Flushmate Expands Recall for Exploding Toilets
July 15, 2016 — A recall for the Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist flushing system has expanded to include even more exploding toilets. Exploding toilets are no laughing matter. Flushmate has received over 300 reports of the toilets exploding, resulting in property...
IKEA Baby Safety Gates Recalled for Fall Hazard
July 15, 2016 — IKEA is recalling about 80,000 pressure-mounted safety gates and gate extensions because the locking mechanism can open unexpectedly. Children have fallen down stairs when the gate opened unexpectedly. Some of the incidents have required medical attention....
Germs Often Contaminate Hard-to-Clean Endoscopes
July 14, 2016 — A new study has confirmed that germs sometimes remain on endoscopes even after they are cleaned according to the manufacturer's instructions. Researchers found that around 5% of echoendoscopes had some type of microbial contamination, despite following...
Banned Oxilofrine Supplements Remain Widely Available
July 14, 2016 — Despite FDA warnings in April, several dietary supplements containing the banned stimulant oxilofrine (also known as "methylsynephrine") remain widely available online. Oxilofrine is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency and other major sports organizations. The effects...
Hundreds of Lawsuits Filed Over Antibiotic Nerve Damage
July 13, 2016 — Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed by people who experienced permanent nerve damage after taking fluoroquinolone antibiotics like Levaquin and Avelox. The FDA recently said patients who have sinusitis, bronchitis, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)...
Alere Pulls Blood-Monitoring Devices Off the Market
The Alere INRatio® PT/INR devices and test strips were recalled due to inaccurate readings.
Betty Crocker Cake Mix Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli
July 12, 2016 — General Mills has issued a recall for two flavors of Betty Crocker cake mix as part of a larger recall involving flour that may be contaminated with E. coli. The outbreak has sickened at least 42...
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claims Talcum Powder Causes Cancer
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the husband of a woman who died from ovarian cancer after using talcum powder.
Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix Recalled for Possible E. Coli
July 11, 2016 — Krusteaz blueberry pancake mix has been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination in the blueberries. No illnesses have been reported and the recall is precautionary. The problem is that the "blueberries" are made with flour...
Jogging Strollers Recalled After 200+ Injured in Crashes
July 8, 2016 — Pacific Cycle has issued a recall for 217,600 jogging strollers because the front wheel can loosen and fall off. The company has received 215 reports of injuries, including head injuries, sprains, lacerations, bumps, bruises, and abrasions....