Category Archives: Food & Drug Recalls

Heritage International (USA) Inc, Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Raw Cashew Pieces Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Heritage International (USA) Inc. of Compton, CA is voluntarily recalling one lot of Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces with the following code “BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4” because of potential contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

FDA outlines cybersecurity recommendations for medical device manufacturers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a draft guidance outlining important steps medical device manufacturers should take to continually address cybersecurity risks to keep patients safe and better protect the public health. The draft guidance details the agency’s recommendations for monitoring, identifying and addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in medical devices once they have entered the market. The draft guidance is part of the FDA’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices, at all stages in their lifecycle, in the face of potential cyber threats.

FDA clears Olympus TJF-Q180V duodenoscope with design modifications intended to reduce infection risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared the Olympus TJF-Q180V duodenoscope with modifications to the device’s design and labeling intended to help reduce the risk of bacterial infections. Olympus will voluntarily recall its original model currently being used in health care facilities and make the needed repair as quickly as possible.

Perrigo Initiates Voluntary Product Recall in the U.S. Of Children’s Guaifenesin Grape Liquid and Guaifenesin DM Cherry Liquid Due to a Potential Defect with the Dosage Cup

Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO; TASE)of Dublin, Ireland, announced today that, following the recent recall of certain dosing cups by its supplier, it has initiated a voluntary product recall in the US to the retail level of 2 batches of its
children’s guaifenesin grape liquid (100mg/5 mL) and 3 batches of its children’s guaifenesin
DM cherry liquid (100mg guaifenesin and 5mg dextromethorphan HBr/ 5 ml) sold in 4 oz. bottles with dosage cup in a box under the store brand products listed below. This recall is being initiated because some packages contain an oral dosing cup with incorrect dose markings.

Good Earth Egg Company Voluntarily Recalls Shell Eggs Because Of Possible Health Risk

Good Earth Egg Company, LLC of Bonne Terre, Missouri has announced a voluntary recall of its shell eggs 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 infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

R Thomas Marketing LLC In Conjunction With Just Enhance LLC Issues Nationwide Recall Of Black Ant, Herb Viagra, Real Skill, Weekend Prince, African Black Ant And Stree Overlord Along With Multiple Other Products Due To Undeclared Sildenafil

R Thomas Marketing LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of several products to the consumer level. These products by Black Ant, Herb Viagra, Real Skill, Stree Overlord, Weekend Prince, and African Black Ant were tested by the FDA and found to contain Sildenafil, a PDE-5 Inhibitor which is the active ingredient in an FDA-approved drug for erectile dysfunction (ED) making this tainted dietary supplement and unapproved drug.