Category: Health News
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Tainted Eggs Causes a Dozen More Illnesses: CDC Update
At least 35 cases of salmonella food poisoning (salmonellosis) across nine states have been linked to a massive egg recall by Rose Acre Farms in Pantego, North Carolina, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
New York Man Files Option™ IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from New York has filed a lawsuit after his Option™ IVC Filter migrated in his vein and had to be surgically removed.
Tennessee Man Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a Günther Tulip® blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, Cook Medical LLC, for selling a defective medical device and failing to warn about severe side effects.
100,000 Children’s Cardigan Sets Recalled Over Choking Hazard
Carter’s, Inc. is recalling over 100,000 children’s penguin cardigan sets over concerns that the toggle button can detach, which could pose a choking hazard to kids, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Ohio Woman Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical on behalf of a man who died after suffering injuries from a defective Celect® IVC Filter.
Nerf Go-Karts Recalled for Laceration, Collision Hazard
A Welsh company is recalling more than 26,000 Nerf Battle Racer go-karts sold in the U.S. after reports surfaced of the steering wheels falling off, which could cause a laceration or collision hazard for children.
Colorado Man Files G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a defective G2® blood clot filter manufactured by C.R. Bard has filed a lawsuit accusing the device-maker of failing to warn about severe, life-threatening side effects.
Report Finds “Foreign Materials” Top Cause of Food Recalls
The Stericycle Recall Index, which has been tracking product recalls in the U.S. for 5 years, recently announced in its quarterly research findings that ‘foreign materials’ are the leading cause of food recalls by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration...
Rare Eye Cancer Outbreak Linked to Auburn University
Dozens of graduates from Auburn University all developed the same rare eye cancer.
25 Tons of Sausage Recalled for Plastic Contamination
A Texas company is recalling nearly 50,000 pounds of smoked sausage products that may be contaminated with hard plastic pieces, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).