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• Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Bacterial Contamination in Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste

  February 25, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A California man claims that federal regulators discovered numerous bacteria and molds at a Tom’s of Maine manufacturing plant, which could have made their way into the company’s products.

• SteriCare Sodium Chloride Lawsuit Claims Recalled Saline Solution Caused Infection, Wrongful Death

  November 12, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A California couple has filed a SteriCare recall lawsuit, indicating they were prescribed contaminated sodium chloride solution that they used on their son's legs, leading to his death.

• Tattoo Ink Bacterial Infection Risks Addressed by FDA

  October 30, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  New federal guidelines have been introduced to help reduce the risk of tattoo ink becoming contaminated by unsanitary equipment or manufacturing environments.

• Private Hot Tubs on Cruise Ships May Carry Increased Legionnaires Disease Risks: CDC

  October 28, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new CDC report warns that private hot tubs on some cruise ships may not be disinfected as thoroughly as public ones, contributing to a number of Legionnaires disease outbreaks in recent years.

• Hospital Water and Ice Machines Linked to Bacterial Infection Outbreaks in Multiple States: CDC

  October 4, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Following a series of bacterial infections at hospitals in Northern California, Southern California and Colorado, health officials indicate that the outbreaks can be traced to the same brand of hospital water and ice machines.

• SnoreStop Nasal Spray Warning Issued By FDA Over Potential Contamination Risks

  September 23, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning consumers not to use SnoreStop nasal spray, due to a risk of bacterial contamination and the manufacturer's history of poor quality control.

• Atovaquone Oral Suspension Recall Issued Due to Bacterial Contamination Risks

  September 19, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  Manufacturer has issued an Atovaquone recall after discovering a batch of the antibiotic was tainted with bacteria, which could cause severe infections.

• Lawsuit Alleges Infection From Recalled Eye Drops Caused Permanent Vision Damage, Light Sensitivity

  July 8, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  An Ezricare Artificial Tears lawsuit claims the recalled eye drops caused a woman to suffer acute bacterial conjunctivitis, which may have permanently damaged her vision.

• Eye Drops Vision Damage Lawsuit Filed Over Bacteria in Recalled Artificial Tears

  June 7, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Massachusetts woman has filed a lawsuit against the makers of recalled Ezricare Artificial Tears, indicating that she was left with permanent vision damage from eye drops contaminated with bacteria.

• Fiji Water Recall Impacts 1.9M Bottles with High Levels of Bacteria and Manganese

  May 29, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  About 1.9 million bottles of Fiji Natural Artesian Water have been recalled after testing revealed they contained high levels of manganese and bacterial contamination.