Month: July 2018
FDA Cracks Down on Cosmetic Gynecology Treatments
The FDA is cracking down on unapproved "vaginal rejuvenation" laser treatments after reports of serious burns, scarring, and chronic pain.
Legionnaires’ Bacteria Found in Bronx Hospital: NYC Health Officials
New York City health officials have confirmed they found Legionella pneumophila, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, in the water supply at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx.
2 Men Badly Burned in Natural Gas Explosion
Two people were severely injured in a natural gas explosion at a collection facility about 50 miles west of Grand Junction, Utah.
Virginia Woman Files Celect® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical after she was injured by a Celect® blood clot filter.
Wisconsin Dairy at Center of Recent Salmonella Outbreaks
A wave of recent salmonella outbreaks involving Goldfish Crackers, Hungry Man Frozen Dinners, Swiss Rolls and Ritz Crackers and Ritz Bits has been linked to a single contaminated ingredient - whey powder from a Wisconsin firm known as Associated Milk...
Florida Man Files Günther Tulip® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A man from Florida who was injured by a Günther Tulip® blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, Cook Medical LLC.
Hungry-Man Meals Recalled for Salmonella Contamination
Swanson is recalling Hungry-Man Frozen Dinners over concerns they may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria, according to a Public Health Alert from the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The ingredient in the Hungry-Man meals that may be contaminated...
Illinois Woman Files Celect® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Illinois who was injured by a Celect® blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, Cook Medical LLC, for failing to adequately warn him about potential safety risks.
Taco Bell Cheese Dip Recalled for Botulism Contamination
Kraft Heinz is recalling Taco Bell cheese dip over concerns it may be contaminated with the bacterium that causes botulism, a severe illness that attacks the body’s nerves, according to Business Wire.