Category: Health News

Chopped Romaine Lettuce Linked to E. Coli Outbreak

CDC Expands E. coli Warning to Include All Romaine Lettuce

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding its nationwide recall for romaine lettuce, warning consumers to throw away all heads of the lettuce in addition to chopped.

/ April 23, 2018
New Jersey Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit

Colorado Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit

With over 4,000 IVC Filter lawsuits now pending against Cook Medical a man from Colorado who was injured has joined the litigation.

/ April 20, 2018
Brown and White Eggs

Salmonella Outbreak: How to Tell if Your Eggs are Safe to Eat

In the wake of a multi-state salmonella outbreak that has forced the recall of more than 200 million eggs, consumers need to be extra cautious so as not to get sick. Here are 5 easy steps you can take to...

/ April 19, 2018
Injectable drugs

Injectable Drugs Recalled for Lack of Sterility

A Mississippi company is recalling a variety of sterile injectable drug products after visible particles were found in some of the vials, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

/ April 18, 2018
Vital Essentials Frozen Dog Food Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Vital Essentials Frozen Dog Food Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Carnivore Meat Company has recalled two types of Vital Essentials frozen raw dog food because it may contain Salmonella, two months after recalling another product for the same reason.

/ April 18, 2018
K9 Natural Dog Food Recalled for Listeria Risk

K9 Natural Dog Food Recalled for Listeria Risk

K9 Natural Frozen Chicken Feast raw dog food that was imported in June 2017 was recalled for possible Listeria contamination.

/ April 17, 2018
Brown and White Eggs

200 Million Eggs Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

A Seymour, Indiana-based company is recalling more than 200 million eggs that were distributed to restaurants and stores across the U.S. after they were linked to at least 22 salmonella illnesses, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

/ April 17, 2018
Chopped Romaine Lettuce Linked to E. Coli Outbreak

Chopped Romaine Lettuce Linked to E. Coli Outbreak

An outbreak of E. coli has been linked to store-bought chopped romaine lettuce that was grown in Arizona and sold at grocery stores, restaurants, and Panera Bread.

/ April 16, 2018
Up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day is safe

FDA Bans Sale of Pure Caffeine Over “Significant Health Concerns”

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has outlawed the retail sale of pure and bulk caffeine products following the deaths of two young men who ingested too much of the substance.

/ April 16, 2018
New Jersey Investigates Panera E. Coli Outbreak

New Jersey Investigates Panera E. Coli Outbreak

Panera Bread is being investigated as a possible source of an E. coli outbreak.

/ April 13, 2018