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.
Buurma Farms, Inc. Recalls Fresh Cilantro Due to Possible Health Risk
Buurma Farms, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 465 boxes of Cilantro Lot #02D312A4. Buurma Farms recalled this product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
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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Clarification to News Release Issued on August 9th Specialty Compounding, LLC Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Unexpired Sterile Products Due to Reports of Adverse Events
Specialty Compounding, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of sterile medications within expiry. Note: an earlier version of this news release indicated that the recall applied to all unexpired sterile compounded products dispensed since May 9, 2013; however, the recall applies to any sterile medication that has not reached its expiration date, including all strengths and dosage forms.
Whole Foods Market Recalls Sour Cherry and Blueberry Crostatas Due to Undeclared Allergen
Whole Foods Market’s Northern California region is recalling its sour cherry and blueberry crostatas due to use of an egg wash that was undeclared on the product label. People who have allergies to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
P&G Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of Dry Pet Food Due to Possible Health Risk
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily recalled specific lots of dry pet food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These lots were distributed in the United States and represent roughly one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of annual production.
Hospira Issues Important Safety Information for Blood Sets
Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today a recall of certain blood sets. There have been reports from customers of instances in which the outer wall of blood bags were punctured with the piercing pin on certain Hospira blood sets during insertion of the pin into the blood bag.