Category: Health News
Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Linked to 100 Salmonella Illnesses: CDC Update
Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal has been linked to at least 100 cases of salmonella infection (salmonellosis) in 33 U.S. states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned on Thursday.
Oregon Company Recalls Pet Food in Rare E. coli / Listeria Combo Outbreak
Radagast Pet Food Inc. has issued a nationwide recall for 3 lots of cat food that may contain E. coli bacteria, and one which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warned on Friday.
Rad Cat Raw Pet Food Recalled for E. coli, Listeria Risk
Radagast Pet Food Inc. of Portland, Oregon, recalled raw cat food due to a risk of infection with Listeria monocytogenes or E. coli.
Rollerblade Helmets Recalled for Injury Hazard
Helmets R Us, of Tacoma, Washington, and Rollerblade USA LLC recalled about 9,700 Rollerblade® helmets due to a risk of head injury.
Heart Drug Recalled in 22 Countries after Cancer Risk Identified
A widely-prescribed medicine used to regulate critical aspects of the heart’s function is being recalled in 22 countries after it was found that one of its active ingredients may increase the risk for cancer, according to the European Medicines Agency...
Georgia Man Files Meridian® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Georgia who was injured by a defective blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, C.R. Bard.
Gaia Ethnobotanical Recalls Kratom for Salmonella Risk
Gaia Ethnobotanical, LLC has voluntarily recalled all kratom powder supplements after they tested positive for Salmonella.
New Jersey Company Recalls 11,000 Pounds of Chicken Gravy for ‘Bulging’ Cans
A Vineland, New Jersey-based firm is recalling approximately 10,805 pounds of chicken gravy after several cans were reported to be ‘bulging,’ which suggests that the products may have been underprocessed.
New York Woman Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from New York has filed a lawsuit after her "retrievable" IVC Filter was unable to be removed because it was tilted and embedded.
Florida Woman Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a woman whose Option® IVC Filter tilted, became embedded, developed blood clots, and could not be removed.