Product Recall Updated: August 29, 2024 Share: When a product has widespread incidents or has been improperly labeled, then it may be necessary to undergo a product recall. But what exactly is a product recall? Read on as we take a closer look. ...
Adrug recalloccurs when a prescription or over-the-counter medicine is removed from the market because it is found to be either defective or potentially harmful. Sometimes, the makers of the drug will discover a problem with their drug and voluntarily recall it. Other times, the FDA will requ...
FDA recallsWhen a drug or medical device has safety problems or is sold in a way that breaks the law, the FDA can ask for a recall. A recall may mean the company removes the product from the market or warns the public and corrects the problem. The FDA says most drug and device recal...
Such recalls are an important part of how the law protects Ohio residents and other Americans against dangerous goods. Understanding when products are recalled, how to keep track of product recalls, and what to do with a recalled product is critical for Ohioans to keep their families safe. If ...
In December 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a rule requiring companies to provide detailed information about how they use chysotile asbestos. In November 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled Dynacare baby powder in 35 states due to potential...
Don't eat any recalled foods. Even if a product is recalled as a precautionary measure, it's better to avoid it and know you're safe than to eat it and worry. If a food has been recalled for an undeclared allergen, such as milk, and no one in your family has amilk allergy, you...
For now, the legality of Amanita muscaria is less muddled than it is with psilocybin. Muscimol, the psychotropic chemical in Amanita muscaria mushrooms, isn’t a controlled substance in the United States. However, it is pending FDA review, which means that American users should keep a close ...
"It is not known if these laundry packets came from recalled bags." READ MORE: Recall Alert! Your Sausage May Come with Side of Rubber If you have one of the recalled bags of laundry pods, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission suggests securing it out of sight and reach of...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency of the U.S. federal government. The FDA is responsible for regulating the safety of food, drugs, cosmetics, biological products, medical devices, and consumer products that emit radiation. It has the po
Product recall insurance reimburses policyholders for financial losses sustained when a product is recalled. Product recalls can be involuntary (required by a regulatory agency or the government) or voluntary (the manufacturer notices a defect that is unlikely to force an involuntary recall), andcan...