All posts by Elizabeth Bradley

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

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.

/ February 23, 2017

Essure Recalled in Brazil Due to Safety Risks

Brazil has banned sales and recalled Essure, a non-surgical sterilization device linked to 10,000 injuries. No recalls have been issued by the FDA, despite 900 lawsuits and a massive grassroots campaign in the United States.

/ February 22, 2017

House Judiciary Committee Passes H.R. 985: Fairness in Class Action Litigation

In a sneak attack on consumers, the House Judiciary Committee approved the so-called "Class Action Killer" bill without any public hearings or debate.

/ February 20, 2017

Britax Recalls Strollers for Faulty Car Seat

Britax is recalling 676,000 "Click & Go" B-Agile and BOB Motion travel strollers after dozens of kids were injured when the car seat fell off.

/ February 17, 2017

Roundup Lawyers Question EPA-Monsanto Conspiracy

A scientist who was dying of cancer named the EPA insiders who worked with Monsanto and listed 14 ways Roundup could cause cancer, according to lawyers representing 60 people with lymphoma.

/ February 17, 2017

Dog Food Recalled for Deadly Euthanasia Drug Contamination

Evanger's and Against the Grain recalled canned dog food that may be contaminated with pentobarbital, a toxic drug used to euthanize cows. At least five dogs were sickened or died.

/ February 15, 2017

PC Organics Baby Food Pouches Recalled for Botulism Risk

The FDA is warning that PC Organics baby food pouches sold in Canada were recalled due to a risk of dangerous bacterial growth.

/ February 15, 2017

Cheese Recall Expands Due to Listeria Risk

Recalls have been issued for Sargento cheese, deli cheese, and products sold by Meijer, Sara Lee, Safeway, H-E-B, and other stores due to a risk of Listeria. No food poisoning illnesses have been reported.

/ February 14, 2017

Lawsuit Claims Enfamil Baby Formula Packaging Unsafe

A whistleblower lawsuit claims the manufacturer of Enfamil baby formula downplayed the risk of defective seals that could result in spoilage or bacterial contamination.

/ February 13, 2017

U.S. Supreme Court Takes On Railroad Cancer Lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide if railroad workers with cancer and other injuries on the job can choose to file lawsuits in certain states.

/ February 10, 2017