Nov 9, 2022 | Consumer Protection, Product Liability
In an effort to improve the average American diet and fight chronic disease, the Food and Drug Administration has proposed new criteria for what kinds of food can be labeled as “healthy” — the first major change in the agency’s approach to what constitutes adequate...
Jun 1, 2022 | Product Liability
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings to five companies selling products that contain a powerful cannabis compound, claiming that the companies are marketing unapproved new drugs and making unsupported claims about the health benefits involved. The...
Mar 23, 2022 | Car Accidents, Driving Safety, Product Liability
Major auto makers have faced a series of setbacks in the past few years, including shutdowns and supply chain shortages, but one of the greatest challenges has been the increasing number of widespread recalls. Not all of the recalls involve serious safety issues, but...
Mar 2, 2022 | Product Liability
Over the past two years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued more than 250 warning letters to companies and individuals selling “fraudulent and unproven medical products” related to the COVID-19 global health crisis. The agency has worked with retailers...
Dec 29, 2021 | Driving Safety, Product Liability
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announces hundreds of recalls a year, affecting millions of vehicles. In 2019 alone, 39 million vehicles and 14 million auto parts were taken off the road. But some recalls tend to attract a lot more attention than...
Nov 3, 2021 | Product Liability
With more Americans living longer and staying active well into their senior years, the demand for a wide array of devices to diagnose and treat medical conditions, from blood pressure monitors to artificial hips and heart valves, has never been greater. The global...
