When it comes to menopause, women are offered few options to obtain relief from hot flashes and hormonal changes which can wreak havoc on the body. Recently, 2 medications were introduced that offered hope for non- hormonal treatment of hot flashes. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shot them down. The FDA's advisory committee for reproductive health drugs found that these 2 drugs offered little benefit over a placebo, only marginally reducing hot flashes in patients. It seems menopausal women are going to have to obtain relief elsewhere- with home remedies, herbal supplements, or hormonal therapy. However, are menopausal women at risk for injury from existing treatments? Is there a need for better treatments that won't cause injury?
Is there a Risk of Injury to Consumers
Menopausal women are often at a loss when it comes to treating symptoms such as hot flashes. Previously, hormonal therapy was considered a life saver. Doctors would prescribe progesterone and estrogen to menopausal women, providing relief from hot flashes. However, a study in 2002 entitled the Women's Health Initiative found that the increased use of these hormones could be responsible for increased cardiovascular problems and breast cancer. This combination hormone therapy has since fallen out of favor among women concerned that they may face these serious injuries.
Many doctors and advocates for reproductive treatments claim that there is a great need for treatments which will bring menopausal women relief without the risk for injury. Often, these same advocates cite the ineffectiveness of home remedies and herbal treatments. Crying out for new medications, these advocates have often pushed the FDA to investigate new medications which could provide relief to menopausal women. However, the FDA takes the strong position that they will not budge on risking injury to consumers in favor of approving only marginally effective medications.
As this continues to develop, reproductive health advocates will continue to monitor treatment options and their safety. Had the FDA approved drugs due to the pressure of patient advocates and not according to their own safety guidelines, there is a potential that women may have faced a risk for injury. As skilled personal injury attorneys, we would rather the FDA stick to their guns and protect women from injury than to fold to pressure.
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Glass Shards in TV Dinners Cause Recall
If you're like me, some days you just don't feel like cooking. But when you reach for those tv dinners to reheat, did you know you could be at risk for swallowing glass or other harmful substances? Before you swallow a hunk of glass and injure yourself, read the facts about the recent Lean Cuisine recall.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that Lean Cuisine is recalling one of its popular tv dinners over fear that there may be glass shards in the dinner. Only applicable to the Lean Cuisine Culinary Collection Mushroom Mezzaluna Ravioli that expires in December 2013, lots numbered 2311587812 or 2312587812, consumers are at relatively low risk for swallowing hunks of glass. But to ensure complete safety, the company has issued a recall in conjunction with the FDA to enforce safety standards.
The Danger of Glass Shards in Food
When consumers bite down into their food, glass shards could present a serious hazard for injury. These shards may appear to be small and therefore unobtrusive, but to swallow and digest glass, a person could seriously injure themselves. This could include the following:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that Lean Cuisine is recalling one of its popular tv dinners over fear that there may be glass shards in the dinner. Only applicable to the Lean Cuisine Culinary Collection Mushroom Mezzaluna Ravioli that expires in December 2013, lots numbered 2311587812 or 2312587812, consumers are at relatively low risk for swallowing hunks of glass. But to ensure complete safety, the company has issued a recall in conjunction with the FDA to enforce safety standards.
The Danger of Glass Shards in Food
When consumers bite down into their food, glass shards could present a serious hazard for injury. These shards may appear to be small and therefore unobtrusive, but to swallow and digest glass, a person could seriously injure themselves. This could include the following:
- cutting their throat
- perforating the lining of their stomach or intestines
- internal bleeding
- internal organ damage
- pain and swelling
- infection
- death
If a consumer swallows glass, this could cause serious injuries. Consumers are advised to inspect their Lean Cuisine Culinary Collection Mushroom Mezzaluna Ravioli dinners to ensure that they are not included in the recalled lots. If consumers find these recalled lots in their freezer, they should immediately return them to the supermarket explaining that they'd like a refund for the recalled item. Or consumers should throw it out. Consumers are advised against eating a product which may contain shards of glass for fear of injury.
If you have been injured consuming products which contain shards of glass, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. You should contact a skilled product liability and personal injury attorney today. Your injuries could be severe and a skilled attorney could help you to collect the money you need to move on with your life.
Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled Amid Listeria Bacteria Fears
If you're like many people in America, your New Year's resolution likely focused upon getting healthier or losing weight. If you've changed your eating habits to include more fresh greens, you may be surprised to learn that recently, a manufacturer of alfalfa sprouts, named Life Force, has recalled nearly a ton of their products.
Following a "surveillance sampling" of their products, Life Force found that some of its products may be contaminated with Listeria, and volunteered to recall approximately 1,953 pounds of its alfalfa sprouts products in order to prevent injury to consumers. These alfalfa sprouts, due to expire between January 26 and 31 were sold through Life Force's retail chain between January 10 and 18. The FDA recommends returning the items for a refund or throwing the products away.
The Danger of Injury to Consumers
Typically, the Listeria bacteria invades human bodies through the gastrointestinal tract. Consumed as a part of food infected with Listeria bacteria, this can cause humans to become extremely ill and could carry a high potential for death in people with weak immune systems such as children, the elderly, and even those who have had their immune systems compromised due to disease.
Once infected, people can become extremely ill with the following symptoms:
Following a "surveillance sampling" of their products, Life Force found that some of its products may be contaminated with Listeria, and volunteered to recall approximately 1,953 pounds of its alfalfa sprouts products in order to prevent injury to consumers. These alfalfa sprouts, due to expire between January 26 and 31 were sold through Life Force's retail chain between January 10 and 18. The FDA recommends returning the items for a refund or throwing the products away.
