Deadly Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Papayas
Caribeña Maradol papayas are believed to be linked to a deadly outbreak of Salmonella that has infected 47 people in 12 states, including 1 person who died of a severe food poisoning illness.
Bayer Pulls Essure Sterilization Device Off Market in Canada
Bayer's controversial sterilization implant Essure will no longer be sold in Canada.
Chipotle Restaurant Closed Following Norovirus Scare: 130+ Illnesses Reported
A Chipotle Mexican Grill in Sterling, Virginia, has been identified as the likely source of a norovirus outbreak that has sickened more than 130 people.
Polaris Recalls Over 26,000 ATVs for Brake and Fire Hazards
Polaris issued two recalls this week for 26,670 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The brakes can fall off certain 2017 RZR 570 and S 470 vehicles. Fuel can leak and start a fire on the 2014 Sportsman 570.
Propane Cylinders Recalled for Fire, Explosion Risk
Refillable propane cylinders sold at Ace Hardware, Home Depot and other retailers are being recalled for leaks that could pose a risk of fire and/or explosion.
Idaho Man Files Celect® Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
A man who was implanted with a defective Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) blood clot filter has filed a lawsuit against Cook Medical, joining a consolidated litigation involving around 2,350 lawsuits nationwide.
Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Lawsuit Filed in New Jersey
A group of 18 people from 11 states have filed a lawsuit against Merck & Co. for failing to warn about risks of the Zostavax shingles vaccines.
Daimler Recalls 3 Million Mercedes Diesel Cars Over Toxic Emissions
Daimler AG has issued a major recall in Europe to fix engine software on more than 3 million diesel vehicles amid rumors of a government probe into whether the automaker violated emissions standards.