Raw Milk Linked to Antibiotic-Resistant Infection in Texas
Health officials are warning that unpasteurized raw milk products may be contaminated with Brucella RB5, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can cause severe infections.
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Soft Cheese in Rhode Island
Health officials in Rhode Island are urging all women — especially pregnant women — to avoid eating raw milk cheese after 2 cases of infections with Listeria.
Pressure Cooker Explosion Burn Victims in Florida
Several people in South Florida have been severely burned by exploding pressure cookers in recent years, including a 2-year-old girl who was burned on 60% of her body and had her leg amputated.
FDA Panel Recommends Shingrix Shingles Vaccine
GlaxoSmithKline's shingles vaccine Shingrix won unanimous approval from an advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), paving the way for the first alternative to Merck's Zostavax.
Petland Puppies Linked to Infection Outbreak
At least 39 people across 7 states have fallen ill with Campylobacter infections that are linked to puppies at Petland.
Dr. Formulated Baby Organic Liquid Recalled
Garden of Life, LLC voluntarily recalled "Dr. Formulated Probiotics Baby Organic Liquid" because it poses a choking hazard due to the thickness of the liquid if the instructions for use are misinterpreted.
Walmart Recalls 1.6M Dressers for Tip-Over Hazard
Walmart has announced a recall for 1.6 million Ameriwood Mainstays 4-drawer dressers because they can tip over and crush children.
Pediatricians Advise Against FluMist Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is recommending against the FluMist nasal spray flu vaccine for the second year in a row due to poor effectiveness.
Wolfgang Puck Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Filed in Texas
A woman from Texas has filed a lawsuit claiming her Wolfgang Puck Pressure Cooker was defective and exploded hot gumbo and steam all over her body, resulting in 2nd- and 3rd-degree burn injuries.
Dr. Brown’s Bottle Soap Recalled for Infection Risk
About 23,000 Dr. Brown’s Natural baby-bottle cleaning kits and dish soaps have been recalled due to a risk of bacterial infections.