New test system identifies 193 different yeasts and bacteria known to cause illness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing in the U.S. of the first mass spectrometer system for automated identification of bacteria and yeasts that are known to cause serious illness in humans. The VITEK MS can identify 193 different microorganisms and can perform up to 192 different tests in a single automated series of testing, with each test taking about one minute.

Covidien Initiates a Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Monoject Prefill Flush Syringes Sold in the United States and Bermuda

August 19, 2013 – Mansfield, MA – Covidien today announced that it has initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of Monoject prefill flush syringes. Reasons for Recall: This recall is being conducted due to the risk that a number of the syringes were filled with water but not subjected to the autoclave sterilization process.

Herbal Give Care LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Esbelder Man Capsules, Esbelder Fem Capsules, and Esbelder Siloutte Capsules Vitamin Supplements Due to Potential Health Risks

Grand Prairie, Texas, Herbal Give Care LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Esbelder man (30 capsules), Esbelder fem (30 capsules) and Esbelder siloutte (30 capsules) to the consumer level. The products have been found to contain undeclared Sibutramine, N-Desmethylsibutramine, and N-di-Desmethylsibutramine.

FDA reminds health care providers not to use sterile products from NuVision Pharmacy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reminding health care providers about safety concerns with all sterile drug products made and distributed by NuVision Pharmacy of Dallas, Texas. Health care providers should not administer any NuVision Pharmacy sterile products to patients because the products’ sterility is not assured.

Aidapak Services Llc Initiates Voluntary Recall of Selected Pharmaceuticals Repackaged by Aidapak Services Llc Due to Potential Incorrect Labeling Aidapak Shipped Affected Products to Four States Only: Washington, Oregon, California, and Arizona

Aidapak Services LLC is conducting a voluntary recall of specific unit dose repackaged products sent to 25 hospital inpatient pharmacies in the States of Washington, Oregon, California, and Arizona for products listed on the company’s website. The Firm voluntarily recalled these products to the hospital/user level after learning of possible incorrect labeling which could involve OTC, prescription, and dietary supplement products.

Voluntary Recall of Limited Lots of Maple Almond Butter Jars and Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Jars

Justin’s has initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of its Maple Almond Butter 16oz jars and its Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz jars due to the presence of foreign metallic fragments in unpackaged nut butter. While no metal has been found in any individual jars, out of an abundance of caution, Justin’s initiated this voluntary recall.
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