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• EPA Finalizes Ban on Chemicals Linked to Camp Lejeune Cancer Side Effects

  December 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  TCE and PCE are among the chemicals found in Camp Lejeune water decades ago,, which have been linked to an increased risk of various cancers, Parkinson’s disease and other health risks.

• Congress Urges EPA To Ban Paraquat Over Parkinson’s Disease Side Effects, Impact on Environment

  October 11, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawmakers calling for weedkiller products containing Paraquat to be banned in the U.S., due to both health risks, including toxicity and Parkinson's disease, and detrimental effects on the environment.

• Hundreds of Imdelltra Side Effects Went Unreported to FDA Before Cancer Drug’s Approval: Report

  August 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report indicates Amgen failed to report 400 adverse events that occurred during clinical trials for the recently-approved cancer drug Imdelltra, linked to increased risks of cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity.

• Fresenius Gets FDA Warning Letter Over Hemodialysis Recall Problems

  December 27, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The FDA has sent a warning letter to Fresenius over its recalled hemodialysis machine, indicating the manufacturer knew for years that the tubing could release dangerous PCBs into patients' blood.

• Fresenius Hemodialysis Machine Recall Issued Due to Toxic Compound Exposure Risks

  October 25, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  More than 200 Fresenius hemodialysis machines may put patients at risk of serious injury or death because they can expose them toxic compounds which leach from the devices' silicone tubing.

• Dräger Ventilator Recall Issued Over Breathing Gas Contamination by PE-PUR Foam

  August 7, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The Dräger ventilator recall came after tests revealed PE-PUR sound insulation foam was releasing a toxic gas which could cause life-threatening health problems, including cancer.

• Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune, Other Military Bases Disproportionately Affected Communities of Color: Report

  November 7, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report warns that communities of color are disproportionately affected by toxic pollution from U.S. military bases.

• Camp Lejeune Water Caused Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease, Interstitial Nephritis: Lawsuit

  September 23, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A former U.S. marine says health problems caused by Camp Lejeune water contamination ruined his life, causing health problems and an inability to hold down jobs.

• Motion to Consolidate Camp Lejeune Justice Act Lawsuits Denied By U.S. District Judge

  September 19, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  As Camp Lejeune lawsuits pile up in federal court, a U.S. District Judge has rejected a call to consolidate them before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

• Half a Million Clearlink Basic Solution Sets Recalled Following Reports of Leaks

  September 16, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The Baxter Clearlink Basic Solution Sets recall comes after dozens of reports of leaks, which could expose patients and doctors to potentially toxic drug cocktails.