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Harmful Products Baby Formula Cronobacter Bacteria Added to CDC’s National Watchlist
A deadly bacteria that sickened babies and caused a nationwide baby formula shortage in 2022 will now be formally tracked by U.S. health officials.

July 10, 2023
Harmful Products News Report Alleges Syngenta Tried to Hide Paraquats Link to Parkinson’s
The Guardian reviewed internal corporate documents it says show the company tried to distance itself from research about the weed killer's health risks.

June 26, 2023
Harmful Products Fix Authorized for Peloton Tread+ That Killed Child, Injured Nearly 100
Two years after a child was killed and others injured, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has authorized a safety guard repair for the treadmill.

June 23, 2023
Harmful Products FDA: Number of Deaths from Recalled Philips CPAP Devices Rising
In the first quarter of 2023 there were 40 deaths and more than 6,000 medical device reports submitted to the agency. The total number of deaths is 385.

June 23, 2023
Harmful Products FDA Releases National Strategy for U.S. Baby Formula Supply Chain
Find out about the FDA's strategy to approach the baby formula market and avoid another shortage. Gain insights on their plan to supply consumers.

June 22, 2023
Harmful Products Baby Formula Makers Investigated for Collusion on WIC Contracts
The Federal Trade Commission is looking into the practices of manufacturers such as Abbott Laboratories, Mead Johnson and Nestlé Gerber.

June 21, 2023
Harmful Products FDA Issues Urgent Recall of PAP Therapy Devices for Infants
The defect on the Draeger Medical device may lead to a lack of oxygen or death. The FDA has classified this as a serious class 1 recall.

June 19, 2023
Harmful Products FDA Authorizes Independent Study of Baby Formula Industry
Amid mounting concerns about the safety of infant formula and a probe into collusion, the agency has authorized an independent study of manufacturers.

June 15, 2023
Harmful Products Allergy, Cold Medications Recalled Over Defective Packaging
Three medications branded under the PhysiciansCare label were recalled after packaging failed to meet child-resistant standards.

June 14, 2023
Harmful Products News Investigation Uncovers More Baby Deaths From Infant Loungers
An NBC News investigation found that at least two dozen babies have died, more than double the number reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

June 14, 2023

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