Zicam Anosmia Recall

More than 2 million people in the U.S have been affected by anosmia, a medical condition in which an individual suffers a loss of sense of smell which can be temporary or permanent. Lately, several consumers have attributed anosmia to the usage of Zicam cold remedies, which has led the FDA to pull Zicam products such as Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs (Kids Size) from the market.

Information on Anosmia Lawsuits

Following the FDA’s warning to the manufacturers of Zicam, numerous people have filed anosmia lawsuit against the manufacturers of these nasal products. While the outcome of the anosmia lawsuits filed in the year 2008 are yet to be known, it is a well-known fact that the manufacturers of Zicam nasal cold remedies have paid more than 12 billion dollars in a total of 340 lawsuits till date. The manufacturers call it a business decision to settle the claims and are reluctant to admit the pitfalls in the manufacturing of these products.

Eligibility for filing an Anosmia lawsuit

Any individual who has suffered a temporary or permanent loss of the sense of smell because of the usage of Zicam nasal products is very much eligible to file an anosmia lawsuit against the manufacturers. It is highly recommended that one contacts a reputed Anosmia litigation attorney to determine the strength of the case. It is good to know that majority of the committed anosmia lawsuits work on a contingency basis and do not require you to even pay a penny before they are able to get a fair compensation for you.

Effects of Anosmia

Anosmia damages the sense of smell and taste of an individual. Several anosmia lawsuits point that the use of Zicam nasal cold remedies damages the olfactory nerves which inadvertently results in the loss of smell. Since the sense of smell and sense of taste are inter-related, any individual who suffers a loss of smell also loses the sense of taste to a great extent, which in turn affects the quality of one’s life. While the loss of sense and taste might sound as trivial matters to a few, it is good to understand that anosmia could impede one to save oneself from severe life-threatening circumstances because of their inability to detect hazardous fumes, poisonous gas leakages, smoke and fire. One cannot undermine the emotional stress and trauma associated with the loss of smell and taste. The onus to compensate the individuals against these losses lies with the manufacturers of the Zicam products.

Make The Call Now!

If you or someone you love has been injured, please contact the McEwen Law Firm today for a free case evaluation. You may be entitled to serious monetary compensation to cover lost wages, medical expenses and more. Call us toll free today at (800) 732-3070 and talk direct with an attorney that can assist you in recovering your losses. We work on a contingency basis which means you never pay a dime – unless we win your case and recover compensation for you!