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Environmental Health
Study: Florida’s Redfish Contaminated With Pharmaceutical Drugs
The year-long study found nearly 100% of the fish sampled in certain Florida estuaries were contaminated with at least one pharmaceutical drug.

April 18, 2023
Harmful Products
FDA Waited Months Before Recalling Tainted Baby Formula
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration knew some baby formula manufactured by Reckett had tested positive for deadly bacteria, but delayed issuing a recall.

April 11, 2023
Harmful Products
FDA Report Cites Sterility Concerns at Global Pharma Eye Drop Facility
India-based Global Pharma’s manufacturing practices have come under scrutiny following a concerning health compliance inspection by FDA inspectors.

April 10, 2023
Environmental Health
Blueberries, Green Beans Among Most Pesticide-Contaminated Produce
The Environmental Working Group recently added blueberries and green beans to its annual list of the “dirtiest dozen” fruits and vegetables.

March 31, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Ezricare, Delsam Eye Drops Linked to 3 Deaths
Deaths and serious injury have been linked to drug-resistant bacteria found in contaminated eye drops that have since been recalled.

March 30, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Juul Settles $23.8M Vaping Lawsuit With City of Chicago
The e-cigarette maker has come under fire for marketing practices that targeted young people, creating a new generation of nicotine users.

March 24, 2023
Data Protection
BetterHelp Will Pay $7.8M in Fines for Sharing Private Mental Health Data
The online counseling service was fined by the Federal Trade Commission after it shared sensitive personal data with advertisers.

March 22, 2023
Environmental Health
EPA, DOJ Sue Denka Over Cancer-Causing Emissions in Louisiana
The health and welfare of Louisiana residents living near the Denka Performance Elastomer plant in Louisiana is at the center of the lawsuit.

March 22, 2023
Environmental Health
EPA Will Restrict PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a new proposal to require utility companies to remove cancer-causing “forever chemicals.”

March 20, 2023
Harmful Products
2 More Eye Drops Brands Recalled Over Contamination Risks
Following the February recall of EzriCare and Delsam eye products, two more companies face FDA scrutiny for bacterial infection risks.

March 15, 2023

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