Month: August 2019
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.
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.
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.
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.
1st Death Linked to Vape Lung Outbreak in Illinois
Illinois health officials are investigating the first possible death caused by vaping-related lung disease.
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.
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.
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.
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.