January, 2010Massive Salami Recall: 1.24 Million Pounds Affected
More than 1.24 million pounds of pepper-coated salami from a Rhode Island meat company have been recalled after being linked to an outbreak of the foodborne bacteria salmonella.
Continue →Counterfeit Alli Pills Contain 3x Daily Dose
Counterfeit pills of the diet drug Alli contain up to three times of an active ingredient, which may be harmful to consumers, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for January 25, 2010
A California appeals court reinstates steroid-related class claims against GNC, and, the Supreme Court hears arguments on deference to pension plan administrators. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Continue →Diet Drug Meridia Linked to Heart Attacks, Strokes, Cardiac Arrest
Meridia, a diet drug known generically as sibutramine hydrochloride, has been associated with increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, cardiac arrest, and other serious cardiovascular problems. The Abbott Laboratories drug was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1997 for use along with reduced-calorie diets to treat obese patients who have other risk factors, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure.
Continue →GE Warned Over Misleading Claims on Imaging Drug
The Food and Drug Administration has warned General Electric Co’s healthcare unit about misleading claims the company made about one of its medical imaging drugs on a promotional website.
Continue →Judge Rejects Plea Deal for Hepatitis-C Hospital Tech
A federal judge has rejected a plea agreement which would have sent a drug-addicted surgery technician to prison for 20 years for stealing pain killing syringes and spreading hepatitis C to dozens of former patients.
Continue →Faulty Automatic Door Locks Recalled; May Trap People in Emergencies
Connector kits used with some electronic door lock control modules are being recalled because they may be defective and prevent doors from being unlocked from the inside, posing a risk of entrapment to people during emergencies, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Continue →Sam’s Club Fruit & Veggie Chopper Recalled
About 6,000 Pedrini Pro Chop Professional Multipurpose Choppers sold at Sam’s Club stores have been recalled following reports of the metal blades breaking off during use and lodging in food.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for January 22, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an ERISA attorney fee case, and, an appeals court affirms decertification for a Pennsylvania Neurontin class, but vacates a judgment for defendant companies. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Continue →Toyota Recalls 2.3 Million Vehicles Over Sticky Gas Pedals
Responding to “isolated reports” of sticking accelerator pedals in some vehicles, Toyota Motor Corp. has announced the recall of 2.3 million cars, trucks, and SUVs.
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