FDA Recommended Boxed Warning on Breast Implants
A boxed warning is the strongest type of caution against the potential hazards a product could pose to consumers. Often called a black box warning, it is something the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends for medications and medical devices that have displayed safety problems for consumers. Late last year, the FDA recommended a boxed… read more
Allergan BIOCELL® Breast Implants Recalled Worldwide Following Link to Rare Cancer
Allergan BIOCELL® textured breast implants and tissue expanders have been recalled worldwide due to an uncommon incidence of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare cancer of the immune system. On July 25, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a nationwide recall due to an increasing number of cases and deaths… read more
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP Investigating Takata Air Bag Cases – Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed
JULY 13, 2015 UPDATE: NBC NEWS BROADCAST IN DEPTH LOOK AT TAKATA RECALL AND DEATH OF JEWEL BRANGMAN. JUNE 19, 2015 UPDATE: HONDA CONFIRMS THE DEATH OF JEWEL BRANGMAN CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIR BAG. READ THE LATEST DETAILS HERE. Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is actively involved in investigating personal injury and wrongful death… read more
Consumer Reports Explores The Graco Recall Situation
Earlier this week, a recall of car seats from Graco caught the eye of the media due to the immense size of the announcement. The recall pertains to nearly 3.8 million seats of various models, all of which could possibly suffer from an issue that prevents the proper unbuckling of the child from the seat. … read more
Carcinogenic Drug Risk Prompts Recall Of Reduce Weight Fruta Planta
The potential presence of Phenolphthalein has prompted the recall of a product called Reduce Weight Fruta Planta by the Florida-based MyNicKnaxs. This ingredient, which is not related by the label, is considered a carcinogen and the marketing of it is thus not allowed within the United States. The substance used to be readily available in… read more
Dual Recalls Issued By Toyota Over Possible Safety Threats
Numerous types of vehicles are being recalled by Toyota for two separate issues, either of which could lead to a crash if a driver is not expecting certain functions of the vehicle to suddenly be turned off. Consumer Reports explores the dual recalls, which are both related to software problems, in a new report. Even… read more
Diseased Livestock-Related Recall Sparks Questions About Production
Earlier this week, we brought you word of a sizable recall of meat that could have come from livestock that was ill. The products derived from these diseased animals reportedly were shipped out without even going through an inspection by the Food Safety and Inspection Service. That one-two punch was sufficient to prompt a recall…. read more
3.8 Million Car Seats Recalled By Graco Over Possible Latch Problem
3.8 million car seats are being recalled by Graco Children’s Products due to a seatbelt issue that could make it difficult to extricate a child from the unit when a speedy exit from the vehicle is necessary. Originally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had requested that the company recall 18 models, but since Graco… read more
Beef Jerky Recalled By Prime Snax Over Undeclared Soy Risk
Beef jerky is being recalled by the Salt Lake City, Utah-based Prime Snax Incorporated because of a potential undeclared allergen risk posed to consumers. A whopping 90,000 pounds of product under various brands are being recalled from across the country. The recall affects assorted flavors of jerky under the Southwest Trail, Desert Star, Kettle Creek,… read more
1,700 Personal Emergency Response Kits Recalled Over Failure Risk
1,700 Personal Emergency Response Kits are being recalled by the Westford, Massachusetts-based Visonic because of the potential failure of the devices when called upon during an emergency. The Visonic Amber SelectX products work by way of allowing a user to press a button on a pendant to alert the proper persons when an emergency occurs. … read more
Infused Rice Recalled By Mars Over Foodborne Illness Concerns
Various flavors of Infused Rice products under the Uncle Ben’s brand are being recalled by Mars Foodservices because they have the potential to make the persons who consume the products ill. Reports have already come in to the Food and Drug Administration and Mars relating instances where rash and flushing happened to those who made… read more
Peterbilt and Kenworth Chassis Recalled Over Entrapment Issue
Peterbilt 579, Peterbilt 567, and Kenworth T680 chassis of the 2013 and 2014 model years are being recalled by PACCAR because of a potential safety issue associated with the door latch assemblies from Inteva. There are two issues that could present: someone on the outside could open an unlocked door, or someone inside may be… read more