. Thompson & Sons Recalls Ground Beef for E. Coli Risk
A recall has been issued for 700 pounds of Thompson's ground beef after a sample tested positive for E. coli.
$140 Million Awarded in AndroGel Testosterone Trial
A jury in Illinois has found AbbVie Inc. responsible for failing to warn about the heart attack risks of the "Low T" testosterone gel AndroGel.
Legionnaires’ Disease Sickens 5 at SpringHill Suites in Texas
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has sickened at least 5 guests and employees of SpringHill Suites by Mariott in Round Rock, Texas.
Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalled to Fix Brake Problem
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling about 646,000 SUVs in the U.S. to inspect a potentially defective cover that may allow water to leak into the brake booster and corrode the metal or freeze during cold weather.
Is Your Anxiety Drug Causing a Gambling Addiction?
Abilify is a powerful antipsychotic drug that is sometimes prescribed "off-label" for anxiety and insomnia. It also increases the risk of gambling addiction and uncontrollable urges to eat, shop, or have sex.
Mom Jailed for Refusing to Vaccinate Her Son
A mother in Michigan is in jail after refusing to obey a court order to vaccinate her 9 year-old son in a custody battle with her ex-husband.
Infant Sleep Positioners Linked to Reports of Suffocation, Death
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that sleep positioners, a product designed to hold baby on his or her back or side during sleep, may cause suffocation that “can lead to death.”
Study: DePuy Attune Knee Implants Failing Prematurely
DePuy's Attune Knee Replacement is suffering "unusually high rates of early failure" due to loosening and poor bonding of metal to bone, according to a study published in the Journal of Knee Surgery.
SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash Hazard
SRAM is recalling about 7,000 Avid SD7 rim brakes after 5 reports of a rivet coming loose or disengaging, which could result in brake failure.
More than 1 in 4 Vehicles Sold at CarMax Subject to Recall, Study Finds
More than 25% of used vehicles sold at CarMax outlets in 3 states had unrepaired recall defects, according to a new report published by an automotive non-profit safety organization.