The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Sivextro (tedizolid phosphate), a new antibacterial drug, to treat adults with skin infections.
NDC Implements Voluntary Recall of the Hydrofinity™ Hydrophilic Guidewire
Nitinol Devices & Components, Inc. (NDC) announced today a voluntary recall of its HydroFinity™ Hydrophilic Guidewires. The HydroFinity Guidewire is a product developed and manufactured by NDC and distributed by Covidien.
Vita Food Products Issues Voluntary Recall of 4oz Vita Classic Premium Sliced Smoked Atlantic Salmon Due to Possible Health Risk
Chicago, Illinois – June 16, 2014 – Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois is notifying the public that it is recalling 1,878 pounds of Vita Classic Premium Sliced Smoked Atlantic Salmon due to possible contamination of 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. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
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Hospira Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of 0.5% Marcaine™ (Bupivacaine HCI Injection, USP), 30 ML, Single-Dose, Preservative-Free Vial Due to Visible Particulates
Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today it will initiate a voluntary nationwide recall to the user level for one lot of 0.5% Marcaine™ (Bupivacaine HCl Injection, USP), 30 mL, Single-dose Vial – Preservative Free (NDC 0409-1560-29), Lot 33-545-DD. The recall is due to a confirmed customer report of particulate embedded in the glass vial as well as visible particulate in the solution.
Domega NY International Co Ltd Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts And Milk In Gong Xifacai Gift Chocolates
DOMEGA NY INTERNATIONAL CO LTD, 47-57 BRIDGEWATER STREET BROOKLYN NY 11222 is recalling Gong xiFacai gift chocolates because it contains undeclared peanuts and milk. Consumers who have allergies to peanuts and milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Wegmans Cinnamon Raisin Buns, 12 oz.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. in Rochester, NY, has initiated a voluntary recall of approximately 1,315 units of Wegmans Cinnamon Raisin Buns, 12 oz., because they may contain egg, which is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Schnucks Bakery Recalls Devil’s Food Cakes Topped With Undeclared Pecans
Schnucks Bakery has issued a voluntary recall on Devil’s Food Cakes decorated with pecans. Anyone with a pecan allergy who consumed this product may be at risk for serious reaction.
Smith’s Country Cheese, Inc. Voluntarily RECALLS Waxed Gouda Wheels BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Smith’s Country Cheese of Winchendon, MA is recalling 21 wheels of Waxed Gouda, 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.
La Finquita Emite Una Alerta De Alergias Debido A Una Contaminacion Potencial De Mani O Cacahuate Y Frutos Secos En El Quesito Fresco Campesino
La Finquita, LLC de Stamford, CT está voluntariamente retirando del mercado un lote de Quesito Fresco Campesino o Fresh Farmer’s Cheese como una medida preventiva ya que éstos pueden contener residuos de maní o cacahuate y frutos secos (pistachos). Personas que tengan alergias o sensibilidad severa a estos frutos corren un riesgo serio de una reacción alérgica que puede llegar hacer fatal si se consume dicho producto.
FDA approves Lymphoseek to help determine the extent of head and neck cancer in the body
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new use for Lymphoseek (technetium 99m tilmanocept) Injection, a radioactive diagnostic imaging agent used to help doctors determine the extent a type of cancer called squamous cell carcinoma has spread in the body’s head and neck region.