Vitaflo USA Recalls Renastart 14.11 oz (400g) Cans Batch Number 12832
February 1, 2012
Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion – Johnson & Johnson Baby Lotion – Bacteria
January 31, 2012
This recall is being initiated as a precautionary measure after testing of a product sample by the FDA. That test indicated that the lot exceeded the specifications for common bacteria, though extensive testing by an independent laboratory afterward did not show that specifications were exceeded. However, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. has voluntarily initiated this recall out of an abundance of caution. This action is not being undertaken on the basis of adverse events and the potential for adverse health effects is remote. Other lots of Aveeno Baby Lotion are not affected by this recall and remain available.
FDA Classifies Riata and Riata ST Silicone Defibrillation Leads as Class I Recall
December 16, 2011
The classification of this recall is part of the process that follows any medical device advisory issued by a device manufacturer to physicians. The FDA’s classification updates the recommendations provided in the Nov. 28, 2011 Physician Advisory Letter, which is available on the company’s website, www.sjmprofessional.com. An estimated 79,000 Riata and Riata ST family of silicone leads remain active in patients in the U.S. The company stopped distributing the Riata and Riata ST family of silicone leads in December 2010. The affected model numbers are the Riata (8F) Silicone Endocardial Defibrillation Leads (Models 1560, 1561, 1562, 1570, 1571, 1572, 1580, 1581, 1582, 1590, 1591, and 1592), and the Riata ST (7Fr) Silicone Endocardial Defibrillation Leads (Models 7000, 7001, 7002, 7010, 7011, 7040, 7041, and 7042).
Caribbean Rum Balls Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens In Rum Balls
November 24, 2011
CooperVision Expands Recall of Avaira Line of Contact Lenses
November 17, 2011
CooperVision is expanding its worldwide recall of the Avaira brand product line of contact lenses to include a limited number of lots of Avaira Sphere contact lenses. In continued collaboration with the FDA, CooperVision is expanding the recall because it identified certain lots of Avaira Sphere lenses that did not meet its updated quality requirements due to the level of a silicone oil residue.
American Regent Recalls 17 Lots of Vasopressin Injection, USP, Multiple Dose Vials Due to Sub-Potency
August 9, 2011
Potential adverse events after administration of solutions that are below potency limits may include reduced effectiveness. American Regent, Inc. has received no reports of adverse events related to reduced effectiveness for Vasopressin Injection, USP of the lots being recalled during the time period January 1, 2009 to July 27, 2011.Vasopressin Injection, USP is indicated for prevention and treatment of postoperative abdominal distention, in abdominal roentgenography to dispel interfering gas shadows, and in diabetes insipidus.
Purina Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags
July 31, 2011
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McNeil Consumer Healthcare Recalls One Lot Of TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets 225 Count
July 6, 2011
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., is recalling at the retail level one product lot (60,912 bottles) of TYLENOL®, Extra Strength Caplets, 225 count bottles, distributed in the U.S. The recalled product was manufactured in February, 2009. McNeil is taking this action following a small number of odor reports, including musty, moldy odor. The uncharacteristic musty, moldy odor has been linked to the presence of trace amounts of a chemical known as 2,4,6-tribromoanisole (TBA).
Kashi Recalls Select Frozen Pizzas Due to Possible Plastic Fragments in Pizza Crust
June 7, 2011
Kashi recalls pizzas due to possible plastic fragments in pizza crust. The recalled pizzas include the Mediterranean Thin Crust Pizza, Roasted Vegetable Thin Crust Pizza, and Mushroom Trio and Spinach Thin Crust Pizza. Approximately 11,000 cases of frozen pizzas have been affected by the recall.
The following individually packaged pizzas have been recalled:
Global Wellness Recalls Via Xtreme Ultimate Sexual Enhancer Dietary Supplement For Men Due to Presence of Undeclared Drug
June 7, 2011
Global Wellness, LLC. Of Hollywood, FL recalls Via Xtreme Ultimate Sexual Enhancer Dietary Supplement for Men due toundeclared drug ingredients.
