Food and Drug Administration - Recalls, Safety Alerts - Recall Information from FDA 08-16-13

Here's the run down, for today. The link at the bottom, goes to the page with links to more information on each Recall...

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Food and Drug Administration--Recalls/Safety Alerts - Recall Information from FDA
Clarification to News Release Issued on August 9th Specialty Compounding, LLC Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Unexpired Sterile Products Due to Reports of Adverse Events ( Thu, 15 Aug 2013 20:47:00 -0400 )
Specialty Compounding, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of sterile medications within expiry. Note: an earlier version of this news release indicated that the recall applied to all unexpired sterile compounded products dispensed since May 9, 2013; however, the recall applies to any sterile medication that has not reached its expiration date, including all strengths and dosage forms.

Whole Foods Market Recalls Sour Cherry and Blueberry Crostatas Due to Undeclared Allergen ( Thu, 15 Aug 2013 20:13:00 -0400 )
Whole Foods Market’s Northern California region is recalling its sour cherry and blueberry crostatas due to use of an egg wash that was undeclared on the product label. People who have allergies to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.

P&G Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of Dry Pet Food Due to Possible Health Risk ( Wed, 14 Aug 2013 23:58:00 -0400 )
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily recalled specific lots of dry pet food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These lots were distributed in the United States and represent roughly one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of annual production.

Hospira Issues Important Safety Information for Blood Sets ( Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:03:00 -0400 )
Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today a recall of certain blood sets. There have been reports from customers of instances in which the outer wall of blood bags were punctured with the piercing pin on certain Hospira blood sets during insertion of the pin into the blood bag.

Specialty Compounding, LLC Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Unexpired Sterile Products Due to Reports of Adverse Events ( Sat, 10 Aug 2013 09:59:00 -0400 )
Specialty Compounding, LLC, a subsidiary of Peoples Pharmacy Inc., is voluntarily recalling all lots of sterile medications within expiry. The recall was initiated after reports of bacterial infection affecting 15 patients at two Texas hospitals, Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional and Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area, whose treatment included IV infusions of calcium gluconate from Specialty Compounding.

Gold Star Smoked Fish Corp. Issues an Alert on Listeria in Baltic Treasures, Norwegian Style Matjes, Marinella "Delicatessnaya", Jewish Style Matjes, Traditional Russian Matjes,and Rybacka Wies Matjes Brands of Herring Fillets in Oil ( Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:34:00 -0400 )
Gold Star Smoked Fish Corp., Iocated at 570 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231, is recalling Baltic Treasures, Norwegian Style Matjes, Marinella "Delicatessnaya", Jewish StyleMatjes, Traditional Russian Matjes, and Rybacka Wies Matjes Brands of Herring Fillets in Oil due to contamination or possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.

Health and Beyond LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Tranquility Product Due to Product Having Traces of Pharmaceutical Ingredients ( Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:56:00 -0400 )
Boca Raton, FL, Health and Beyond LLC is voluntarily recalling quantity lots of product Tranquility. The products have been found to contain a trace of Doxepin which is a pharmaceutical for sleep and Chlorpormazine for psychotic disorders.

Zip International Group, LLC Recalls Baltic Sprats in Spicy Brine Because of Possible Health Risk ( Wed, 07 Aug 2013 10:57:00 -0400 )
ZIP INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC, 160 Raritan Center Parkway #6, Edison, NJ 08837, is recalling Baltic Sprats in Spicy Brine Net Wt. 15.8 Oz (450g) in plastic packaging because it is has 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.

Evershing International Trading Inc. Announces Recall of Ginger Candy ( Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:35:00 -0400 )
August 2, 2013 - Evershing International Trading, Inc. of San Jose, CA is recalling all Ginger Candy it received from Lucky Shing Company due to elevated levels of lead. Ginger Candy is imported from Vietnam.

