Exactech Optetrak Lawsuit Filed Over Knee Implant Failure
A man from Alabama has filed a lawsuit after his Exactech Optetrak knee replacement failed just a few years after he had knee surgery.
FDA Warns Against Eating Too Much Black Licorice
The FDA warned that eating more than 2 ounces (approximately 4 tablespoons) of black licorice every day for at least 2 weeks could lead to heart rhythm problems in adults over 40 years old
Polaris Recalls 2016-17 General All-Terrain Vehicles
After 5 incidents and 1 injury report, Polaris is recalling the 2016 and 2017 General 1000 off-road vehicles because the steering wheel can detach, resulting in a loss of control and a serious crash hazard.
Arctic Cat Recalls Wildcat ROVs for Fire Hazard
Arctic Cat recalled 19,500 Wildcat Trail (2014-17) and Wildcat Sport (2015-17) recreational off-road vehicles after receiving reports of 5 fires and 444 reports of plastic panels melting due to exhaust heat.
Ikea Dresser Tip-Over Linked to 7th Death
Another tip-over accident involving a recalled Ikea Malm dresser has resulted in the death of a 7th child — and yet another lawsuit against Ikea for selling defective furniture.
Syracuse University Offers Mumps Vaccine As Outbreak Grows
Syracuse University is offering thousands of free booster shots of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine to fight an ongoing outbreak of mumps that has infected at least 27 people on campus.
Bread & Butter Farm Beef Linked to E. Coli Outbreak
Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing, LLC, has recalled approximately 133 pounds of "Bread & Butter Farm" ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 after multiple illnesses were reported.
Yellowfin Tuna Steaks Recalled for Salmonella Risk
A recall has been issued for frozen yellowfin tuna loins that were sold out of the seafood department at grocery stores in 6 states due to a possible risk of contamination with Salmonella.