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• Cattle Growth Steroids May Impact Water Supply, Aquatic Life: Study

  September 30, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  A cattle steroid thought to degrade during the day actually regenerates at night, and could affect the water supply, according to a new study.

• Initial Conference Scheduled in MDL for Byetta, Januvia Cancer Lawsuits

  September 27, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  Lawyers involved in the pancreatic cancer lawsuits involving Byetta, Januvia, Janumet and Victoza are scheduled to meet with MDL judge on October 17.

• Arzerra, Rituxan Could Reactivate Hepatitis B Virus, FDA Warns

  September 26, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has linked the leukemia drugs Rituxan and Arzerra to reactivation of hepatitis B virus and deaths due to liver failure.

• Badger Sunscreen Recall Issued Due to Microbial Contamination

  September 26, 2013

  Russell Maas

  A Badger Sunscreen recall was announced this week due to microbial contamination that could put children at risk.

• Vaginal Mesh MDLs Have Grown Into Largest Pending Federal Litigations

  September 25, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  More than 30,000 lawsuits are in 6 different federal vaginal mesh MDLs, and two are among the top 3 active MDLs in the U.S.

• State Attorneys General Call For FDA Regulation of E-Cigarettes

  September 25, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  A coalition of state attorneys general are pushing for tighter FDA regulation on electronic cigarettes.

• Garden Fresh Foods Salad Recall Issued Due to Listeria Risk

  September 25, 2013

  Russell Maas

  A number of Garden Fresh prepared salads sold under a variety of labels were recalled last week due to the risk of listeria food poisoning.

• Tylenol Liver Damage Warnings Decades Overdue: ProPublica Report

  September 24, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new investigative report reveals foot-dragging by the FDA and Johnson & Johnson which delayed Tylenol liver damage warnings for decades.

• Fentanyl Patch Deaths from Accidental Exposure Lead Required Changes

  September 24, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  The FDA is requiring new, more obvious warnings be placed of fentanyl pain patches to warn consumers of the risks of the powerful drug following two children's deaths.

• FDA Issues Guidance on Mobile Medical Apps

  September 24, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has issued final guidance overseeing medical applications for smart devices, which could pose a series risk for consumers if they malfunction.