Heeren Brothers Recalls Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk ( Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:16:00 -0400 )
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 6, 2013 - Heeren Brothers Produce is recalling approximately 5,400 cantaloupes because of a possible health risk to consumers. The produce, which was distributed to small, independent grocers in Michigan July 23-26, has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and should be discarded and not consumed.

CTV BEST GROUP Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Dietary Supplements BEST SLIM 40 Pills LOT # 109400 EXP: Dec. 31, 2016 because of Potential Health Risk ( Tue, 06 Aug 2013 16:45:00 -0400 )
CTV Best Group announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of a dietary supplement products distributed by the company under the names BEST SLIM 40 Pills to the consumer level. The product is distributed by CTV Best Group.

Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc. Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Bethel Advance and Quick Thin Products Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient ( Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:42:00 -0400 )
Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc., New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling Quick Thin and Bethel Advance to the consumer level. These products have been found to contain Sibutramine and Phenolphthalein.

Trois Comtois Recalls Trois Comtois Morbier Cheese for Possible Health Risk ( Fri, 02 Aug 2013 15:22:00 -0400 )
July 29, 2013 - Trois Comtois of Poligny, France is recalling all Trois Comtois brand Morbier cheese lot #949038 because it has 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.

Nexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Benztropine Mesylate Injection, USP 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/mL), in 2 mL Single Dose Vials ( Fri, 02 Aug 2013 13:06:00 -0400 )
Nexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. is voluntarily recalling two lots of Benztropine Mesylate Injection, USP, 2 mg/2mL (1mg/mL) in 2 mL single dose vials due to the potential presence of visible particulate matter in the vials. This recall is being conducted at the user level.

Beacon Hill Pharmacy d/b/a Rxtra Solutions Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Sterile Products Due to a Question of Sterility Assurance ( Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:15:00 -0400 )
July 31, 2013 – Southfield, MI, Beacon Hill Medical Pharmacy d/b/a/ Rxtra Solutions (Beacon Hill) is voluntarily recalling all lots of certain sterile products to the user level. There is a question of sterility assurance for the affected products raised by the FDA.

Purity First Health Products, Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Specific Lots of Healthy Life Chemistry B-50, Multi-Mineral and Vitamin C Products: Due to a Potential Health Risk ( Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:11:00 -0400 )
July 31, 2013 - East Northport, New York, Purity First Health Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling two lots of Healthy Life Chemistry B-50 (100 capsules), one lot of Healthy Life Chemistry Multi-Mineral (200 capsules) and all lot numbers for Healthy Life Chemistry Vitamin C (200 capsules) to the consumer/user level. The B-50 capsules were tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and have been found to contain Methasterone (schedule III controlled substance) and Dimethazine.

Whole Foods Market recalls Trois Comtois Morbier cheese because of possible health risk ( Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:41:00 -0400 )
Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling Trois Comtois Morbier cheese in the Mid Atlantic, Southwest, Northern California, Southern Pacific and Midwest regions. This cheese is being recalled because it has 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.

Lipari Foods Recalls Wholey Peeled Cooked Tail-on 31/40 Count Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk ( Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:32:00 -0400 )
Lipari Foods of Warren, MI is recalling Wholey peeled, cooked, tail-on 31/40 count shrimp, 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.

Voluntary Recall of Specified Lots of Nova Max® Glucose Test Strips ( Mon, 29 Jul 2013 10:01:00 -0400 )
Nova Diabetes Care today announced it is initiating a voluntary recall of 21 lots of the Nova Max Glucose Test Strips distributed both in the USA and outside the continental USA. Nova Max® Plus™ glucose meter kits that include test strips from the recalled lots are also included in this voluntary recall.

Gold Star Smoked Fish Corp. Issues an Alert on Listeria in Rybacka Wies Brand Herring Fillets in Oil "Matjes Sledz w oleju" ( Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:01:00 -0400 )
Gold Star Smoked Fish Corp., located at 570 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231, is recalling Rybacka Wies Brand Herring Fillets In Oiii"Matjes Sledz w oleju" due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.

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