FDA approves first implantable hearing device for adults with a certain kind of hearing loss

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first implantable device for people 18 and older with severe or profound sensorineural hearing loss of high-frequency sounds in both ears, but who can still hear low-frequency sounds with or without a hearing aid. The Nucleus Hybrid L24 Cochlear Implant System may help those with this specific kind of hearing loss who do not benefit from conventional hearing aids.

Helados La Tapatia, Inc. Retira Productos Debido a un Posible Riesgo de Salud

Helados La Tapatia, Inc. de Fresno, California, esta retirando voluntariamente todos los productos de helados, helados de agua, barras de fruta/los vasos de frutas y bolis debido a un posible riesgo para la salud de Listeria Monocytogenes. Helados La Tapatia, Inc., esta coordinando estrechamente con los funcionarios reguladores. Listeria Monocytogenes es un organismo que puede causar infecciones serias y a veces fatales en ninos, ninos pequenos, personas debiles o ancianas, y otros con sistemas inmunologicos debilitados.

Terra-Medica Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Specified Lots of Pleo Homeopathic Drug Products Due to the Potential for Undeclared Penicillin

Terra-Medica, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 56 lots of Pleo-FORT, Pleo-QUENT, Pleo-NOT, Pleo-STOLO, Pleo-NOTA-QUENT, and Pleo-EX homeopathic drug products in liquid, tablet, capsule, ointment, and suppository forms to the consumer level. FDA has determined that these products have the potential to contain penicillin or derivatives of penicillin, which may be produced during the fermentation process.

Playtex Announces the Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain AC/DC Power Adapters Used With the Playtex® Nurser Deluxe Double Electric Breast Pump Due to Potential for Electric Shock

Shelton, CT. – March 18, 2014 – Energizer Personal Care – Playtex Manufacturing, Inc. announced today it is initiating a voluntary nationwide recall of certain AC/DC power adapters that are used with the Playtex® Nurser Deluxe Double Electric Breast Pump. Consumer safety is a primary objective of Playtex and we are taking this action out of an abundance of caution.

Some lots of Simply Lite brand dark chocolate recalled

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns consumers that it has tested and found milk protein in 3-ounce bars of Simply Lite brand 50% Cacao Low Carb Sugar Free Dark Chocolate bearing the lot codes “Best By: 01 18 2015A” or “Best By: 01 19 2015A.” Milk is a major food allergen, but it is not declared as an ingredient on the label.

Simply Natural Foods, Llc Issues Allergy Alert For high Levels Of Milk Protein In Simply Lite Dark Chocolate Bars

Simply Natural Foods, LLC of Commack, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling its 85g (3oz) Simply Lite Dark Chocolate Bar, because FDA testing indicated that bars from certain lots contained high levels of milk protein, while the label of the product stated that it may contain traces of milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk protein may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.