Category: Health News
Texas Woman Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a Texas woman who was injured by a Celect® IVC Filter manufactured by Cook Medical. In recent years, studies have linked this device to a high risk of puncturing the vein.
FDA Issues Warning on Health Risks of Bodybuilding Supplements
As Americans, we are obsessed with the idea of a magic pill or potion that can transform our bodies into beach-ready shape over night. However, experts have found that many of these products contain illegal substances which can increase the...
Harris Teeter Recalls Hummus for Potential Listeria Contamination
Harris Teeter is voluntarily recalling Fresh Foods Market Artisan Pine Nuts Hummus over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a foodborne disease-causing bacterium.
Iowa Woman Files G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against C.R. Bard for selling a defective blood clot filter that is associated with a 38% risk of breaking within 5 years.
Deadly Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Reported in NYC
One person died and six were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease in the last 2 weeks on Manhattan's Upper East Side, according to health officials in New York City.
Rawhide Dog Chews Recalled Over Potential Chemical Contamination
United Pet Group has issued a nationwide recall for rawhide dog chew products that could make your dog sick because of a chemical used during processing.
Jury Awards Man $870K After Wrong Testicle Amputated
How much money is a testicle worth? $870,000, according to a jury in Pennsylvania in the trial of a 54 year-old man who had the wrong testicle cut off by a urologist during an operation in June 2013.
Texas Woman Files VenaTech® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman in Texas who has a defective vena cava filter puncturing her vein has filed a lawsuit against B. Braun Medical for selling a defective medical device and failing to warn about life-threatening side effects.
Trader Joe’s Granola Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Wildway LLC has issued a nationwide recall for their grain-free granola products over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
CC Kitchens and Kroger Recall Snack & Salad Kits for Listeria Risk
Kroger grocery stores and CC Kitchens have recalled a number of fresh salad kits, slaws, snack packs, fruit trays, and veggie trays due to possible risk of food poisoning with Listeria.