All posts by Ray Simon

Ray Simon is a veteran copywriter with more than a decade's worth of experience in the field. He studied journalism at Vanderbilt University, graduating Cum Laude in 2007. Ray currently specializes in writing content and news articles for independent publications.

Hepatitis Outbreak 2017

20 Dead in Hepatitis Outbreak; Cities Helpless Without Resources

An outbreak of hepatitis A which has claimed the lives of at least 20 homeless and illicit drug users in San Diego represents the latest in a growing public health crisis, as cases of the severe liver virus have soared...

/ November 6, 2017
Romaine Salad

BrightFarms Recalls Produce Over E. Coli Fears

New York-based agriculture tech startup BrightFarms is recalling assorted leafy greens over potential contamination with E. coli, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.

/ November 3, 2017
female face with eyelashes

Eyebrow Gel Recalled for Quality Control Issue That Could Cause Eye Irritation

Benefit Cosmetics is recalling its Gimmie Brow Eyebrow Gel after certain batches failed to meet company quality standards, resulting in a potential risk for eye irritation if the product comes into contact with the eyes.

/ November 2, 2017
Baby Gym

Baby Gyms Recalled due to Strangulation Hazard

A Thailand-based toy manufacturer is recalling baby gyms over a potential defect that could cause children to strangle themselves.

/ November 1, 2017
chocolate coated raisins

Labeling Error Leads to Nationwide Chocolate Recall

A mistake by private-label candy and granola manufacturer GKI Foods LLC has prompted the recall of dozens of dark chocolate products sold at major retailers, including Meijers and Wegmans, across the U.S.

/ October 31, 2017
Cardiogram and heart

Are You a Good Candidate for TAVR Surgery?

TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) is a minimally invasive surgery designed to relieve symptoms of aortic valve stenosis in patients who are incompatible with traditional open heart surgery. Learn more to see if TAVR surgery may be a suitable option...

/ October 30, 2017
Pill Bottles

Billionaire Drug Company Founder Arrested in Opioid Bribery Scheme

One of the wealthiest men in the U.S. was arrested Thursday and charged with leading a kickback scheme in which doctors prescribed an opiate painkiller to patients who didn’t even need the medication.

/ October 27, 2017
2016 Kia Soul

KIA Recalls 340,000 Souls to Fix Steering Problem

Kia Motors America Inc. has issued a recall for 342,381 of its Soul cars because an initial repair may not have fixed a steering flaw.

/ October 26, 2017
Toyota Sienna LE

Toyota Recalls Sienna Minivans Over Defect That Could Cause Vehicles to Roll Away When Parked

Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling about 310,000 Sienna minivans in the U.S. to fix potentially defective shift levers that could move out of park, causing the vehicle to roll away.

/ October 25, 2017
Vegetables

Massive Produce Recall Expands as Walmart, Trader Joe’s Pull Veggies Over Listeria Fears

The cluster of recalls associated with Mann Packing's nationwide listeria scare has expanded, as 3 major vegetable recalls were announced on Sunday by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

/ October 24, 2017