Zicam Cold Remedy Lawsuit News and Information
Zicam Lawsuit
Side effects of Zicam Nasal Gel and Nasal Swabs, marketed as an over-the-counter cold remedy, have been associated with the loss of sense of smell and taste, which can be an extremely devastating injury. In June 2009, the FDA required that three Zicam Cold Remedy products be pulled from the market due to reports [...]
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Zicam Loss of Smell Warning Will Not Be Reversed by FDA
The FDA is refusing to reverse a warning about loss of smell from Zicam, which led to a recall last summer for the over-the-counter cold remedy’s nasal sprays and gels.
Dietary Supplements Can Be Toxic, Need Regulation: Study
Researchers conducting a study of dietary supplements say that a lack of regulation is resulting in potentially poisonous products being sold to consumers in the United States unchecked.
Matrixx Initiatives Requests FDA Reverse Warning About Zicam Side Effects
Matrixx Initiatives has renewed a request that the FDA reverse a warning to consumers that side effects of Zicam nasal sprays and gels can cause loss of smell, and are also asking the agency to reveal how it concluded that some of their Zicam products are dangerous.
Zicam Lawsuit Filed in 2004 Over Hiding Smell Problems Reinstated on Appeal
A Zicam class action suit that was originally filed in 2004 was wrongly dismissed and should be reinstated, according to a federal appeals court. The lawsuit claimed that Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. hid evidence from investors that certain types of Zicam Cold Remedy could cause people to lose their sense of smell.
Zicam Recall: Manufacturer Says FDA Not Changing Stance on Zicam
According to Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., maker of Zicam cold remedy, the FDA is not going to reverse a prior stance that prevents the company from marketing the over-the-counter homeopathic remedy due to reports of consumers losing their sense of smell after using the nasal gel.
Zicam Lawsuit Consolidation Hearing Scheduled for Next Week
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is scheduled to hear arguments next week over whether all federal Zicam lawsuits should be centralized and consolidated in one district as part of an MDL, or Multidistrict Litigation.
Zicam Class Action Lawsuits Filed Over Loss of Smell
Matrixx Initiatives, maker of the recently recalled Zicam Cold Remedy, faces class action lawsuits in California and Missouri that allege they failed to adequately warn consumers that the nasal gel and nasal swab versions of Zicam could cause damage to the sense of smell.
Zicam Warning Leads to SEC Inquiry
The Security Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an informal inquiry to Matrixx Initiative, Inc. in the wake of a Zicam warning issued last week by FDA about users losing their sense of smell. The company’s stock has plummeted since they were forced to recall their most popular products and disclosed that at least 800 [...]
Zicam Lawsuits Filed Over Loss of Smell
More than 100 people have filed Zicam lawsuits against Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. in the wake of a recall issued last week for several versions of their cold remedy over concerns that they may cause a loss of the sense of smell.
Zicam Problems Reported to Matrixx by 800 People
Matrixx Initiatives admitted Thursday that 800 consumer complaints about Zicam problems were received by the company, but they failed to turn those over to the FDA. A Zicam recall was issued earlier this week for nasal gel and swab versions of the cold remedy after the FDA warned consumers to stop using the products [...]
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