Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NPC) has initiated a voluntary recall, at the retail level, as a precautionary measure, due to results from our internal monitoring processes. NPC is asking retailers to remove the affected lots from store shelves and is asking consumers to discontinue use and dispose of any product they may have that is included in this recall.
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Voluntary Field Corrective Action Issued for GE Healthcare’s Engström Ventilator and Aespire View, Aisys, and Avance Anesthesia Machines
GE Healthcare has initiated a voluntary field corrective action for the Engström ventilator and Aespire View, Aisys, and Avance anesthesia machines due to a potential safety issue. The affected units were manufactured between the dates of April 23, 2013 and July 22, 2013.
Best Value, Inc., Recalls PRAN Bran Turmeric Powder Due to Elevated Levels of Lead
BEST VALUE, INC. of Detroit, MI is voluntarily recalling PRAN TURMERIC POWDER because it was found to contain high levels of lead that could cause health problems to consumers, particularly infants, small children, and pregnant women if consumed. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product contained high levels of lead (53 ppm) based on sampling by Food and Drug Administration.
Voluntary Field Corrective Action Issued for GE Healthcare’s Avance, Aisys and Avance CS2 Anesthesia Delivery Systems
GE Healthcare has initiated a voluntary field corrective action for the Avance, Aisys and Avance CS2 anesthesia delivery systems with 8.00 (Avance and Aisys) or 10.00 (Avance CS2) software due to a potential safety issue. The affected units were manufactured from February 2011 through July 2013.
B. Braun Medical Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Lot H3A744, 1 gram Cefepime for Injection USP and Dextrose Injection USP Due to Visible Particulate Matter
B. Braun Medical Inc. (B.Braun) is voluntarily recalling one lot of 1g Cefepime for Injection USP and Dextrose Injection USP (Lot H3A744, catalog 3193-11) to the consumer level. The 1g Cefepime for Injection USP and Dextrose Injection USP lot has been found to contain visible organic particulate matter in a reserve sample unit.
Yoder’s Country Market, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Gift Boxes Containing 11 oz. Bags of Honey Roasted Peanuts Distributed in December 2012
Yoder’s Country Market, is recalling custom gift boxes distributed in December 2012 because they may contain 11 oz. bags of honey roasted peanuts which contain undeclared milk and wheat. People who have allergies to milk or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the honey roasted peanuts. No other components of the gift boxes are affected.
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Barrel O’ Fun Snack Foods Co. Issues Allergy Alert and Recall of Safeway Snack Artist BBQ Potato Chips Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens
Barrel O’ Fun Snack Foods Co. of Perham, MN is recalling one specific lot of Safeway Snack Artist BBQ Potato Chips (UPC 21130-29106) because they contain undeclared milk. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
FDA approves new pediatric use for Liposorber Apheresis System
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Liposorber LA-15 System to treat pediatric patients with primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) either before transplant, or after renal (kidney) transplantation in which there is recurrence of FSGS.
B@B Trade Inc. Issues a Voluntary Recall of "Slim Fortune", "Lidiy", and "Slim Expert" weight loss Dietary Supplement
B@B Trade, Inc., Florida is voluntarily recalling all lots of Slim Fortune, Lidiy, and Slim Expert to the consumer level. The FDA laboratory analysis of these dietary supplements found to contain undeclared Sibutramine.
FDA approves Adempas to treat pulmonary hypertension
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Adempas (riociguat) to treat adults with two forms of pulmonary hypertension.