Defective & Dangerous Products

• Peanut Butter Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

  Jamie G. Goldstein | January 11, 2009 8:17 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  A recall was announced by King Nut Companies after it was determined a salmonella outbreak iwas linked to peanut butter King Nut manufactures. The Center for Disease Control, (CDC), believes that at...

• Victoria's Secret is Out - She's Putting Formaldehyde in Her Bras

  Jamie G. Goldstein | November 19, 2008 5:30 PM | 15 CommentsChicago, IL

  Women are continuing to complain about the terrible side affects that they have and still are experiencing as a result of wearing Victoria's Secret's bras. While at first glance this may seem like a...

• Complaints of Rashes and Blistering from Victoria's Secrets' Bras Continue

  Jamie G. Goldstein | November 17, 2008 2:54 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  More and more women have been complaining in recent days of Victoria's Secrets' bras causing them rashes and blisters. Several of these women have been suffering for months not knowing until...

• Formaldehyde Discovered In Victoria's Secret's Bras

  Jamie G. Goldstein | November 14, 2008 3:51 PM | 3 CommentsChicago, IL

  Several complaints have recently surfaced and lawsuits are being filed as a result of women developing rashes and hives after wearing Victoria's Secret's bras. The rashes have resulted in extreme...

• Nissan Recalls Over 200,000 Vehicles

  Jamie G. Goldstein | October 16, 2008 2:18 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The chance of the passenger side airbag failing to deploy in 2007 and 2008 Nissan vehicles has prompted the company to make plans to recall 204,361 of its vehicles. The recall will include the...

• Chicago and Cook County Salmonella Cases Linked to Tomatoes

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 18, 2008 5:56 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The recent outbreak of salmonella linked to tomatoes has affected several people in Chicago and the Cook County suburbs. At least seven cases have been reported at this time but many more may be...

• Contaminated Heparin May Have Caused Deaths

  Jamie G. Goldstein | April 23, 2008 11:09 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Heparin, a blood thinner, may be linked to the deaths of at least a dozen people. The FDA recently reported a contaminant in the Heparin could be causing serious side effects, including death. It is...

• Recall of Fentanyl Pain Management Patches

  Jamie G. Goldstein | February 20, 2008 4:14 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The FDA announced on February 19, 2008 that Actavis Inc. is recalling certain Fentyl transdermal patches. These patches may be defective causing an excess amount of medication to be administered to the patient. This overdose of medication can lead to respiratory depression and possible fatal overdose. The recall extended to patches with doses of 25, 50, 75 and 100 mcg/hr. It is not known at...

• Baby Lotions, Shampoos, and Powder Can Expose Children to Chemicals

  Jenny Albano | February 05, 2008 7:24 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  According to a study, baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose young children to chemicals that are linked with potential reproductive problems. The chemicals are called phthalates and can be found in numerous products such as cosmetics, toys, vinyl flooring and medical supplies. Phthalates are for stabilizing fragrances and making plastics flexible. The study found higher than normal...

• Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Label Change

  Jamie G. Goldstein | January 31, 2008 11:29 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The FDA approved a label change to Johnson & Johnson's Ortho Evra birth control patch on January 18, 2008. The patch has been known to cause blood clots which can lead to pulmonary embolism and death. The label change comes after testing revealed women on the patch between the ages of 15-44 are at a higher risk for pulmonary embolism.Currently there is litigation pending throughout the United...