Fisher/Rex Sandwiches of Raleigh, NC is recalling some of their sandwiches because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer … [Read more...]
Recalled Ground Beef From San Diego Meat Company: E. Coli Contamination
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-052-2009 HEALTH RISK: HIGH San Diego Meat Company, a San Diego, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 925 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. … [Read more...]
FDA Takes Enforcement Action against Ready-to-Eat Sandwich Manufacturer
The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Rel's Foods Inc. (Rel's), of Oakland, Calif., seeking to stop the company from manufacturing, producing, and selling adulterated food products. The complaint also names Rel's Vice President, Peder Scott … [Read more...]
Unomedical Issues Worldwide Recall of Certain Manual Pulmonary Resuscitators
Unomedical Inc., a manufacturer of medical devices, today announced that it is conducting a voluntary recall of certain units of the single-patient use Manual Pulmonary Resuscitator (MPR). The recall only impacts MPRs manufactured from July 2002 – March 2008 and matching the lot numbers listed on the following Unomedical web page: … [Read more...]
Neuron 6F 070 Delivery Catheter – Penumbra
Penumbra and FDA notified healthcare professionals about a voluntary field removal of the original version of Neuron 6F 070 Delivery Catheter due to reports that the catheter could kink or ovalize in certain anatomical situations, lead to difficulty in catheter advancement and/or delivery of other devices through the guide catheter. Continued usage … [Read more...]
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