Birth Control Recalled for Packaging Error That Could Lead to Unintended Pregnancy
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Baltimore, Md., is recalling one lot of Mibelas 24 Fe birth control tablets.
Arthritis Drug Actemra Linked to Heart Failure, Death
Hundreds of people died while taking the arthritis drug Actemra (tocilizumab) — but no one told patients. Now experts are warning about heart failure, pancreatitis, and urging caution for patients at risk of heart attack, stroke, or lung disease.
Texas Man Files Celect® IVC Filter Lawsuit
Studies published as early as 2007 warned that the Celect IVC Filter has dangerously-designed wire legs that frequently puncture the patient's vein within less than 2 months — and sometimes within days.
Cashews Sold at ALDI Recalled for Glass Fragments
The New Jersey-based Star Snacks Co. is recalling a brand of cashews sold at stores across the U.S. after customers reported glass pieces in the bags.
Texas Woman Files Blood Clot Filter Lawsuit
Blood clot filters are implanted in the inferior vena cava (IVC) to prevent life-threatening health problems. Instead, thousands of people have been severely injured or died of IVC Filter side effects. Over 4,000 lawsuits accuse manufacturers of selling dangerously defective...
North Carolina Farmer Files Roundup Lymphoma Lawsuit
A farmer with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who used Roundup for decades has filed a lawsuit accusing Monsanto of failing to warn about the risk of cancer from weed-killing chemicals.
Ground Beef Recalled for E. Coli Contamination
Louisville-based Creation Gardens, Inc. is recalling nearly 23,0000 pounds of ground beef that may be tainted with E. coli, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
Abilify Lawsuit Filed Over Gambling & Shopping Addiction
A woman who became addicted to gambling and shopping after taking Abilify (aripiprazole) has filed a lawsuit against Bristol-Myer Squibb for downplaying the risk, joining nearly 200 other lawsuits nationwide.
Harley-Davidson Recalls 57,000 Motorcycles for Oil-Line Defect Linked to 2 Crashes
Harley-Davidson is voluntarily recalling about 57,000 motorcycles worldwide due to a potentially defective oil line that can come loose, spewing oil into the path of the rear tire.