Category: Health News
Arbonne Body Wash Recalled for Infection Risk
The popular skin-care brand Arbonne has issued a recall for body wash due to a possible risk that it could cause infections.
Ohio Company Recalls a Ton of Meat for Bacterial Contamination
A Shiloh, Ohio-based company is recalling more than 2,000 pounds of beef, pork and chicken products that may have been contaminated by bacteria in the facility’s water supply.
Toys “R” Us Recalls 30,000 Wiggle Ball Toys for Choking Hazard
Toys “R” Us, Inc., is recalling nearly 30,000 wiggle balls over a potential defect that could pose a choking hazard for babies.
Resurgence of Whooping Cough Raises Vaccine Concerns
A new study suggests that the resurgence of pertussis ("whooping cough") in the U.S. and other countries with high vaccine coverage may be linked to limitations of the vaccine to prevent infections.
Playtex Recalls Nearly 6 Million Children’s Plates and Bowls Over Choking Hazard
Playtex is warning parents not to use some of its popular children’s plates and bowls after reports surfaced indicating that the clear plastic layer over the tableware could peel off and present a choking hazard.
Clair D. Thompson & Sons Recalls Ground Beef for E. Coli Risk
A recall has been issued for 700 pounds of Thompson's ground beef after a sample tested positive for E. coli.
Legionnaires’ Disease Sickens 5 at SpringHill Suites in Texas
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has sickened at least 5 guests and employees of SpringHill Suites by Mariott in Round Rock, Texas.
Is Your Anxiety Drug Causing a Gambling Addiction?
Abilify is a powerful antipsychotic drug that is sometimes prescribed "off-label" for anxiety and insomnia. It also increases the risk of gambling addiction and uncontrollable urges to eat, shop, or have sex.
Mom Jailed for Refusing to Vaccinate Her Son
A mother in Michigan is in jail after refusing to obey a court order to vaccinate her 9 year-old son in a custody battle with her ex-husband.
Infant Sleep Positioners Linked to Reports of Suffocation, Death
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that sleep positioners, a product designed to hold baby on his or her back or side during sleep, may cause suffocation that “can lead to death.”