Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 1 – Product Safety and Recalls
Foreign device manufacturers should anticipate greater chance of FDA inspection under new FDA leadership
Unsafe product recalls are alarmingly common. While all companies have a legal obligation to ensure that their products are safe for use or consumption, companies fail to meet this obligation far too often. In many cases,...more
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Mass tort cases present unique challenges for both plaintiff’s and defense counsel. Unlike a class-action case, where a representative plaintiff stands in for the other members of the class, each plaintiff in a mass tort case...more
On March 14, 2025, Amazon filed suit against the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, challenging CPSC’s July 29, 2024, and January 16, 2025, orders determining...more
The food and beverage industry is in the midst of a dynamic and challenging time, marked by more regulatory scrutiny, evolving consumer awareness, and unrelenting litigation. Three key trends could potentially drive...more
This second installment of our series highlights the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) presence and guidance at this year’s ICPHSO annual symposium. CPSC had a notably smaller presence this year. Agency...more
The consumer-packaged goods and restaurant industries play a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing a wide variety of food options that consumers rely on for their daily nourishment. However, the integrity of...more
On December 19, 2024, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unilaterally issued a warning to consumers to stop using Sport Nets 4’ x 8’ portable soccer goals. According to CPSC, an exposed metal tip at the top of the...more
In recent years, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has increased pressure on consumer product companies through various enforcement mechanisms. The increase in the frequency and amount of civil penalties sought by...more
A recent recall of certain canned tuna products sold at major retailers such as Costco, Trader Joe's, and Walmart has raised concerns about botulism, a rare but potentially fatal illness. The recall was issued due to a...more
Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more
2024 was a transformative year for the products law landscape, marked by sweeping regulatory shifts, emerging trends, and heightened compliance challenges. These developments are reshaping industries worldwide and will...more
Leachco, a small family-owned business in Oklahoma that manufactures and sells infant lounging products, recently won a rarely litigated issue against CPSC. In July 2024, an administrative law judge (ALJ) denied relief sought...more
Dangerous products are far more common than they should be. Despite manufacturers’ and retailers’ obligations to avoid putting dangerous products on the market, numerous people suffer serious and fatal injuries caused by...more
Each year, drug companies recall numerous drugs that they have marketed to patients and healthcare providers in the United States. These recalls come despite drug companies’ obligations to thoroughly test new drugs before...more
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. FDA seeks input on human food export certification program. Companies that...more
On November 21, 2024, the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) announced a pilot communications program for improving the timeliness for communicating high-risk recalls. The CDRH intends for the pilot...more
On November 21, 2024, FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) announced a pilot program aimed at improving public notice about potentially high‑risk medical device recalls. The pilot seeks to reduce the time...more
The Third Circuit breathed new life into claims asserted by four of the nine named plaintiffs in a proposed class action over Bayer’s 2021 recall of benzene-contaminated antifungal sprays, finding they had sufficiently...more
Over one-third of Americans (36%) now report that they would continue to use products even after a recall, according to recent data collected by MasterControl, a provider of quality management and manufacturing software. The...more
Health Canada is making changes (via legislative amendments) to the manner in which medical devices and pharmaceutical products are recalled under the Medical Device Regulations, SOR/98-282 (MDR) and the Food and Drug...more
Since the fall 2023, the United States has been facing a massive recall of apple cinnamon fruit purees (like apple sauce) due to the presence of elevated levels of lead which caused the product to be considered adulterated...more
During September 2024’s “Baby Safety Month,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published its annual report detailing injuries and deaths associated with nursery products among children under the age of five. CPSC...more
Conducting a recall is a time-sensitive process that requires an informed, strategic, and measured approach. When conducting recalls, companies must take the necessary steps to protect patients or consumers and comply with...more
U.S. Representatives Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) and Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) have sent a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf seeking an update on the agency’s...more