Protecting What's Right

Truth in labeling: What’s really in your food?

Dec052011

Did you know that the meat substitute Quorn contains a fermented fungus? Doesn’t exactly sound appetizing, does it? Quorn has become a controversial product because it contains a microscopic fungus, called mycoprotein, known to cause violent allergic reactions, vomiting and diarrhea, according to a report by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest. [...]

Study Ties Cell Phone Use to Changes in Brain Activity

Feb232011

Questions about the potential health effects of the low levels of radiation emitted from cell phones have been an issue for some time. For some individuals, walking down the street with their phone held firmly to their ear is a common occurrence, but new research suggests that it’s time to invest in a good pair [...]

Johnson & Johnson’s Recalled Drugs Delayed Again

Jan252011

Health care giant Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday that consumers may have to wait until the end of the year before local stores shelves start to fill up again with the company’s recalled children’s Tylenol, Motrin and Bendryl. Johnson & Johnson had hoped to restock retailers with all the recalled medications by the middle of [...]

Recent Chinese Drywall Ruling Gets Attention Around the Globe

Apr152010

Baron & Budd, P.C.’s Kelly Reddell responds based on her experience trying the case In a recent article in the Asia Times, the recent Chinese drywall ruling, awarding damages to several families for the costs of remediating their homes, was called “a bombshell.”  The ruling by United States District Judge Eldon Fallon, who presides over [...]