Nissan in Jeopardy as potential $220 Million Hit from Japanese Recall Looms
Nissan Motor Co. announced plans on Monday to recall about 1.2 million cars in Japan over inspection lapses that are expected to cost some 25 billion yen, a whole lot of loot that could undermine the company’s solvency.
Arizona Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
An Arizona woman filed a lawsuit after her IVC Filter tilted and punctured her vein within 2 years of being implanted in her body for the prevention of blood clots in her lungs (pulmonary embolism).
Pride & Joy Dairy Refuses to Recall Raw Milk
Consumers are being warned not to drink raw milk from Pride & Joy Dairy after the milk tested positive for Salmonella on September 18 and other products tested positive for E. coli earlier this year.
Bad Flu Season in Australia has U.S. Officials Worried
Health officials in the United States are worried about the upcoming flu season after Australia suffered a particularly bad flu season involving severe H3N2 illnesses and poorly-performing shots.
Legionella Found in St. Patrick Hospital’s Water Supply
St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana has reported positive water tests for Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease, and reported that a patient may have contracted the illness.
Nightlight Soothers Recalled Over Shock Risk to Children
A New York company is recalling about 130,000 children’s nightlights over an electric shock hazard that could cause serious injury or even death.
Dick’s Recalls Exercise Bands Due to Injury Risk
DICK’S Sporting Goods recalled about 207,500 Fitness Gear resistance bands because they can break and injure a user.
Roundup to be Banned in France for Cancer Risk
France will phase out the agricultural use of Monsanto's Roundup (glyphosate) weed-killer by 2022 due to fears that it may cause cancer.
H-E-B Recalls Beef in Texas Over Metal Contamination
The supermarket chain H-E-B is recalling ground beef sold at one of its stores in Bulverde, Texas, after it was found that the products may contain sharp metal objects, which could cause serious injury or even death if swallowed.