Category: Health News
200 Million Eggs Recalled for Salmonella Contamination
A Seymour, Indiana-based company is recalling more than 200 million eggs that were distributed to restaurants and stores across the U.S. after they were linked to at least 22 salmonella illnesses, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
Chopped Romaine Lettuce Linked to E. Coli Outbreak
An outbreak of E. coli has been linked to store-bought chopped romaine lettuce that was grown in Arizona and sold at grocery stores, restaurants, and Panera Bread.
FDA Bans Sale of Pure Caffeine Over “Significant Health Concerns”
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has outlawed the retail sale of pure and bulk caffeine products following the deaths of two young men who ingested too much of the substance.
New Jersey Investigates Panera E. Coli Outbreak
Panera Bread is being investigated as a possible source of an E. coli outbreak.
Ohio Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit Against Cook Medical
A man who was injured by an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter manufactured by Cook Medical has filed a lawsuit against the company for failing to warn him about potential side effects.
Over 60 Million Recalled Vehicles Never Fixed, Still on U.S. Roads: Study
As many as 60 million vehicles in the U.S. that have been recalled for serious potential safety hazards have not been fixed, and continue motoring up and down the nation’s roads and highways, moving violations that could spell disaster for...
FDA Restricts Sales of Essure Birth Control Implant
The FDA restricted sales of Bayer's permanent sterilization birth control implant Essure after receiving more than 10,000 complaints.