Category: Health News
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.
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.
New Jersey Investigates Panera E. Coli Outbreak
Panera Bread is being investigated as a possible source of an E. coli outbreak.
Whole Foods Recalls Explorateur Cheese for Listeria Risk
Whole Foods recalled French Triple Crème cheese that may be contaminated with Listeria.
Ohio Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit Against Cook Medical
A man who was injured by an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter manufactured by Cook Medical has filed a lawsuit against the company for failing to warn him about potential side effects.
Over 60 Million Recalled Vehicles Never Fixed, Still on U.S. Roads: Study
As many as 60 million vehicles in the U.S. that have been recalled for serious potential safety hazards have not been fixed, and continue motoring up and down the nation’s roads and highways, moving violations that could spell disaster for...
FDA Restricts Sales of Essure Birth Control Implant
The FDA restricted sales of Bayer's permanent sterilization birth control implant Essure after receiving more than 10,000 complaints.
Whole Foods Recalls Cheese Over Potential Listeria Contamination
Whole Foods is recalling cheese from 9 stores across a half dozen Midwestern states due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
7 Plaintiffs Join Cordis® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A group of 7 people have filed a lawsuit against Cordis Corporation for injuries caused by the TrapEase® and OptEase® IVC Filters.
Fareway Chicken Salad Linked to 1 Death, Hundreds of Illnesses
A deadly outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to tainted chicken salad that was sold at Fareway grocery stores.