Category: Health News
Winn-Dixie Recalling Vegetables Over Listeria Risk
The parent company of grocery chain Winn-Dixie has issued a recall for certain vegetables sold under the Country Fresh label for potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
Dr. Manzanilla Cough & Allergy Medication Recalled
Doctor Manzanilla Cough & Cold medicine and Allergy & Decongestant relief syrup has been recalled due to a possible risk of infections with the antibiotic-resistant bacteria B. cepacia.
Virginia Man Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical by a man who was injured by an IVC Filter that is linked to a 43% risk of vein perforations.
Dr. Brown’s Bottle Soap Recalled for Infection Risk
About 23,000 Dr. Brown’s Natural baby-bottle cleaning kits and dish soaps have been recalled due to a risk of bacterial infections.
FDA Recalls 465,000 St. Jude Pacemakers Over Hacking Risk
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that more than 465,000 patients who received St. Jude pacemakers may be vulnerable to a software glitch that could allow hackers to remotely kill their batteries or force the devices to...
Essure Birth Control Recalled in Australia
Bayer's permanent sterilization device Essure was recalled and pulled off the Australian market following numerous reports of severe injuries.
Illinois Man Files Bard Meridian® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Illinois who was injured by a defective blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, C.R. Bard, for failing to warn about severe side effects.
Abilify: The Drug Linked to Gambling Addiction
Abilify is an anti-psychotic medication that is made and sold by Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Bristol Myers Squibb. There are now around 200 lawsuits involving people who developed gambling addictions or uncontrollable urges to eat, shop, and have sex after taking...
Hydrogen Peroxide Recalled for Burn, Fire Hazards
Nutrilife is recalling 15,300 bottles of 29% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) over concerns that the bottles may burst open and start a fire.
Pennsylvania Woman Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by an Inferior Vena Cava Filter has joined over 2,300 people who have filed lawsuits against Cook Medical for selling a defective medical device and downplaying risks.