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The Council Bluffs Injury Law News provides coverage of personal injury and safety issues making headlines in Council Bluffs and nationwide. Our Latest News section brings together breaking stories and legal insights that matter to individuals, families, and communities.

Dirty Surgical Scopes and Infection Risks

Medical scope contamination is a bigger problem than understood with 300 to 350 patients and 41 hospitals worldwide (most in the U.S.) reporting patients being stricken with bacterial infections linked to the scopes. These figures may even be under-representing the true statistics given the fact…

By Craig Kelley

/ 19 Apr 2016

Skateboards Responsible for 176 Kids in the ER Every Day

The weather is warming up and the kids are hopping on skateboards for fun in increasing numbers. Parents beware that 176 kids wind up in the ER every day in the United States due to injuries in skateboarding accidents. Male skateboarders are even more likely…

By Craig Kelley

/ 19 Apr 2016

Weight Loss Surgery and Vision Loss

The last thing likely on the mind of the patient about to undergo weight loss surgery is vision loss or problems, but can be a reality when the surgery leads to vitamin deficiency. A Texas woman experienced vision problems and pain, as well as lesions…

By Craig Kelley

/ 19 Apr 2016

Banned Drug Found in Weight Loss Supplements

Beware users of supplements for weight-loss or workouts, as researchers are alarmed by the presence of a stimulant drug banned in the United States and for sports in supplements used by Americans. Methylsynephrine (aka oxilofrine) is the stimulant drug used in some countries for raising…

By Craig Kelley

/ 19 Apr 2016

Nestle USA Recall of Frozen Foods and Pizzas

Nestle USA is another one of the many companies recently informing consumers of a voluntary recall of their defective products. The recall for Nestle USA includes DiGiorno pizzas, Stouffer’s products, and Lean Cuisine products, all in the frozen food sections of your local supermarket. Consumers…

By Craig Kelley

/ 21 Mar 2016

Wonderful Pistachios Recall

It is starting to feel like food product recalls are taking over our website blog pages, but must alert consumers to another health risk due to consumers who consume Wonderful Pistachios due to possible salmonella contamination. Elderly people, frail people, people with compromised immunity, and…

By Craig Kelley

/ 21 Mar 2016

Johnson & Johnson Hip Implant Verdict

Johnson & Johnson is the owner of DePuy Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip implants that were manufactured and distributed without any warnings by Johnson & Johnson of dangerous risks with the product. In fact, they promoted them as being safe, durable, and long-lasting despite the fact they…

By Craig Kelley

/ 21 Mar 2016

Making Consumers More Informed on Bayer Contraceptive Essure Risks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally announced that consumers will be given the much needed information on the potential risk for complications linked to implantable sterilization, Bayer’s Essure. As reported previously there have been life-changing adverse risks tied to the devi

By Craig Kelley

/ 13 Mar 2016

Mars Recall of Candy Bars Internationally

Mars, a well-known United States based candy making company, has announced they are recalling candy bars internationally in 55 countries. The candy bars include Mars, Milky Way, Snickers, Celebrations, and Mini Mix. The recall is the result of plastic being found in a Mars product,…

By Craig Kelley

/ 24 Feb 2016

Green Tea Extract Overuse Possibly Linked to Liver Failure

Green tea extract has been touted all over the place in recent years for its claimed health benefits, including weight loss. However, it has now come to light that as the old adage goes, too much of anything can be a bad thing. A young…

By Craig Kelley

/ 23 Feb 2016

Texting and Walking Danger

Our firm has brought you articles in the past about the dangers of distracted driving, which certainly includes texting and driving. Now, in this culture of being constantly on the phone, there is a new danger out there….. distracted walking! You did not just read…

By Craig Kelley

/ 23 Feb 2016

Master Herbs Recall of Cough Syrup Containing Morphine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Master Herbs, Inc. has had to voluntarily recall one of its products, due to the presence of morphine. Master Herbs Licorice Coughing Liquid does not list on its label that it contains the opioid, morphine,…

By Craig Kelley

/ 27 Jan 2016