Category: Health News
FDA: Homeopathic Teething Tablets Linked to 10 Baby Deaths
Hyland's and CVS pull all homeopathic teething products — 400 injuries and 10 deaths linked to "deadly nightshade" belladonna poisoning since 1st FDA warning in 2010.
Dentist Office Water Lines Linked to Infection Outbreak
An infection outbreak in California is raising awareness about bacteria contamination in plastic water-lines dentists use to rinse your mouth.
More Ice Cream Recalled Over Listeria in Cookie Dough
At least four companies have issued recalls for ice cream products that contain cookie dough pieces that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
FDA: Bad Batteries on St. Jude Defibrillators Run Out in 24 Hrs
After two deaths, St. Jude and the FDA warn that bad batteries on nearly 400,000 implantable cardiac defibrillators can run out in 24 hours.
Costco Chicken Salad Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
Four Salmonella illnesses are being blamed on rotisserie chicken salad sold at a Costco store in Lynwood, Washington, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Nestlé Recalls Drumstick Ice Cream Cones After Listeria Test
Nestlé issued a nationwide recall for some Drumstick ice cream cones that may be contaminated with Listeria. No illnesses have been reported.
Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit Filed Against Cook Medical
A man from Idaho who was injured by an IVC filter has sued Cook Medical for failing to warn about its risks, joining over 900 people who filed similar lawsuits.
Judges Centralize Roundup Lawsuits in MDL in California
A panel of federal judges have created a Multi-District Litigation (MDL No. 2741) to centralize dozens of Roundup lawsuits into the Northern District of California under U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria.
Option IVC Filter Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Pennsylvania
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the wife of a man who died 2 weeks after he was implanted with the Option IVC filter made by Rex Medical and Argon Medical Devices.
3rd Baby Powder Cancer Trial Underway in St. Louis
Jury selection is underway in St. Louis for the 3rd trial involving a woman who developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson's baby powder.