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September 07, 2023
Chris Harvey
VP, crisis solution
Number of U.S. product recalls remains high in second quarter of 2023

The risk of product recalls across five key industries remains prevalent in the U.S. according to data from Sedgwick’s latest Recall Index report. Despite recall activity falling less than one percent in Q2 2023 compared to the previous quarter, at o…

September 07, 2023 by Chris Harvey, VP, crisis solution
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August 04, 2023
Chris Harvey
VP, crisis solution
Cybersecurity threats in the medical device sector

As technology rapidly evolves, cybersecurity has become indispensable in many industries. As the risk of cyberattacks infiltrates the healthcare industry, U.S. Congress is pressured to take action. As a range of medical devices — IV pumps, MRI …

August 04, 2023 by Chris Harvey, VP, crisis solution
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July 03, 2023
Jeremy Schutz
director of recall and remediation
CPSC continues oversight expansion with scrutiny of secondary markets

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has long prioritized protecting children’s safety as it relates to the use of consumer products, and that commitment is clear with the agency’s recent activity around secondary markets. Latest devel…

July 03, 2023 by Jeremy Schutz, director of recall and remediation
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May 03, 2023
Chris Harvey
VP, crisis solution
Product recall: Not a question of if… but when

When their products’ safety comes into question, time is everything for the thousands of companies that endure product recalls each year. With public safety and financial and reputational damage at stake, decisions need to be made quickly. A fast but…

May 03, 2023 by Chris Harvey, VP, crisis solution
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March 28, 2023
Matt Walker
recall advisor
Eye drops become latest OTC product impacted by recalls

The healthcare industry is changing to accommodate more modern demands, particularly those of patients who choose to self-treat. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications have risen in popularity recently, as patients increasingly seek more flexibility to t…

March 28, 2023 by Matt Walker, recall advisor
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February 08, 2023
Julie Ross – international business development director, brand protection, Sedgwick International and guest author: Juliette VOGEL – Lawyer, Paris Bar and partner, HMN & Partners
Product recall: anticipating crisis management and protecting your brand

Lisez ceci en français. The transformation of economic activities throughout the last 25 years has been driven by multiple factors: changes in legislation, technological advances, changes in consumer habits and the increasing complexities of a globa…

February 08, 2023 by Julie Ross – international business development director, brand protection, Sedgwick International and guest author: Juliette VOGEL – Lawyer, Paris Bar and partner, HMN & Partners
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December 20, 2022
Chris Harvey
VP, crisis solution
A record-breaking year for U.S. product recalls — and what businesses can do about it

As supply chains become more disrupted ,regulatory environments more complex, and economic forecasts more uncertain than ever before, companies face increased product liability concerns and exposures. According to our latest U.S. recall index report,…

December 20, 2022 by Chris Harvey, VP, crisis solution
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August 15, 2022
Jillian Pancott
senior manager, forensic advisory services, Australia
Product recall claim costs: Is there a true standard?

Product recalls impact thousands of companies each year — putting people and brands at risk. The consequences to a company’s reputation, market share and bottom line can be devastating. While the cause behind recalls can vary widely — fro…

August 15, 2022 by Jillian Pancott, senior manager, forensic advisory services, Australia
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April 18, 2022
Ryan Gooley
recall consultant
With the FDA’s latest recall guidance, mock recalls are now a must

As COVID-19 begins to subside, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), like other federal agencies is shifting its focus away from the pandemic and back toward more routine issues. As an example, the FDA recently published its final guidance out…

April 18, 2022 by Ryan Gooley, recall consultant
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March 24, 2022
Chris Harvey
VP, crisis solution
FDA urges companies to be ‘recall ready’ as it releases finalized guidance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently finalized a guidance document outlining how companies and stakeholders should become “recall ready” to minimize buyers’ and users’ exposure to potential health risks.The Initiation of Voluntary Rec…

March 24, 2022 by Chris Harvey, VP, crisis solution
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January 18, 2022
Julie Ross
International business development director
EU New Deal regulations likely to result in more recalls

The European Union’s “New Deal”, the Enforcement and Modernisation Directive, boosts consumer rights protection and updates e-commerce and digital content regulations. The directive also broadens the definition of product safety to include misleading…

January 18, 2022 by Julie Ross, International business development director
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January 10, 2022
Mark Buckingham
recall advisor
Are there sparks ahead for electrical OEMs?

As electrical OEMs congratulate themselves on a bumper year for sales, many remain cautious about what 2022 holds in store as new right to repair regulations start to bite. In some respects, 2021 has been a good year for electrical appliance manufa…

January 10, 2022 by Mark Buckingham, recall advisor
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November 09, 2021
Mark Buckingham
recall advisor
The real fall out from fakes

With toys, clothing, medicine, motor parts and food all being pirated, the public is facing a growing global health risk when it comes to counterfeit products. Whilst fake goods often seem like an attractive bargain, they can be dangerous and hold li…

November 09, 2021 by Mark Buckingham, recall advisor
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December 23, 2020
UK announcement sends shockwaves across European supply chain

Recalls of consumer products reached a total of 73 by 21 December against only one professional product this month according to RAPEX, the EU’s rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products.Among the items were chemical products (4), childcare i…

December 23, 2020
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December 17, 2020
Chris Harvey
VP, crisis solution
Here’s why recall and liability claim trends are on the rise

As we head into a new year, we’ve spotted a new trend impacting companies across all industries: product recalls are becoming more frequent, complex, and expensive. Based on our experience and analysis of the data, advanced technology, more effici…

December 17, 2020 by Chris Harvey, VP, crisis solution
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