Category: Health News
Study: DePuy Attune Knee Implants Failing Prematurely
DePuy's Attune Knee Replacement is suffering "unusually high rates of early failure" due to loosening and poor bonding of metal to bone, according to a study published in the Journal of Knee Surgery.
Ground Turkey Recalled at Aldi, Publix, Weis Markets
A recall has been issued for ground turkey meat sold at Aldi, Publix, and Weis Markets due to a risk of metal pieces in the meat.
Indiana Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Indiana has filed a lawsuit after his "retrievable" IVC Filter was unable to be removed because it tilted and got stuck in his vein.
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.