Category: Health News
Winn-Dixie Recalls Ice Cream Bars Over Listeria Contamination
Supermarket chain Winn-Dixie issued a recall Tuesday for its ice cream bars after it was found that some may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
Florida Man Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Florida has filed a lawsuit after his "retrievable" Option™ IVC Filter could not be retrieved because it was tilted, embedded, and perforated through the wall of his inferior vena cava vein.
Ibuprofen May Affect Men’s Sexual Health, Study Finds
Taking a normal daily dose of the ubiquitous over-the-counter pain reliever ibuprofen may have the potential to cause a serious reproductive disorder in young men, a new study has found.
John Deere Recalls S4 Crossover Gator Utility Vehicles
John Deere is recalling the S4 Crossover Gator utility vehicles because the steering shaft can separate. There have been 9 reports of consumers who lost steering control.
Texas Man Files G2® X Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A man from Texas who was injured by a G2® X blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, C.R. Bard, for selling a defective medical device and failing to warn about safety hazards.
Parents: Act Now to Meet School Vaccine Requirements
In some states, parents need to start scheduling vaccine appointments in January or February to make sure their children are up-to-date on immunization requirements for school.
Ravin Arrow Nocks Recalled for Injury Risk
A recall has been issued for over 220,000 Ravin Arrow Nocks after 23 people suffered finger injuries, including 6 serious injuries.
Claire’s Pulls Teen Makeup After Tests Find Asbestos
Claire's jewelry store has pulled several glittery makeup items off store shelves after allegations that they contain asbestos.
Johnson & Johnson Recalls Heart Device for Defective Valve
About 110 heart devices manufactured and distributed by a unit of Johnson & Johnson are being recalled due to a potentially defective valve that could fail during or after implantation, resulting in a life-threatening situation.
Michigan Woman Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot filter manufactured by Cook Medical accuses the company of selling a dangerous medical device and failing to warning patients about the life-threatening safety risks.