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On February 5, 2011, The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in association with American Food Service announced a nationwide recall of ground beef patties and other ground beef products due to reports of E. coli O157:H7 contamination. If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with E. coli O157:H7 food…

With uncompromising durability and the ability to reach breakneck speeds, the Chevrolet Impala has quickly become one of the most popular modes of transportation for police forces across the United States. Subsequently, its sleek design has now become synonymous with law enforcement officials everywhere. Of significant concern, however, are recent reports that suggest particular…

High doses of fentanyl pain medication can be delivered by direct contact if your Actavis® fentanyl patch is defective, leading to serious respiratory distress and even death. If you or a loved one has been injured by an Actavis fentanyl pain patch, you shouldcontact our lawyers immediately for a free confidential case evaluation. You…

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation has initiated a nationwide recall of nearly 36 million pounds of ground turkey products after an internal investigation by the Agricultural Department revealed traces of a particularly hazardous strand of salmonella. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), cultures of ground turkey from numerous retail locations have shown contamination…

In the midst of what has already proven to be a financially catastrophic year for Takeda Pharmaceuticals, concern continues to fester while sales persist to plummet. In June, the Japanese based pharmaceutical company was forced to halt the sales of Actos in both France and Germany. Suspicion as to whether the long-suspected link between…

Prozac (generic: fluoxetine) is an antidepressant medication intended for the treatment and prevention of several behavioral disorders. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved of the use of Prozac to treat major depressive disorders and generalized anxiety in adults. However, while Prozac displays a unique propensity to treat symptoms of depression and anxiety,…

Methylene Blue is administered in the event that a patient is suffering from methemoglobinemia, vasoplegic syndrome, ifosfamide-induced encephalopathy or cyanide poisoning. It is also indicated for the use as a dye in therapeutic and diagnostic applications. However, recent studies suggest that Methylene Blue may be responsible for a number of serious central nervous system…

In the wake of what is quickly becoming a major concern in the pharmaceutical community, Health Canada is informing healthcare practitioners and patients of specific labeling updates regarding finasteride. Finasteride, the active ingredient in both Propecia and Proscar, has recently received intense scrutiny regarding its association with catastrophic side effects including male breast cancer….