After a new study linked Depakote and other valproate medications taken during pregnancy to an increased risk of autism and autism spectrum disorders, the FDA has decided to put its strongest warning for pregnancy associated complications on the drug, designating … Continued
Urgent Recalls
These recalls are urgent and are usually considered Class I recalls, meaning it could potentially cause serious injury or death. Stop using these products immediately and contact the appropriate authority (i.e. FDA, USDA, CPSC).
FDA Warns of the Dangers of DMAA (Dimethylamylamine)
The FDA has warned consumers not to take any dietary supplement containing the ingredient DMAA (dimethylamylamine, which goes by other names as well, listed below), which has been associated with numerous risks, including seizures, heart attack, and death. When asked … Continued
ADM Alliance Nutrition Recalling MoorMan’s® ShowTec® 18 Elite Lamb Feed
ADM Alliance Nutrition, Inc. (“Alliance Nutrition”) is recalling 50-pound bags of MoorMan’s® ShowTec® 18 Elite Lamb DC, product number 80939MPS, because the product has high levels of copper. There are three lot numbers involved in this recall: BF23512, BF27812, and … Continued
Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets Recalled: Suffocation Hazard
About 97,000 Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets are being recalled because the bottom locking mechanism can fail to lock properly if a spring is not installed, allowing the bassinet to tip to one side posing a suffocation hazard to infants.
Peanut Butter Recall of 2012: Products Affected by Recalled Sunland Peanut Butter
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FDA Classifies Riata and Riata ST Silicone Defibrillation Leads as Class I Recall
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.
Abbott Diabetes Care Recalls Certain Lots of Precision Xtra, Precision Xceed Pro, MediSense Optium, Optium, OptiumEZ and ReliOn Ultima Blood Glucose Test Strips
Abbott Diabetes Care has initiated a recall of 359 lots (approximately 359 million strips) of Precision Xtra, Precision Xceed Pro, MediSense Optium, Optium, OptiumEZ and ReliOn Ultima Blood Glucose Test Strips in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Bassettbaby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
THE RECALLED CRIBS ARE WOOD WITH A METAL MATTRESS SUPPORT AND HAVE A DROP SIDE WITH EXTERNAL PLASTIC HARDWARE. THE CRIBS WERE SOLD IN A VARIETY OF FINISHES. A LABEL IS ATTACHED TO THE FOOTBOARD OR HEADBOARD WITH THE NAMES BASSETTBABY OR BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Darvocet Recall – Potentially Fatal Heart Abnormalities Final Straw
Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is cooperating with the FDA in recalling Darvocet and Darvon, their versions of the pain killer propoxyphene. Darvocet could cause serious and potentially fatal heart rhythm abnormalities, says the FDA.
Deaths Prompt CPSC, FDA Warning on Infant Sleep Positioners
12 REPORTS OF INFANTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 1 MONTH AND 4 FOUR MONTHS WHO DIED WHEN THEY SUFFOCATED IN SLEEP POSITIONERS OR BECAME TRAPPED AND SUFFOCATED BETWEEN A SLEEP POSITIONER AND THE SIDE OF A CRIB OR BASSINET.
Integra Issues Urgent Worldwide Recall of NeuroBalloonTM Catheter
Integra LifeSciences Corporation, Plainsboro, New Jersey, has initiated a worldwide recall of the NeuroBalloon Catheter.
Child’s Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind
THE BOY WAS FOUND HANGING WITH HIS NECK ENTRAPPED BETWEEN THE PLAYARD FRAME AND THE METAL BASE ROD OF THE TENT THAT HAD BEEN PARTIALLY TIED BY PIECES OF NYLON ROPE AND PARTIALLY ATTACHED BY CLIPS. THE TENT WAS TIED TO THE PLAYARD BECAUSE THE CHILD WAS ABLE TO POP OFF THE CLIPS.
Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard
THE ORAL INFLATOR BUTTON IS NOT PROPERLY BONDED TO THE ORAL STEM AND CAN FALL OFF DURING USE, POSING A LEAK OF THE BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR CONTENTS. THIS POSES A DROWNING HAZARD.
Infant Death Prompts Recall of Ring Slings Made by Sprout Stuff Due to Suffocation Risk
CONSUMERS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THE RECALLED SLINGS AND CONTACT SPROUT STUFF TO RETURN THE SLING FOR A FULL REFUND.
Target Recalls Storage Trunks Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC HAS RECEIVED TWO REPORTS OF INJURIES THAT OCCURRED WHEN THE STORAGE TRUNKS’ LIDS SUDDENLY CLOSED ON CHILDREN, INCLUDING ONE REPORT OF AN 18-MONTH-OLD GIRL WHO REPORTEDLY SUFFERED BRAIN DAMAGE WHEN THE TRUNK’S LID CAME DOWN ON THE BACK OF HER NECK AND PINNED HER THROAT AGAINST THE RIM OF THE TRUNK.
CPSC Issues Warning on Drop-Side Cribs
AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO ENSURE SAFE SLEEP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS ONCE AGAIN WARNING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ABOUT DEADLY HAZARDS WITH DROP-SIDE CRIBS.
CPSC Announces Recalls to Repair Millions of Roman Shades and Roll Up Blinds by Multiple Firms
STRANGULATIONS IN ROMAN SHADES OCCUR WHEN A CHILD PLACES HIS/HER NECK BETWEEN THE EXPOSED INNER CORD AND THE FABRIC ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BLIND OR WHEN A CHILD PULLS THE CORD OUT AND WRAPS IT AROUND HIS/HER NECK.
Synthes USA, Ti Synex II Vertebral Body Replacement
This device is a vertebral body replacement device that is used in the T1-L5 portion of the spine to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to a tumor or trauma.
Edwards Lifesciences CardioVations EndoClamp Aortic Catheter
The device blocks off the aorta, monitors aortic pressure, and delivers solution to stop the heart during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
Penumbra Recalls the Original Version of 6F Neuron 070 Delivery Catheter
Penumbra voluntarily conducted a field removal of the devices after learning about the devices potential to kink or ovalize. FDA has been apprised of this action.