Category: Health News
California Woman Files Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot filter ("IVC Filter") manufactured by Cook Medical has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of selling a defective medical device.
Vaccines On Trial in Michigan Divorce Court
For the second time this week, a judge in Michigan is putting vaccines on trial as parents fight in divorce court over a child's immunizations.
Ohio Woman Files Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Ohio has filed an IVC Filter lawsuit accusing Cook Medical of selling a dangerous medical device and failing to warn about risks.
Birds Eye Peas Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination
Pinnacle Foods is recalling 2 lots of Birds Eye Frozen Baby Sweet Peas over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
Outlet Converters Recalled for Fire & Shock Hazard
About 42,000 triplex outlet converters ("taps") that were sold at Home Depot were recalled after 1 consumer reported being shocked.
Arbonne Body Wash Recalled for Infection Risk
The popular skin-care brand Arbonne has issued a recall for body wash due to a possible risk that it could cause infections.
Ohio Company Recalls a Ton of Meat for Bacterial Contamination
A Shiloh, Ohio-based company is recalling more than 2,000 pounds of beef, pork and chicken products that may have been contaminated by bacteria in the facility’s water supply.
Toys “R” Us Recalls 30,000 Wiggle Ball Toys for Choking Hazard
Toys “R” Us, Inc., is recalling nearly 30,000 wiggle balls over a potential defect that could pose a choking hazard for babies.
Resurgence of Whooping Cough Raises Vaccine Concerns
A new study suggests that the resurgence of pertussis ("whooping cough") in the U.S. and other countries with high vaccine coverage may be linked to limitations of the vaccine to prevent infections.
Playtex Recalls Nearly 6 Million Children’s Plates and Bowls Over Choking Hazard
Playtex is warning parents not to use some of its popular children’s plates and bowls after reports surfaced indicating that the clear plastic layer over the tableware could peel off and present a choking hazard.