New warnings will be added to the label of Provigil (generic modafinil tablets), indicating that the "wakefulness promoting agent" could lead to the development of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and other serious side effects. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. investigate potential lawsuits nationwide for any individuals… Read More
The FDA announced this week the approval of a generic form of Trileptal, which will be distributed by pharmacists under the name oxcarbazephine. Trileptal side effects have previously been associated with an increased risk of developing the painful and possibly fatal skin disorders, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)… Read More
A nationwide salmonella outbreak which has sickened 139 people in 30 states has been linked to frozen pot pies manufactured by ConAgra Foods, Inc. The large food manufacturer has halted production of frozen turkey and chicken pot pies, as they may be contaminated with salmonella which… Read More
As food poisoning lawsuits are reviewed and filed throughout the United States as a result of a frozen hamburger recall issued late last week, the company which makes the ground beef patties announced Friday that they are closing their business. >>PRIOR POST: Frozen Hamburger Recall (more…) Read More
Following an initial hamburger recall announced last Tuesday for 332,000 pounds of frozen patties, Topps Meat Co. has announced that they are expanding their recall to include 21.7 million pounds of the ground beef burgers. The frozen patties may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria, which… Read More
A nationwide Dole salad recall was issued today after bags of Dole's Hearts Delight salad mix was found to be contaminated with E. Coli bacteria, which could result in severe illness. The food poisoning lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential Dole salad lawsuits… Read More
Last week, a Maryland lead poisoning lawsuit resulted in a jury verdict of $2.5 million for a 23 year old man and $1.5 million for his 21 year old sister. The siblings suffered lead poisoning as a result of flaking lead paint during the 1980s when… Read More
A nationwide green bean recall has been issued due to a botulism risk, which could cause serious and potentially fatal injuries. The recall comes less than two weeks after tens of millions of cans of chili, hot dog sauce, beef stew and other meat products were… Read More
The nationwide recall of canned chili and other meat products appears to have caused another potentially fatal case of botulism. A New Mexico man remains hospitalized in serious condition due to botulism poisoning as health officials attempt to confirm if he ate any of the canned… Read More
Following the recall of tens of millions of cans of chili, hot dog sauce, beef stew, hash and other foods, some stores continue to carry the canned foods on their shelves. The recall was initiated due to a risk of botulism poisoning and federal health officials… Read More
