Category: Health News
Frozen Hash Browns Recalled for Golf Ball Contamination
A recall has been issued for certain Roundy's and Harris Teeter frozen hash browns that may have "extraneous golf ball materials" that were accidentally harvested with potatoes used to make the product.
Lay’s Potato Chips Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
Frito-Lay is recalling two types of jalapeño-flavored potato chips over potential contamination with salmonella, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
FDA Reports 10,000 Essure Injuries and 30 Deaths
The FDA has updated their ongoing safety review of Essure, a permanent sterilization implant made by Bayer. Essure is now linked to more than 10,000 reports of serious injuries and dozens of deaths.
Texas Man Files Option ELITE® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Texas who developed severe blood clot complications despite having an IVC filter to prevent those complications has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer for selling an ineffective device.
FDA Warning: Codeine Cough Syrup, Tramadol Can Kill Kids Under 12
The FDA is restricting the use of codeine or tramadol painkillers and cough syrup by children under 12 years old due to the risk of slowed breathing and death. These drugs also carry a risk for infants of breastfeeding mothers...
Male and Female Sexual Enhancement Supplements Recalled for Undeclared Ingredients
Organic Herbal Supply Inc. is recalling 10 male and two female sexual enhancement supplements because they contain FDA-approved drugs, which are illegal in herbal supplements.
Auto Mechanic With Cancer Files Benzene Lawsuit
An auto mechanic in Illinois has filed a lawsuit against BP, ExxonMobil, Rust-Oleum, and other defendants. He says he developed cancer from exposure to benzene and toxic chemicals in gasoline, solvents, parts washer, and paint.
Lawsuit Filed Over Celect® Vein Filter Side Effects
A man who was injured by a retrievable IVC filter with a 43% risk of vein perforation in the first 2 months has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer for downplaying severe short-term side effects.