Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats: What Illinois Residents Need to Know
A recent Listeria outbreak has been traced to deli meats sliced at retail delis, affecting people across 18 states, including Illinois. As of the latest report, the outbreak has resulted in 57 confirmed cases and 9 tragic deaths, with new cases continuing to emerge. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety alert regarding this…Read More
Fire Fighters Sue Over Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Protective Gear
Chemicals known as PFAS that are present in firefighters protective gear, as well as nonstick pans, are linked to cancer and causing overall health defects in many fire fighters and others who have been exposed to the gear. These chemicals are used to protect firefighters from fire, water, and oils. Many cases have been brought against the manufacturers of this…Read More
Roundup Litigation Comes to Multi-Billion Dollar Agreement
Bayer recently announced agreements designed to resolve major Monsanto litigation, including U.S. Roundup product liability litigation, dicamba drift litigation, and PCB water litigation. In addition to these agreements, the company has put in place a mechanism to efficiently resolve potential future claims. Bayer will be making a payment of $8.8 billion to $9.6 billion to resolve Roundup litigation, which the…Read More
Johnson & Johnson Discontinues North American Sales of Talc-Based Baby Powder
After defending against claims that one of their signature products contained traces of asbestos, Johnson & Johnson has decided to discontinue North American sales of talc-based baby powder. In recent years, consumers of Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder, mainly women with ovarian cancer, have filed lawsuits against the company, arguing that the company did not warn them of the…Read More
September is Food Safety Education Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to work towards keeping the world’s food supply safe for consumption and in doing so have dedicated the month of September as National Food Safety Education Month. This is used to promote food safety and help inform consumers about ways to prevent food poisoning. It is approximated that every year, about…Read More
Inorganic Arsenic Found in Rice Products By FDA and Consumer Reports
Studies from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration and Consumer Reports magazine have found a high amount of a carcinogenic in rice, according to a report released on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Studies by these organizations show that many rice products have high levels of organic and inorganic arsenic in rice products. Inorganic arsenic is considered a carcinogenic or…Read More
