Category: Health News

Toys”R”Us Recalls Clay Craft Kits Over Mold Contamination

Toys"R"Us is recalling about 6,000 "totally me!" clay craft kits over a potential risk of mold in the clay, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).

/ November 30, 2017
Libbey Bourbon Glasses Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Libbey Bourbon Glasses Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Libbey has recalled thousands of 8-oz bourbon taster glasses because they can break during normal use.

/ November 29, 2017

Tasigna Atherosclerosis Lawsuit Filed in California

The family of a California man has filed a lawsuit accusing Novartis of failing to warn about the risk of atherosclerosis from Tasigna.

/ November 29, 2017

Aldi Recalls Protein Bars Over Plastic Contamination

A Tennessee-based company is recalling their line of Fit & Active Protein Meal Bars sold at Aldi stores nationwide after a consumer found pieces of plastic in the product.

/ November 29, 2017
California Woman Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit

California Woman Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit

A woman from California who was injured by the Celect® IVC Filter has filed a federal lawsuit against the manufacturer, Cook Medical.

/ November 28, 2017
How to Avoid Instant-Pot Pressure Cooker Explosions

How to Avoid Instant-Pot Pressure Cooker Explosions

The Instant-Pot pressure cooker was one of the Top 5 best-selling products on Amazon.com this Black Friday, but buyer beware — it may pose a risk of explosions and burn injuries if used improperly.

/ November 27, 2017
E. Coli May Be Lurking in Uncooked Flour and Batter

E. Coli May Be Lurking in Uncooked Flour and Batter

Think twice about licking the spoon if you're making cookies, cakes, pies, or other home-baked goodies this holiday season. The risk of E. coli in your flour is higher than anyone expected, according to a new study published in the...

/ November 27, 2017
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New Research Suggests Sugar May Increase Cancer Risk

A biologic mechanism in yeast cells may prove key to understanding the relationship between sugar and cancerous tumors, a new study out of Belgium has found.

/ November 27, 2017

Giant, Stop & Shop Recall Frozen Corn for Listeria Risk

Stop & Shop, Giant Food Stores, and Martin's Food Markets have announced a recall for store-brand frozen corn due to a potential risk of food poisoning with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.

/ November 17, 2017

Growing Concern About Teens ‘Juuling’ in Schools

There's growing concern about a dangerous new trend among teens that most parents have never heard about. It's called "juuling," and students are smoking them in classrooms, at parties, and at home.

/ November 16, 2017