Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic and often disabling condition that can be caused by the negligence of another.
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The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting RSD/CRPS claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has had an [...]

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Metal on metal hip replacements have recently been associated with loss of bone, inflammatory reactions, death of surrounding tissue and the need for early replacement.
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The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting metal on metal hip implant side effect claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody [...]

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Recently, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health warning regarding the popular prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) weight loss drugs Alli and Xenical. Both drugs contain Orlistat, which has recently been linked to an increased risk of liver problems including liver injury, damage and failure.
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On June 25, 2009 U.S. Marshals, at the request of the Food and Drug Administration, seized drug products manufactured by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. (Caraco), at the company’s Michigan facilities in Detroit, Farmington Hills, and Wixom. The seizure also includes ingredients held at these same facilities. “The FDA is committed to taking enforcement action against [...]

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Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. (Caraco) has recalled numerous drugs at the request of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration because of the companies failure to meet the FDA’s current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements.  The FDA originally learned that Caraco was manufacturing double thickness pills, which may lead to patients to unintentionally suffer from an overdose and/or death.
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On June 24, 2009 the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in association with Laxson Provision Company announced a recall of approximately 350 pounds of cervelat sausage products. The sausage recall was initiated due to a grocery store complaint that the sausage may be undercooked.
CERVELAT Sausage Recall List

3 - 3.5-pound vacuum packed chubs of [...]

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On June 24, 2009 JBS Swift Beef Company in association with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a nationwide recall of 41,280 pounds of beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, [...]

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On June 24, 2009 the Associated Press (AP) reported that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into whether Matrixx Initiatives Inc. unlawfully marketed the Zicam product and the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a formal investigation of Matrixx Initiatives Inc.
These investigations follow the June 16, 2009 Zicam and [...]

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On June 23, 2009 the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts subpoenaed the manufacturer of the Infuse Bone Graft product, Medtronic, Inc.  The U.S. attorney is seeking documents related to a study by a former U.S. Army surgeon, who is accused of fabricating data regarding the Infuse Bone Graft product. 
The Subpoena issued today only adds to a growing list of problems [...]

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Neuropathy, is a condition that generally affects ones nerves and their ability to control muscle movement (motor nerves)  and those that detect sensations such as coldness or pain (sensory nerves). In some cases, it can affect internal organs, such as the heart, blood vessels, bladder, or intestines. Neuropathy is also known as peripheral neuropathy is generally characterized by pain and/or numbness [...]

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