Four major pharmaceutical corporations reached an agreement with Ohio’s Cuyahoga and Summit counties to settle a case related to the damages of the opioid crisis. AmerisourceBergen Corp., Cardinal Health Inc., McKesson Corp., and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd....
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Study Reveals the Prevalence of Toxic Metals in Baby Foods
A non-profit organization tested for the presence of toxic metals and chemicals in baby food. Data from the study uncovered that approximately 95% of the examined products contained dangerous substances. The research was conducted by Healthy Babies Bright Future...
FDA Issues Warning for Dog Food Due to Salmonella and Listeria
Over the last several years, recalls and warnings for food safety have continued to increase – including for pet food, as more and more pet owners demand accountability for how these items are processed. Most recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a...
When Can I File a Juul E-Cigarette Lawsuit?
E-cigarette giant Juul Labs, Inc. is facing significant legal fire, after a string of mysterious vaping-related deaths took place throughout the summer of 2019. With an estimated 805 vaping lung illness cases reported as of September 26th, it’s safe to say that Juul...
Surge of Vape-Related Hospitalizations Results in One Death
Although vaping has long held a reputation as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes, the habit’s uptick in popularity is revealing its true dangers. Beginning in states throughout the Midwest, patients entered hospitals with cases of mysterious, severe respiratory...
Faulty Sunsetter Motorized Awnings Endanger Customers
Sunsetter Motorized Awning Covers Sold by Costco Have Been Recalled DIY home-improvement is easier than ever with a plethora of video tutorials and written explanations available for free online, and department stores carrying everything one needs for a weekend...
JUUL Vapor Contains Respiratory-Irritating Chemical that is Banned from Use in Cigarettes
Researchers at Yale University identified the presence of vanillin, a flavoring that irritates the respiratory system, in the vapor of JUUL e-cigarettes. The flavoring is banned from being used as an ingredient in traditional cigarettes, as it can produce irritating...
Ethicon Forced to Recall Malfunctioning Surgical Staplers
The FDA has issued a Class 1 recall for defective surgical staplers produced by Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. After an extensive investigation, Ethicon identified the malfunctions and was forced to pull products. Over 92,000 surgical staples were...
Herbal Supplement Kratom Under Fire by FDA for Injury & Death Claims
While the nation battles a catastrophic opioid epidemic, a new herbal supplement has emerged as the latest controversy in the health and drug worlds. Originating from Southeast Asia, kratom has been popularized in the West as a remedy for pain, anxiety, and drug...
FDA Kept a Hidden Database of Surgical Stapler Malfunctions
The Food and Drug Administration recently acknowledged that it maintained a hidden database of surgical stapler malfunctions. The “alternative summary” system contained over 56,000 reports of problems with the devices between 2011 and 2018. These non-public reports...