Medtronic Recalling 37,000 Faulty Pacemakers

Medical device maker Medtronic have issued a recall for a type of pacemaker that they say can considerably raise a patient’s risk of sudden death because of problems that have been reported with it.

According to the company up to 37,000 of their devices are being recalled due to wiring issues that could cause the device to missfire or even quit working. Read more

(Update) Valley Meats LLC Issues Nationwide Ground Beef Recall

Over 96000 pounds of ground beef is being recalled due to it being contaminated with E. coli bacteria.

The recall is being issued by meat packing company, Valley Meats LLC of Coal Valley after cases of E. coli poisoning were reported and linked to their product. Read more

Company Recalls Ground Beef Tainted With E. Coli Bacteria

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - It is being reported that Valley Meats LLC of Coal Valley, Illinois has issued a massive recall of ground beef because it is tainted with E. coli bacteria.

The news was broke by the U.S. Department of Agriculture yesterday in a statement. Read more

FDA Issues Recall For Toxic Childrens Face Paint

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - The FDA have announced a recall of a type of face paint made in China because it contains a toxic bacteria.

According to the agency they have received numerous reports of children developing rashes and itchy skin from using the face paint. Read more

Iovate Health Sciences Recalling Hydroxycut After Reports of Liver Damage and Death

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - The manufacturer of Hydroxycut, a leading fat burning supplement is recalling 14 versions of the drug.

The move follows reports of liver damage and death in people using it to shedd pounds before summer comes. Read more

(Update 3) FDA Recalls Hydroxycut Linked to Liver Damage and Death

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - Late last week the FDA issued a recall for as many as 14 Hydroxycut products over concerns dealing with liver damage.

Hydroxycut is a fat burner supplement sold in U.S. nutrition stores and is very popular because it works. Read more

(Update) 14 Hydroxycut Products Recalled Due to Risk of Liver Damage, Death

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - The FDA is recalling 14 Hydroxycut products after they received reports of liver damage and even death in people taking the drug.

Hydroxycut is marketed as a weight loss drug and is used by people looking to lose weight, and bodybuilders looking to lean out their phisique before competitions. Read more

Don’t Take Hydroxycut, It Could Kill You

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - The FDA have issued a warning urging people to stop taking the dietary supplement known as Hydroxycut.

Hydroxycut is marketed to assist in rapid weight loss, and millions of people take it and swear by it when it comes to helping them lose weight. Read more

FDA Issues Salmonella Alert For Raw Alfalfa Sprouts

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - The FDA have issued an alert pertaining to raw alfalfa sprouts which have been found to be contaminated with salmonella bacteria.

According to the FDA, the contamination appears to be in the seeds, therefore washing your raw sprouts will not help remove the bacteria. Read more

Exploding Fitness Balls Recalled Across America

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - The latest recall to be reported is by a company who makes exercise fitness balls.

Exercise balls are commonly used for abdominal workouts, and when used properly can provide an amazing ab crushing workout. Read more

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