Product Liability

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Is the Roundup Herbicide Diquat Toxic?
Recent studies have raised serious concerns about the toxicity of diquat, a herbicide used in Roundup and other weedkillers. If you or a loved one has been exposed to this chemical, you may be at risk of organ damage and other health complications. Understanding the dangers of diquat is crucial,...
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Can Ozempic and Wegovy Cause Blindness?
Ozempic and Wegovy, two popular medications used for weight management and type 2 diabetes, have garnered significant attention for their effectiveness. However, recent concerns have emerged about potential side effects, including the risk of vision problems. Can Ozempic and Wegovy cause blindness? Some important medical organizations are urging caution but...
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What is Oxbryta and Why Was it Recalled?
An FDA notice for the Oxbryta recall published on September 26, 2024, revealed that Pfizer Inc., the manufacturer of Oxbryta, voluntarily withdrew the medication from the market, “ceasing distribution, and discontinuing all active clinical trials and expanded access programs for Oxbryta.” What is Oxbryta, exactly, and why did the manufacturer...
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Study Identifies One Potential Source of Heavy Metals in Baby Food
A number of brands of baby food have been found to contain elevated levels of heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, lead, and cadmium, leading to lawsuits alleging that some children who were fed baby food found to contain toxic heavy metals were later diagnosed with severe Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...
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What You Need to Know About the Depo-Provera Lawsuits
Recent research shows that Depo-Provera has been found to have a potential link to a heightened risk for brain tumors. Let’s take a look at what you need to know about the Depo-Provera lawsuits and whether or not you should be concerned if you’ve taken the contraceptive injection in the...
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What is Kratom? How the Supplement Could Lead to Addiction
On the surface, kratom seems safe enough; it comes from the leaves of an evergreen tree called Mitragyna speciosa and is an herbal substance. Although kratom has potential therapeutic uses, it also carries a risk for addiction that cannot be ignored.  What is Kratom? Kratom, according to the National Institute...
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EPA Bans Dacthal Pesticide Due to Potential ‘Irreversible’ Damage to Fetuses
In a stunning move, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, also known as the EPA, issued an emergency order to suspend all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) on August 6. The suspension came after concerns that the...
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Walmart and Aldi Listeria Recall: What You Need to Know
Not long after a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats was announced in mid-July 2024, another listeria contamination concern was reported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Walmart and Aldi listeria recall is fairly widespread and involves a number of summer vegetables and herbs.  Wiers Farm Recall...
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Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meat Kills Two
Almost 30 people have gotten sick and two individuals have died due to a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats in the United States as of July 24, 2024. Everyone known to be part of the outbreak has been hospitalized, the Associated Press reported.  Listeria Outbreak: What Happened? According to...
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Food Recalls in 2023 Were the Highest Since Before COVID-19 Pandemic
It can be hard to keep up with all of the product recalls announced, which can be especially concerning when they involve things you can’t avoid like food products. So a new report from the nonprofit U.S. Public Research Interest Group Education Fund that found food recalls in 2023 were...
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