Category: Health News
Oregon Company Recalls Ground Beef, Pork Products for E. Coli Contamination
A meat wholesale company based out of Clackamas, Oregon, is recalling Nearly 15,000 pounds of ground beef and pork products that may be tainted with E. coli, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illnesses.
Graco Recalls Highchairs Sold at Walmart for Fall Hazard
Baby products manufacturer Graco is recalling about 36,000 highchairs sold at Walmart after dozens of reports surfaced of the back legs pivoting out of position, resulting in moderate injuries to children who fell to the ground.
Legionnaire’s Outbreak Hits IslandWalk Community in Florida
At least 11 people were hospitalized with Legionnaire's disease after an outbreak in an upscale gated community in Venice, Florida.
Ikea Recalls Marshmallow Candy in 30 Countries for Mice Infestation
Ikea Canada has issued a recall for its marshmallow candy “GODIS PÅSKKYCKLING” over potential contamination from mice at the manufacturing plant where they were produced.
Two Pet Food Companies Recall Dog Treats
Two dog food companies announced recalls for dog treats after testing discovered Salmonella or Listeria.
IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed for Vena Cava Perforation
A woman from Indiana has filed a lawsuit after her IVC Filter punctured through her vein and injured her aorta, intestines, and internal tissues, causing significant pain until the filter was removed.
Biaxin Linked to Risk of Death in Heart Disease Patients
The FDA is warning that prescribing the antibiotic Biaxin (clarithromycin) to patients with heart disease because it may increase their risk of heart problems or death that can occur years afterward.
Burrito Delight in Colorado Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
At least 12 people were sickened with Salmonella after eating Mexican food from two Burrito Delight restaurants located just outside Denver, Colorado.
FDA Oversees Destruction of Kratom Recalled in Salmonella Outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Wednesday that it had recalled and destroyed a massive lot of kratom-containing dietary supplements produced by a company based in Grain Valley, Missouri.
IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed After Failed Removal Surgeries
A man who suffered through 3 surgeries before his "removable" IVC Filter was finally removed has filed a lawsuit against Rex Medical.