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BYETTA Kidney Failure Risk
The FDA has announced labeling changes on the diabetes drug BYETTA (exenatide). The revisions will warn doctors and patients of the risk of kidney failure and renal insufficiency when taking the medication. So far there have been at least four reported deaths from kidney failure associated with BYETTA use. This is not the first significant health risk that has been linked to BYETTA. The drug has been associated with acute pancreatitis, including at least two pancreatitis-related deaths.
Medical
BODYBUILDING.COM Conductings International Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain SteroidsThis post has been moved to: Bodybuilding.com Supplements May Contain Steroids.
Food
Pelican Bay Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Chocolate MixPelican Bay Ltd. of Dunedin, Florida is recalling all their Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Chocolate Mix because it may contain undeclared tree nuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Products
CPSC Warns About Burn and Laceration Hazards this Halloween
SOON THE GHOULS AND GOBLINS OF HALLOWEEN NIGHT WILL PROWL NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS IN SEARCH OF TREATS. THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) WANTS TO ENSURE THAT CANDLE FLAMES FROM JACK-O-LANTERNS, DECORATIVE OBSTACLES ON THE PORCH OR LAWN, AND SHARP EDGES ON COSTUMES AND ACCESSORIES DON’T KEEP KIDS FROM ENJOYING THIS ANNUAL TRADITION OF TRICK-OR-TREATING.
Urgent Recalls
Penumbra Recalls the Original Version of 6F Neuron 070 Delivery CatheterPenumbra is initiating a voluntary Field Removal of the original version of Neuron 6F 070 Delivery Catheter. For these catheters, Penumbra has received feedback from some users that the catheter could kink or ovalize in certain anatomical situations. This kinking and/or ovalization of the catheter lumen can lead to difficulty in catheter advancement and/or delivery of other devices through the guide catheter. Continued usage of a kinked catheter could cause the catheter to break, which could result in a portion being retained in the patient, which could result in additional procedural time, patient injury or death.
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Wooden Toys Recalled by Daiso Due to Choking HazardWASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING... Read more »
Bicycle Chains and Chain Connector Links Recalled by SRAM Due to Fall HazardWASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING... Read more »
Children’s Animal Masks and Pendants Recalled by Team Work Trading: Lead ExposureWASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING... Read more »
Urgent Recalls
Penumbra Recalls the Original Version of 6F Neuron 070 Delivery CatheterPenumbra is initiating a voluntary Field Removal of the original version of Neuron 6F 070 Delivery Catheter. For these catheters, Penumbra has received feedback... Read more »
Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles: Gas Pedals StickingToyota / Lexus and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are warning drivers about the potential for drivers-side floor mats to cause the accelerator... Read more »
Sitagliptin – Januvia and Janumet – Type Two Diabetes Drugs and Acute PancreatitisThe FDA is revising the prescribing information for Januvia (sitagliptin) and Janumet (sitagliptin/metformin) to include information on reported cases of acute pancreatitis... Read more »
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Op-Ed By Larry Golbom – Addiction: The FDA and OxyContinThis is an editorial written by Larry Golbom of Prescription Addiction Radio. All viewpoints are welcome here at US Recall News. If you would like to write an editorial... Read more »
