Category: Health News
Nizatidine Recalled After Tests Detect Toxic Carcinogen
Mylan Pharmaceuticals recalled 3 batches of the ulcer medication Nizatidine due to contamination with a cancer-causing chemical.
Salvadorean Cheese Recalled After Tests Find Listeria
Limeño LLC recalled "Salvadorean String Cheese" (Quesillo Cheese) for pupusas after it tested positive for Listeria contamination.
Over 90 Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Fruit Mix
Over 90 people in 11 states have been infected with Salmonella after eating pre-cut mixed fruit that was distributed to nursing homes, schools, hospitals, and other facilities with food services.
Mavidon Recalls All Medical Products After Baby Infected with B. Cepacia
Mavidon recalled all of its products worldwide after a baby was infected with B. cepacia and the FDA found that multiple samples of LemonPrep tested positive for bacterial contamination.
Massive Egg Recall Expands After Deadly Listeria Outbreak
A massive recall for hard-boiled eggs has expanded to include dozens of products sold by more than 30 different brand-names, including Trader Joe's, Kirkland Signature, Kroger, Egglands Best, and more.
Half of U.S. States Report E. coli Illnesses from Lettuce
Half of all U.S. states have reported illnesses in an E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that has sickened at least 138 people.
Hard-Boiled Eggs Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak
The CDC is warning that bulk hard-boiled eggs from Almark Foods are linked to an outbreak of Listeria that sickened at least 7 people.
GE Healthcare Recalls Infant Incubators for After 6 Injuries Reported
GE Healthcare recalled its Giraffe Incubator, Giraffe OmniBed and Carestations manufactured since April 2008 after 6 infants fell out of the beds and were seriously injured when the bedside panels opened.
Vape Lung Injuries Now Reported in All 50 States
Lung injuries from vaping have been reported in all 50 states. Health officials have reported 52 deaths nationwide due to vape lung injury.
Dozens of Smoked Salmon Products Recalled for Listeria Risk
Cold smoked salmon products sold in 10 states and D.C. were recalled because they may be contaminated with Listeria.