American Red Cross Fined $4.2 Million for Blood Violations

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American Red Cross Fined $4.2 Million for Blood Violations

FDA has fined the American Red Cross $4.2 million for failing to comply with federal regulations relating to collection of blood products. Violations include failure to ask appropriate donor questions and not following manufacturer test protocols. FDA has no evidence that the violations caused serious health consequences. The American Red Cross handles about 45 percent of the nation's blood supply.

 

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2006/NEW01447.html