Deadly U.S. Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

Key Points

• Former president of NECC sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter charges
• NECC produced drugs in filthy conditions and sold them to hospitals and clinics nationwide
• Outbreak resulted in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents and sickened 793 patients

Pros

• Justice served in holding the responsible party accountable for the deaths of 11 Michigan residents
• Sentencing sends a strong message about the consequences of negligence and disregard for safety standards in pharmaceutical production

Cons

• Tragic loss of lives due to mold-tainted drugs produced by New England Compounding Center
• More than 100 patients died and over 700 were sickened in the outbreak

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