Mislabeling, contamination, serious side effects, drug interactions, and manufacturing defects can put consumers at risk of suffering permanent damage or even death. While medication recalls are generally initiated promptly when the safety of a drug comes into question, consumers are not always notified right away that their medications may be dangerous. Additionally, patients may suffer severe injuries from dangerous medications long before the drugs are recalled.  Understanding Drug Recalls An over-the-counter or prescription medication is recalled, or removed from the m ...   read more