Category: Health News
Electric Chainsaws Recalled for Defective Chain Brakes
Cordless electric chainsaws sold at Lowe’s and other major retailers have been recalled because the chain brake guard can fail, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Wednesday.
Failure of Zoll LifeVest 4000 Defibrillator Linked to Death
At least 1 person has died when their Zoll LifeVest 4000 wearable defibrillator failed to deliver a life-saving shock in an emergency, according to an FDA Safety Communication about the device.
Chemo Anti-Nausea Drug Varubi Linked to Anaphylaxis
The FDA is warning about severe hypersensitivity reactions in chemotherapy patients who received injections of the anti-nausea drug Varubi (rolapitant).
CDC: Deadly Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak is Likely Over
After sickening more than 66 people in the U.S. and Canada, an outbreak of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce is likely over.
Walgreens Recalls Pain and Itch Cream Over Poisoning Risk
Walgreens is recalling its brand of Pain and Itch Relief Cream after it was found that its packaging did not meet child resistant standards as required by law, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced.
6 People Burned by ALDI Pressure Cooker Explosions
An investigation by the consumer group Choice reports that 6 people were seriously burned by ALDI pressure cooker explosions.
Boston Scientific Pacemaker Glitch May Cause Fainting
Boston Scientific is warning that a sensor glitch with some of its pacemakers could cause a patient to faint from slow heart rhythm.
Nearly 300,000 Baby Rattles Recalled Over Choking Risk
An Illinois company is recalling more than 280,000 baby rattles amid reports that some of the components may break off during use, posing a risk of choking, ingestion, and GI tract laceration.
Laundry Pods Continue to Poison Children
Highly-concentrated single-load packets of laundry detergent can cause serious harm to young children, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC).
Panera Recalls Cream Cheese Over Listeria Risk
Panera Bread is recalling a variety of its cream cheese products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.