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A recent class-action lawsuit has accused Costco of selling Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes, Fragrance Free, that contain unsafe levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals, often referred to as "forever chemicals," have been linked to various health issues including cancer, immune system problems, and reproductive harm.The Lawsuit's ClaimsThe lawsuit, filed in California...[ Read More... ]
Class action lawsuit ignited by Chicago Tribue investigation claiming that certain iPhone models and Galaxy S models emit radio frequency (RF) radiation levels that exceed safety limits set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The lawsuite has been filed two days after the study, on Friday, in the US District Court for the Northern District of California on FridayApple's...[ Read More... ]
Katarina Zarutskie, 19-year-old nursing student at University of Miami and Instagram model from Laguna Beach, California, swam with nurse sharks in the ocean off the Bahamas' Staniel Cay last month. Floating one minute and then yanked under water by a 5-foot shark the next."He had my wrist in his mouth and I could feel his teeth sinking into my arm," Zarutskie told NBC News on Monday....[ Read More... ]
It's recommended to go gluten-free if you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, as strong evidence links gluten to digestive problems in these specific cases. But Consumer Reports says avoiding gluten is not a good idea for those who are not allergic to gluten, and can do more harm than good:"Less than 7 percent of Americans have celiac disease or another condition that causes gluten...[ Read More... ]
A good reason to use a "fake" plastic Christmas tree or decorate your Christmas tree that is growing outside: bugs, lots and lots of bugs. Most stores hose down the fresh cut trees, but that doesn't guarantee no bugs. In fact, according to the ABC7 article and tree experts, "odds are you will be bringing as many as 25,000 bugs in with it." That's a lot.Tree experts say most...[ Read More... ]
In June 2016, IKEA announced a recall of 29 million dressers after seven children were killed from the furniture falling on them. The recall involved about 8 million MALM chests and dressers and 21 million additional children's and adult chests and dressers sold by IKEA in the U.S. They include the 3-drawer, 4-drawer, 5-drawer, and 6-drawer models. It is very important to either...[ Read More... ]
St. Louis, Missouri jury found Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder products linked to Jacqueline Fox's death from ovarian cancer at the age of 62 and awarded her family $10 million for actual damages and $62 million for punitivie damages. It is the first verdict by a U.S. jury to award damages over the claims. In October 2013, a federal jry in Sioux Falls also found that plaintiff's...[ Read More... ]
45-year-old Lori Jones saved up to get rid of her "baby pooch" after having C-sections to "bring sexy back" and wear a 2-piece bathing suit - but the umbilical hernia removal and tummy tuck surgery results in her losing her belly button. Jones said she did her research, had several consultations, and chose Houston surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzardan - known for performing gastric bypass...[ Read More... ]
