Zantac® and its generic versions, ranitidine, are very popular heartburn/antacid medications that have been on the market since the early 1980s. In September 2019, Valisure, an online pharmacy based in Connecticut, informed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that it had found the cancer-causing chemical N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in some batches of Zantac® (ranitidine). Shortly after the FDA announcement, retailers including Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid pulled prescription and over-the-counter formulas of Zantac® from their shelves.
A hernia is a common condition that is treated, in many instances, through the use of surgical mesh. However, plaintiffs in numerous pending lawsuits throughout the country have alleged that various types of surgical hernia mesh are defective and have caused grave injuries to patients, leading to extensive revision surgeries and treatments.
Many service members were issued Combat Arms Earplugs while engaging in foreign conflicts. Combat Arms Earplugs™ made by 3M allegedly have a dangerous design that can cause them to subtly loosen while being worn. This defect can allow dangerous sounds to enter the ear canal and cause hearing damage, a common ongoing medical problems facing soldiers today.
Numerous studies have been conducted and most published medical studies have indicated that the use of talc-based powders is associated with a 33-percent increased risk of developing Ovarian Cancer. Research has shown that thousands of women across the US may have developed Ovarian Cancer due to prolonged usage of talcum powder on their genitals.
Monsanto’s Roundup Weed and Grass Killer (or glyphosate) is the most popular herbicide in the world and the most heavily used agricultural chemical of all time. Scientific studies show an association between glyphosate and an increased risk of cancer, especially among those who frequently have direct contact with the chemical. About 18,000 U.S. lawsuits—and counting—have been filed on behalf of agricultural laborers, gardeners, and others diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after being exposed to Roundup.