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Del Rey Tortilleria, Inc. Recalls Flour Tortillas Because of Illnesses

Jenny Albano — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:32:21 GMT

Del Rey Tortilleria, Inc., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling all of its flour tortillas because they may be linked to some illnesses in schools. The recalled tortillas include White Flour Tortillas; Tortillas de Harina(6 inch); Burritos 2, 3, and 4; and Fajita 8" size with date codes of Oct. 17; Oct. 20; Oct. 24; Nov. 4; Nov. 10; or Nov. 11, 2007.

Illinois state officials have told us that they believe there is a connection between the tortillas and recent illnesses in Racine, WI schools, in which students experienced vomiting, nausea and abdominal cramps. If you experience symptoms of this type, you should consult a health professional.

Del Ray has stated that they are unsure if their product is the cause of the illnesses, but they want to be cautious so they decided to go ahead and recall the tortillas. The illnesses are being investigated to find the source of the problem.

The recall does not include any other Del Ray products. The tortillas were sold nationwide at retail and grocery stores.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

New Requirement for Medical Equipment Providers to Get Rid of Fraud

Jenny Albano — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:48:12 GMT

Medicare officials announced Monday that they are making a great effort to get rid of healthcare fraud in South Florida. Federal officials will now require medical equipment providers to re-apply every year for their Medicare license.

Each new applicant will have 30 days to reapply for a license. If they don't, their ability to bill Medicare will be revoked. If they do, the next step will be unscheduled site visits to make sure they adhere to 21 requirements, including regular hours and substantial inventories.

Medicare officials are hoping that the new reapplication process will scare some of the fraud companies away. The problem is that there are no specific requirements to have a medical equipment company, and applicants will more than likely not be turned down unless they have a felony charge. Leslie V. Norwalk, the acting Medicare Administrator, stated that the main purpose of these new requirements is to get more investigators out on the streets looking into these medical equipment companies to see if they are legitimate.

Healthcare fraud is South Florida costs hundreds of millions of dollars a year and has been a problem for decades. The rates of medical equipment fraud have increased rapidly over the last few years. In 2002, the equipment companies in Miami-Dade billed Medicare for over $470 million, and by 2006 the charges had increased to $1.68 billion.

For many residents, these stricter guidelines could not have come any sooner. Some patients have had their identities used for thousands of dollars in fraudulent claims and they are ready to see a change.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Bausch & Lomb's ReNu MoistureLoc Causing Fusariam Keratitis?

Staff Writer — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 18:47:03 GMT

Bausch & Lomb's Renu MoistureLoc contact lens solution is being removed from shelves across the U.S. after the U.S. Center for Disease Control warned of an increase in Fusarium Keratitis infections with use of the product. Fusarium Keratitis is a severe infection of the eye and could result in temporary or permanent eye damage. InjuryBoard Attorney Joe Saunders is investigating Fusarium Keratitis Infection lawsuits on behalf of users of Bausch & Lomb's eye care products.

Bausch & Lomb voluntarily suspended sales of the product in Asia two months ago after clusters of cases were diagnosed there.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Dow Dioxin Class Action Moves Forward

Staff Writer — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 09:32:22 GMT

A class-action lawsuit against Dow Chemical Co. has swept over the Tittabawassee River, now encircling about 2,000 properties.

People once detached from the dioxin debate suddenly find it at their fingertips. Those undecided about Dow's culpability now must make a decision.

Saginaw County Chief Circuit Judge Leopold P. Borrello decided Oct. 21 that a class-action lawsuit against Dow Chemical Co. can go forward on claims that historic dioxin releases have devalued riverside properties.

Yet uncertainty swirls about what the lawsuit means for neighborhoods near the river, specifically who is eligible, what is at stake and what options are available to homeowners.

Within two months, property owners likely will receive letters confirming that they are members of the class. The mailer will provide a brief history of the case and options available for those who want, or don't want, to participate.

The Saginaw News provides further detail.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer