Month: September 2024
BioLab Plant Fire in Georgia Forces 17,000 People to Evacuate
About 17,000 people were told to evacuate the city of Conyers, Georgia, due to a fire and plume of chemicals from the BioLab Plant.
Sickle Cell Drug Oxbryta Pulled Off Market for Safety Risks
Pfizer's sickle cell disease treatment Oxbryta® was pulled off the market after studies found a risk of death and vaso-occlusive crisis.
Bed Rails Sold On Amazon Recalled for Deadly Safety Risks
A safety recall has been issued for more than 1,000 Ceither Adult Portable Bed Rails that were sold exclusively on Amazon.com.
Petzl Recalls 22,000 Climbing Harnesses After Injury Reported
Petzl recalled about 22,000 climbing harnesses after a person was seriously injured in a fall.
Dynacare Baby Powder Recalled for Asbestos Contamination Risk
Dynacare Baby Powder was recalled after asbestos contamination was found in the talc ingredient, according to the FDA.
137,000 Lucid Platform Beds Recalled After 18 People Injured
About 137,000 platform beds were recalled after 18 people were injured when the beds sagged, broke, or collapsed during use.
Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System Linked to Thigh-Bone Fractures
Zimmer Biomet is pulling the CPT Hip System off the market after a study found that patients had twice the risk of thigh-bone fractures.
Menopause Drug For Hot Flashes Linked to Liver Injury Risk
The FDA is warning about a rare but serious risk of liver injury from Vezoah, a menopause drug for hot flashes.
High Chairs Sold On Amazon Recalled for Baby Safety Hazards
Nearly 5,000 high chairs that were sold on Amazon were recalled because babies can get trapped or fall out when the tray disengages.
Burned Woman Files Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Against ALDI
A lawsuit has been filed against Aldi, Inc., by a woman from Louisiana who claims she was burned by a defective Ambiano Pressure Cooker.