Category: Health News
Arizona Man Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Arizona has filed a lawsuit after his IVC Filter became embedded, tilted, and punctured through his vein.
Chinese-Made Ceiling Fans Recalled Amid Reports Blades Break, Fall
About 144,000 ceiling fans sold under the Seasons brand name are being recalled after more than a dozen reports of the blades breaking off and falling, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).
Lamictal Linked to Serious Immune System Disorder
The FDA is warning that Lamictal (lamotrigine), a popular anti-seizure and bipolar disorder medication, can cause a life-threatening immune system disease called Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).
3,000 Cases of Ice Pops Recalled for Listeria Contamination
A West Virginia firm has closed its production plant and issued a recall for about 3,000 cases of ice pops after tests revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes at the facility, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
Texas Woman Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Texas has filed a lawsuit accusing Cook Medical of failing to warn about side effects of the Günther Tulip® IVC Filter.
CDC Expands E. coli Warning to Include All Romaine Lettuce
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding its nationwide recall for romaine lettuce, warning consumers to throw away all heads of the lettuce in addition to chopped.
Colorado Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
With over 4,000 IVC Filter lawsuits now pending against Cook Medical a man from Colorado who was injured has joined the litigation.
Salmonella Outbreak: How to Tell if Your Eggs are Safe to Eat
In the wake of a multi-state salmonella outbreak that has forced the recall of more than 200 million eggs, consumers need to be extra cautious so as not to get sick. Here are 5 easy steps you can take to...
Injectable Drugs Recalled for Lack of Sterility
A Mississippi company is recalling a variety of sterile injectable drug products after visible particles were found in some of the vials, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
Vital Essentials Frozen Dog Food Recalled for Salmonella Risk
Carnivore Meat Company has recalled two types of Vital Essentials frozen raw dog food because it may contain Salmonella, two months after recalling another product for the same reason.