The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Monday that consumers should avoid eating food products containing pistachios after Setton Pistachio of Terra, Bella Inc., the country’s second largest pistachio processor … Continue reading “Pistachio Recall”
Category: Product Liability
Rejection of Limits on Litigation Against Drug Companies
The US Supreme Court rejected limits on litigation against drug companies on Wednesday in Wyeth v. Levine, when it held that drug companies must comply with state product liability laws, … Continue reading “Rejection of Limits on Litigation Against Drug Companies”
Supreme Court Denies Agent Orange Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down claims brought by American and Vietnamese plaintiffs against the manufacturers of Agent Orange. Without comment, the Court refused to hear appeals in three … Continue reading “Supreme Court Denies Agent Orange Claims”
Salmonella Found at Texas Plant
The Texas Department of State Health Services announced today test findings of peanut meal contaminated by the same strain of salmonella connected to the national outbreak at a Plainview, Texas … Continue reading “Salmonella Found at Texas Plant”
US Court of Federal Claims Autism Rulings
The US Court of Federal Claims ruled today that three cases filed by families with autistic children who contended the autism was caused by the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) … Continue reading “US Court of Federal Claims Autism Rulings”
Additional Information on Peanut Butter Recall
On January 16, 2009, the Peanut Corporation of America expanded its peanut butter recall to include all peanut butter produced on or after August 18, 2008 and all peanut paste … Continue reading “Additional Information on Peanut Butter Recall”
Peanut Butter Recall
Although it has not received any complaints, the Kellogg Company today out of precaution issued a hold on its Austin and Keebler brand peanut butter sandwich crackers, including the peanut … Continue reading “Peanut Butter Recall”
FDA Orders Tougher Warnings on Arthritis Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration today called for the makers of four medications used to treat arthritis and other conditions to strengthen their warnings to consumers. The drugs in question … Continue reading “FDA Orders Tougher Warnings on Arthritis Drugs”
Update on Salmonella Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that the number of reported salmonella cases has returned to the normal amount expected at this point in the year, and … Continue reading “Update on Salmonella Outbreak”
FDA Announces Warning Against Jalapeno Pepper After Discovery of Salmonella Strain
The Food and Drug Administration announced today the discovery by inspectors of the Salmonella Saintpaul bacteria strain on a Mexican jalapeno pepper at a McAllen, Texas distribution plant. The Texas plant has recalled its … Continue reading “FDA Announces Warning Against Jalapeno Pepper After Discovery of Salmonella Strain”