Papaya Salmonella Outbreak Death Reported in California
One person in California has died of a severe Salmonella infection after eating Maradol papayas imported from Mexico, bringing the total case count to 235 illnesses with 2 deaths in 26 states.
Single Shot May Someday Deliver All Childhood Vaccines
Scientists have invented an all-in-one injection that could eventually enable children to receive all of their vaccines in a single shot.
Australia Reports 56 Cases of Breast Implant Cancer
Health officials in Australia reported 56 cases of Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) in woman with breast implants, including 3 deaths since 2007.
Moonrays Globe Lights Recalled for Fire Hazard
Nearly 20,000 Moonrays Mystic Globe and Winter Snow Globe outdoor LED stake lights were recalled due to a fire hazard.
Infection Outbreak at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans
At least 7 children who had open-heart surgery at Children's Hospital of New Orleans between May and July 2017 developed surgical-site bacterial infections from a machine in the operating room.
Target Recalls 4-Drawer Dressers for Tip-Over Hazard
Target is recalling 175,000 Room Essentials 4-drawer dressers after 12 reports of tip-over incidents, including 2 children who were trapped.
Papayas Recalled in California for Salmonella Risk
Bravo Produce Inc. of San Ysidro is recalling Maradol Papayas that were grown in Mexico because it tested positive for Salmonella.
Medtronic MiniMed Infusion Set Recall
Medtronic is recalling certain MiniMed infusion sets for insulin pumps due to a risk of over-delivery of insulin, hypoglycemia, and death.
Kansas Man Files Eclipse® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a blood clot filter manufactured by C.R. Bard has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of selling a defective medical device and failing to warn about safety risks.
$57 Million Awarded in Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit
A jury in Philadelphia awarded $57.1 million to a woman who was injured by vaginal mesh implants made by Johnson & Johnson.