Month: July 2020

University Pays $490 Million Settlement in Doctor Sex Abuse Lawsuits

Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Filed by 53 Former U-M Students

A lawsuit has been filed by more than 50 former University of Michigan students who say they were sexually abused by Dr. Robert Anderson.

/ July 31, 2020
FDA Warns "Vegan" Dark Chocolate May Not Be Vegan

FDA Warns “Vegan” Dark Chocolate May Not Be Vegan

The FDA is warning that "vegan" and "dairy-free" dark chocolate commonly contains milk.

/ July 30, 2020
Injectafer Lawsuits Filed by Victims of Hypophosphatemia

Injectafer Lawsuits Filed by Victims of Hypophosphatemia

Lawsuits have been filed by people who received Injectafer® iron injections and suffered hypophosphatemia, a condition that causes low phosphate levels in the blood and other severe health problems.

/ July 29, 2020
Triangle Tube Recalls Gas Boilers After Death Reported

Triangle Tube Recalls Gas Boilers After Death Reported

Triangle Tube Co., Inc. recalled about 63,000 gas boilers after a person died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

/ July 28, 2020
Salads From Walmart, Kroger Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreaks

Bagged Salad Parasite Outbreak Sickens Over 600 People

More than 600 people in 11 states have been infected with Cyclospora parasites after eating bagged salad mixes containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, or carrots.

/ July 27, 2020
Manhattan Ball Toy Recalled At Target For Choking Hazard

Manhattan Ball Toy Recalled At Target For Choking Hazard

Target recalled thousands of "Manhattan Ball" activity toys for babies because the silicone teethers can detach, posing a choking hazard.

/ July 24, 2020
Home Depot Recalls Artificial Christmas Trees for Burn Hazard

Home Depot Recalls Artificial Christmas Trees for Burn Hazard

Home Depot recalled artificial Christmas trees that were sold last year after more than 500 reports of the foot-pedal switch overheating.

/ July 23, 2020
Hostess Recalls Raspberry Zingers for Risk of Mold

Hostess Recalls Raspberry Zingers for Risk of Mold

Hostess has recalled certain Raspberry Zingers® because the snacks may get moldy before the expiration date.

/ July 22, 2020
FDA Demands Removal of Fruity-Flavored Puff Bar Vapes

FDA Demands Removal of Fruity-Flavored Puff Bar Vapes

The FDA is cracking down on Puff Bar vapes, a fruity-flavored disposable e-cigarette that has recently boomed in popularity with teenagers.

/ July 21, 2020
Blumen Hand Sanitizer Linked to Report of Hand Injury

Blumen Hand Sanitizer Linked to Report of Hand Injury

Blumen® hand sanitizer that was recalled due to methanol contamination has been linked to a report of a serious hand injury in Texas.

/ July 20, 2020