Category: Health News
Kimberly-Clark Recalls Kotex Tampons after Reports of Pieces Left in bodies
A U.S. tampon manufacturer has announced the recall of products following complaints of tampons that tore and got stuck in women's bodies.
9Lives Cat Food Recalled for Risk of Thiamine Vitamin Deficiency
9Lives® Protein Plus® wet canned cat food was recalled because it may not have enough thiamine, an essential nutrient for cats. A deficiency in thiamine can cause severe injury or death to a cat.
New York Man Files Option® Vein Filter Lawsuit
An IVC filter lawsuit has been filed by a man from New York who is suffering from post-implant filter thrombosis.
Del Monte Recalling Canned Corn Due to Underprocessing
Del Monte Foods Inc. has issued a nationwide recall for 64,242 cases of FIESTA CORN Seasoned with Red & Green Peppers due to under-processing, the company announced on Tuesday.
Jimmy Dean Sausage Recalled for Metal Contamination
Jimmy Dean is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of sausage over concerns it may contain tiny pieces of metal, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reported on Tuesday.
CDC Warns Not to Eat Raw Cookie Dough This Holiday Season
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning consumers not to eat raw cookie dough or cake mixes this holiday season because the sinful treats often contain raw flour and/or eggs that can carry life-threatening diseases.
CDC Update: Romaine Lettuce is Safe to Eat… Or is it?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says it has identified the likely source of last month’s multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce; however, the agency also warned consumers to exercise caution when ordering a salad...
California Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 52 People
Nine more people have been infected with E. coli after eating romaine lettuce, bringing the total number of illnesses to 52 cases in 15 states, according to an update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on December...
Infants’ Ibuprofen Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled for Too Much Active Ingredient
Children's ibuprofen sold at major retailers across the U.S. is being recalled for potential high concentrations of ibuprofen, which could cause an overdose or other serious side effects in infants, the manufacturer announced in a recall notice issued on Wednesday.
Group of 27 People File Cordis IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Cordis Corporation by 27 people who were injured by defective TrapEase® or OptEase® Vena Cava Filters.