US Recall News

Pradaxa (dabigatran) and Increased Risk of Heart Attack or Serious Bleeding

E. Sizemore — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:08:54 +0000

We have been receiving emails and comments from patients concerned about the prescription blood thinner drug Pradaxa, asking if it has been recalled because it was linked to an increased risk of heart attack and serious bleeding events.

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Vitaflo USA Recalls Renastart 14.11 oz (400g) Cans Batch Number 12832

FDA — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Vitaflo USA is recalling Renastart 14.11 oz (400g) cans, Batch Number 12832 (shown on underside of can), because some of the product shipped throughout the United States during the period December 29, 2011 through January 26, 2012 has been incorrectly labeled.

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Pfizer Recalls Lo/Ovral-28 and Norgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol Birth Control Medications

FDA — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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.

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Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Tricross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.

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Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion – Johnson & Johnson Baby Lotion – Bacteria

FDA — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Johnson & Johnson has recalled one lot of Aveeno® Baby Calming Comfort Lotion in in nine states due to excessive amounts of bacteria.

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18th Street Deli Recalls Salad Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

USDA — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

18th Street Deli Inc., a Hamtramck, M.I. 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.

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2012 BMW X5 Recall

NHTSA — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 XDRIVE 35I SPORTS ACTIVITY VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2011. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION’S PARKING LOCK MAY NOT OCCUR EVEN IF THE “P” POSITION HAS BEEN SELECTED AND IS DISPLAYED.

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Chevrolet Sonic Recall: Missing Brake Pads

NHTSA — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

About 4,296 year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles are being recalled because the front brake inner or outer pad may be missing on some units. A missing pad could impair braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

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2012 Honda Odyssey Recall

NHTSA — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Honda is recalling 9 year 2012 Honda Odyssey vehicles because the retention nut for the front right lower suspension damper bolt may not have been tightened to the proper torque, potentially allowing the nut to loosen.

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Tyson Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

USDA — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., of Dakota City, NE has recalled about 40,948 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

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Swanson Health Products Recalls Swanson Organic Celery Seed

FDA — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Swanson Health Products is voluntarily recalling Swanson Organic Celery Seed (Whole) which is packaged in plastic bottles with a net weight of 1.4 oz. (40 grams) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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2010-2011 Nissan Sentra Recall – 33,803 Cars Affected

NHTSA — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Nissan North America, Inc. has recalled about 33,800 Nissan Sentras (years 2010 and 2011) because of a problem with the battery terminal bolts.

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FDA Classifies Riata and Riata ST Silicone Defibrillation Leads as Class I Recall

FDA — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The 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.

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Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, which can pose a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.

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Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard

CPSC — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Arctic Cat is recalling about 7,100 Arctic Cat Snomobiles because the snow machines' headlamp fuse can malfunction, which could cause periods of limited visibility at night.

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Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall on Bulk Gummy Bears

FDA — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. has recalled Sunrise Assorted Flavor Gummy Bears sold in the self-serve bulk area of select store produce departments between November 14 and December 13 due to a remote possibility of metal contamination.

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Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries

CPSC — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Handheld Massage Pets Units: About 25,500 Distributor/Importer: Fourstar Group USA Inc., of Bedford [...]

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Toys Distribution Inc. Recalls Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The 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.

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Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food

FDA — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Advanced Animal Nutrition has recalled its dry Dog Power Dog Food- due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit.

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Ocean Spray Recalls Original Flavor Craisins Dried Cranberries

FDA — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Ocean Spray has recalled some production lots of its Original Flavor Craisins® Dried Cranberries product in 5-ounce, 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages as well as bulk sweetened dried cranberries in 10-pound packages due to the possible presence of very small hair-like metal fragments.

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