June 27, 2011 saw the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in association with Nature Relief Inc., issue an immediate nationwide recall of Instant Wart and Mole Remover after reports of severe chemical burns became associated with the use of the product. Due to the severity of the burns, many patients may seek compensation for their pain and suffering by filing a Nature Relief Instant Wart and Mole Remover lawsuit.
If you or a loved one has been injured by Nature Relief Instant Wart and Mole Remover, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free confidential case evaluation. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
Nature Relief Instant Wart And Mole Remover Overview
Nature Relief Inc. boasts that their product, Wart and Mole Remover, is the fastest way for individuals to relieve themselves of unwanted warts and moles within the confines of their own home. This over-the-counter product utilizes calcium oxide as its active ingredient when combating the symptoms associated with these unsightly skin tags. Unfortunately, the use of calcium oxide is being called into question regarding its association with severe burn injuries.
Calcium oxide is a widely used chemical compound with an array of applications. This white, caustic alkaline crystalline is solid at room temperature, the state in which Nature Relief distributes the product. However, the reaction that calcium oxide exhibits when water is introduced can often times prove to be volatile. In leu of the dangerous reactions that take place when calcium oxide and water are introduced, it has come to the FDA’s attention this chemical may cause severe irritation when inhaled or placed in contact with moist skin or eyes.
Calcium oxide may be responsible for a number of adverse health reports associated with the use of Nature Relief’s Instant Wart and Mole Remover. Reports of injury have garnished the attention of the FDA who is currently sanctioning a nationwide recall of the dangerous product. The FDA has also advised that the active ingredient, calcium oxide, can cause severe burns of the skin, particularly to areas of thin or sensitive skin, such as the face, area around the eyes, and genitalia. The FDA has confirmed reports of injuries associated with the use of this product, including burns to the skin that required immediate medical attention. Due to the severity and frequency in which these burns are hurting patients, individuals may seek compensation for their pain and suffering by filing a Nature Relief Instant Wart and Mole Remover lawsuit.
Instant Wart and Mole Remover Side Effects
The intense heat that is created when calcium oxide and water interact, may enable Instant Wart and Mole Remover to cause severe irritation to an unsuspecting patient. When inhaled the chemical may cause coughing, sneezing and labored breathing. However, it may evolve into burns with perforation of the nasal septum, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Although Instant Wart and Mole Remover does not constitute a fire hazard, its reaction with water can release enough heat to cause severe chemical burns that require immediate attention. Due to the severity and frequency in which these burns occur, people may seek compensation for their pain and suffering by filing a Nature Relief Instant Wart and Mole Remover lawsuit.
Instant Wart and Mole Remover Recall
The following official FDA Press release illustrates the dangers associated with the use of Nature Relief’s Instant Wart and Mole Remover:
Nature Relief is voluntarily recalling Nature Relief Instant Wart and Mole Remover. Consumers are advised to discontinue use and immediately dispose of any used or unused portions of the product. It is suggested that you discard of the product and contents inside a plastic bag and place it into the garbage for safe and quick disposal, in order to expedite the recall process and avoid further handling.
The recall is effective immediately and is being undertaken voluntarily in conjunction with the FDA because the product is potentially unsafe and contains an ingredient that may result in harmful burns to the skin that was previously unknown by the company.
The FDA has advised that the active ingredient, calcium oxide, can cause severe burns of the skin, particularly to areas of thin or sensitive skin, such as the face, area around the eyes, and genitalia. The FDA has received a report of an injury associated with the use of this product, including burns to the skin that required medical attention.
In addition, the FDA advises that consumers are recommended to have moles reviewed by licensed medical professionals and ensure they are not cancerous. Moles when left untreated can possibly lead to melanoma a form of cancer and self-treatment of diseases such as cancer can cause a delay in early diagnosis, which may help prevent life threatening complications.
This product is sold as a kit, which contains the following items: two small containers labeled “Repair Cream”, one container of “Antiseptic Wash”, a package of “Triple Antibiotic Ointment”, toothpicks, and a “vanity kit” with cotton balls, swabs, and nail files.
This recall is being made in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration.
Do I Have A Nature Relief Instant Wart And Mole Remover Lawsuit?
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