Category: Health News
Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Worldwide Baby Formula Recall
Lactalis and French health officials have issued a global recall for “several million” baby formula products after at least 26 infants fell ill with salmonella poisoning.
Pennsylvania Man Files G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Pennsylvania who was injured by a G2® IVC Filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, C.R. Bard, for selling a defective medical device and failing to warn him about serious risks.
Jury Awards $28 Million in Xarelto Bleeding Injury Lawsuit
A jury in Philadelphia has slammed Bayer and Johnson & Johnson with a $28 million verdict in favor of plaintiffs who were injured by bleeding after taking the blood-thinning drug Xarelto.
Tennessee Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of a "retrievable" IVC Filter that could not be removed because it became embedded in her vein 3 months after it was implanted.
Australia Bans Vaginal Mesh for Safety Risks
Australian safety regulators have banned the use of transvaginal mesh implants because the risks likely outweighs any benefits.
Flu Shot Only 10% Effective Against H3N2 This Year
Doctors are predicting a severe flu season in the U.S. after studies found that this year's flu shot was only 10% effective against influenza A (H3N2) and Australia suffered record-high numbers of flu illnesses.
FDA Urges Limbrel Recall for Liver and Lung Injury Risks
The FDA has asked Primus Pharmaceuticals to voluntarily recall Limbrel, a medical food that is advertised to treat arthritis, because it is associated with life-threatening liver injury and an inflammatory lung disease called hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
43,000 Table Lamps Recalled Over Shock Hazard
A New York company is recalling about 43,000 of its industrial table lamps because of an internal wiring problem that could cause them to shock users, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).
Kroger Recalls Purified Water for Babies Over Mold Contamination
Kroger is recalling its Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with fluoride amid complaints of mold found in the containers, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
E-Cigarette Liquids May Pose Lung Disease Risk
Some e-cigarette flavors may be more dangerous than others, but it is hard for researchers to find out what goes into various "vape juices."