Category: Health News
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 Cook Medical LLC in a federal court where over 4,350 similar lawsuits have already been filed.
New York Man Files Recovery® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a Recovery® blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer for failing to warn about side effects.
At Least 163 Cyclospora Cases Linked to McDonald’s Salads: CDC Update
More than 100 new cyclospora food poisoning illnesses have been reported across the U.S. in 2 separate outbreaks linked to contaminated salads sold at McDonald's restaurants, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday.
Michigan Man Files Denali® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who was injured by a defective Denali® blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer for failing to warn him about potential safety hazards and side effects.
EPA Official Tried to “Kill” Roundup Cancer Study, Jury Told
A jury in California heard testimony that an official at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency tried to interfere with a federal study on the cancer risks of Monsanto's Roundup weed-killer.
Second McDonald’s Salad Food Poisoning Lawsuit Filed
The national food safety law firm of Ron Simon & Associates has filed a second lawsuit against McDonald's over an outbreak of cyclospora food poisoning cases linked to salads sold at its restaurants in Illinois and neighboring states.
First McDonald’s Cyclospora Lawsuit Filed
The first lawsuit over cyclospora food poisoning illnesses linked to McDonald’s salads sold in Illinois and neighboring states has been filed by the national food safety law firm of Ron Simon & Associates.
Water Pik Recalls Nearly 4,000 Electric Toothbrushes Over Burn, Fire Risks
Water Pik, Inc., has issued a nationwide recall for 3,800 of its Sonic-Fusion flossing toothbrushes over concerns the charging base could overheat, potentially causing a fire.
FDA Joins 22 Countries in Banning Heart Drug Linked to Cancer
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the nationwide recall of Valsartan, a medicine used to control blood pressure and prevent heart failure, after it was found to contain a chemical linked to an increased risk for cancer.
McDonald’s Salads Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak
At least 61 people in 7 states were infected with the Cyclospora parasite after eating salads from McDonald's restaurants.