Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles Recalled for Listeria Risk
Kellogg Co. recalled about 10,000 cases of Eggo waffles in 25 states after routine tests were positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning.
INRatio Test Strips and Monitors Recalled
Alere Inc. has recalled the INRatio Monitor and Test Strips because they may produce erroneously low readings. This could result in a patient overdosing on blood-thinning medications and experiencing severe, life-threatening bleeding.
U.S. Honey Tests Positive for Cancer-Linked Herbicide
The FDA found residues of Monsanto's weed-killer Roundup (glyphosate) in honey samples from Ohio, Florida, and Louisiana.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recalled
Samsung recalled 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after 35 reports of batteries spontaneously exploding into flames, causing severe burn injuries and property damage.
Roundup Lawsuit Filed by Backyard Gardener with Cancer
A lawsuit has been filed by a man who used the weed-killer Roundup in his home garden and developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
FDA: No Evidence of Data Fraud in Essure Studies
The FDA found changes on the forms from the original clinical trials, but could not find evidence that they were purposely modified to reflect more favorably on Essure.
Chipotle Pays Settlements to 100 People Who Got Sick Last Year
The fast-casual burrito chain has paid confidential settlements to some of the 450+ customers who were infected in 5 outbreaks of food poisoning last year.
Fentanyl Drug-Maker Donates $500K to Stop Pot Legalization
The biggest donor against the legalization of marijuana in Arizona is a pharmaceutical company that makes the highly-addictive painkiller Fentanyl and two synthetic cannabis products.
Eye Wash and Irrigating Solution Recalled
Recalls have been issued for Family Care®, Rugby®, and Major® brand eyewash due to bacterial contamination that could cause a severe, sight-threatening eye infection.
Texas Woman Files Bard Denali IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by an IVC filter made by C.R. Bard has joined a federal litigation involving over 800 lawsuits.