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Pfizer Recalls Lo/Ovral-28 and Norgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol Birth Control Medications
Pfizer Inc. has recalled 14 lots of Lo/Ovral®-28 (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) and 14 lots of Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol (generic) birth control pills in the United States (see lot numbers below). Pfizer found that some blister packs may contain an inexact count of inert or active ingredient pills and that the pills may be out of sequence. The cause was identified and corrected immediately, but women who use the recalled birth control may be at a greater risk for unintended pregnancy.
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
18th Street Deli Recalls Salad Products for Possible Listeria Contamination
Hamtramck, M.I. company 18th Street Deli Inc. has recalled about 118 lbs. of julienne salad products with turkey, ham and hard-boiled eggs. The salads contain eggs that are the subject of an FDA recall due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the USDA.
Products
Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Tricross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Specialized Bicycle Components has expanded a recall of their 2012 bikes with Advanced Group carbon forks to include an additional 460 units, bringing the total bikes affected in this Specialized recall to about 14,200.
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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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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