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Popular Baby Formulas Linked to Deadly Intestinal Disease
Premature and low birth weight newborns often have trouble nursing or need extra nutrition. Baby foods like Similac and Enfamil are high-calorie, cow’s milk-based products that supply this supplemental nutrition, but do not warn parents of the increased risk that their infant may develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious gastrointestinal disorder. If not caught and…
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Contaminated Baby Formula Recalled
Certain powdered infant formula products have been linked to dangerous bacterias, including Cronobacter sakazakii and salmonella. Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas manufactured by Abbott Nutrition’s Facility in Sturgis, Michigan have been recalled by the manufacturer, Abbott, due to ongoing investigations by the FDA. Dangerous Bacteria Found in Abbott’s Facility The FDA reported on…
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Philips CPAP Recall Update | Expanding Recall of Philips Machines
Since the Philips recall was first announced, it has been expanded several times to reflect a growing number of Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines, which present serious health and safety risks to users. The following devices have been recalled due to potential health risks: A-Series BiPAP A30 A-Series BiPAP A40 (ventilator) A-Series BiPAP…
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Aromatherapy Room Spray Recall
On November 2, 2021, Walmart recalled 3,900 bottles of Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones, which comes in six different scents. The bottles may contain a rare and dangerous bacteria that is capable of causing melioidosis, also known as Whitmore’s disease, which is an infectious disease that can cause…
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Philips CPAP and BiPAP Machines Linked to Cancer
CPAP breathing machines help to keep your airway open while you sleep by providing a continuous stream of air through a mask. The machine is usually prescribed for people with obstructive sleep apnea to ensure they keep breathing during sleep. Similarly, BiPAP machines also assist with breathing by pushing air into the lungs. Many of…