WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumer protection agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) continue to perform their primary function to promote and ensure the safety and reliability of foods, medicines, and consumer products despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Most … [Read more...]
Product Recalls Show No Sign of Slowing Down
New York Bill: Patients must be Informed of FDA Recalls
NY- Politico.com writes that pharmacies are now required by New York law to inform patients when the FDA issues recalls any of their medications. In the case of the most severe recalls such as an FDA Class 1 recall, the pharmacy has just seven days to notify the patients by phone or mail. Class 1 recalls are used when a medication … [Read more...]
FDA Withdraws Approval of 31 Apotex Drug Applications
UNITED STATES – According to an online news article published by www.raps.org, the FDA has withdrawn approval of 31 Apotex drug applications, citing concerns about the company’s manufacturing practices. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced its decision to withdraw 31 abbreviated new drug … [Read more...]
Legal Restrictions on Releasing Dangerous Products Information
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – As reported online by www.news4jax.com, a Consumer Reports investigation uncovers legal restrictions that make it difficult for the government to share information with consumers about dangerous and potentially deadly products. A Consumer Reports investigation reveals that the United States Consumer Product … [Read more...]
Outdated Law Protects Companies Making Dangerous Goods
Consumer Reports published a scathing article that called into question the continued viability of a consumer law that only serves to protect companies that make defective or dangerous goods. Consumer Reports article addresses the Fisher-Price Rock N’ Play sleeper recall and the Kids II recall campaigns both announced … [Read more...]
“The Ring of Fire” Interviews a Prominent Medical Product Liability Attorney
ATTUNE Knee Replacement Problems. Knee replacement surgery, hip replacement surgery, and other similar procedures are some of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States. But what happens when these devices are defective and injure the patient? A recent interview with an experienced litigator, conducted by Farron … [Read more...]
Yo-Yo Balls Product Liability Injury Lawsuits
Investigation Into The Safety Of Yo-Yo Balls. On November 9, 2006, The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) decided to initiate an in-depth investigation into the safety of Yo-Yo Water Balls, a popular toy blamed for injuring more than 400 children across the country. A column on Msnbc.com detailing the injuries a 5-year old boy … [Read more...]
