Category: Health News
Nebraska Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
C.R. Bard is facing around 1,500 lawsuits over Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters. Many involve Bard's 1st or 2nd-generation filters, which studies estimate fracture in 40% of patients within just 5 years.
Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Tyson Chicken Supplier
More than 70,000 chickens have been destroyed at a farm in Tennessee that supplies Tyson Foods in response to an outbreak of lethal avian influenza.
Alabama Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
IVC filters are supposed to prevent deadly blood clots in the lungs. Instead, they often cause deadly side effects, especially when "short-term" filters are left implanted permanently. Some of the most problematic filters were pulled off the market without recalls...
Autism Linked to Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels
Researchers at the University of North Carolina have found a link between increased levels of cerebrospinal fluid in the brains of infants and a higher risk for autism.
Soy Nut Butter E. Coli Outbreak Hits 12 People in 5 States
The peanut-free butter substitute "I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter" was recalled after a dozen people had severe food poisoning with E. coli. Most victims were children and 50% were hospitalized.
Oball Baby Rattles Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
Over half a million Oball Rattles sold since January 1, 2016 have been recalled after several children choked on tiny rattle beads that fell out.
Ohio Company Recalls 40,000 Pounds of Veal Over E. Coli Fears
The Ohio Farms Packing Co. is recalling several thousand boxes of boneless veal products for possible contamination with E. coli, a bacterium that causes severe food poisoning illness.
Heartburn Drugs Linked to “Silent” Kidney Disease Epidemic
Millions of people who use heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may be increasing their risk of serious kidney damage, even if they show no symptoms of kidney problems, according to a new study.
6 Tons of “Ready-to-Eat” Chicken Nuggets Recalled for Being Undercooked
Wayne Farms LLC has issued a recall for 6 tons of ready-to-eat “Waffle Breaded Bites” chicken nuggets sold at Food Lion stores in 10 states after complaints of the products being undercooked.