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FDA Alerts the Public to Potentially Contaminated Products from Family Dollar Stores in Six States

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The impacted products originated from the company’s distribution facility in West Memphis, Arkansas, where an FDA inspection found insanitary conditions, including a rodent infestation, that could cause many of the products to become contaminated. Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts Report a Problem to the FDA. ###.

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Johnson & Johnson Offers $8.9 Billion in Talc Lawsuits But Not Enough Says a Plaintiff Group

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Since around 2009, Johnson & Johnson has been facing over 40,000 lawsuits from people alleging that its talc-based baby powder causes cancers like ovarian cancer and mesothelioma due to asbestos contamination. The baby powder had multiple uses, including application to prevent diaper rash and for cosmetic uses, including dry shampoo.

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FDA End-of-Year Release of Warning Letters Impresses (or Depresses)

FDA Law Blog

of Miami, Florida, a contract manufacturer of over-the-counter (OTC) drug products, including oral cough and cold drug products marketed for both adults and children, was also advised in a Warning Letter to retain an independent expert on good manufacturing practices. Patcos Cosmetics Pvt. Dextrum Laboratories Inc. Terragene S.A.,

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Hitting Pause on Criticism of the FDA, Just for Today

Pharmacy Checkers

Wikipedia has an extremely long page aptly called Criticism of the Food and Drug Administration , much of it having to do with its role with prescription drugs, and less so other sectors, such as food, tobacco and cosmetics. . There are 19,000 approved prescription drugs for marketing in the U.S. and other high-income countries.

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Medical Science Liaison Jobs: Everything You Need to Know

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Some may even extend their expertise to consumer goods sectors, including cosmetic brands. Implementing protocols to ensure safety and prevent contamination in their work environment. Their expertise is often sought by organizations ranging from medical device manufacturers and biotech companies to pharmaceutical corporations.

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Some Talc Products Contain Asbestos: Study

The Pharma Data

30, 2020 – Nearly 15% of talc-based cosmetic products analyzed in a recent study contained asbestos. Environmental Working Group (EWG) — an American advocacy nonprofit that commissioned the tests and did the analysis — said methods used by the cosmetics industry to screen talc supplies are inadequate. MONDAY, Nov.

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ACI’s 12th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care

FDA Law Blog

The American Conference Institutes 12th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care is scheduled to take place from March 27-28, 2025, at the New York City Bar Association, New York, NY. FDA Law Blog is a conference media partner. As such, we can offer our readers a special 10% discount.