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2010-2011 Nissan Sentra Recall – 33,803 Cars AffectedNissan North America, Inc. has recalled about 33,800 Nissan Sentras (years 2010 and 2011) because of a problem with the battery terminal bolts.
Medical
Eye Infections, Complications Due to Off-Label Usage of AvastinBy Rachelle Matherne
According to an FDA advisory issued August 30, 12 patients have developed serious bacterial infections after using intravitreal injections of bevacizumab (Avastin). Of these 12 patients who developed Streptococcus endophthalmitis, which can lead to blindness and brain damage, at least five have lost all remaining vision in their treated eyes. The incidents occurred in three different clinics in Miami, Los Angeles, and Nashville.
Food
Mountain Pure Bottled Water Recalled
After finding biological contaminates (mold) in bottles of Mountain Pure water, the Arkansas Department of Health has recommended that anyone who has purchased or is in possession of Mountain Pure bottled water pour it down the drain or return it to the store where it was purchased.
Products
100% Pure Eye Shadow by Purity Cosmetics Recalled for ContaminationThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that Purity Cosmetics has voluntarily recalled one lot of its 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Cocoa Plum eye shadow products due to bacterial contamination.
By Linda Dailey Paulson
Urgent Recalls
Darvocet Recall – Potentially Fatal Heart Abnormalities Final Straw
Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is cooperating with the FDA in recalling Darvocet and Darvon, their versions of the pain killer propoxyphene. Darvon, which is also sold as Darvocet (with acetaminophen added), could cause serious and potentially fatal heart rhythm abnormalities, according to new clinical data reviewed by the FDA.
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Recalled Toys
Toys Distribution Inc. Recalls Rattles Due to Choking HazardThe recalled rattles can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children and violating the federal safety requirements for rattles. In addition, the size of the handle on some of the rattles is small enough to enter an infant's mouth, lodge in the throat and cause a choking hazard or lead to bruises and lacerations.
Build-A-Bear Recalls 19,720 Teddy Bear Swimwear Sets: Strangulation HazardBuild-A-Bear Workshop is recalling approximately 19,720 Swimwear Sets with and inflatable inner tube because the inner tube can be a strangulation hazard for small children.
Battat Magnetic Sketchboards Recalled: Magnetic Pen Tip Choking HazardAbout 95,000 Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards have been recalled because the tip of the magnetic drawing pen can come loose, which is a choking hazard for children.
Urgent Recalls
FDA Classifies Riata and Riata ST Silicone Defibrillation Leads as Class I RecallThe FDA has classified this recall as a Class I recall because of the potential risk of serious injury or patient death if affected devices malfunction.
Abbott Diabetes Care Recalls Certain Lots of Precision Xtra, Precision Xceed Pro, MediSense Optium, Optium, OptiumEZ and ReliOn Ultima Blood Glucose Test StripsAbbott Diabetes Care has initiated a recall of 359 lots (approximately 359 million strips) of Precision Xtra, Precision Xceed Pro, MediSense Optium, Optium, OptiumEZ and ReliOn Ultima Blood Glucose Test Strips in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Bassettbaby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall HazardsTHE RECALLED CRIBS ARE WOOD WITH A METAL MATTRESS SUPPORT AND HAVE A DROP SIDE WITH EXTERNAL PLASTIC HARDWARE. THE CRIBS WERE SOLD IN A VARIETY OF FINISHES. A LABEL IS ATTACHED TO THE FOOTBOARD OR HEADBOARD WITH THE NAMES BASSETTBABY OR BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC.
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