Philips has recalled millions of units of its continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP), and mechanical ventilator devices because of possible carcinogenic and toxic effects of a foam used in the devices.
Chlorpyrifos is an insecticide that attacks insects’ nervous systems. Research has shown that humans exposed to chlorpyrifos experience adverse effects. Very young children, babies, and fetuses are particularly susceptible to harm when exposed to chlorpyrifos.
Studies indicate that feeding Enfamil and Similac baby formulas and fortifiers to premature infants may cause them to develop necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious, potentially deadly, digestive condition.
Abbott Nutrition has recalled certain lots of Similac, Similac PM 60/40, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formula because of possible dangerous bacterial contamination.
Firefighters and others who were regularly exposed to AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) and now have cancer are filing lawsuits against its manufacturers.