Category: Health News
Ready-to-Eat Salami Products Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
A Canadian firm is recalling about 1,076 pounds of salami and speck products that were shipped to distribution centers in Michigan, California, Illinois, New Jersey and New York because they may be tainted with salmonella, a bacterium that causes severe...
Casa Sanchez Recalls Guacamole for Listeria Risk
Casa Sanchez Foods, of Hayward, California, is recalling all "Real Guacamole" and "Spicy Guacamole" after positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous food poisoning bacteria.
Ford Detects Legionella Bacteria at Claycomo Factory
Ford has detected Legionella bacteria in the cooling towers of a factory after a worker was hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease.
Cell Phone Use Linked to New Health Risks
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers to limit use of their cell phones and keep the devices away from their heads while they sleep.
Goya de Puerto Rico Recalls Adobo for Salmonella Risk
Goya de Puerto Rico has recalled jars of adobo with cumin or pepper seasonings due to a risk of contamination with Salmonella.
Dog Food Recalled Over Salmonella Contamination; Pet Owners Also at Risk of Infection
Darwin’s Natural Pet Products is recalling certain lots of its Natural Selections raw dog food due to potential contamination with salmonella, a bacterium that causes severe illness in both humans and pets.
Santa Fe Importers, Inc. Recalls Salami Products Over Risk of Metal Contamination
A Long Beach, Calif.-based establishment is recalling about 150 pounds of pork salami products that may be contaminated with metal shavings, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Children’s Pajamas Recalled Over Burn Risk
Woolino is recalling a line of its children’s pajamas after it was discovered they failed to meet flammability standards for sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
FDA Links Silicone ‘Butt Fillers’ to Severe Side Effects
The FDA is warning about the risk of severe side effects from injectable silicone used for "body contouring," or enhancing the shape of the body for cosmetic purposes.
Michigan Woman Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Michigan has filed a lawsuit after her "retrievable" blood clot filter became tilted and embedded in her vein.