FDA - U.S Food and Drug Administration Recalls News
Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC is recalling a single lot of Country Acres® Home Grown Turkey & Quail Starter 30% BMD 200 feed due to a lower than formulated protein level. During the investigation of a customer complaint, it was discovered that there was a manufacturing error in one lot which resulted in feed being manufactured with a lower protein level. Low protein levels can adversely affect bird growth and development and, in extreme cases, increase the potential for bird mortality.
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:23:00 EST
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 only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:26:00 EST
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.
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:49:00 EST
McAllen, Texas, October 06, 2009 – 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:
http://www.unomedical.com/?pageid=H3160.
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EST
NILES, Ill. – Affy Tapple, LLC, a Niles, Ill. firm, is voluntarily recalling its “Limited
Edition – Classic Candy Flavors” two-pack caramel apples because the label did not
include the allergen statement “manufactured on shared equipment with peanuts and tree
nuts”. Consumers who have an allergy to peanuts may run the risk of a serious allergic
reaction if they consume product containing such ingredients.
Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:49:00 EST
Philips announced today that it is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,400 HeartStart FR2+ automated external defibrillators (AEDs). This recall is being conducted due to the possibility of a memory chip failure that may render the device inoperable. Only certain HeartStart FR2+ AEDs (models M3860A and M3861A, distributed by Philips; and models M3840A and M3841A, distributed by Laerdal Medical) manufactured between May, 2007 and January, 2008 are included in the voluntary recall.
Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:24:00 EST
The Texas Department of State Health Services is warning consumers not to eat certain imported dried plums and products containing imported dried plums because they have elevated levels of lead.
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:35:00 EST
Field removal of the 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
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:23:00 EST
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today alerted health care professionals to a change in heparin manufacturing that is expected to decrease the potency of the common anti-clotting drug.
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:02:00 EST
Penumbra is initiating a voluntary Field Removal of the original version of Neuron 6F 070 Delivery Catheter. For these catheters, Penumbra has received feedback from some users that the catheter could kink or ovalize in certain anatomical situations.
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:09:00 EST
Nutricia North America, Inc. (“Nutricia”) has contacted customers to undertake the voluntary recall and replacement of one (1) lot of the specialized infant formula product, Neocate®. This recall involves a limited quantity of individual cans (approximately 3700) from Lot # P91877, and does not affect any other Neocate® products or lot numbers.
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:56:00 EST
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Adamba Imports International, Inc., located at 585 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY is recalling "Ziolopex Bakaliada Morele Suszone (Dried Apricots)” due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:49:00 EST
Associated Brands Inc. of Medina, New York is voluntarily recalling 320 cases (3,840 selling units) of "Price Rite Beef Flavored Bouillon Cubes", lot code 22 JUL 11, as the lot has the potential to contain a dairy allergen which is not declared on the label. Consumers who have an allergy to milk may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:11:00 EST
Americas Favorite Noshers Inc. of Brooklyn, New York 11205 is recalling Nosher's Choice brand Just Fruit because it contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:43:00 EST
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc. of 726 South 12th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is recalling 16-ounce containers of Archer Farms Potato Salad with an expiration date of 10/04/2009 because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this undeclared product.
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:47:00 EST
Ippolito International, LP of Salinas, California is voluntarily recalling 1,715 cartons of bunched spinach, 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 often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:41:00 EST
Better Buns Inc. is recalling its 22 oz package of Europa Baking Company brand 6 pack Knot Rolls because they may contain undeclared eggs. People who have allergies to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:27:00 EST
Y.S.Trading Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergies in "Crown Cookie" (Choco Sanddo)
Y.S.TRADING CORP, of Long Island City NY, is recalling its 161 gram waxed cardboard boxes of "Crown cookie"(Choco Sanddo) because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to milk allergens may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:54:00 EST
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp, of Chester, IL is recalling a single lot of 21oz. Great Value Berry Crunch cereal because it may contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds or tree nuts may run the risk of a serious allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:54:00 EST
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today advised consumers not to use certain respiratory medications purchased after Sept. 8, 2009 and manufactured by Dey L.P., a subsidiary of Mylan Inc., because the medications might have been part of a shipment being transported on a tractor-trailer stolen in Tampa, Fla., on Sept. 8, 2009.
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:48:00 EST
