Category: Health News
Frozen Meatballs Recalled Over Listeria Risk
A New Jersey food company is recalling more than 3,400 pounds of Sam’s Club brand “Member’s Mark” frozen meatballs because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
Ohio Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit Against Cook Medical
A man from Ohio has joined thousands of people throughout the United States who have filed IVC Filter lawsuits against Cook Medical.
UK Supermarkets Ban Energy Drinks to Kids Under 16
Four major supermarket chains in the United Kingdom have banned sales of highly-caffeinated energy drinks to anyone under 16.
Sushi Recalled for Listeria Risk at Price Chopper, Market 32
Several types of pre-packaged AFC Sushi® tuna sushi has been recalled at Price Chopper and Market 32 stores due to a possible risk of Listeria contamination.
Edwards Lifesciences Recalls Certitude Delivery System
Edwards Lifesciences recalled the Certitude Delivery System that is used with the Sapien 3 heart replacement valve on January 11, warning that a molding defect could result in a deadly embolism.
Panasonic Recalls Flat-Screen TVs That Can Fall and Injure Kids
The Panasonic Corp. is recalling about 755 flat screen TVs with swivel bases over a potential hazard that can cause the units to tip over, which could result in serious injury or even death to children.
Study Links Textured Breast Implants and 400X Risk of Cancer
Silicone breast implants with a textured shell are associated with a 400-fold increased risk of a rare cancer compared to smooth silicone breast implants, according to a study in JAMA Oncology.
Legionnaires’ Infects Resident of Veterans Home in Fresno
A resident of the Veterans' Home in southwest Fresno, California was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, a severe type of pneumonia.
Deadly Lung Collapses Linked to Feeding Tube Systems
The FDA is warning about the risk of deadly lung collapses (pneumothorax events) from feeding tube placement procedures.
FDA Restricts Codeine Cough-and-Cold Drugs to Adults Only
The FDA is warning that cough-and-cold medications that contain opioids like codeine or hydrocodone should not be prescribed to children because the risk of side effects outweighs the benefits.