Aveda has become the latest company to voluntarily recall one of its products.
This particular recall concerns their Lash Abundance Boosting Serum. The item was sold beginning February 12, 2012 in America, Canada, and Australia, and March 1 in Europe. However, it should be noted that samples were available for some time prior to that.
The issue has to do with the formula’s preservative system’s inability to ward off infectious microorganisms. People with weakened immune systems, preexisting conditions with their corneas, or who wear contact lenses for an extended period of time are at risk of infection. The threat to otherwise healthy individuals is small.
Consumers are advised to discontinue usage of the product at once. It can be returned for a full refund at the place where it was purchased. The Lash Abundance Boosting Serum was available for purchase online and in various salons and retail stores across the country.
As a personal injury lawyer in San Diego, I’m glad to see a company err on the side of caution when instituting a recall. If there is any chance that an item could be dangerous to the consumer, then it should be taken off the market at once. This is the best way to prevent disaster, and it’s my hope as a Riverside personal injury lawyer that all users of this product follow the directions stated above.
A campaign that focuses on infection prevention and improved medical outcomes has been launched by the California Hospital Association, according to recent news sources.
The California Hospital Association president stated,
“Hospitals across California are making huge strides in improving the quality of care by advancing a culture of safety. Our campaign will highlight these efforts, as well as engage patients as our partners, with reminders about good safety practices that everyone should follow.”
The Association has utilized the internet and television to get the message to the public. The TV advertisement is a one-minute campaign focusing on doctors and nurses talking about the steps that can be taken by caregivers as well as the public to keep patients from becoming infected by other illnesses in hospitals. They cite washing hands before and after contact with those who are ill, and receiving vaccinations and flu shots.
The campaign on the internet features an ad that describes how hospitals are working to reduce infections, falls by patients, and blood poisoning.
According to California health officials, 12,000 people die yearly in California from healthcare related infections that occur in hospitals. In the United States as a whole, 99,000 deaths occur as a result of infections acquired in hospitals. This increases spending by an estimated $33 billion each year.
As a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney, I’m glad to see California officials recognizing this issue. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a hospital and believe it was the fault of another party, I recommend speaking with a personal injury lawyer to discuss your legal options.
