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...]
Chulada, Inc. Announces Recall of Saladitos c/ Chile (Salted Plum w/ Chile Powder)
Chulada, Inc. of Burbank, CA is recalling all Chulada Brand Saladitos c/ Chile (Salted Plum w/ Chile Powder) due to elevated levels of lead. Chulada, Inc. learned on 6/10/09 from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), that Saladitos c/ Chile (Salted Plum w/ Chile Powder) contains high levels of lead that could cause health problems to … [Read more...]
Smiths Medical Issues Urgent Device Recall Of Portex Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes
Smiths Medical announced that it is initiating a nationwide voluntary recall of Portex® Uncuffed Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes (sizes 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 mm) manufactured before September 2009. Description of the Issue A small number of tubes were manufactured with internal diameters slightly smaller than indicated on the labeling, which may create … [Read more...]
Arbonne International, LLC Recalls One Lot of Seasource Detox Spa Foaming Sea Salt Scrub
Arbonne International, LLC ("Arbonne") has voluntarily recalled one lot of its Seasource Detox Spa® Foaming Sea Salt Scrub. The recalled products were manufactured by a third party and distributed nationwide through Arbonne Independent Consultants. The product comes in a 6.8 fluid oz white tube and is identified with a lot number on the crimping at … [Read more...]
Kilwin's Recall of Chocolate-Covered Peanuts: Salmonella Risk
Kilwin's Quality Confections, Inc. of Petoskey, MI, is recalling all of our 7 ounce packages of chocolate-covered peanuts, and bulk chocolate-covered peanuts, sold in our retail stores, which were sold prior to April 1, 2009, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal … [Read more...]
Washington Firm Recalls Frozen Sausage Products: Undeclared Allergens
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-048-2009 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Bryn Burkard Cascioppo Brothers Meats, Inc., a Seattle, Wash., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,000 pounds of frozen sausage products because they may contain undeclared allergens, milk and soy, the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]
California Firm Recalls Beef and Bean Burritos: Listeria Contamination
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-049-2009 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Atiya Khan Windsor Foods, a Riverside, CA, establishment, is recalling approximately 2,268 pounds of beef and bean burrito products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food … [Read more...]
MCI Motor Coaches
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MCI / D4500 2009 MCI / D4505 2009 Manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC Mfr's Report Date: SEP 08, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V350000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A … [Read more...]
Numbness, Tingling in the Arms and Hands, Weakness, and Loss of Balance
Numbness and tingling in the arms and hands, muscle weakness, pain in the fingers and toes, and loss of balance are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as peripheral neuropathy, Vitamin B12 deficiency, or a medical problem that is secondary to other conditions such as diabetes and vitamin deficiencies. These could also be side effects … [Read more...]
Rapid Breathing, Confusion, and Lethargy: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Rapid breathing, confusion, and lethargy are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as anxiety or metabolic acidosis, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Metabolic acidosis itself can be a side effect of some medications such as Zonegran. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like … [Read more...]
Loss of Vision, Weakness, Confusion: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Vision problems, speech problems, weakness, loss of coordination, confusion and personality changes are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) or stoke, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. PML itself can be a side effect of the drug Raptiva. Below is a list … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi Lancer, Ralliart Recalls
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MITSUBISHI / LANCER 2008-2009 Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: SEP 08, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V349000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY … [Read more...]
Texas Coffee Company Recalls Red Pepper: Salmonella Risk
The Texas Coffee Company, Inc. of Beaumont, TX, is recalling its 3 ounce and 8 oz. packages of Texjoy red pepper 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. Healthy persons … [Read more...]
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