Category: Health News
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.
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.