Category: Health News
FDA Issues Class 1 Recall for Eggs Linked to 65 Salmonella Illnesses
The FDA issued a Class 1 recall for eggs that are linked to 65 cases of Salmonella due to the serious health risks, including death.
Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Lawsuit Filed Against Pfizer
A lawsuit has been filed by a woman who was diagnosed with a brain tumor after using the birth control shot Depo-Provera.
Shigella Outbreak Linked to LongHorn Steakhouse in Illinois
Food poisoning lawsuits have been filed after an outbreak of Shigella was linked to a LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Diamond Shruumz Mushroom Edibles Linked to 175 Illnesses, 3 Deaths
The recalled Diamond Shruumz brand of mushroom-infused edibles have been linked to 175 illnesses and 3 deaths, according to the FDA.
Sickle Cell Drug Oxbryta Pulled Off Market for Safety Risks
Pfizer's sickle cell disease treatment Oxbryta® was pulled off the market after studies found a risk of death and vaso-occlusive crisis.
Bed Rails Sold On Amazon Recalled for Deadly Safety Risks
A safety recall has been issued for more than 1,000 Ceither Adult Portable Bed Rails that were sold exclusively on Amazon.com.
Dynacare Baby Powder Recalled for Asbestos Contamination Risk
Dynacare Baby Powder was recalled after asbestos contamination was found in the talc ingredient, according to the FDA.
Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System Linked to Thigh-Bone Fractures
Zimmer Biomet is pulling the CPT Hip System off the market after a study found that patients had twice the risk of thigh-bone fractures.
Menopause Drug For Hot Flashes Linked to Liver Injury Risk
The FDA is warning about a rare but serious risk of liver injury from Vezoah, a menopause drug for hot flashes.
866,000 Inflatable Hot Tub Pumps Recalled After Deadly Fire
After a deadly house fire in Missouri, about 866,000 inflatable hot tub pumps were recalled because they can overheat and catch on fire.