Category: Health News
Arizona Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
An Arizona woman filed a lawsuit after her IVC Filter tilted and punctured her vein within 2 years of being implanted in her body for the prevention of blood clots in her lungs (pulmonary embolism).
Pride & Joy Dairy Refuses to Recall Raw Milk
Consumers are being warned not to drink raw milk from Pride & Joy Dairy after the milk tested positive for Salmonella on September 18 and other products tested positive for E. coli earlier this year.
Greencore Recalls Sandwiches, Stuffing Sold at Target and Walgreens for Listeria Contamination
Ready-to-eat egg sandwiches and a seafood stuffing mix are being recalled from several U.S. retailers and a vending machine company after it was found that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
Bad Flu Season in Australia has U.S. Officials Worried
Health officials in the United States are worried about the upcoming flu season after Australia suffered a particularly bad flu season involving severe H3N2 illnesses and poorly-performing shots.
Legionella Found in St. Patrick Hospital’s Water Supply
St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana has reported positive water tests for Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease, and reported that a patient may have contracted the illness.
Nightlight Soothers Recalled Over Shock Risk to Children
A New York company is recalling about 130,000 children’s nightlights over an electric shock hazard that could cause serious injury or even death.
Dick’s Recalls Exercise Bands Due to Injury Risk
DICK’S Sporting Goods recalled about 207,500 Fitness Gear resistance bands because they can break and injure a user.
Roundup to be Banned in France for Cancer Risk
France will phase out the agricultural use of Monsanto's Roundup (glyphosate) weed-killer by 2022 due to fears that it may cause cancer.
H-E-B Recalls Beef in Texas Over Metal Contamination
The supermarket chain H-E-B is recalling ground beef sold at one of its stores in Bulverde, Texas, after it was found that the products may contain sharp metal objects, which could cause serious injury or even death if swallowed.
FDA Links Viberzi to Pancreatitis and Death Risk
The FDA approved Viberzi in May 2015 for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome where diarrhea is the primary symptom. Since then, there have been at least 120 reports of pancreatitis or death.