Month: May 2018
Ohio Woman Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical on behalf of a man who died after suffering injuries from a defective Celect® IVC Filter.
Nerf Go-Karts Recalled for Laceration, Collision Hazard
A Welsh company is recalling more than 26,000 Nerf Battle Racer go-karts sold in the U.S. after reports surfaced of the steering wheels falling off, which could cause a laceration or collision hazard for children.
Colorado Man Files G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a defective G2® blood clot filter manufactured by C.R. Bard has filed a lawsuit accusing the device-maker of failing to warn about severe, life-threatening side effects.
Report Finds “Foreign Materials” Top Cause of Food Recalls
The Stericycle Recall Index, which has been tracking product recalls in the U.S. for 5 years, recently announced in its quarterly research findings that ‘foreign materials’ are the leading cause of food recalls by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration...
Rare Eye Cancer Outbreak Linked to Auburn University
Dozens of graduates from Auburn University all developed the same rare eye cancer.
25 Tons of Sausage Recalled for Plastic Contamination
A Texas company is recalling nearly 50,000 pounds of smoked sausage products that may be contaminated with hard plastic pieces, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
One Dead in Nationwide E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
The ongoing E. coli outbreak linked to tainted romaine lettuce has expanded to half the U.S. states, and claimed the life of one person in California, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Pennsylvania Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a Meridian® IVC Filter that malfunctioned has filed a lawsuit accusing C.R. Bard of negligence.
Massachusetts Man Files Denali® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a Denali® IVC Filter has filed an injury lawsuit that accuses C.R. Bard of failing to warn about side effects.
Nearly 18 Tons of Kroger Beef Recalled for Plastic Contamination
JBS USA Inc. is recalling about 35,500 pounds of raw ground beef products after a consumer found blue, hard plastic pieces in one of the packages, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).