Federal officials are warning consumers to stop using Zicam, a popular cold remedy because they say that it could damage or destroy the users’ sense of smell. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received 130 reports of people who lost their sense of smell after using Zicam nasal products, which include Zicam Cold Remedy and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs.
The products were introduced by Matrixx Initiatives of Scottsdale, Arizona in 1999. In 2006, Matrixx paid $12 million to settle 340 lawsuits from Zicam users who claimed that the product destroyed their sense of smell. Hundreds of other lawsuits have been filed. The Georgia Injury Lawyers at Finch McCranie, LLP have served injured Georgians since 1965. We have won millions for our clients and are committed to protecting consumers from dangerous products. If you have been injured by Zicam or any other dangerous products, call us for a free consultation.
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