Reckitt, Infant formula and Abbott Laboratories

That baby formula trial Abbott and Reckitt had won isn't over just yet
Back in October, a jury found North Chicago-based Abbott and Reckitt’s formula subsidiary Mead Johnson not responsible for a baby developing necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, from their cow-milk-based formulas. NEC is a serious, and sometimes deadly, gastrointestinal disease that primarily afflicts premature infants.
In a setback for Abbott Laboratories, judge allows new trial in case over formula for premature infants
The decision to allow a new trial could have  implications for both the companies and families with babies born prematurely.
Reckitt Shares Drop on Infant Formula Retrial in U.S.
Reckitt--which houses Dettol, Harpic and Durex among its brands--said the judge ordered a retrial of a Missouri lawsuit that had found in October that subsidiary Mead Johnson wasn't liable for injuries suffered by a child who consumed its formula designed for premature babies.
Abbott, Reckitt face new trial over premature infant formula
A Missouri judge has ordered Abbott Laboratories and Reckitt Benckiser unit Mead Johnson to face a new trial over allegations that they failed to warn a mother about the risks of their specialized baby formulas for premature infants,
Abbott, Reckitt Fall as Judge Grants New Trial on Infant Formula
Abbott Laboratories and Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc shares fell as a judge ordered a new trial after rejecting a verdict that had cleared the companies of liability over claims they hid potential risks of their premature-infant formulas.
Abbott Labs and Reckitt Benckiser Shares Fall After New Ruling on Infant Formula Case
Shares of Abbott Laboratories and Reckitt Benckiser fell Friday after a judge ruled a new trial could be heard involving a case on their infant formula products that had already seen a ruling in their favor.
Reckitt says US court grants new trial in premature-infant formula case
Reckitt said on Friday a U.S. circuit court has ruled that a new trial could be sought by plaintiffs in a case that had accused the London-listed firm and Abbott of failing to warn of the risks of premature baby formulas.
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Several baby and child products under safety recalls: See the full list
From bathrobes to baby gates, several child and baby products are under safety recalls by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety ...
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Food recalls: Here's what to know about why they're issued, and what you should do
It is worth noting that per a document issued by the FDA, the agency has no mandatory recall authority over infant formula due to existing laws. Per the NALC's website, the FSIS does not have ...
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Recall On Pearl Milling Company Pancake Mix Just Upgraded To ‘Deadly’ Risk
Ten thousand cartons of Original Pancake & Waffle Mix were recalled for the potential of an undeclared milk allergen.
USDA disbands two key food safety committees
Two key federal advisory committees on food safety have been shut down, raising concerns among food safety advocates.
Dunnes Stores fined for selling nine year out of date infant formula that made baby violently ill
Dunnes Stores has been fined more than €30,000 for selling infant formula that was nine years out of date. A five-week-old ...
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Stroller Safety Alerts
The CPSC said the recalled high chairs pose a fatal suffocation risk because they were marketed, intended, or designed for infant sleep, and they have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees in ...
L'Oreal cream recalled after potential cancer-causing chemical contamination
L'Oreal has recalled its acne treatment product Effaclar Duo for possible contamination with the carcinogen benzene.