Health and Wellness
Johnson & Johnson Stops Selling Talc-based Baby Powder
Johnson & Johnson Stops Selling Talc-based Baby Powder This week Johnson & Johnson made a major announcement: they will stop selling their talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada. A long time staple in many households, baby powder has been the subject of many medical studies showing long-term use can lead to ovarian…
Read MoreFrozen Healthy Choice Power Bowls Recalled
Frozen Healthy Choice Power Bowls Recalled This week, while most Americans were working from home and emptying the contents of their freezer, one food brand made a big announcement. 130,000 lbs of Healthy Choice Power Bowls were just recalled for containing foreign objects, namely small rocks. According to the manufacturer, Conagra Brands, the ‘Chicken Feta…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update – We are still here for you
Coronavirus Update – We are still here for you To all of our clients, friends and TCF Family: We are still here for you. We want to first let you know that everyone’s health is our number one priority. We are praying for you and praying for our nation as we manage this health crisis…
Read MoreBuyer Beware – Products Falsely Offer Cures for Corona Virus
Buyer Beware – Products Falsely Offer Cures for Corona Virus The world is officially in a state of emergency. The World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control have named the Corona virus (also known as COVID-19) a pandemic. Individuals are encouraged to wash their hands frequently, avoid large crowds, and practice safe…
Read MoreCourt Rules Brand-Name Drug Companies Responsible for Generic’s Harmful Side Effects
A recent ruling in California has now made it possible to hold brand-name drug companies responsible when a generic version of their drug causes harm to a consumer. Drew Ashby says “This is a perfect example of what we often see not only in our cases, but in other high-stakes product liability trials around the…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up: August 3, 2018
Recall Round-Up: August 3, 2018 Every week we scour the internet to bring you the latest information on product and automotive recalls in this recurring series: Recall Round-Up. This week’s Recall Round-Up details the most recent food-borne illness related recall and a power supply unit that poses a fire hazard. Romaine Lettuce – Caito Foods Several…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up: February 16, 2018
Recall Round-Up: February 16, 2018 Every week we scour the internet and bring you the latest information on product and automotive recalls in this recurring series: Recall Round-Up. Harley Davidson Nearly 175,000 bikes were recently recalled by Harley Davidson due to a potential brake failure. NHTSA received numerous complaints about sudden brake loss and began…
Read MoreConagra Brands Recalls over 700k pounds of Spaghetti and Meatballs
Conagra Brands Recalls over 700k pounds of Spaghetti and Meatballs Conagra Brands, Inc announced they are recalling over 700k pounds of spaghetti and meatballs products due to ‘misbranding and undeclared allergens’. The US Department of Agriculture’s FSIS (Food Safety Inspection Service) determined the products contained milk which is a known food allergen. The products were produced…
Read MoreAnother loss for Johnson & Johnson Talc Powder
Another loss for Johnson & Johnson Talc Powder In October, Johnson & Johnson faced another failed lawsuit over claims their talc powder causes ovarian cancer. The jury ruled in favor of a California woman, diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012, who was suing Johnson & Johnson for negligent conduct in the making and marketing of…
Read MoreMedical Errors Now Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
Medical Errors Now Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S. A recent study led by a research team at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, shows that ‘medical errors’ are now the third leading cause of death in the U.S., behind cancer and heart disease. For the purpose of the study, ‘medical errors’ was defined…
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