According to Abbott Laboratories, a leading drug-manufacturing company, its mission is to improve the health of people worldwide. Unfortunately, big companies like Abbott are not exempt from challenges over credibility and consumer safety. Headquartered in a northern Chicago suburb, Abbott …
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The oral contraceptive market is a multi-billion dollar industry. Manufacturers always find innovative ways to develop drugs that are designed to control unwanted pregnancies. Unfortunately, some products may yield unwanted results. A defective product, especially those used for medical purposes, …
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Hip replacement products and the required accompanying surgery have become quite common among older adults who still want normal and active lifestyles. Unfortunately, a manufacturer of a popular prosthetic hip is in the middle of a legal battle because of …
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For the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, consumer safety is a top priority. This agency prevents Illinois defective products from reaching consumers and initiates product recalls whenever the products are already released to the public. Recently, …
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Illinois users of two medical devices — a manual resuscitator and a ventilator — may take notice of recent Class I Food and Drug Administration recalls. In both cases, a defective product had the potential to cause harm to customers. In the …
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An energy drink is a beverage that contains a large amount of caffeine. This type of beverage is very popular in many U.S. cities, including Chicago. Monster Energy Drink is one of the most trendy energy drinks available. According to …
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