Category: Health News
Walmart Recalls Ozark Trail Camp Axes for Injury Hazard
Walmart recalled the Ozark Trail axes because the axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard. Walmart has received 2 reports of axe heads detaching from the handle, resulting in minor cuts and abrasions. Ozark Trail camp...
North Carolina Firm Recalls Nearly 90,000 Pounds of Ham After Death from Listeria
A Smithfield, North Carolina-based company is recalling 89,000 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, which has contributed to the death of at least one person, the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) reported on Wednesday.
Texas Woman Files G2® Vena Cava Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Texas has joined a federal litigation against C.R. Bard after she was injured by a defective G2® Vena Cava Filter (IVC Filter).
Pain Medication Recalled for Child Safety Risk
Certain versions of Uber Numb Topical Anesthetic Cream and Uber Numb Spray are being recalled to the retail level for a packaging problem that could make them dangerous to children, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) reported on Monday.
Nasal and Throat Sprays Recalled for Bacterial Infection Risk
MediNatura has recalled nasal sprays, a throat spray and cough syrup for "possible microbial contamination" that could lead to an infection.
Honda to Recall Accord, Insight Vehicles to Fix Defective Airbags and Rear Cameras
Honda Motor Company is recalling 2018 Accord sedans and 2019 Insight hybrid vehicles for potentially defective software that could disable the backup camera, while simultaneously calling back about 1.4 million Honda and Acura models to replace those pesky exploding Takata...
Boy Scouts Recall Neckerchief Slides Over Lead Poisoning Risk
The enamel in about 110,000 neckerchief slides made for the Boy Scouts of America may contain excess levels of lead, which has been linked to memory problems, brain damage, coma, and even death.
Provata Health Recalls 30,000 Fitness Trackers Over Burn Risk
Digital wellness company Provata Health is recalling about 30,000 bluetooth fitness trackers following more than a dozen reports of the devices overheating while charging or being used, which has led to at least 3 cases of severe wrist burns to...
Ground Beef Recalled at Safeway, Target After 1 Death
Cargill Meat Solutions, of Fort Morgan, Colorado, recalled about 132,606 pounds of ground beef due to a possible E. coli contamination after 17 illnesses and 1 death was reported.
Ohio Firm Recalls Nearly 50,000 Pounds Sausage for Plastic Contamination
Xenia, Ohio-based Bob Evans Farms is recalling about 47,000 pounds of pork sausage links that may contain hard pieces of plastic, which could increase the risk of choking and even death, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety...