Recalled products linked to more than 100 infant deaths still for sale on Facebook, lawmakers say

Recalled baby products linked to more than 100 infant deaths are still widely sold on Facebook Marketplace despite thousands of requests from federal regulators to take down the items, four members of Congress said. In a letter sent Friday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the lawmakers said the Boppy lounger, which was recalled in 2021, and the Fisher-Price Rock… Continue reading Recalled products linked to more than 100 infant deaths still for sale on Facebook, lawmakers say

162 infant deaths have been associated with nursing pillows since 2007, investigation finds

NBC News’ count of deaths is based on a range of records, including reports by consumers and local officials reviewed by federal authorities; law enforcement and medical examiners’ reports; and federal data obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.  The count includes deaths caused by suffocation or restricted airways in incidents involving nursing pillows.… Continue reading 162 infant deaths have been associated with nursing pillows since 2007, investigation finds

Woman sentenced to 14 years in death of infant found in Florida inlet

A Florida mother who was arrested four years after her child was found dead in an inlet in 2018 pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 14 years in prison Wednesday, the prosecutor’s office said. Arya Singh, 30, was sentenced after she pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter of a child and abuse of a dead human… Continue reading Woman sentenced to 14 years in death of infant found in Florida inlet