All posts by Elizabeth Bradley

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

Over 500,000 Wind-Up Musical Toys Recalled

Over half a million wind-up musical stuffed animals were recalled after 6 reports of the wind-up handle breaking off, posing a choking hazard for children.

/ October 24, 2017
Spicely Organics Tarragon Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Spicely Organics Tarragon Recalled for Salmonella Risk

A recall has been issued for Spicely Organics Tarragon after a sample tested positive for Salmonella.

/ October 17, 2017

Diono Recalls Over 500,000 Car Seats for Injury Risk

Over 500,000 Diano child car seats have been recalled because they may not adequately protect children from injuries in car accidents.

/ October 12, 2017
Resurgence of Whooping Cough Raises Vaccine Concerns

Resurgence of Whooping Cough Raises Vaccine Concerns

A new study suggests that the resurgence of pertussis ("whooping cough") in the U.S. and other countries with high vaccine coverage may be linked to limitations of the vaccine to prevent infections.

/ October 10, 2017
$140 Million Awarded in AndroGel Testosterone Trial

$140 Million Awarded in AndroGel Testosterone Trial

A jury in Illinois has found AbbVie Inc. responsible for failing to warn about the heart attack risks of the "Low T" testosterone gel AndroGel.

/ October 6, 2017
Mom Jailed for Refusing to Vaccinate Her Son

Mom Jailed for Refusing to Vaccinate Her Son

A mother in Michigan is in jail after refusing to obey a court order to vaccinate her 9 year-old son in a custody battle with her ex-husband.

/ October 5, 2017

SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash Hazard

SRAM is recalling about 7,000 Avid SD7 rim brakes after 5 reports of a rivet coming loose or disengaging, which could result in brake failure.

/ October 4, 2017

Ground Turkey Recalled at Aldi, Publix, Weis Markets

A recall has been issued for ground turkey meat sold at Aldi, Publix, and Weis Markets due to a risk of metal pieces in the meat.

/ October 3, 2017
Roundup

Roundup to be Banned in France for Cancer Risk

France will phase out the agricultural use of Monsanto's Roundup (glyphosate) weed-killer by 2022 due to fears that it may cause cancer.

/ September 28, 2017
FDA Links Viberzi to Pancreatitis and Death Risk

FDA Links Viberzi to Pancreatitis and Death Risk

The FDA approved Viberzi in May 2015 for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome where diarrhea is the primary symptom. Since then, there have been at least 120 reports of pancreatitis or death.

/ September 27, 2017