WALTHAM, Mass. – Alere Inc. (NYSE:ALR) has initiated a voluntary Class 1 recall in the U.S. of the Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Professional Test Strips (PN 99008G2). This action is a result of complaints of patients who had a therapeutic or near therapeutic INR with the Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Professional Test Strip but a significantly higher INR (outside of therapeutic range) when performed by a central laboratory.
Category Archives: Food & Drug Recalls
Pacific Organic Produce Announce Voluntary Recall of Mangos Due to Possible Health Risk
Pacific Organic Produce, San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of organic Tommy Atkins mangos (PLU numbers 94051 & 94959) that were sold under the Purity Organic brand between the dates of April 14, 2014
and May 2, 2014 due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.
Sixdog Investments Voluntarily Recalls Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk
Sixdog Investments, LLC is voluntarily recalling some cases of their certified organic eggs, because of the potential they are contaminated with Salmonella. This voluntary field action was initiated because of routine testing results, and not because of illness to date from consumption.
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Blue Bunny Premium Bordeaux Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Allergen
Wells Enterprises, Inc., maker of Blue Bunny ice cream said today it has recalled Blue Bunny Premium Bordeaux Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream sold at retail grocery stores in Kansas, Indiana and Iowa because the product may contain egg not declared on the label.
Anhing Corporation Announces a Voluntary Recall of Chili Powder Due to Possible Health Risk
Anhing Corporation of Los Angeles, CA is conducting a Nationwide recall of Caravelle Brand Chili Powder in 8 ounce plastic tubs lot code 560916, 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.
Hospira Announces Urgent Nationwide Medical Device Correction For Gemstar Docking Station
Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today a nationwide medical device correction of the GemStar™ Docking Station (list number 13075), used in conjunction with the GemStar infusion pump. The correction is being taken following customer reports of two potential malfunctions that may occur with the GemStar Docking Station.
NOH Foods Of Hawaii Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Hawaiian Coconut Pudding Haupia (LUAU Dessert)
NOH FOODS OF HAWAII, of Honolulu, HI and Gardena, CA is voluntarily recalling its 2 ounce,
4 ounce, and 3 lb. (48 oz) packages of “Hawaiian Coconut Pudding” because they may contain undeclared dairy product.
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Bacai Inc. Issues Voluntary Worldwide Recall of LiteFit USA
Bacai is voluntarily recalling 13165 lot (lot number is found next to the expiration date) of LiteFit USA, to the retail and consumer level. This product is used as an herbal diet supplement and is packaged in plastic bottles of 30 softgels.
Two Private Selection Ice Cream Flavors Recalled for Undeclared Allergen
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it has recalled Private Selection Chocolate Hazelnut Mascarpone Ice Cream and Private Selection Caramel Hazelnut Fudge Truffle Ice Cream sold at the Kroger family of stores in 31 states because the products may contain egg not listed on the label.
People who are allergic to egg could have a severe reaction if they consume this product.
Flawless Beauty and Skin Issues Voluntary USA Recall of Unapproved Drugs
Asbury Park, NJ, Flawless Beauty and Skin is voluntarily recalling eleven (11) lots of Roche Laroscrobine Platinum, Relumins Advanced Glutathione, QAF Pharmaceuticals Inc. Philippines Saluta Glutathione Rx, Tatiomax Reduced Glutathione + Hydrolyzed Collagen, TP Drug Laboratories Vitamin C, and Rx Sterile Water for Injection to the retail and consumer level. These products are currently unapproved drugs in the US.