Wrongful Death Lawsuits
What is Wrongful Death? Wrongful death involves legal actions brought by surviving family members and/or dependents for damages when a person’s death is caused by the wrongful conduct of another individual. These cases may arise from construction accidents; death during a supervised activity; medical malpractice; police misconduct; … [Read more...]
Krazy Glue Product Packaging Class Action
Krazy Glue Class Action Lawsuit. Elmer’s Products Inc. faces allegations of consumer fraud in a class action lawsuit that got filed in connection with one of its products - Krazy Glue. The suit is based on claims by consumers who feel that they got deceived by the product’s packaging, which led them to believe that they were buying … [Read more...]
Ravioli Recalled due to Plastic Pieces Found in Product
Ravioli Recalled Due To Plastic Contamination. The supermarket chain Wegmans recalled ravioli due to white plastic pieces reportedly found in a particular product. The recalled ravioli is Wegmans Italian Classics Striped Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli, 9- ounce, UPC # 0-77890-38934, sold between August 2 and August 30, 2016. Products … [Read more...]
FDA Issues Multiple Warnings Over OTC Asthma Inhaler
Possibly Fatal Over-The-Counter Asthma Drug Inspectors from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released warnings concerning severe risks associated with an over-the-counter (OTC) asthma medication, a skin and hair product, and a mammography clinic. An OTC asthma drug was described as "Possibly Fatal," according … [Read more...]
Woman Dies After Taking Diet Pill Tainted with DNP
The tragic death of a 21-year-old college student in the U.K. highlights the dangers of buying quick-fix weight loss products online and raises further concerns about the lax regulations surrounding the supplement industry. CBS News reports that Eloise Aimee Parry died on April 12, 2015, hours after taking tablets believed to contain … [Read more...]
Organic Food Product Recall Affects Supermarkets in the Southwest
Grocers Are Pulling Organic Food Product Off Their Shelves. Arizona grocers are pulling an organic and natural food company's products off their shelves due to possible health concerns. Amy's Kitchen, Inc. is voluntarily recalling more than 73,000 cases of products containing organic spinach that may be contaminated with listeria … [Read more...]
Compounding Pharmacy’s Product Accused of Blinding Patients
Federal Lawsuits Against Florida Compounding Pharmacy. According to five federal lawsuits, a Florida compounding pharmacy sold contaminated surgical dye that blinded patients or damaged their eyes. Franck's Compounding Lab, of Ocala, has been sued twice in Los Angeles, once in Las Vegas, and twice in New Orleans, for its Brilliant … [Read more...]
China Finally Orders Milk Product Recall
Milk Product Recall Due To Melamine Issues. China has finally ordered the withdrawal of all liquid and powdered milk made more than a month ago. The recall was instituted over issues with melamine tainting and the related deaths of four children and the illness and hospitalizations of tens of thousands others. It is believed that … [Read more...]
FDA Announces Soldyn Recall
FDA Announces Soldyn Recall. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced today that Medicis issued a voluntary recall of Solodyn®—generically known as minocycline HCL, USP—due to a product mix-up with another medication. The Solodyn® drugs involved in the recall are the 90 Mg, “Extended Release” tablets with Lot … [Read more...]
Dog treat distributor issues recall
Dog Treats is the Latest Product Recall. A New Jersey company that produces pig ear dog treats is the latest to announce a product recall because of contamination. Petrapport Inc. of North Bergen, N.J., says the dog treats may be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious infections in dogs. If there is … [Read more...]
Salmonella-Tainted Product Recalled In 60 Countries
Salmonella-Tainted Product Warning In 41 States. Tainted peanut butter that caused salmonella in 41 of the 50 U.S. states also was sold in more than 60 other countries on three other continents and islands in the Caribbean and the Pacific, the manufacturer says. It was sold in Iraq, Iceland, India, American Virgin Islands, British … [Read more...]
HIV Fears Prompt Recall of Product for Burn Victims
Baxter Recall A Product Over HIV Fears. Baxter International Inc. on Monday said it has recalled one lot of a product that hospitals use to treat burn victims and patients in shock after a test found a rare form of HIV in the plasma used to make the product. ``This is being recalled for quality reasons, not safety reasons,'' said … [Read more...]
