Churchill Medical Systems, A Vygon Company, Skin-Prep Wipes used in Convenience Kits

June 4, 2011

Churchill Medical Systems is recalling certain lots of 5 hospital-use convenience kits. These products contain Skin-Prep Wipes that were affected by an April 2011 recall initiated by Smith & Nephew due to the potential for bacterial contamination.
The Skin-Prep Wipes were manufactured in the same facility as The Triad Group’s affected products. Testing was conducted by Smith & Nephew on product lots distributed and in quarantine and no contamination has been found to date. No injuries have been reported to Vygon as a result; however, Vygon is initiating this recall out of an abundance of caution as use of contaminated Skin-Prep Wipes could lead to life-threatening infections, especially in at risk populations, including immune suppressed and surgical patients. FDA has been apprised of this action. The convenience kits were shipped to distributors and hospitals between September 3, 2010 and March 11, 2011. Consumers who have the following product lots of the 5 convenience kits named below should cease use and coordinate the return and replacement of product with Vygon immediately.

Aidapak Services Recalls All Repackaged Pharmaceutical Drugs

June 3, 2011

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling all of the products listed on their website after learning of the potential cross contamination of non-penicillin drug products repackaged in the same facility. There is potential likelihood that a serious anaphylactic reaction in patients, with known hypersensitivity to beta-lactam or penicillin products, could result from receiving these products. This poses potential serious risk to a patient’s health.

Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard

June 3, 2011

The Gripper Shaker musical instrument by Woodstock Percussion is being recalled due to laceration and choking hazards resulting from a detached handle.

About 9,400 of the shaker instruments were sold in the United States, mostly from mail-order catalogs, websites and retail stores between August 2010 and March 2011. They sold for about $5 a pair.

Azar Nut Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Milk in Mountain Trail Mix

June 2, 2011

The Azar Nut Company has issued an Allergy Alert on undeclared milk in Azar Mountain Trail Mix (Item#:9613896, 2/5#) with the following date codes: 10256, 10284, 10313, 10320, 10342, 10357, 11017, 11031, 11066, 11089, 11109, 11123, 11138, 11144 as the product may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Janome America Inc. Recalls Elna Sewing Machines Due to Fire Hazard

June 2, 2011

Janome America Inc. of Mahwah, N.J. recalls the Elna eXcellence 740 sewing machine due to potential fire hazard.    Approximately 600 sewing machines were affected by this recall.  Although there is one report of a sewing machine catching fire, there are no known injuries.

Kahn Enterprises Recalls Beeni Baby Hats Due to Asphyxiation Hazard

June 2, 2011

About 35 Beeni Baby Hats are being recalled because babies may spit-up while wearing, which poses an asphyxiation hazard. The recalledBeeni Baby Hats were distributed by Kahn Enterprises LLC, of Mendota Heights, MN. So far no injuries have been reported.

Bell Sports Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard

June 1, 2011

p>WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Horizon Hobby Recalls Model Helicopters: Impact and Laceration Hazards

June 1, 2011

p>WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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