Zostavax Vaccine Can Be Deadly in Sick Patients
After a person who got the vaccine died, health officials in Australia remind doctors not to give Merck's shingles vaccine Zostavax to patients who are sick or on medications that weaken the immune system.
Soy Nut Butter E. Coli Outbreak Hits 12 People in 5 States
The peanut-free butter substitute "I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter" was recalled after a dozen people had severe food poisoning with E. coli. Most victims were children and 50% were hospitalized.
Oball Baby Rattles Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
Over half a million Oball Rattles sold since January 1, 2016 have been recalled after several children choked on tiny rattle beads that fell out.
Dog Food Recalled After Tests Find Horse Meat
Evanger's and Against the Grain recalls all "chunk beef" dog food after it tests positive for horse meat and the deadly euthanasia drug pentobarbital. One pug is known to have died, and several other dogs got sick.
Listeria Cheese Recalls Hit Food City, Bashas, Yoke’s, Lipari
As the nationwide cheese recall continues to grow, a new study explains why Listeria infections are so dangerous for pregnant women. It might also explain a lot of 1st-trimester miscarriages.
Why You Should Skip That “Chickenpox Party”
What should you do if you're invited to a pox party? Don't go.
SodaStream Recalls 50,000 Bottles for Explosion Risk
A manufacturing defect forced SodaStream to recall blue-tinted carbonating bottles due to the risk of explosions and serious injuries.
Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Lawsuit Filed by Nevada Woman
The first-ever Zostavax shingles vaccine lawsuit blames Merck & Co. for failing to warn that it can re-activate the virus and cause shingles, chickenpox, or severe complications like blindness and chronic pain.
Little Tykes Toddler Swing Recalled for Fall Hazard
Little Tykes recalled 540,000 pink toddler swings sold from 2009-2014 after dozens of kids were hurt or broke an arm when the seat broke.
90,000 Due For 2nd Hepatitis A Shot After Sushi Outbreak
Health officials are reminding 90,000 people in Hawaii who are soon due for a booster shot of the Hepatitis A vaccine. Last year's deadly outbreak infected nearly 300 people who ate scallops at Genki Sushi.