Vagifresh Recall And Its Unsettling Hidden Ingredients

A Riverside County lawyer explains that the company USA Far Ocean, makers of Vagifresh Ball and Vagifresh Gel, have recently (Jan 2012) taken it upon themselves to recall their products after a standard test by the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) found the products to be contaminated with some rather unsettling substances. If you are keeping up with the latest news in the medical world you may or may not have heard about this.

These products are marketed under the guise of 'Female One' that contains the Vagifresh gel ball and also Vagifresh liquid. They are used as part of a vaginal health kit to eliminate any type of toxins and bacteria hidden in the reproductive system. The kit is also said to eradicate any kind of feminine itching or painful inflammation. It is used by inserting the tiny ball and the gel into the vagina. Over a period of time it is said to release natural chemicals into the body that aid vaginal health.

So what exactly did the FDA find?

As well as the 100% natural ingredients the product claimed to have, the FDA also found a whole host of other more harmful ingredients such as Staphylococcus Lentus bacteria, Bacillus Lantus, Aerococcus Viridans as well as quantities of Benzocaine. To any respecting Riverside attorney it is unbelievable how a product that is designed to promote health and be 100% natural can be found to have so many other harmful hidden substances. Clearly there were not enough sufficient tests carried out by the company in clinical trails.

About Benzocaine

Benzocaine has been used in many products and acts as a de-sensitizer. It works mainly by blocking the nerve signals in the body that transmit pain, therefore reducing discomfort and pain. It has been used in all sorts of products from cough sweets to condoms. However it has been known to cause serious allergic reactions in people such as anaphylaxis. This is the same kind of reaction that a person might get from a bee sting, or from a nut allergy. In worse case scenarios it can also be the catalyst for a rare type of blood disorder known as Methemoglobinemia. At present the effects from the amount of benzocaine found in the product or any other bacteria for that matter, are not clear. If you have developed illness after taking any of the 'Female One' products (Vagifresh Gel or Vagifresh Ball) and you reside in the state of California then you should speak to an experienced team of Riverside lawyers who are well versed in dealing with defective drug cases.

At present these products have been sold in herbal health stores, drug stores, beauty shops and are also available via mail order through the Internet. The company and the FDA have stated that anybody using these should stop immediately and consult a doctor if they have experienced any symptoms or problems after applying the product.

So how can a team of Riverside attorneys help in a case such as this?

After receiving a general diagnosis of problem from a medical expert, a representing lawyer can look to gather as much information about your case. Once they have this information they can then look to filing a claim for negligence. If along the way, other women start to come forward with similar symptoms, them there is a chance that the lawyer may look to take on a class action lawsuit. This is where more than one claim gets placed under the same litigation. This can work favorably in that class action lawsuits tend to gather momentum pretty quickly, thus making the negligent company sit up and take notice. It is also cheaper for the courts to process in that court fees are placed under one umbrella instead of a plethora of individual cases. On the down side, settlement payments don't generally tend to be as large for class action lawsuits as they do for a successful individual lawsuit.

As you can imagine, taking or applying any product that is supposed to be helping you, and finding out that it is causing, or could cause harm, is a horrible experience for the person concerned. However, be rest assured that you shouldn't have to suffer in silence. Instead a skilled Riverside lawyer can explain your rights and opt to take on your case if you so choose.