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Washington, DC: Specialities Agro Alimentation, a Millington, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,700 pounds of imported boneless Serrano ham products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogene. The following products are subject to recall: Approximately 11 lb. cases of "Noel Jamón Serrano Boneless Spanish Dry-Cure... - FDA Warns Against Eating Evergreen Brand Alfalfa Sprouts or Spicy Sprouts
Washington, DC: The FDA is warning consumers not to eat alfalfa sprouts or spicy sprouts from plastic bags labeled "Evergreen Produce"or "Evergreen Produce Inc."The sprouts are possibly linked to 20 reported cases, including one hospitalization, of Salmonella Enteritidis in Idaho, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota and Washington State. The elderly, in... - Nature Relief Instant Wart and Mole Remover Recalled
Washington, DC: Nature Relief and FDA notified the public of a recall of Nature Relief Instant Wart and Mole Remover. FDA has advised that the active ingredient, calcium oxide, can cause severe burns of the skin, particularly to areas of thin or sensitive skin, such as the face, area around the eyes, and genitalia. FDA has received a report of a... - Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets Recalled
Washington, DC: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals today issued a voluntary nationwide retail level recall of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets USP, 50mg/325mg/40mg, and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 7.5mg/500mg. This recall was initiated because an individual bottle of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets USP, 5... - AMS Transvaginal Mesh Injury Also Seen in Canada
Mar-14-13 Ottawa, ON Any plaintiff filing an AMS transvaginal mesh lawsuit will be interested to know that not only are there a plethora of lawsuits being filed in the US, but in Canada as well. AMS, properly known as American Medical Systems Inc., is but one of a collection of defendants facing litigation akin to lawsuits filed in the US, AMS lawyers report. ... - Raw and Ready-To-Eat Sausage Products Recalled
Washington, DC: Chicago Boxed Beef Distributors Inc., a Shorewood, Ill., establishment is recalling approximately 3,200 pounds of raw and ready-to-eat sausage products that were not handled in a manner to prevent cross contamination between raw and ready-to-eat products. In addition, the product label used by the company was not approved by FSIS. The p... - Negligent Treatment of Bedsores Results in $315K Verdict
Miami, FL: The family of an 88-year old woman who underwent treatment for a Stage IV sacral pressure sore which the family allege was negligently performed and led to their mother's death, have been awarded $315 thousand in their medical negligence lawsuit. The surgery was done through Vohra Health Services, a wound care company that treated resi... - Medtronic Infuse—Another Bone of Contention
Jul-29-14 Columbus, OH Another Medtronic Infuse bone graft lawsuit has been filed against the company, again for providing misleading information about its bone graft product. Humana, the health insurer, filed the false claims lawsuit on May 30 in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee ( Humana Inc. v. Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc., 14-cv... - Depakote Risks Outweigh Benefits?
Jul-28-14 Cincinnati, OH The goal of a new 10-year study involving 550 women is to understand if there are differences in how anti-epileptic drugs, namely Depakote , affect both mother and child. The last study of its kind, published in 2009, advised that valproate (brand name Depakote) not be used as the first anti-seizure drug of choice in women of childbeari... - Proctor & Gamble Settle Pampers Dry Max Class Action
Cincinnati, OH: A multi-million dollar settlement has been reached between Procter & Gamble and class action plaintiffs in a lawsuit that alleged Pampers Dry Max diapers caused diaper rash and other skin problems in infants. The settlement, if approved, would see P&G spend $400,000 for training programs in pediatric skin health, and roughly $1000... - Stevens Johnson Syndrome Not the Only Risk Option with Zithromax
Jul-27-14 Washington, DC Among the various adverse reactions associated with the use of the antibiotic Zithromax (azithromycin) is Zithromax Stevens Johnson Syndrome , an allergic reaction characterized by rash, blisters and the loss of large swaths of skin akin to serious burns. The unexpected allergic reaction to azithromycin has hospitalized many patients for... - Denture Cream Lawsuits: Understanding Copper and Zinc in Our Bodies
Oct-22-09 Buffalo, NY Recent news about denture adhesive zinc poisoning has people talking about zinc and copper levels in their body. Until the news about denture cream zinc poisoning came out, most people probably did not give too much thought to the possibility of zinc toxicity or copper deficiency. However, now that the two conditions have been linked to Fix... - It’s Good to Be Hip, Not Good to Be Had…
Jul-26-14 New York, NY The landmark proposed Hip Replacement Lawsuit settlement between medical device giant Johnson & Johnson and about 8,000 plaintiffs may have been little more than a headline in the New York Times (11/19/13) for some. However, for others still waiting for the other hip to drop, the potential for complications from a metal-on-metal arti... - Burn Injuries Involve Many Legal Rights
Dec-21-07 Phoenix, AZ When people think of burn injuries, they typically think of the traditional injuries that occur during house or building fires. However, there are many different ways that burns can occur. And while the laws concerning burn injuries might seem straightforward—whoever caused the burn injury is responsible for the damages—the laws... - FDA Recommends Changes to Zocor (Simvastatin) Dosing due to Potential Kidney Problems
Washington, DC: The Food and Drug Adminisration (FDA) notified healthcare professionals that it is recommending limiting the use of the highest approved dose of Zocor (Simvastatin), the cholesterol-lowering medication (80 mg), because of increased risk of muscle damage. Patients taking simvastatin 80 mg daily have an increased risk of myopathy co... - Zocor Side Effects
The Zocor cholesterol drug, a member of the class of drugs known as statins, is prescribed to many people with high cholesterol when diet and exercise are inadequate. Since 2002, the FDA has issued warnings about Zocor liver damage and increased Zocor myopathy (muscle damage) associated with statins. A recent Zocor SEARCH study shows that higher doses o... - Following Suit: Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Update
Jul-24-14 Austin, TX Nationwide, thousands of transvaginal mesh (TVM) lawsuits are being settled, thousands more are pending in federal courts and countless TVM complaints are still being filed against the mesh manufacturers. According to court docket records, many vaginal mesh lawsuits are being settled out of court, with American Medical Systems (AMS) taking... - FBI Whistleblower Regrets Nothing
Jul-24-14 Minneapolis, MN Fifteen years ago, Jane Turner was marched out the front door of the FBI office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “There,” the FBI said to her, “You’ve had a good career Jane, now it’s over.” Indeed, she had had an excellent career. Turner was among the first tide of women admitted to the ranks of the FBI. She’d worked on serial k... - Retirement Fund Meltdown: Hint of Sub-Prime Mess in 2004
Dec-20-07 Iowa City, IA Keeping your money in a mattress does not a good investment make—but it suggests an element of safety and security that is often missing these days from certain retirement funds and products that carry increased investment risk . Mortgage-backed securities and other products, are proving the spoiler. With the normal flow of i... - GranuFlo Lawsuits at About 5,500 and Climbing
Jul-18-14 Waltham, MA It appears as if the GranuFlo lawsuit portfolio is mushrooming, as more and more plaintiffs come forward with allegations that GranuFlo manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care not only knew about risks associated with GranuFlo and NaturaLyte for years, it also cared not to alert non-Fresenius dialysis clinics when the Waltham, Massachusetts com...