A Louisiana woman recently filed a new Philips CPAP lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. She claims that after using her Philips CPAP machine for years, she suffered from serious injuries. She seeks compensatory and punitive damages. In October…
The Department of Defense (DOD) recently disclosed data concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water in areas around military bases. The DOD’s testing of those water supplies indicates that many sites throughout the U.S. are highly contaminated with these toxic chemicals. PFAS are…
In March 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a new bipartisan measure called The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. It would give service members and their families a way to seek financial compensation for injuries and illnesses suffered as a result of contaminated…
Following the Exactech knee and ankle joint replacement system recall announced in February 2022, Exactech promised to send out recall letters to affected patients. Yet tens of thousands of individuals who received the recalled implants have yet to receive notification of the recall. Many may…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recently warned parents of two potentially dangerous products for children: FRIGG Pacifiers and Podster Loungers. If you have either of these products in your home, stop using them immediately. Over 300,000 FRIGG Pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazards…
A recent investigation by Consumer Reports has detected toxic heavy metals in common herbs and spices from brands like McCormick, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods. It was about three years ago that the organization reported similar findings after testing a variety of baby foods from…
On October 22, 2021, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 3,900 aromatherapy room sprays sold at Walmart because they could be contaminated with dangerous bacteria. Now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded the recall…
On October 22, 2021, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 3,900 aromatherapy room sprays. The sprays may contain dangerous bacteria that can have dire health consequences. Consumers are advised to stop using the products immediately and return them to…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the recall of about 3,000 Imperative Care Zoom 71 Reperfusion Catheters. These are used to remove blood clots in the brain of a patient within eight hours of an acute ischemic stroke caused by blocked or…
On October 8, 2021, Maple Island, Inc.—makers of Parent’s Choice baby food products—recalled three lots of Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal after it tested at unsafe levels for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic. Customers were advised to discard the products or return them to Walmart for…
