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Posted on August 30, 2011

Nurofen Plus Supplies Allegedly Sabotaged, Spurs Recall

In a press release, the UK-based pharmaceutical manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser announced that they have ceased the production and distribution of their Nurofen Plus due to the suspicion of tampering and sabotage. The British Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a Class 1 drug alert to consumers and healthcare professionals based on five reported… read more

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Posted on August 30, 2011

Petzl Recalls Belay Device Due to Break Interference Risk

In a news release Tuesday, Petzl America Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of a belay device due to an issue that can interfere with breaking system, posing a fall hazard. Subject to recall are 18,000 GRIGRI 2 belay devices with assisted breaking, which are used by… read more

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Posted on August 30, 2011

NHTSA Rejects Call for National School Bus Seatbelt Law

News sources reported that the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) has a rejected a petition from the Center for Auto Safety and the National Coalition for School Bus Safety that called for national mandate to install seatbelts on all school buses. According to the Coalition, approximately 500,000 public school buses will carry children around 4.2… read more

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Posted on August 26, 2011

Asian Honey Banned in Europe Floods US Food Market

Media sources reported that a third or more of the honey eaten in the US is likely to have been smuggled from China and is potentially tainted with illegal antibiotics and heavy metals. Research shows that millions of pounds of honey that has been deemed unsafe in dozens of countries are being imported and sold… read more

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Posted on August 26, 2011

E. Coli Levels Rise in Swim Areas Nationwide

Recent studies from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show that bacterial contamination in the recreational waters of the US is becoming a serious problem. E. coli contamination comes from the presence of fecal matter in water. At public pools and water parks, the source of the bacteria is usually human feces. E. coli found in… read more

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Posted on August 26, 2011

Personal Massage Device Kills Patient, FDA Issues Warning

In a press release, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning of life-threatening injury for the ShoulderFlex therapeutic massager, produced by King International LLC, after the device killed one person and almost strangled another. The report requests that healthcare providers cease their recommendations of the device and urges consumers that have purchased… read more

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Posted on August 26, 2011

FDA Bans Mexican Papayas Due to High Salmonella Percentage

News sources reported that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shut the American border to Mexican papayas Thursday because 15.6 percent of the imported fruit was found to be positive for Salmonella between May 12 and August 18. According to the FDA, the samples that tested positive were taken from 28 separate firms from… read more

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Posted on August 25, 2011

Povidone Iodine Recalled Due to Lack of Inspection

In a press release, H&P Industries Inc, a manufacturer of over-the-counter drug products, announced the voluntary recall of all lots of Povidone Iodine Swabsticks, Prep Solutions, Scrub Solutions and Prep Gels in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to the lack of oversight infrastructure at the time of production. The recall… read more

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Posted on August 25, 2011

Del Monte Sues FDA Over Unfair Cantaloupe Recall

News agencies reported that Del Monte Fresh Produce filed a suit against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) claiming that “erroneous speculation, unsupported by scientific evidence” resulted in the March recall of Guatemalan cantaloupes associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Panama. The complaint was filed in the US District Court in Maryland and seeks… read more

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Posted on August 25, 2011

Public Citizen Pushes FDA for Recall of Surgical Mesh

Media outlets reported that the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen has formally petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the recall of all non-absorbable synthetic surgical meshes used in the repair procedure of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Public Citizen is asking the FDA to recall and ban all marketing of all non-absorbable mesh… read more

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Posted on August 25, 2011

Gyoza Dumplings Recalled Due to Undeclared Shrimp, Fish

News sources reported that Ajinomoto Frozen Foods of Portland, OR announced the recall of their Ajinomoto Brand Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings due to the presence of undeclared shrimp and fish. This recall was initiated after a box of Seafood Gyoza Dumplings contained some mislabeled trays of the vegetable dumplings. The recalled dumplings come in 8.47oz trays… read more

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Posted on August 24, 2011

Study Finds About 5,000 Kids Hurt By Window Falls Annually

A recent study found that approximately 5,000 children are injured annually from falling out of windows and that younger children are at greater risk of window falls, report news sources. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, looked at data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System operated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Researchers… read more

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