Category: Health News
Crop Duster Files Paraquat Parkinson’s Lawsuit in Illinois
A former crop-duster who developed Parkinson's Disease after years of breathing the toxic weed-killer Paraquat has filed a lawsuit in Illinois.
DeWALT Cordless Kerosene Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
A recall was issued for 4,500 DeWALT® cordless kerosene forced-air heaters due to fire hazards and a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Breathing Paraquat Gives It Direct Pathway to Brain, Study Finds
Breathing the weed-killer Paraquat gives it a direct pathway to the brain, which may help explain its link to Parkinson's Disease, according to a new study.
Lawsuit Filed After Sanitizers in Chocolate Milk Sicken Child
The first lawsuit has been filed after dozens of children were sickened by drinking sanitizers in Hiland Dairy 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk.
FDA Recalls Penumbra’s JET 7 Stroke Catheter After 14 Deaths
A device that is supposed to save the lives of patients suffering a stroke was recalled after reports of 14 deaths and 200 malfunctions.
House-Autry Tartar Sauce Recalled for Spoilage Risk
House-Autry Tartar Sauce was recalled in 6 states because it may be spoiled.
Rust-Oleum Recalls Aerosol Paint Cans for Injury Hazard
Rust-Oleum recalled 10,500 cans of Bright Galvanizing Compound after 6 reports of the bottom exploding off, including one injury report.
Butternut Squash Recall Expands Due to Listeria Risk
A recall has expanded to include more butternut squash noodles, planks, chunks, and vegetable mixes due to a risk of Listeria.
Breville Fast-Slow Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Filed in Georgia
A man who was burned by a Breville Fast-Slow Pressure Cooker has filed an injury lawsuit against Breville USA, Inc.
Class Action Filed for Toxic Drinking Water in Lubbock, Texas
A class action lawsuit has been filed for private well owners in Lubbock, Texas who are dealing with toxic chemicals in groundwater near Reese Air Force Base.