All posts by Elizabeth Bradley

Lifelong consumer advocate. Pop culture nerd. Grammar evangelist. Wannabe organizer. Travel addict. Zombie fan.

California Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 52 People

CDC: Deadly Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak is Likely Over

After sickening more than 66 people in the U.S. and Canada, an outbreak of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce is likely over.

/ January 31, 2018
Transgender Student Awarded $800K for Discrimination

Transgender Student Awarded $800K for Discrimination

A transgender student in Wisconsin was awarded $800,000 against his school district for limiting his use of the boy's restroom.

/ January 25, 2018
Health Alert Issued for Katie's Exotic Meat Jerky

Health Alert Issued for Katie’s Exotic Meat Jerky

Health officials in Ohio are warning about a potential health risk from jerky products manufactured from bison, venison, elk, alligator and other "exotic meats" by Katie's Premium Jerky & Snacks.

/ January 25, 2018
Study Links Textured Breast Implants and 400X Risk of Cancer

Study Links Textured Breast Implants and 400X Risk of Cancer

Silicone breast implants with a textured shell are associated with a 400-fold increased risk of a rare cancer compared to smooth silicone breast implants, according to a study in JAMA Oncology.

/ January 19, 2018
Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

Legionnaires’ Infects Resident of Veterans Home in Fresno

A resident of the Veterans' Home in southwest Fresno, California was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, a severe type of pneumonia.

/ January 19, 2018
$28 Million Xarelto Jury Award Overturned

$28 Million Xarelto Jury Award Overturned

A state judge in Pennsylvania has overturned a $27.8 million jury award to a woman who suffered severe gastrointestinal bleeding after taking the blood-thinning drug Xarelto.

/ January 18, 2018
Deadly Lung Collapses Linked to Feeding Tube Systems

Deadly Lung Collapses Linked to Feeding Tube Systems

The FDA is warning about the risk of deadly lung collapses (pneumothorax events) from feeding tube placement procedures.

/ January 18, 2018
How to Avoid Instant-Pot Pressure Cooker Explosions

How to Avoid Instant-Pot Pressure Cooker Explosions

The Instant-Pot pressure cooker was one of the Top 5 best-selling products on Amazon.com this Black Friday, but buyer beware — it may pose a risk of explosions and burn injuries if used improperly.

/ November 27, 2017
E. Coli May Be Lurking in Uncooked Flour and Batter

E. Coli May Be Lurking in Uncooked Flour and Batter

Think twice about licking the spoon if you're making cookies, cakes, pies, or other home-baked goodies this holiday season. The risk of E. coli in your flour is higher than anyone expected, according to a new study published in the...

/ November 27, 2017

Giant, Stop & Shop Recall Frozen Corn for Listeria Risk

Stop & Shop, Giant Food Stores, and Martin's Food Markets have announced a recall for store-brand frozen corn due to a potential risk of food poisoning with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.

/ November 17, 2017