Phoenix Import & Distribution Announces Recall Of Pentrexyl Forte Natural Due to Misleading Marketing
May 14, 2011
Phoenix Import & Distribution LLC recalls for PENTREXYL FORTE NATURAL because the packaging is believed to be misleading, causing it to be confused with an antibiotic.
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.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Recalls Coumadin (Warfarin Sodium) Crystalline 5 mg Tablets, Lot Number 9H49374A
May 3, 2011
Coumadin is prescribed to treat or prevent blood clots. A decrease of active ingredient may increase the risk of clots which could lead to heart attack or stroke and if there is too much active ingredient, there is an increased risk of bleeding.
Ethos Environmental Recalls Dietary Supplement Regenerect
April 30, 2011
Ethos Environmental, Inc. recalls dietary supplement sold under the brand name Regenerect due to the confirmed the presence of Sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of Sildenafil, making these products unapproved new drugs. The active drug ingredient, Sulfoaildenafil , is not listed on the label for these products.
American Regent Recalls Ammonium Molybdate Injection, USP (Molybdenum 250mcg/10 mL) 10 mL Single Dose Vial Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter
April 28, 2011
Shirley, NY – American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of Ammonium Molybdate Injection, USP (Molybdenum 250mcg/10mL) 10mL Single Dose Vial NDC 0517-6610-25, Lot # 9409, Exp. Date June 2011.
PLEASE NOTE: This recall initiated on April 26, 2011 to the User Level is for Lot # 9409 only. No other lots of Ammonium Molybdate Injection, USP are subject to this recall.
Important Information for Atwater Carey First Aid Kit Consumers Regarding Triad Group’s Povidone Iodine Prep Pads
April 26, 2011
The recall of the Triad Povidone Iodine Prep Pad is due to potential contamination of these products with bacteria that could lead to life-threatening infections. Current shipments of Atwater Carey First Aid Kits do not include the Triad Povidone Iodine Prep Pads.
B&M Inc. Recalls Archer Farms Ground Turmeric Due To Excessive Lead Levels.
April 16, 2011
B&M Inc. of Mount Vernon, Missouri announced on April 15, 2011 the recall of Archer Farms Ground Turmeric due to excess lead levels. The turmeric comes in a glass bottle with a net weight of 2.6 oz. (74g) and is specifically sold at Target stores.
The Archer Farms Ground Turmeric was distributed to Target retail stores in the following states from June, 2009, to February, 2010: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.
Ortho-McNeil Neurologics Recalls Two Lots of TOPAMAX
April 15, 2011
Ortho-McNeil Neurologics Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has recalled two lots of TOPAMAX® (topiramate) 100mg Tablets due to complaints of a strange odor, which may be caused by trace amounts of TBA (2,4,6 tribromoanisole), a chemical used as a fungicide.
Moog Recalls Curlin Ambulatory Infusion Pump Models 6000 CMS, 6000 CMS IOD, PainSmart, and PainSmart IOD
April 12, 2011
Moog Inc. announced today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the voluntary correction of the Curlin 6000 CMS, Curlin 6000 CMS IOD, PainSmart, and PainSmart IOD as a Class I recall.
bioMerieux Issues Urgent Expanded Recall for VITEK Piperacillin/Tazobactam Test on Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards Due to Possible Contamination
April 9, 2011
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam (TZP) and Escherichia coli, Morganella morganii, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Providencia rettgeri, Providencia stuartii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella enterica
AVNS, Inc. Recalls of THE BEST Enhancer Due to Presence of Sulfoaildenafil
April 5, 2011
AVNS Inc announced today it is recalling THE BEST Enhancer Supplement. A lab analyses found that the products to contain Sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of Sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug used in the treatment of male Erectile Dysfunction (ED), making these products unapproved new drugs. The active drug ingredient is not listed on the product label.
Centurion Medical Products Recalls Select Central Venous Catheters, PICC Insertions, and VAD Trays Due to Particulate Contamination.
April 2, 2011
Centurion Medical Products Corporation, of Williamston, Michigan, has initiated a recall of certain customized convenience kits that contain Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% 30 mL Multiple Dose Vials manufactured by Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and distributed by American Regent, Inc. This action is in response to American Regent’s recall of three lots of vials because some may contain visible particulates.
CDC And ADPH Investigate Outbreak At Alabama Hospitals; Products Recalled
March 31, 2011
The Alabama Department of Public Health today is announcing an ongoing investigation of an outbreak of Serratia marcescens bacteremia in six Alabama hospitals. On March 16, ADPH was notified that an outbreak had occurred in two of these hospitals among patients receiving TPN (total parenteral nutrition).
Nutrition Express Recalls Protein Supplements Because Of Possible Salmonella Contamination.
March 31, 2011
Nutrition Express of Torrance, CA is recalling specific products containing whey protein isolate sourced from one supplier because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Recall of Arnica Flower And Stem Arnica Due To Inaccurate Usage Information On Product Label
March 29, 2011
NAC Foods Corporation is announcing a recall of the Mi Pepito Arnica Flower and Stem Arnica due to inaccurate usage information on the product label. The current label states ‘Use to enhance the flavor of your favorite dish.’ The label should have stated: ‘Recommended for external use only.’
APP Pharmaceuticals Recalls Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injections
March 28, 2011
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (APP) announced today that it has issued a voluntary recall of five lots of Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection, which is used for recurrent or progressive metastatic colorectal cancer. This recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure and there have been no reports to dates of adverse events related to the recalled products.
Greenstone Recalls Citalopram and Finasteride Due to Possible Mislabeling
March 28, 2011
Greenstone LLC iis recalling medicines with lot number FI0510058-A on the label. Bottles labeled as Citalopram (used to treat depression) may contain Finasteride (used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia).
Shaping Beauty Recalls Weight Loss Tea Found to Contain Sibutramine
March 25, 2011
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 supplement tea 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:
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