From the monthly archives: March 2011

Recall: Jalapeno Peppers May Be Contaminated With Salmonella

by Mark Sweet, Esq on March 31, 2011 · 0 Comments · in Recall

Jalapeno Peppers from Thomas Produce are being recalled because they might contain Salmonella.  Who: Thomas Produce of Boca Raton What: Green Jalapeno Peppers distributed in Florida, New York, North Carolina, New Jersey, Minnesota and Pennsylvania Why: The Jalapeno Peppers may be contaminated with Salmonella.  Salmonella can cause fatal infections in young, frail or elderly people.  [...]

What Happens When The Police Seize Money, Drugs, Vehicles Or Personal Items?

by Mark Sweet, Esq on March 31, 2011 · 3 Comments · in Criminal Law, Lead Counsel Corner

When police raid a building (after obtaining a proper warrant of course) they will usually take items related to potential criminal charges.  For a crime like drug trafficking, this usually means taking items that are taken when they are “incident to arrest,” by search warrant, consent or with a seizure order.  The items that are [...]

Recall: Smokehouse Smoked Salmon For Listeria Monocytogenes Which Can Cause Death

by Mark Sweet, Esq on March 31, 2011 · 0 Comments · in Recall

There has been a recall of Portier Fine Foods Norwegian Smoked Salmon because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Who: Smokehouse LLC What: Portier Fine Foods Norwegian Smoked Salmon Why: The smoked salmon may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious, including fatal, infections.  Additionally, Listeria can cause miscarriages and stillbirths [...]

Recall:TPN (Total Parental Nutrition) For Serratia Marcescens

by Mark Sweet, Esq on March 30, 2011 · 1 Comments · in Current Events, Recall

An outbreak of Serratia marcescens in 6 Alabama hospitals is believed to be caused by TPN (total parental nutrition).  TPN is a liquid fed through an IV using a catheter. Who: Meds IV produced this drug, warnings from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Alabama Department of Public Health What: TPN (total parental Nutrition) which [...]

How Do Tax Write Offs Work And Should You Be Able To Write Off Money Given To A Charity In Another Person’s Name?

by Mark Sweet, Esq on March 30, 2011 · 0 Comments · in Current Events, Lead Counsel Corner, Tax Law

While watching last week’s Undercover Boss, I was struck with a thought, when a company donates money in the employee’s name, who gets the tax write-off?  Traditionally, you “may deduct charitable contributions of money or property made to qualified organizations if you itemize your deductions.” (IRS Publication 78).  This means you can donate money, clothes, [...]

Recall: Protein Supplement Sold At Lindberg Nutrition And By Nutrition Express For Salmonella

by Mark Sweet, Esq on March 30, 2011 · 0 Comments · in Recall

Nutrition Express is recalling its protein products that contain whey protein because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Who: Nutrition Express What: Protein Blend Vanilla 5-Ounce and 5-Pound Lots 55335, 55336, 55337, 55890. MuscleFit Vanilla 5-Pound Lot 55419; Chocolate 5-Pound Lots 55423, 55424; Strawberry 5-Pound Lot 55427. NutraFit Chocolate 3-Pound Lot 55348; Strawberry 3-Pound Lot [...]

Recall: Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) Capsules Blood Thinner

by Mark Sweet, Esq on March 30, 2011 · 0 Comments · in Recall

Patients who use Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) Capsules are being strongly urged to keep their medication in their original packaging only.  Who: Dabigatran etexilate mesylate What: Pradaxa, a blood thinner (anticoagulant) known as a direct thrombin inhibitor Why: Pradaxa should only be kept in the original manufacturer bottle with the original cap (not in regular [...]

How Much Is An Actos Class Action Lawsuit Worth

by Mark Sweet, Esq on March 29, 2011 · 22 Comments · in CA suits, Current Events, Dangerous Products / Defective Products

With an ever increasing number of people being diagnosed with Type-2 Diabetes, drugs like Actos and Avandia will continue to grow in popularity.  However, like most medications, there are risks of certain side effects.  In the case of Avandia, previously the world’s best selling diabetes medication, the risk of heart failure, heart attack or stroke [...]

What Is A Revocable Living Trust And Why Do I Need One?

by Mark Sweet, Esq on March 29, 2011 · 1 Comments · in Estate Planning

When creating an estate plan, the first thing many people hear about is putting their assets into a trust, but what does this mean?  A trust is an agreement that determines how a person’s property is managed and distributed during their lifetime and upon their death.  Keep in mind that every state has different rules [...]

Recall: ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus Infusion For Under-Delivery Of Insulin

by Mark Sweet, Esq on March 29, 2011 · 0 Comments · in Recall

When inserting the Accu-Chek FlexLink Plus infusion set, there’s a chance that the tube that delivers insulin may become kinked or bent.    Who: Accu-Check What: ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set Why: the tube (cannula) that delivers the insulin can become bent or kinked.  This can lead to little or no delivery of insulin.  Without insuling, [...]

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