Category: Health News
Premier Kitchen Recalls 19,000 Kitchen Slicers Over Laceration Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of nearly 19,000 kitchen slicers over a potential design defect that could lead to a severe laceration hazard.
Texas Woman Files Denali® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Texas who was injured by a blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard, joining a litigation that involves over 3,700 similar lawsuits.
Armour Dried Beef Recalled for Toxin Contamination
Pinnacle Foods Inc. is recalling more than 32,000 pounds of Armour beef products over potential contamination with staphylococcal enterotoxin and clostridial toxin, according to the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
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.