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$1.3 million in dietary supplements recalled due to potential risk of drug injuries
| April 8th, 2008
April 8, 2008 The FDA has confiscated $1.3 million worth of dietary supplements which contained ingredients that were not approved by the FDA and could cause potential drug injuries. The dietary supplements, marketed under the names “Methyl 1-D,” “Methyl 1-D XL,” and “Formadrol Extreme XL,” contain food additives and ingredients that have not been approved
Read MoreMan files lawsuit over wife’s drug injury death
| April 3rd, 2008
April 3, 2008 A man is suing a birth control company for the death of his wife after she suffered drug injuries, including a blood clot, following the use of NuvaRing, WCBS reported. The young woman and drug injury victim died suddenly in the night when a blood clot that traveled through her pelvic region
Read MoreDole recalls cantaloupes amid salmonella defective product injuries
| April 1st, 2008
April 1, 2008 The Associated Press reports that Dole Fresh Fruit Company is joining other firms in recalling cantaloupes grown, packed, and shipped by a Honduran grower amid reports of defective product injuries, including salmonella. Dozens of cases of defective product injuries resulting in salmonella have been reported after consumption of cantaloupes from a Honduran
Read MoreBlue Steel and Hero products may cause defective product injuries
| March 27th, 2008
March 27, 2008 The FDA reported that diet products labeled “Blue Steel” and “Hero” may cause defective product injuries, including dangerous affects on blood pressure. These products are marketed as diet products but may have undeclared ingredients, have not been proven safe or effective by the FDA, and may cause defective product injuries. The undeclared
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