Category: Health News
Parents: Act Now to Meet School Vaccine Requirements
In some states, parents need to start scheduling vaccine appointments in January or February to make sure their children are up-to-date on immunization requirements for school.
Ravin Arrow Nocks Recalled for Injury Risk
A recall has been issued for over 220,000 Ravin Arrow Nocks after 23 people suffered finger injuries, including 6 serious injuries.
Claire’s Pulls Teen Makeup After Tests Find Asbestos
Claire's jewelry store has pulled several glittery makeup items off store shelves after allegations that they contain asbestos.
Johnson & Johnson Recalls Heart Device for Defective Valve
About 110 heart devices manufactured and distributed by a unit of Johnson & Johnson are being recalled due to a potentially defective valve that could fail during or after implantation, resulting in a life-threatening situation.
Michigan Woman Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by a blood clot filter manufactured by Cook Medical accuses the company of selling a dangerous medical device and failing to warning patients about the life-threatening safety risks.
HEB Beef Stew Meat Recalled for Plastic or Metal Contamination
Swift Beef Co. recalled 4,702 pounds of beef stew meat for HEB grocery stores in Texas that may contain plastic and metal.
Buttermilk Biscuits Recalled Over Potential Listeria Contamination
An Ohio company is recalling frozen buttermilk biscuit dough sold at Food Lion, Piggly Wiggly, Lowes Foods and other supermarkets for potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
Texas Woman Files Bard G2® 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 consolidated federal litigation involving more than 4,500 similar lawsuits for IVC Filter injuries.
Chipotle Hit With Yet Another Food Poisoning Scare
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is investigating a possible illness outbreak linked to a restaurant in Los Angeles, California.