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FDA Blames Failure to Inspect Chinese Drug Makers on Shortage of Funds
After recent debacles like the Digitek recall this week, and the heparin recall last month, it is obvious that a major overhaul is needed in the way we inspect, approve of and import drugs from overseas pharmaceutical companies. It seems that perhaps, finally, the US government is starting to take this threat seriously. Joe Sheffer reports on the American Pharmacists Association website that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking for hundreds of millions per year to inspect foreign drug facilities.
Medical
Hydrox Labs Issued a Voluntary Recall of Alcohol-Free Mouthwash
CONTACT: CARDINAL HEALTH 800-292-9332
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — ELGIN, IL — MAY 2, 2008 HYDROX LABS, ELGIN, IL HAS ISSUED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF CARDINAL HEALTH LABELED ALCOHOL-FREE MOUTHWASH.  AS A RESULT OF THIS RECALL, CARDINAL HEALTH IS INITIATING A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE SAME ALCOHOL-FREE MOUTHWASH. THE FDA HAS BEEN APPRISED OF THE ACTION.  THE MOUTHWASH HAS BEEN TESTED AND BEEN FOUND POSITIVE FOR BURKHOLDERIA CEPACIA (B. CEPACIA). THE CDC HAS CONFIRMED HOSPITAL ILLNESSES IN ONE STATE ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE AFFECTED MOUTHWASH.
Food
Updated Press Release: Lezza Blue Raspberry Italian Ice Recalled
CONTACT: CEDAR CREST SPECIALTIES, INC. 1-866-233-2788
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — MAY 6, 2008 — CEDAR CREST SPECIALTIES, INC., MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY, MAY 2ND 2008 A RECALL ON ONE LOT CODE OF LEZZA BLUE RASPBERRY ITALIAN ICE BECAUSE, IT MAY CONTAIN MILK ALLERGEN PROTEIN THAT IS NOT LISTED IN THE PRODUCT’S INGREDIENT STATEMENT. PEOPLE WHO HAVE AN ALLERGY OR SEVERE SENSITIVITY TO MILK MAY EXPERIENCE A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS OR LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIC REACTION IF THEY CONSUME THIS PRODUCT.
Products
Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
NAME OF PRODUCT: WILLIAMSON-THERMOFLO GWS AND GWI GAS BOILERS
UNITS: ABOUT 1,800
MANUFACTURER: WEIL-MCLAIN, OF MICHIGAN CITY, IND.
Urgent Recalls
Urgent Digitek Digoxin Recall
A class I recall is being issued on all Digitek (digoxin) tablets, which may contain twice the approved level of digoxin.The existence of double-strength pills pose a risk of digitalis toxicity, which can result in nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, bradycardia and even death.
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Recalled Toys
Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall HazardTHE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS... Read more »
Children’s Storage Bins Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardWASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER... Read more »
Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of 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 CONSUMER... Read more »
Urgent Recalls
Urgent Digitek Digoxin RecallA class I recall is being issued on all Digitek (digoxin) tablets, which may contain twice the approved level of digoxin.The existence of double-strength pills... Read more »
Chanitx and SuicideMore reports of erratic behavior and suicide have been associated with the use of Chantix, a drug that was designed to help people stop smoking and was approved... Read more »
143 Million Pounds of Beef Recalled by USDA in Largest Beef Recall in HistoryThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today ordered the recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef - the largest beef recall in US history. The recalled... Read more »
Editorial
Motorhome Dog Doors Go Way of Submarine Screen DoorsMore Recalled Products at US Recall News Read More →
Digg’s Broken Blog This Function and FixDigg, your “Blog This” function creates posts with broken “Digg Story” links. Here are some screenshots and a simple suggested fix of using... Read more »



