American Regent Recalls Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection Vials

March 18, 2011

American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of the following:

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, 4 mg/mL, 1 mL Single Dose Vials NDC # 0517-4901-25; and Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, 4 mg/mL, 5 mL Multiple Dose Vials NDC # 0517-4905-25;
and Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, 4 mg/mL, 30 mL Multiple Dose Vials NDC # 0517-4930-25

American Regent Recalls Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride Injection Vials

March 18, 2011

American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of the three lots listed below of the following product:

Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, 30 mL, Multiple Dose Vials NDC # 0517-0648-25

 PLEASE NOTE:  This recall, initiated on March 15, 2011 to the User Level, is for the following lots of Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% 30 mL Multiple Dose Vials: NDC # 0517-0648-25

Oak Farms Dairy Recalls Certain Plastic Bottles and Paper Cartons Due to Presence of Alkaline Phosphatase

March 13, 2011

The Oak Farms Dairy plant in Waco is voluntarily recalling half gallon plastic bottles of whole chocolate milk, half pint paper cartons of whole chocolate milk, and half pint paper cartons of 1% chocolate milk due to the presence of Alkaline Phosphatase found in samples during routine testing.

Smith & Nephew’s Recalls IV PREP Antiseptic Wipes Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

March 8, 2011

Smith & Nephew’s Advanced Wound Management division (LSE: SN; NYSE: SNN) announced a U.S. voluntary nationwide recall of selected lots of IV PREP Antiseptic Wipes (product number 59421200) manufactured for Smith & Nephew by The Triad Group.

Garden of Life Issues Recalls Vitamin Code Raw Vitamin C Dietary Supplement

March 4, 2011

Garden of Life, LLC announces that it is voluntarily recalling its Raw Vitamin C because these products may contain undeclared soy proteins.

Wellpet LLC Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots Of Canned Cat Food

March 2, 2011

WellPet LLC announced today it has voluntarily recalled certain lots of Wellness® canned cat food.

While recent laboratory testing found that most lots of Wellness canned cat food that were tested contain sufficient amounts of thiamine (also known as Vitamin B1), some of the lots listed below might contain less than adequate levels of thiamine. However, out of an abundance of caution, WellPet has decided to recall all of the lots listed below.

E&J Brandy Announces A Nationwide Recall Of Stainless Steel Flasks Due To Possible Lead Risk

March 1, 2011

E&J Brandy announces the following voluntary recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the stainless steel flask in E&J VSOP gift sets in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, and in E&J XO gift sets sold in 2006. This voluntary recall pertains only to stainless steel flasks manufactured for E&J Brandy because laboratory results revealed that brandy stored in the flask under certain conditions may show elevated levels of lead.

Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy Protein in Certain “Nibble With Gibble’s” And Kay and Ray’s Branded Products

February 25, 2011

 Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. of Chambersburg, PA, is recalling the below listed packages of chips because they may contain undeclared soy protein. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivities to soy protein run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction, if they consume these products.

 Nibble with Gibble’s    
  • 16 oz Party Pounder
UPC # 4166410500
  • 12 oz Curly Kettle
UPC # 4166410216
  • 10 oz Family Pak Reg
UPC # 4166410310
  • 10 oz Krinkle Kut Reg
UPC # 4166410312

Svelte 30 Nutritional Consultants Issues a Recall of Weight Loss Pills Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient, Sibutramine

February 24, 2011

Svelte 30 Nutritional Consultants has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a sample of Svelte 30 orange & gray capsule was collected and tested by FDA in January 2011. The capsules tested positive for Sibutramine, an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. The FDA has not approved Svelte 30 orange & gray capsules as drugs; therefore the safety and effectiveness of this product is unknown.

Biotab Nutraceuticals Issues a Recall of Specific Lots of the Nutritional Supplement EXTENZE

February 24, 2011

Biotab Nutraceuticals, Inc. (“Biotab”) is conducting a voluntary recall of two lots of EXTENZE nutritional supplement tablets. Some packages bearing lot numbers 0709241 and 0509075 are counterfeit products containing undeclared drug ingredients that can pose a serious risk to health.

Upsher-Smith Labs Announces Expansion of Nationwide Recall on Amantadine, Amlodipine, Androxy, Baclofen, Bethanechol, Jantovena and Oxybutynin

February 20, 2011

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., of Maple Grove, Minnesota is voluntarily expanding its previously announced recall of Jantoven® Warfarin Sodium, USP, 3 mg Tablets to include additional products that were packaged on the same packaging line between May 17, 2010 and November 17, 2010. The company is initiating the recall as a precautionary measure after a bottle labeled as Jantoven® Warfarin Sodium, USP, 3 mg Tablets was found by a retail pharmacy to contain tablets at a higher, 10 mg strength.

Upsher-Smith Labs Recalls Jantoven Warfarin Sodium Tablets Due To Mislabeled Bottles

February 18, 2011

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., of Maple Grove, Minnesota is voluntarily recalling one lot (lot #284081) of Jantoven® Warfarin Sodium, USP, 3mg Tablets, an anticoagulant with an expiration date of September 2012, NDC # 0832-1214-00. The company is initiating the recall as a precautionary measure after a single bottle labeled as Jantoven® Warfarin Sodium, USP, 3mg Tablets was found to contain tablets at a higher, 10mg strength before it was dispensed. To date, the company has identified no additional mislabeled bottles.

