Category: Health News

Nasal Spray

CVS Nasal Spray Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

A CVS-brand nasal spray is being recalled nationwide over concerns of potential bacterial contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Wednesday.

/ August 9, 2018
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FDA Expands Recall for Heart Drug Linked to Cancer

In an ongoing investigation, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its recall of Valsartan, a popular drug used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, after it was found that some of its ingredients may contain...

/ August 8, 2018
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Ron Simon & Associates Files 2nd Ohio Chipotle Lawsuit as Food Poisoning Victim Count Reaches 700

The national food safety law firm of Ron Simon & Associates has filed a second lawsuit in the food poisoning outbreak linked to the Chipotle Mexican Grill located at 9733 Sawmill Parkway in Powell, Ohio. Local health departments are now...

/ August 6, 2018
Almond Breeze Milk

Almond Milk Recalled in 28 States for Contamination with… Cow’s Milk?

A Massachusetts company is recalling more than 165,000 half-gallon cartons of refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk because of potential contamination with cow’s milk, an allergen not listed on the label, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

/ August 6, 2018
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Caito Foods Recalls Salads, Wraps Over Cyclospora Risk

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is warning consumers to avoid eating more than 2 dozen salads and wraps sold to several major retailers throughout the U.S., as they may be contaminated with the bacterium...

/ August 2, 2018
IVC Filter Lawsuit

California Woman Files Option ELITE® IVC Filter Lawsuit

A woman from California has filed a lawsuit after her IVC Filter perforated through her vein and could not be removed successfully.

/ August 2, 2018
IVC Filter Lawsuit

Texas Man Files Celect® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit

A man from Texas who was injured by a Celect® blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, Cook Medical LLC.

/ August 1, 2018

First Chipotle Lawsuit Filed in 2018 E. Coli Outbreak

The national food safety law firm of Ron Simon & Associates has filed the first lawsuit in the food poisoning outbreak linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill located at 9733 Sawmill Parkway in Powell, Ohio.

/ August 1, 2018
FDA Cracks Down on Cosmetic Gynecology Treatments

FDA Cracks Down on Cosmetic Gynecology Treatments

The FDA is cracking down on unapproved "vaginal rejuvenation" laser treatments after reports of serious burns, scarring, and chronic pain.

/ July 31, 2018
Legionnaires' Outbreak Hits Illinois Veterans Home

Legionnaires’ Bacteria Found in Bronx Hospital: NYC Health Officials

New York City health officials have confirmed they found Legionella pneumophila, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, in the water supply at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx.

/ July 31, 2018