The American College of Radiology (ACR) recently reported concerns about certain ultrasound contrast agents. These are used in imaging tests to help improve the visibility of blood flow and blood tissues. The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified healthcare professionals that Defin
After two previous recalls, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to stop using portable bed rails manufactured by Bed Handles, Inc. Four separate reports have described adult users who became trapped between their bed rails and mattresses and died as a…
On April 1, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested manufacturers withdraw all prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine (Zantac) drugs from the market. This, after tests, showed the products could contain N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a potent carcinogen. Meanwhile, many consumer
Recent studies have suggested a potential link between infant formulas like Similac and Enfamil and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a dangerous bacterial disease—when the formulas are given to premature infants. Now a new study published in Pediatrics and Child Health shows that breast milk is best
An Illinois woman has filed a new class-action lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories, Inc., makers of Similac Pro-Advance baby formula. She claims that the company is misleading consumers by stating that its formula is “our closest formula to breastmilk,” when it is not, in fact, almost…
Though most health organizations note that breastfeeding is best for infant nutrition, infant formulas are widely used to supplement or replace breastfeeding in a variety of conditions. Although these formulas need to be nutritionally adequate, some have been advertised as providing additional cogni
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a warning reminding healthcare providers about the risks associated with the Medtronic Micra leadless pacemaker system. The FDA encouraged doctors to be aware that the risks may be higher in patients who receive leadless pacing systems…
About 67,000 myCharge Powerbanks Recalled Due to Potential Overheating The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 67,000 myCharge power banks. The lithium-ion battery in these products can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Back in April 2021, a New York plaintiff filed a class-action lawsuit against Gerber Products Company in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The plaintiff claimed that Gerber misled consumers into believing its Good Start Grow Stage 3 baby food…
An Indiana couple recently filed a new Philips CPAP lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. One of the plaintiffs claims that he was using the Philips DreamStation CPAP device when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The plaintiffs seek…
Alabama Man Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against SoClean for CPAP Foam Degradation Though most plaintiffs who believe they were harmed by the recalled Philips CPAP and Bi-PAP devices blame the maker of those devices, some are also blaming ozone-cleaning device manufacturer SoClean. That’s what an Alab
On September 16, 2021, Pfizer expanded the nationwide Chantix (varenicline) recall to include all lots of the medication due to potentially unsafe levels of the carcinogen N-nitroso-varenicline. Now, the company faces increasing litigation from consumers who have used its Chantix products. One of th
