As if the makers of Yasmin / Yaz didn't have enough to worry about with pending lawsuits related to major side-effects, now they've been served a warning letter from the FDA for quality control problems at a plant in Germany that manufactures one of the ingredients in the drug. FDA inspectors discovered the problems during an inspection in March, … [Read more...]
FDA Requires Boxed Warning for Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is telling manufacturers of the drug promethazine to include a boxed warning regarding the injectable form of the drug. The warning, under FDA’s authority to require safety labeling changes, will highlight the risk of serious tissue injury when this drug is administered incorrectly. The agency is also alerting … [Read more...]
LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators
FDA notified healthcare professionals of a Class I recall of certain LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (AED) manufactured and distributed from July 9, 2008 through August 19, 2008. An extremely humid environment may cause the affected devices to improperly analyze the heart rhythm and may cause the device to delay or fail to deliver … [Read more...]
Garlic Press/Slicers Recalled by Trudeau Corporation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: TRUDEAU GARLIC DUO SLICERS UNITS: ABOUT 22,000 MANUFACTURER: TRUDEAU … [Read more...]
Eldorado National Recalls Certain 2008-2009 Amerivan Mobility Vehicles
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHRYSLER / TOWN&COUNTRY 2008-2009 DODGE / GRAND CARAVAN 2008-2009 ELDORADO NATIONAL / AMERIVAN 2008-2009 Manufacturer: ELDORADO NATIONAL … [Read more...]
CHRYSLER ( 09V351000 )
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHRYSLER / TOWN&COUNTRY 2008-2009 DODGE / GRAND CARAVAN 2008-2009 ELDORADO NATIONAL / AMERIVAN 2008-2009 Manufacturer: ELDORADO NATIONAL … [Read more...]
DODGE ( 09V351000 )
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHRYSLER / TOWN&COUNTRY 2008-2009 DODGE / GRAND CARAVAN 2008-2009 ELDORADO NATIONAL / AMERIVAN 2008-2009 Manufacturer: ELDORADO NATIONAL … [Read more...]
Spartan Recalls Certain 2006-2009 ADV, DIA, GLD and MTR Fire Trucks
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): SPARTAN / ADV 2007-2008 SPARTAN / DIA 2006-2008 SPARTAN / GLD 2006-2009 SPARTAN / MTR … [Read more...]
AFC Trading & Wholesale Recalls AFC Beancurd Sheets and Sticks
AFC Trading & Wholesale, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, recalls AFC Frozen Beancurd Sheets (8oz. & 16oz.) and AFC Frozen Beancurd Sticks (8oz.) because of it contains undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No illnesses … [Read more...]
Shil La Dang Recalls Gimbob Fish Cake and Modeum, Combination, Sultok and Bean Seolki Rice Cakes Because Of Undeclared Allergens
Shining Marble Corporation dba Shil La Dang, Gardena, CA, is recalling its Gimbob (fish cake sushi), Modeum rice cake, combination rice cake, Sultok rice cake, and Bean Seolki rice cake. The Gimbob Fish Cake does not declare tempura fish, wheat, or soybean as an ingredient. The Modeum, Combination, Sultok, and Bean Seolki rice cakes do not declare … [Read more...]
Muranaka Farm Recalls 60 Count Bunched Parsley: Salmonella Risk
Muranaka Farm, Inc. of Moorpark, CA is recalling 1005 cases of 60 count bunched Parsley, because it has 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. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella … [Read more...]
Steinbeck Country Green Onions Recall
As a result of routine testing, the USDA has found a positive result for Salmonella on iceless green onions shipped by Steinbeck Country Produce of Salinas, CA. The onions were farmed and packed by a grower in Mexicali, Mexico, near the California border. To date, no illnesses associated with the consumption of this product have been reported. To … [Read more...]
Premeir Organics Recalls Artisana Raw Tahini: Salmonella Risk
Premier Organics of Berkeley, CA is recalling 840 Cases of Artisana Raw Tahini of Lot 90811, in 16oz glass jars because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious infections. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare … [Read more...]
Penumbra Neuron 5F Select Catheter
Penumbra and FDA notified healthcare professionals of the Class 1 recall of the Neuron 5F Select Catheter, used to remove blood clots or foreign objects from blood vessels. Due to a manufacturing error, the catheters may contain pin holes and exposed wire braids which may result in a brain clot or a blood vessel puncture, and this may lead to … [Read more...]
CONMED Corporation Recalls Certain Powered Surgical Instrument Products
CONTACT: CONMED Corporation Robert Shallish Chief Financial Officer 315-624-3206 - PRODUCTS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL: * PRO5 and PRO6 Series Handpieces Manufactured and Distributed Prior to May 31, 2008 * MC5057 Universal Cable Manufactured and Distributed Prior to December 1, 2006 CONMED Corporation's (Nasdaq: CNMD) CONMED Linvatec unit announced … [Read more...]
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