Viatris Recalls Lot Of Xanax XR 3mg Tablets Nationwide Over Dissolution Failure
Viatris Inc., an American pharmaceutical company, has voluntarily recalled one lot of Xanax XR (alprazolam extended-release) 3 mg tablets nationwide after the product failed dissolution specifications — meaning the tablets did not dissolve as required during quality control testing. The recall was initiated in March 2026 and classified by the FDA as Class II on […]
CDC: Long COVID Basics
Key points About Long COVID Long COVID is defined as a chronic condition that occurs after SARS-CoV-2 infection and is present for at least 3 months. Long COVID includes a wide range of symptoms or conditions that may improve, worsen, or be ongoing. Anyone can get Long COVID Long COVID occurs more often in people who […]
Recalled Cough Drops Recalled Nationwide Over Manufacturing Quality Concerns
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. of Xiamen, China, has voluntarily recalled multiple varieties of cough drops and throat lozenges sold nationwide under six different store-brand labels after the FDA identified manufacturing quality concerns during a facility inspection. No illnesses have been reported. Because a single Chinese manufacturer produces the drops for multiple U.S. retailers, […]
FDA: Hormone Replacement Therapies Can Help Women Menopausal Symptoms
The effects of menopause can make a woman’s daily life much harder, and therapies approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can help. But too many women might not use these treatments to lessen their menopause symptoms because of the risks associated with these drugs described in the drug labels’ boxed warnings (the FDA’s […]
CDC: Living with Down Syndrome
Key points Down syndrome in the United States Each year, about 5,700 babies born in the United States have Down syndrome. This means that Down syndrome occurs in about 1 in every 640 babies. Life expectancy The life expectancy of people with Down syndrome increased dramatically between 1960 and 2007.1 In 1960, on average, persons with […]
Popular $170 Sam’s Club Christmas Reindeer Recalled Over Fire And Burn Risk
Seasonal Specialties of Minnesota has recalled approximately 2,460 Members Mark 7′ Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck outdoor Christmas decorations sold exclusively on SamsClub.com after discovering the product can overheat and produce smoke when the wires are connected incorrectly. The recall was announced April 9, 2026, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Consumers who bought the […]
Two Amazon Hair Growth Serums Recalled Over Deadly Child Poisoning Risk
Two hair growth serum products sold on Amazon have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission after their packaging was found to violate the Poison Prevention Packaging Act — leaving minoxidil, a potent medication, in bottles young children can easily open. The recalls, announced in April 2026, cover approximately 6,200 units combined. No injuries […]
CDC: Impaired Driving
Key points Effects of substances on driving Safe driving requires focus, coordination, good judgment, and quick reactions to the environment. Any alcohol or other drug use impairs the ability to drive safely. The amount of alcohol in a person’s system can be measured. This measurement is called blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Most states have set the legal […]
Raw Farm Recalls Raw Cheddar Cheese Nationwide Amid Active E. Coli Outbreak Investigation
Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno, California, has issued a voluntary recall of multiple varieties of its raw cheddar cheese following an FDA and CDC investigation into a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. Nine people across California, Florida, and Texas have been sickened — three hospitalized, including one with hemolytic uremic syndrome, a potentially fatal kidney […]
BISSELL Recalls 1.7 Million Steam Shot OmniReach and Omni Steam Cleaners Over Serious Burn Hazard
BISSELL Homecare Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, has recalled approximately 1.7 million handheld steam cleaners after discovering that the attachments can unexpectedly detach during use and expel hot water or steam onto users, posing a serious burn hazard. The recall was announced April 9, 2026, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. BISSELL has […]