Category: Product Liability
5 Hour Energy Linked to 13 Deaths in Last 4 Years
5 Hour Energy has been linked to dozens of serious injuries, hospitalizations, and at least 13 deaths.
FDA Finds Visible Molds on NECC Medicines
October 26, 2012 -- According to a public report, inspectors from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have found visible mold in medicine from New England Compounding Center (NECC). The compounding pharmacy has been linked to a nationwide outbreak...
Texas Fungal Joint Infection Lawyer
Fungal joint infections have been linked to contaminated steroid shots, which are commonly used to treat joint pain. Although experts do not know the length of the incubation period, patients who have been exposed may be vulnerable for several months...
Swallowing Eye Drops, Nasal Decongestants Injures Children
October 25, 2012 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a Safety Announcement warning about the dangers of children accidentally swallowing eye drops or nasal decongestant sprays. Most of these products are sold without child-safety caps. If...
Study Finds Energy Drink Caffeine Levels Differ from Labels
Most energy drinks either did not list the amount of caffeine on the label, or the labeled amount of caffeine deviated from the actual caffeine content.
Unsanitary Conditions Found at New England Compounding Center
October 24, 2012 -- Massachusetts Heath Department officials have rescinded the pharmacy license of New England Compounding Center (NECC), a compounding pharmacy linked to an outbreak of fungal meningitis. Officials have also found evidence of “several health and safety deficiencies...
FDA Provides List of NECC Customers
October 24, 2012 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a list of customers who received medicines from New England Compounding Center (NECC), the compounding pharmacy at the heart of a massive outbreak of fungal meningitis. As...
Meningitis Firm had History of Violations
October 23, 2012 -- The Massachusetts Department of Health has released hundreds of pages of documents which show that New England Compounding Pharmacy had a history of violations that went back to April 1999. One of the most commonly cited...
Monster Energy Drink Lawsuit Filed for Deaths, Injury
The FDA received reports of 5 deaths linked to Monster Energy drinks in the last three years.
Banana Boat Sunscreen Spray Recall for Burn Injuries
October 22, 2012 -- At least five people have been burned after using Banana Boat Spray Sunscreen near an open flame. Energizer Holdings, the company that owns Banana Boat, has announced a voluntary recall of several products to address safety...