Category: Health News
BrightFarms Salad Greens Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
BrightFarms recalled packaged salad greens that were sold in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana after a Salmonella outbreak.
Neutrogena, Aveeno, CVS Sunscreens Recalled for Toxic Benzene
Johnson & Johnson and CVS recalled 7 sunscreens and aloe vera products due to contamination with benzene, a toxic cancer-causing chemical that is absorbed by the skin.
NuVasive Precice Implants Linked to Serious Side Effects
NuVasive stopped shipments of Precice® limb-lengthening implants after they were linked to pain, bone problems, and other side effects.
Philips Recalls CPAP Machines for Cancer Risk Linked to Toxic Foam
Philips recalled millions of CPAP and BiPAP machines because users can breathe toxic foam that can cause cancer or other health issues.
ChloraPrep and Medical Kits Recalled for Infection Risk
Chloraprep™ 3 mL applicators and some medical convenience kits were recalled due to a risk of severe, life-threatening fungal infections.
Tyson Recalls 8.5 Million Pounds of Frozen Chicken After Deadly Listeria Outbreak
Tyson recalled 8.5 million pounds of frozen chicken that was sold nationwide at major stores after a deadly outbreak of Listeria.
Chicken & Duck Treats Recalled for Salmonella Risk
Flock Party Quack Snacks®, a treat for ducks and chickens, has been recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Dole Recalls Fresh Blueberries for Risk of Parasite Contamination
Dole recalled containers of fresh blueberries in 4 states due to a risk of gastrointestinal infections with Cyclospora parasites.
Frozen Shrimp Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak
Whole Foods, Safeway, Meijer and other store have recalled several brand-names of frozen shrimp due to a Salmonella outbreak.
Tea Kettles Recalled After 18 People Suffer Burn Injuries
Gramr Inc. recalled 92,000 brushed-gold tea kettles from CAUSEBOX and Rose & Fitzgerald after 18 people were burned by hot water or steam.