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• EPA Issues Rule to Protect Consumers, Workers from Toxic Chemicals Used in Electronics

  June 18, 2024

  Grace Muller

  The EPA has announced a proposed rule to restrict the use of NMPs; chemicals used in electronics, degreasers and other products, which have been linked to liver damage, kidney damage, and problems with the immune and nervous systems.

• Acetaminophen Fails to Prevent Organ Dysfunction Among Sepsis Patients: Study

  May 22, 2024

  Grace Muller

  Acetaminophen is safe to use on patients with sepsis and organ dysfunction, but does little to actually treat the conditions, according to the findings of a new study.

• Daily Harvest Settlement Reached For $23 Million Over Recalled French Lentil + Leek Crumbles

  May 7, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Daily Harvest has reached a tentative $23 million settlement agreement to resolve a class action lawsuit over a recall of French Lentil + Leek Crumbles linked to hundreds of illnesses, some of which required hospitalization and gallbladder removal.

• Consumers Warned About Acetaminophen Overdose, Liver Failure Risks by FDA

  February 6, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is reminding consumers not to exceed 4,000 mg of acetaminophen, which is used in hundreds of cold, flu and pain medications, due to the risks of acetaminophen overdose and liver damage.

• Dementia Risk Linked to Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Heartburn Drugs After Long-Term Use: Study

  August 11, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that long-term use of Nexium, Prilosec and similar PPI drugs may increase the risk of dementia.

• Possible Cause Found for Unexplained Childhood Hepatitis Cases

  March 31, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests multiple, concurrent infections may have led to an outbreak of childhood hepatitis which led to the need for liver transplants and child deaths.

• Limiting Acetaminophen in Opioids Led to Less Liver Failure and Toxicity Injuries, Researchers Find

  March 13, 2023

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds that an FDA mandate limiting acetaminophen in opioids may have led to significant reductions in liver toxicity cases nationwide.

• Environmental Group Files PFAS Contamination Lawsuit Against Pennsylvania Recycling Company

  January 16, 2023

  Russell Maas

  A Pennsylvania company faces a PFAS water contamination lawsuit for allegedly discharging toxic "forever chemicals" into the Susquehanna River.

• Daily Harvest Food Poisoning Lawsuit Must Proceed Through Arbitration Process, Court Rules

  November 17, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Judge enforces little-known clause in Daily Harvest food poisoning lawsuit, sending it into forced arbitration.

• RoundUp Exposure Just Before Birth Linked to Liver Damage, Study Warns

  October 20, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that Roundup exposure just before birth could lead to liver damage in newborns.