For any of you that have used the drug Fosamax, you should know that is has reportedly caused major damage to people’s jaw bones, especially after there has been an injury to the jaw bone or dental work affecting the jaw bone. The New Jersey court system has just recognized Fosamax “mass tort” case status. [...]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: LawnBott Lawn Mowers Units: About 530 Importer: Kyodo America Industries Co. LTD., of Lawrenceville, Ga. Manufacturer: Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.P.A., of Italy. Hazard: The cutting blades continue [...]

Chattem, Inc. announced that it is initiating a voluntary Nationwide recall of its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, including consumer “samples” that were included on a limited promotional basis in cartons of its 3 oz. Aspercreme® product. Chattem is recalling these products because it has received some consumer reports of first, second and third degree [...]

This week, local and national news reported that actor, Heath Ledger died due to an overdose on several prescription drugs. Physicians reporting on the findings stated that no doctor in his or her right mind would prescribe the cocktail of drugs that were found in Ledger’s body.      It was reported that it is common [...]

NuCel Labs of Idaho Falls, Idaho announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of all Eye Drops and Eye/Ear Wash. This recall follows an FDA inspection in which product testing indicated that there was bacteria and particulate matter in the product deeming these products non-sterile. Non-sterile eye drops pose an unacceptable risk [...]

After years of detailed study and analysis, the Food and Drug Administration has concluded that meat and milk from clones of cattle, swine, and goats, and the offspring of clones from any species traditionally consumed as food, are as safe to eat as food from conventionally bred animals. There was insufficient information for the agency [...]

I received this information which was forwarded from a friend/client. I cannot verify the accuracy of this information, but it fits with the theme of this injury law blog and may help prevent future unnecessary injuries or death. I have seen no warnings set forth from the federal government, including the Consumer Products Safety Commission. [...]

Recent research on the Type II diabetes (adult onset diabetes) drug Avandia may cause a breakdown or fracturing of bones or osteoporosis. Avandia which is a GlaxoSmithKline drug has been found to cause bone degradation in lab mice. There is a warning for Avandia which states “More fractures have been observed in women taking Avandia.” [...]

American Greetings Corp. Recalls Confetti Bursts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with American Greetings Corp., today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: DesignWare Confetti Bursts. Units: About 60,000. Distributor: [...]

At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals seized today 12,682 applicator tubes of Age Intervention Eyelash, a product that may, in some users, lead to decreased vision. Authorities said the sales value of the seized tubes is approximately $2 million. Age Intervention Eyelash is sold and distributed by Jan Marini [...]

Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target announced a voluntary recall of its Home Patio Sets.   Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.   Units: About 40,000   Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.   Hazard: The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the [...]

What’s next?  The FDA asked manufacturers of these drugs to revise product labeling after it was reported sudden hearing loss, sometimes accompanied by ringing in the ears and dizziness.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved labeling changes for erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs in the class that includes Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra, to display more [...]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced yesterday that TAP Enterprises Inc., of Springhill, Kan., has agreed to pay a $100,000 civil penalty for failing to report to the government in a timely manner about defective air compressors.   In October 2004, TAP first learned of an incident involving a fire caused by the [...]

Today, Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of 18 oz Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Country Wheat Rolls with best-if-used-by date of October 10. This product is being recalled because the package may actually contain potato rolls, which contain a milk allergen not declared on the label.  The bread was produced [...]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: IonizAir™ Table Top Air Purifiers Units: About 83,000 Importer: P3 International, of New York, N.Y. Manufacturer: Leaven Enterprise Co., [...]

Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 425,000 infant play yards following the death of a child.   CPSC received a report of a 10-month old boy who strangled on the changing table’s restraint strap that was hanging down into Kolcraft’s “Sesame Beginnings” Travel Play Yard where the child was located.   [...]

Harry & David Operations Corp., of Medford, Oregon, is recalling approximately 1440 bags of Harry and David Hearthside Soups, Southwestern Chicken Chili Mix, because they may actually contain another chili soup mix, and thus contain a milk ingredient (whey), not declared in the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to dairy [...]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.   Name of Product: IT400 Iced Tea Makers   Units: About 10,000   Importer: Back to Basics Products LLC, of West Bend, [...]

Many people in our country believe (due to many reasons including insurance company false propaganda and President Bush with his connections to large corporations) that lawsuits actually ruin our economy and society.   Until you have been involved in an accident or and hurt by a dangerous product, you will not discover the real effects of [...]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.   Name of Product: Various Barbie Accessory Toys   Units: About 675,000   Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.   Hazard: Surface [...]