Month: April 2017
GSK Ordered to Pay $3 Million in Generic Paxil Suicide Lawsuit
Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) must pay $3 million to a woman who sued the company over the death of her husband, a lawyer who committed suicide after taking a generic version of the antidepressant Paxil (generic: paroxetine).
Frozen Hash Browns Recalled for Golf Ball Contamination
A recall has been issued for certain Roundy's and Harris Teeter frozen hash browns that may have "extraneous golf ball materials" that were accidentally harvested with potatoes used to make the product.
Lay’s Potato Chips Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
Frito-Lay is recalling two types of jalapeño-flavored potato chips over potential contamination with salmonella, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
FDA Reports 10,000 Essure Injuries and 30 Deaths
The FDA has updated their ongoing safety review of Essure, a permanent sterilization implant made by Bayer. Essure is now linked to more than 10,000 reports of serious injuries and dozens of deaths.
Texas Man Files Option ELITE® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man from Texas who developed severe blood clot complications despite having an IVC filter to prevent those complications has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer for selling an ineffective device.
Tesla Recalls 53,000 Cars to Replace Defective Parking Brake
Tesla Inc. has issued a global recall for about 53,000 of its Model S and Model X cars to fix a problem with the parking brake.
FDA Warning: Codeine Cough Syrup, Tramadol Can Kill Kids Under 12
The FDA is restricting the use of codeine or tramadol painkillers and cough syrup by children under 12 years old due to the risk of slowed breathing and death. These drugs also carry a risk for infants of breastfeeding mothers...