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Data Protection
US Marshals Service Suffers Security Breach in Ransomware Cyberattack
Sensitive information, including personally identifiable details about those being sought by federal marshals, was accessed during the breach.

March 10, 2023
Harmful Products
Study: Most Baby Formula Health Claims Lack Scientific Evidence
A recent study of infant formulas marketed in 15 countries found that manufacturers touted unsupported health claims and research had an industry bias.

March 1, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Ohio Train Derailment: Toxic Chemical Lawsuits Filed
Norfolk Southern Corporation faces lawsuits over a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that caused a toxic chemical spill that endangered residents..

February 23, 2023
Drugs & Devices
FDA: Nearly 350 Deaths Linked to Recalled Philips CPAP Machines
The FDA has received 346 death reports and more than 98,000 medical device reports linked to recalled Philips CPAP machines since April 2021.

February 16, 2023
Harmful Products
Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Over More Benzene Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Banana Boat has recalled its Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 because of benzene contamination.

February 14, 2023
Drugs & Devices
Artificial Tears Eye Drops Recalled Over Concerns of Vision Loss, Death
The FDA and CDC warned consumers to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears in light of reports of serious health risks.

February 8, 2023
Harmful Products
UV Nail Dryers May Increase Cancer Risk a New Study Says
UV nail dryers for gel manicures cause cell mutations and may pose a cancer risk acoording to a new January 2023 research study.

February 1, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Juul $255M Class-Action Settlement Approved Before Trial
Vaping giant Juul has received preliminary approval to settle the lawsuit by a U.S. district judge, just ahead of a trial scheduled for May.

January 30, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
PFAS Class-Action Thinx Period Underwear Lawsuit Settled for $5 Million
Consumers of Thinx period underwear may get a refund following a class-action lawsuit settlement surrounding the use of “forever chemicals.”

January 26, 2023
Harmful Products
Hershey’s, Trader Joe’s Face Lawsuits Over Heavy Metals in Chocolate
Trader Joe’s and Hershey’s face class-action lawsuits claiming some of their dark chocolate bars contain potentially dangerous levels of heavy metals.

January 24, 2023

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