The Danger of Injury to Consumers
Typically, the Listeria bacteria invades human bodies through the gastrointestinal tract. Consumed as a part of food infected with Listeria bacteria, this can cause humans to become extremely ill and could carry a high potential for death in people with weak immune systems such as children, the elderly, and even those who have had their immune systems compromised due to disease.
Once infected, people can become extremely ill with the following symptoms:
- vomiting, nausea
- fever
- dehydration
- vision problems
- circulation problems
- death
If you have been injured consuming tainted products such as these alfalfa sprouts, please seek immediate medical attention. You might also want to consult a skilled product liability attorney to gain compensation for your injuries if you are eligible.
FDA Proposes New Food Safety Rules to Prevent Consumer Injury
Food safety is a growing issue among Americans. In the past year, there have been multiple high profile food recalls for fresh greens, peanuts, and meat. And according to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 1 in 6 Americans becomes sick from eating contaminated food every year. The FDA estimates that of this total, 130,000 Americans are hospitalized with 3,000 of those individuals dying as a result of their food contamination. In a society with advanced technologies and hygienic processes, why are we dying from contaminated food?
The FDA Seeks to Increase Food Safety
Two years ago, Congress passed a controversial food safety bill, the Food Safety Modernization Act, signed into law on January 4, 2011. After 2 years of debate within the FDA, they have finally come to an agreement on how the FDA will seek to increase consumers' safety and further regulate food production. Approximately 80% of the food produced in America is regulated by the FDA, the rest being monitored by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The law was introduced in reaction to a growing trend towards food imports. With growing deaths and illness associated with food safety and splashy food recalls headlining the news, consumers are looking to the federal government to protect them and look after their safety. This new law, and the associated FDA guidelines are intended to take back control over the food industry, determining proactive safety measures rather than relying on failed legal reactionary measures of the past.
After 2 years of debating complex food issues spanning a wide variety of food sources and food systems, the FDA has agreed upon the following rule changes:
The FDA Seeks to Increase Food Safety
Two years ago, Congress passed a controversial food safety bill, the Food Safety Modernization Act, signed into law on January 4, 2011. After 2 years of debate within the FDA, they have finally come to an agreement on how the FDA will seek to increase consumers' safety and further regulate food production. Approximately 80% of the food produced in America is regulated by the FDA, the rest being monitored by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The law was introduced in reaction to a growing trend towards food imports. With growing deaths and illness associated with food safety and splashy food recalls headlining the news, consumers are looking to the federal government to protect them and look after their safety. This new law, and the associated FDA guidelines are intended to take back control over the food industry, determining proactive safety measures rather than relying on failed legal reactionary measures of the past.
After 2 years of debating complex food issues spanning a wide variety of food sources and food systems, the FDA has agreed upon the following rule changes:
- written safety plans for food production
- analysis of contamination hazards
- food contamination prevention policies
- increased food safety monitoring
- food safety corrective actions
- records that the FDA may use to audit the facility
- additional food safety verifications required of out of the country importers
Preventing Public Risk of Food Contamination Injury
The new guidelines are still under debate with calls for public inquiry and debate. However, it is a positive step towards ensuring the public's safety. Currently, the system is very reactionary. Often, legal remedies are pursued after a food contamination scare has been announced. Product liability attorneys routinely represent individuals who were harmed by a product they ingested. These new rules encourage a more proactive prevention of food borne illnesses instead. Perhaps less people will fall seriously ill and die as a result of these new rules.
FDA Warns of Dangerous Dietary Supplement- Vows to Take Aggressive Action
There's something so insidious about some of these dietary supplement drugs. While there are many fine dietary supplements on the market, some of them are quite harmful. For example, the dietary supplement Reumofan has been recognized by the FDA as a harmful supplement containing ingredients which could potentially cause serious harm to consumers.
With this kind of attention, the drug has reemerged under another name. The new drug is being called "Wow." According to the FDA, this harmful drug, once named Reumofan Plus, has simply changed its name. Available on many sites under names such as gonepainfree.com and other generic sounding sites, this drug is now being marketed to treat a host of ailments, none of which the FDA can advocate its use to treat.
The Dangers of the Dietary Supplement Reumofan Plus
According to the FDA, Reumofan Plus has been marketed to treat a variety of ailments, including:
If You Have Suffered Injury
Consumers who have taken either Wow or Reumofan Plus are encouraged to call their doctor immediately to determine whether they have injured themselves seriously. Users are also encouraged to report any injuries to the FDA. Any injured consumers are also encouraged to call a skilled personal injury attorney in order to potentially preserve their legal rights and obtain compensation for these injuries.
With this kind of attention, the drug has reemerged under another name. The new drug is being called "Wow." According to the FDA, this harmful drug, once named Reumofan Plus, has simply changed its name. Available on many sites under names such as gonepainfree.com and other generic sounding sites, this drug is now being marketed to treat a host of ailments, none of which the FDA can advocate its use to treat.
The Dangers of the Dietary Supplement Reumofan Plus
According to the FDA, Reumofan Plus has been marketed to treat a variety of ailments, including:
- arthritis
- muscle pain
- osteoporosis
- bone cancer
- liver damage
- serious bleeding events
- adrenal supression
- stroke, heart attack
- death
If You Have Suffered Injury
Consumers who have taken either Wow or Reumofan Plus are encouraged to call their doctor immediately to determine whether they have injured themselves seriously. Users are also encouraged to report any injuries to the FDA. Any injured consumers are also encouraged to call a skilled personal injury attorney in order to potentially preserve their legal rights and obtain compensation for these injuries.
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