Prime Choice Foods Corp Recalls Certain Garden of Eatin Multi-Grain Tortilla Chips Due to Undeclared Allergens

February 17, 2011

Prime Choice Foods announced that it is taking the precautionary measure of recalling certain lots of Garden of Eatin’® Multi Grain Sea Salt Tortilla Chips (9 oz bags), Garden of Eatin’® Multi Grain Everything Tortilla Chips (9 oz bags) and Garden of Eatin’® Multi Grain Blues Sea Salt Tortilla Chips (9 oz bags) due to the presence of undeclared wheat and soy.

Biosan Labs Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Vitamin and Nutritional Supplements

February 9, 2011

BioSan Laboratories, Inc is conducting a voluntary recall on its products sold under the EssentialsTM and RightFoodTM Brands, as well as Therapeutix Cardio Strength and Innate Cardio Response.  These products may contain undeclared soy flour.

Essentials Iron Free One Daily

RightFoods Complete Life

Essentials Bone

RightFoods Women’s One Daily

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Recalls Hydrocodone Bitartrate, Acetaminophen and Phenobarbital Tablets

February 7, 2011

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals logoQualitest Pharmaceuticals is recalling certain lots of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, as well as Phenobarbital Tablets. A bottle of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10mg / 500mg, NDC 0603-3888-20, 60 count was found incorrectly labeled as Phenobarbital Tablets, USP 32.4 mg, NDC 0603-5166-32, 1000 count, printed with Lot Number T150G10B. Lots T120J10E and T023M10A used the same stock inventory of labels as Lot T150G10B and could also be affected.

Watson Announces Important Action Related to Nationwide Recall of Triad Alcohol Prep Products Included in Products

February 5, 2011

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced the market recall of alcohol prep pads manufactured by Triad Group which is a component of a convenience kit that is distributed with its products. Triad Group is recalling the alcohol prep pads packaged with products, including Watson’s Trelstar® (triptorelin pamoate for injectable suspension) product, due to potential contamination of the pads with the bacteria, Bacillus cereus, which could result in life threatening infections, especially in at-risk populations, including immune suppressed and surgical patients. The Company emphasized that there is no potential contamination of the Trelstar product, the MIXJECT® system or components in the Trelstar packaging, other than the Triad alcohol prep pad. The Trelstar drug and the MIXJECT® system have not been affected in any way. Watson has ceased shipments of Trelstar packaging components that incorporate the Triad alcohol pad while it pursues options to remove or replace the prep pad. Convenience kits will not be available in Trelstar commercial packages until new convenience kits incorporating a replacement alcohol prep pad are available for distribution in March 2011. The Company also noted that it was cooperating fully with the FDA, and notifying its customers. Watson instructs customers to immediately discontinue the use of the Triad alcohol prep pad included in the Trelstar convenience kit and to appropriately dispose of the entire convenience kit. The Company also recommends customers use an alternative alcohol prep pad product that is not involved with this recall, or to use a sterile gauze pad in conjunction with isopropyl alcohol as an alternative. Both prep pads and gauze should be available at your local pharmacy. Further information on this Triad alcohol prep pad recall can be found on the FDA website at

American Regent Recalls Potassium Phosphates Injection, USP 15 mM/5 mL Phosphorus; 22 mEq/5 mL Potassium 5 mL Single Dose Vial, Lot# 0048 Due to Translucent Visible Particles

February 5, 2011

American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall to the consumer and user level of the following product:

Potassium Phosphates Injection, USP, 15 mM/5 mL Phosphorus; 22 mEq/5 mL Potassium
5 mL Single Dose Vial
NDC # 0517-2305-25
Lot #0048
Exp Date: January, 2012

Shaping Beauty Recalls Weight Loss Pills Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient

February 4, 2011

Southampton, PA, Shaping Beauty, Inc. has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a weight loss dietary supplement sold and marketed by the firm contain an undeclared drug ingredient. FDA lab analyses of dietary supplements distributed by the company were found to contain undeclared Sibutramine used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. The FDA has not approved the following products as drugs; therefore the safety and effectiveness of this product is unknown. All lots of the following dietary supplement products are being recalled:

CELERITE™ SLIMMING CAPSULES

American Regent Initiates Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Sodium Thiosulfate Injection, USP 10% (100 mg/mL) 10 mL Single Dose Vials Lot# 0056 Due to Translucent Visible Particles

February 4, 2011

Sodium Thiosulfate Injection, USP, 10% (100 mg/mL), 10 mL Single Dose Vial
NDC # 0517-1019-05
Lot #0056
Exp Date: January, 2012

PLEASE NOTE: This recall, initiated on February 2, 2011 to the User or Consumer Level, is for lot # 0056 Only. No other lots or sizes of Sodium Thiosulfate Injection, USP are subject to this voluntary recall.

Godi International, Corp. Recalls All Variations of Reduce Weight Fruta Planta / Reduce Weight Dietary Supplement.

February 3, 2011

Godi International, Corp., located in South Florida is announcing a recall of Fruta Planta weight loss dietary supplements because the products contain Sibutramine an undeclared drug ingredient. The FDA lab analysis of the dietary supplements found the Authentic Formula Fruta Planta to contain 18 mg of Sibutramine. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to Godi International, Corp in connection with these products. Sibutramine is an FDA approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. This poses a potential threat to consumers because Sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke. All lots of the Fruta Planta and Reduce Weight Fruta Planta Dietary Supplement Products are being recalled. The following recalled products contain the active pharmaceutical ingredient Sibutramine:

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