Category: Health News
Burley Recalls Dash X FM Child Bike Seats for Injury Risk
Burley has recalled certain Dash® X FM child bike seats due to a crash and injury hazard.
Generic Viagra Recalled for Mix-Up With Antidepressant
A recall was issued after a medication for elevating a person's mood was mixed up with a medication that elevates something else.
Another Umbilical Cord Powder Recalled for Deadly Infection Risk
Another company has recalled goldenseal root powder due to a risk of deadly infections when it is used on an infant's umbilical cord stump.
Hy-Vee Recalls Short Cuts Vegetable Products for Listeria Risk
Hy-Vee recalled two Short Cuts® vegetable mix products in 8 states due to a risk of Listeria bacteria contamination.
Fresh Organic Basil Recalled for Cyclospora Parasite Risk
Eight brands of fresh-cut organic basil were recalled from Target, Safeway, and other stores due to a risk of Cyclospora parasites.
Baby Spinach Recalled in 6 States for Salmonella Risk
Vegpro International recalled Fresh Attitude® Baby Spinach in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
B. Braun Halts Aesculap Knee Implants Due to ‘Critical’ Risk
B. Braun is warning surgeons to stop implanting certain Aesculap knee implants due to a "possible malfunction" that can cause them to loosen and fail prematurely, resulting in the need for another surgery.
Man Wins $9.3 Million After Unwanted Penis Surgery
Judges upheld a $9.3 million medical malpractice award to a man in California who was left impotent due to an unwanted penis surgery.
Mysterious E. coli Outbreaks May Be Linked to Romaine Lettuce
The holidays are here again — and yet again, romaine lettuce may be trying to kill us. Health officials are investigating 3 separate outbreaks.
Romaine Lettuce Sold at Walmart Linked to E. coli Outbreak
Tanimura & Antle recalled romaine lettuce in 19 states after E. coli was found in a product from a Walmart in Michigan, where 2 illnesses were reported by health officials.