Category: Health News
CPSC Recalls 7 Brands of Hoverboards Over Fire Risk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling at least 7 new brands of self-balancing scooters or “hoverboards” -- which do not actually hover, much to the disappointment of children everywhere -- due to a risk of fire and/or...
The Flu and Diabetes: A Dangerous Combination
Flu season is here in the United States, and over 30 million Americans with type-1 or type-2 diabetes are at an increased risk of complications.
Sukhi’s Chicken Tikka Masala Recalled for Listeria Risk
Sukhi’s Gourmet Indian Foods, of Hayward, California, recalled approximately 264 pounds of cooked ready-to-eat chicken tikka masala due to a risk of food poisoning with Listeria.
Empire Kosher Poultry Recalls 11,000 Pounds of Chicken for Metal Contamination
A Pennsylvania company is recalling nearly 11,000 pounds of raw chicken products after a routine inspection found sharp metal fragments in the meat, which could cause serious injury or even death if swallowed.
Disneyland Shuts Down Cooling Towers Amid Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
Disneyland Park has temporarily closed down 2 cooling towers at its Southern California facility following an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia that can be fatal.
Haig’s Delicacies Recalls Taboule Salad for E. Coli Risk
Haig's Delicacies Taboule Salad was recalled in California because it may be contaminated with E. coli.
Arizona Man Files Option ELITE® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Arizona who was injured when his IVC Filter tilted and became embedded in his vein has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers, Rex Medical and Argon Medical Devices.
Norco Recalls Children’s Bikes for Crank Failure Risk
Norco Bicycles is recalling about 1,800 children’s bicycles sold in the U.S. and Canada. because the Samox cranksets can bend or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Meijer Recalls Vegetables Due to Listeria Risk
Meijer grocery stores are recalling packaged vegetables in 6 states due to the risk of food poisoning with Listeria bacteria.