Category: Health News

1.9 Million Bottles of Fiji Water Recalled for Manganese, Bacteria

Nearly 1.9 million bottles of Fiji Water sold online by Amazon were recalled due to bacteria and the mineral manganese.

/ May 31, 2024
FDA Warning for Toxic Amygdalin in Apricot Seeds

FDA Warning for Toxic Amygdalin in Apricot Seeds

Health officials are warning the public not to eat Apricot Power raw bitter apricot seeds after they tested positive for high levels of amygdalin, a poisonous substance that can lead to cyanide poisoning.

/ May 30, 2024
Defective iOS App Injures 224 Insulin Pump Users

Defective iOS App Injures 224 Insulin Pump Users

At least 224 people were injured when the battery drained on their insulin pump due to a defective iOS app.

/ May 17, 2024
ALDI Recalls Cream Cheese for Salmonella Risk

ALDI Recalls Cream Cheese for Salmonella Risk

ALDI stores in dozens of states have recalled several varieties of Happy Farms Cream Cheese that may contain Salmonella bacteria.

/ May 16, 2024
Megadyne Recalls Pediatric Patient Return Electrodes for Burn Risk

Megadyne Recalls Pediatric Patient Return Electrodes for Burn Risk

Megadyne has stopped selling and recalled all MEGA SOFT™ Pediatric Patient Return Electrodes after 4 children were burned.

/ May 14, 2024
Hy-Vee Recalls Cream Cheese for Salmonella Risk

Hy-Vee Recalls Cream Cheese for Salmonella Risk

Hy-Vee stores in 8 states have recalled Cream Cheese and Cookes & Cream products due to a risk of food poisoning with Salmonella.

/ May 13, 2024
Planters Nuts Recalled in 5 States for Listeria Risk

Planters Nuts Recalled in 5 States for Listeria Risk

Hormel recalled containers of Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and Deluxe Mixed Nuts in 5 states due to a risk of food poisoning.

/ May 9, 2024
Floatwheel Skateboard Linked to Risk of Severe Injuries, Death

Floatwheel Skateboard Linked to Risk of Severe Injuries, Death

Safety officials are warning people not to use Floatwheel electric skateboards because they can suddenly stop and throw a rider off.

/ May 8, 2024
Organic Walnut E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 12 People

Organic Walnut E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 12 People

Organic walnuts were recalled from Whole Foods and other stores after an E. Coli outbreak infected 12 people in two states.

/ May 7, 2024
16,000 Pounds of Walmart Ground Beef Recalled for E. Coli Risk

16,000 Pounds of Walmart Ground Beef Recalled for E. Coli Risk

Over 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef from Walmart has been recalled due to a risk of E. Coli contamination.

/ May 6, 2024