Category: Health News
Cub Cadet Recalls 4,000 Utility Vehicles for Brake Failure Risk
Cub Cadet has recalled about 4,000 of the 2016 model-year Challenger utility vehicles after 80 complaints of brake failure.
Clif Bar Recalls Protein Bars Over Nut Allergy Complaints
American Clif Bar & Company is recalling three products due to the possible presence of undeclared peanuts and some tree nuts in the products, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Legionnaire’s Outbreak Infects 5 at Elvis’s Graceland Hotel
At least 5 people who visited Elvis Presley's Graceland Guest House in Memphis, Tennessee have been diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease, a serious and sometimes deadly lung infection.
Heartburn Drugs Linked to 50% Greater Risk of Death
A new study shows that long-term use of anti-heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may increase the risk of death by up to 50% compared to antacids like Pepcid. Other studies have found significantly higher rates of kidney failure, stroke,...
Pennsylvania Man Files Bard G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
Documents show that C.R. Bard knew the G2® IVC Filter had similar risks as the Recovery® IVC Filter. Now over 2,000 lawsuits accuse C.R. Bard of downplaying side effects like fracture, migration, tilting, vein perforation, and death.
Whole Foods Chicken Salad Recalled for Missing One Important Ingredient
Whole Foods Market is recalling 440 pounds of “buffalo-style chicken salad” after it was found that the product actually contains tuna instead of chicken.
Water Births Infect 2 Babies With Legionnaires’ Disease
Two infants in Arizona who were born at home in birthing tubs were diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease in 2016, raising safety concerns about water births.
Publix Tropical Fruit Medley Mix Recalled for Listeria Risk
Publix is recalling their store-brand "Publix Tropical Medley Mix" due to a risk of Listeria contamination in the dried apricots.
Organic Nuts Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Hampton Farms has issued a recall for Ava’s brand cashews and almonds over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that causes severe foodborne illness.
FDA: No Evidence Tattoo Removal Creams Work
Removing a tattoo is not easy. It is very painful and the risks include scarring and infection. There are a few ways to remove a tattoo — but don't waste your money on tattoo removal creams because there is no...