Topamax, a seizure, epilepsy and migraine headache medication has been linked to an increase instance of birth defects. The drug may be associated with increased risk of major malformations in newborns, most notably cleft palates.  The FDA has issued a change for the warning for Topamax, suggesting that women that may be pregnant should not take Topamax and opt for another drug.

Topamax has been on the market since 1996 and was the thirteenth best selling prescription drug in 2008 with annual sales of about $2.4 billion, which must have lead to many women taking the drug.  The controversy comes in its pre-approval testing.  During the testing in laboratory animals, Topamax, caused fetal malformations in the lab animals. Despite this warning signal, the drug was still put on shelves and no trouble was had until just last week.

Possibly hundreds of children have been affected by the birth defects caused by topamax. Patients should talk with their lawyers to seek justice. To learn more about your legal options contact LegalView today! Call 1-866-9LAW-NOW for a free legal consultation.

Shelhigh, Inc. is smarting after an FDA seizure that revealed “significant manufacturing violations” in medical devices produced in its New Jersey plant.
FDA Seizes All Medical Products From N.J. Device Manufacturer for Significant Manufacturing Violations

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A slaughterhouse that processed Richwood Meat frozen beef patties is being blamed for the E.Coli outbreak that has affected at least three children in California.

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers that SRAM Corp’s recalled bike brake caliper sets can cause loss of control and crashes while riding a bicycle that has the after-market component installed.
SRAM Corp. Recalls Bicycle Brake Caliper Sets Due to Crash Hazard

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Circuit City has recalled about 10,000 “Verge” Flat Panel Television Tilt-Mount Brackets after the product was found to cause affixed televisions to fall and potentially harm bystanders.
Flat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets Recalled by Circuit City Stores Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Units

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The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Grifulvin V®/Griseofulvin Oral Suspension, a drug used in the treatment of ringworm and other fungal infections, is being voluntarily recalled by manufacturer Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. Issues a Nationwide Recall of Grifulvin V®/Griseofulvin Oral Suspension

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The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that cat food subject to the broad pet food recall may still be on some store shelves.
FDA Warns Consumers That Retailers May Still Have Recalled Pet Food on Shelves

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The FDA has announced a voluntary recall of LISTERINE AGENT COOL BLUE Plaque-Detecting Rinse Products produced by McNeil-PPC.
McNeil-PPC, Inc. Today Issues Voluntary Nationwide Consumer Recall of LISTERINE AGENT COOL BLUE Plaque-Detecting Rinse Products

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The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent warning to consumers in relation to potential botulism present in olives produced by Charlie Brown di Rutigliano & Figli S.r.l, of Bari, Italy. The olives, which have been recalled, are sold as Borrelli, Bonta di Puglia, Cento, Corrado’s, Dal Raccolto, Flora, Roland and Vantia, and have codes that start with the letter “G” and are followed by 3 or 4 digits. All sizes of cans, glass jars and pouches of Cerignola, Nocerella and Castelvetrano type olives are affected.
FDA Urgently Warns Consumers about Health Risks of Potentially Contaminated Olives

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Listeria has been found in packages of Cobern’s, Cash Wise and Midwest Pride potato salad, prompting a seven-state recall in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan and Nebraska.
Cash Wise One of 89 Stores to Recall Potato Salad

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