The product was distributed throughout the U.S. Puerto Rico, and Canada to internet and retail consumers. The product is distributed as a bottle containing six (6) blue colored capsules per package. The label on the packaging lists the company name Global Wellness, LLC, Hollywood Florida. Only Lots 809013 and 806030 are covered in this recall.
Simply Thick Recalls Certain SimplyThick® Thickening Gel Products
June 5, 2011
For information on how to identify the products subject to this voluntary recall, please see the section below: How To Determine If The Product Was Manufactured At The Stone Mountain GA Plant.
Churchill Medical Systems, A Vygon Company, Skin-Prep Wipes used in Convenience Kits
June 4, 2011
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.
Globe All Wellness Recalls Dietary Supplement: Undeclared Drug
May 25, 2011
Contact: Consumer (954) 922-1133:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 24, 2011 – Globe All Wellness, LLC has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that one of the company’s weight loss dietary supplements that was sold by a seller that was not authorized by Globe All Wellness, LLC to sell the product contains an undeclared drug ingredient. FDA lab analyses of this dietary supplement was found to contain undeclared Sibutramine. The FDA has not approved Sibutramine; therefore the safety and effectiveness of this product is unknown.
Recall of Infant and Neonatal-Sized FilterLine H Set and VitaLine H Set Sampling Lines
May 21, 2011
Contact: Steve Kelly Phone: +1 (425) 487-7479 E-mail: steve.kelly@philips.com Ian Race Phone: +1 (978) 659-4624 E-mail: ian.race@philips.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 20, 2011 – Philips recently recalled specific lots of infant and neonatal-sized Philips FilterLine H Set and VitaLine H Set Microstream carbon dioxide (CO2) sampling lines shipped from November 2010 through March 2011.
American Regent Recalls Sterile Water for Injection, USP 50 mL Single Dose Vial Due to Particulate Matter
May 21, 2011
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Walter Tozzi, R.Ph., M.S., M.B.A Sr. Director of Professional Services 631-924-4000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 19, 2011 – Shirley, NY – American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall to the consumer and user level of the following product:
Phoenix Import & Distribution Recalls Pentrexyl Forte Natural
May 21, 2011
Contact: Consumer: Gus Guevara 281-288-9838
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 19, 2011 – Phoenix Import & Distribution LLC recalls PENTREXYL FORTE NATURAL because the packaging is believed to be misleading, causing it to be confused with an antibiotic. The product is packaged in a green and white box, containing 30 red and white capsules. PENTREXYL FORTE NATURAL is a Dietary Supplement only and does not contain antibiotics. Use of the product by ill individuals could delay treatment for serious illnesses.
Multi-Mex Distributor Recalls Dietary Supplements Labeled as Antibiotics
May 10, 2011
Multi-Mex Distributor, Inc., Tucker, GA is recalling dietary supplements that may be labeled as antibiotic drugs.
The products were distributed in the following states: Georgia, Tennessee, California, Illinois, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Colorado, and Indianapolis, to the retail store and distributors.
The following products are being recalled:
American Regent Recalls Caffeine & Sodium Benzoate Injection, USP 250 mg/mL, 2 mL Single Dose Vial Due to Visible Particulates
May 6, 2011
Shirley, NY – American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall to the consumer and user level of the following product: Caffeine & Sodium Benzoate Injection, USP, 250 mg/mL, 2 mL Single Dose Vial,
NDC # 0517-2502-10, Lot #0084, Exp Date February, 2012.
Defibtech Recalls DDU-100 series AEDs: Automatic External Defibrillators (AED)
May 3, 2011
Defibtech, LLC has recalled about 65,885 DDU-100 series semi-automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) sold in the United States under the brand names Lifeline AED and ReviveR AED. These recalled defibrillators may, in rare cases, cancel shock while charging, which could cause a failure to resuscitate the patient.
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