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Last week witnessed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiate their first injunction against a dietary supplement manufacturer of considerable size. On November 23, 2011, the FDA took legal action against two dietary supplement companies for their neglect to comply with the dietary supplement current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations under the Federal…

An onslaught of fraudulent practices have recently been witnessed in the dietary supplement industry. A distinct lack of strict regulations, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has allowed countless manufacturers to adulterate and manipulate their products with unapproved drugs. As a testament to the misconduct of the dietary supplement industry, two considerably…

Criticism regarding the use of metal-on-metal hip replacement systems has intensified after recent studies have suggested that they demonstrate a larger propensity for failure than their predecessors. Subsequently, newer metal-on-metal hip implants seem to be no more effective than older implants and may often exhibit more problematic adverse events. Data compiled from a number…

According to representatives at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the majority of fruit juices on store shelves contain minute traces of arsenic. Though ingesting high levels of arsenic may result in adverse health events, the FDA remains confident that the vast majority of fruit juices are safe to drink. However, recent studies…

Due to a distinct lack of involvement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), several dietary supplement manufacturers have demonstrated a propensity for manipulation and adulteration for their products. As seen recently in numerous lawsuits, companies have substituted unapproved ingredients into their products and labeled them as dietary supplements, as to avoid strict…

Following the tragic events that have recently unfolded at Penn State University, child molestation continues to plague our society. November 30 witnessed another priest, affiliated with the Roman Catholic diocese, get taken into custody after allegedly committing lewd and salacious acts with a child. The Rev. Uriel Ojeda, 32, turned himself in on Wednesday…

It’s been understood for years that mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, but many companies continued to produce asbestos products and subject employees to harmful workplace conditions regardless. If you or a loved one has developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos in the workplace, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a…

The integrity of metal-on-metal hip replacement systems has been a topic of significant concern to regulatory agencies around the globe. The increasing number of adverse health events associated with the surgical implantation of these devices suggests an escalating risk that must be dealt with accordingly. As a result, officials at the U.S. Food and…