Month: August 2019

Breast Implant Cancer Class Action Lawsuit Filed in California

Breast Implant Cancer Class Action Lawsuit Filed in California

Two women with cancer linked to their recalled breast implants have filed a class action lawsuit in California.

/ August 30, 2019
Brutus & Barnaby Recalls Pig Ear Dog Treats for Salmonella Risk

Brutus & Barnaby Recalls Pig Ear Dog Treats for Salmonella Risk

A recall has been issued for Brutus & Barnaby pig ear dog treats due to a possible risk of Salmonella contamination.

/ August 29, 2019
Contigo Water Bottle Recall - Clear

Contigo Recalls 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles for Choking Hazard

Contigo recalled the lids on 5.7 million Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles sold at Target, Walmart, and Costco due to a choking hazard.

/ August 28, 2019
Dozens of Kids Infected with Salmonella from Pig Ear Treats

Dozens of Kids Infected with Salmonella from Pig Ear Treats

Health officials are warning pet owners not to buy or feed pets ANY pig ear dog treats after dozens of kids under 5 years old were infected with Salmonella.

/ August 27, 2019
Kansas Patient Dies in Sixth Vaping-Related Lung Illness

1st Death Linked to Vape Lung Outbreak in Illinois

Illinois health officials are investigating the first possible death caused by vaping-related lung disease.

/ August 26, 2019
Class I Recall Issued for Sapien 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve

Class I Recall Issued for Sapien 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve

The FDA has announced a Class I recall for 1,585 heart valve delivery systems after 17 reports of people who were injured and 1 death.

/ August 23, 2019
153 Cases of Vaping Lung Disease Reported in 16 States

153 Cases of Vaping Lung Disease Reported in 16 States

Sixteen states have reported 153 cases of severe lung damage in young adults who used vapes or e-cigarettes over the past 2 months.

/ August 22, 2019
Tip Top Poultry Recalls Frozen Chicken for Listeria Risk

Tip Top Poultry Recalls Frozen Chicken for Listeria Risk

A recall was issued for Tip Top®, PERDUE®, Gordon®, Sysco®, and West Creek® frozen, diced, fully-cooked chicken after a sample tested positive for Listeria bacteria contamination.

/ August 21, 2019
Trump Says "Don't Vape" and Readies Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes

Vaping Linked to Nearly 100 Reports of Severe Lung Disease

The CDC is investigating nearly 100 reports of severe lung disease in young people who use e-cigarettes or vapes.

/ August 20, 2019
Chef Toby Pig Ear Dog Treats Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Chef Toby Pig Ear Dog Treats Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Another brand of pig ear dog treats were recalled due to a risk of contamination with Salmonella amid a nationwide outbreak that has sickened at least 127 people in 33 states, according to the CDC.

/ August 19, 2019