As the number of lawsuits mount against Bayer AG, the maker of Roundup weed killer, new studies continue to show that the active ingredient in the formerly popular product does cause non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Bayer AG, the owner of the seed … [Read more...]
Have You Been Harmed by the Defective Drug, Valsartan?
Since July 2018, there have been dozens of recalls of hypertension medications containing the drug, valsartan, and just a couple of weeks ago, AurobindoPharma USA, Inc. and Acetris Health LLC issued its own voluntary recall for 39 lots of valsartan … [Read more...]
FDA Announces Increase in Cancer Associated with Breast Implants
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in February that the incidences of breast cancer associated with breast implants is on the rise, and the FDA plans to hold a meeting on March 25 and 26 to discuss breast implant-associated anaplastic … [Read more...]
Lawsuits Force Talc Supplier to File Chapter 11
Due to the large number of asbestos-related lawsuits filed against it, a talc supplier, Imerys Talc America and two of its subsidiaries, have filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company is facing over 15,000 lawsuits alleging that use of its products … [Read more...]
FDA: More Blood Pressure Meds Recalled
For those of you following the news about blood pressure medication recalls, there are two additions to the list of recalled hypertension drugs recalled over the last several months. Teva Pharmaceuticals has announced a voluntary recall of two … [Read more...]