Category: Health News

Walgreens Recalls Pain and Itch Cream Over Poisoning Risk

Walgreens is recalling its brand of Pain and Itch Relief Cream after it was found that its packaging did not meet child resistant standards as required by law, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced.

/ January 31, 2018

6 People Burned by ALDI Pressure Cooker Explosions

An investigation by the consumer group Choice reports that 6 people were seriously burned by ALDI pressure cooker explosions.

/ January 30, 2018

Boston Scientific Pacemaker Glitch May Cause Fainting

Boston Scientific is warning that a sensor glitch with some of its pacemakers could cause a patient to faint from slow heart rhythm.

/ January 30, 2018

Nearly 300,000 Baby Rattles Recalled Over Choking Risk

An Illinois company is recalling more than 280,000 baby rattles amid reports that some of the components may break off during use, posing a risk of choking, ingestion, and GI tract laceration.

/ January 30, 2018

Laundry Pods Continue to Poison Children

Highly-concentrated single-load packets of laundry detergent can cause serious harm to young children, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC).

/ January 29, 2018

Panera Recalls Cream Cheese Over Listeria Risk

Panera Bread is recalling a variety of its cream cheese products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.

/ January 29, 2018
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Frozen Green Beans, Mixed Veggies Recalled in 21 States for Listeria Contamination

At least 7 brands of frozen green beans and mixed vegetables distributed to 21 states are being recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.

/ January 26, 2018
FDA Urges "Child Size" X-Ray Radiation Doses

FDA Urges “Child Size” X-Ray Radiation Doses

Most people get an X-ray at some point in their lives — but children who get too much radiation in X-rays may face a higher risk of cancer.

/ January 26, 2018
Health Alert Issued for Katie's Exotic Meat Jerky

Health Alert Issued for Katie’s Exotic Meat Jerky

Health officials in Ohio are warning about a potential health risk from jerky products manufactured from bison, venison, elk, alligator and other "exotic meats" by Katie's Premium Jerky & Snacks.

/ January 25, 2018

Frozen Meatballs Recalled Over Listeria Risk

A New Jersey food company is recalling more than 3,400 pounds of Sam’s Club brand “Member’s Mark” frozen meatballs because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.

/ January 25, 2018