Month: September 2019
General Mills Recalls 5-Lb. Gold Medal Flour for E. coli Risk
General Mills has recalled 5-pound bags of Gold Medal® Unbleached All-Purpose Flour with a "better if used by" date of September 6, 2020, due to a potential risk of E. coli contamination.
Zantac Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Sanofi of Hiding Cancer Risk
A class action lawsuit accuses Sanofi of selling Zantac® heartburn drugs with 26,000-times the FDA-approved limit of NDMA, a cancer-causing chemical impurity.
Heartburn Drug Zantac Contaminated with Toxin Linked to Cancer: FDA Investigation
The widely-prescribed heartburn medication Zantac (generic: ranitidine) has been found to contain N-nitrosodimethylamine, or NDMA, a known human carcinogen (cancer-causing substance), according to an FDA press release published on Friday.
Trump Says “Don’t Vape” and Readies Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes
President Donald Trump said he warned his 13 year-old son, "Don't vape," one day after saying his administration would ban the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes to curb their attractiveness to young people.
Tuna Recall Expands After Scombroid Illness Outbreak
A recall has been expanded for wild-caught yellowfin tuna steaks after an outbreak of scombroid fish poisoning sickened at least 5 people.
Air Rifles Recalled for Risk of Firing Unexpectedly
A recall has been issued for certain air rifles because they can fire unexpectedly, even if the safety is on.
USC Gynecologist Gives Up Medical License After Sex Abuse Accusations
George Tyndall, a former gynecologist at the University of Southern California (USC), has surrendered his medical license after being accused of sexually abusing hundreds of female patients since the 1990s.
Kroger Recalls Tuna Steaks for Risk of Scombroid Poisoning
Yellowfin tuna steaks sold at Kroger stores in 16 states were recalled after several people in Ohio suffered scombroid poisoning, an illness that occurs when fish has not been properly refrigerated or preserved.
MSU Fined $4.5M for Sex Abuse Scandal; Will USC Face Similar Crackdown?
After a $4.5M fine against Michigan State University for the sex abuse scandal involving Larry Nassar, will the government punish the University of Southern California for a similar scandal involving gynecologist George Tyndall?
Lawsuit Claims Exploding Phone Battery Ended Basketball Career
A lawsuit was filed by a man who claims that an exploding LG phone battery caused injuries that ended his basketball career.