Category: Health News
Sushi Recalled for Listeria Risk at Price Chopper, Market 32
Several types of pre-packaged AFC Sushi® tuna sushi has been recalled at Price Chopper and Market 32 stores due to a possible risk of Listeria contamination.
Edwards Lifesciences Recalls Certitude Delivery System
Edwards Lifesciences recalled the Certitude Delivery System that is used with the Sapien 3 heart replacement valve on January 11, warning that a molding defect could result in a deadly embolism.
Panasonic Recalls Flat-Screen TVs That Can Fall and Injure Kids
The Panasonic Corp. is recalling about 755 flat screen TVs with swivel bases over a potential hazard that can cause the units to tip over, which could result in serious injury or even death to children.
Study Links Textured Breast Implants and 400X Risk of Cancer
Silicone breast implants with a textured shell are associated with a 400-fold increased risk of a rare cancer compared to smooth silicone breast implants, according to a study in JAMA Oncology.
Legionnaires’ Infects Resident of Veterans Home in Fresno
A resident of the Veterans' Home in southwest Fresno, California was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, a severe type of pneumonia.
Deadly Lung Collapses Linked to Feeding Tube Systems
The FDA is warning about the risk of deadly lung collapses (pneumothorax events) from feeding tube placement procedures.
FDA Restricts Codeine Cough-and-Cold Drugs to Adults Only
The FDA is warning that cough-and-cold medications that contain opioids like codeine or hydrocodone should not be prescribed to children because the risk of side effects outweighs the benefits.
Mary B’s Biscuits Recalled for Listeria Risk
A recall has been issued for Mary B’s® biscuits, including buttermilk biscuits and Southern-made biscuits, due to a risk of Listeria.
59 Million Pounds of Ice Cream Bars Recalled
Dozens of grocery stores have recalled 59 million pounds of orange-cream bars, raspberry-cream bars, and chocolate-coated vanilla ice cream bars due to a risk of severe food poisoning with Listeria.
Ice Cream Recall Expanded to Dozens of Brands Amid Listeria Fears
An ice cream recall announced last week has been expanded to include 26 brands that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.