Standard Process Issues Voluntary Recall of Three Supplements Because of Possible Health Risk

Standard Process Inc. of Palmyra, WI 53156 is voluntarily recalling the following three dietary supplements due to potential Salmonella contamination:

Cataplex ACP (Product number 0700 and 0750) Lot 114
Cataplex C (Product number 1650 1655) Lot 114
Pancreatrophin PMG (Product number 6650) Lot 114

The products, all tablets, were distributed in 60 cc and 200 cc amber glass bottles with Best Used By dates (BUB) of 5/13 indicated on both the bottles and the boxes.
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Bedford Laboratories Issues Voluntary Hospital/User-Level Recall Of Vecuronium Bromide For Injection Preservative Free, Lot 2067134, Because Of Health Risk

Bedford Laboratories today announced a nationwide voluntary hospital/user‐level recall for: Vecuronium Bromide for Injection, 20 mg vial – NDC #55390‐039‐10 Lot 2067134 – Exp. Date 5/31/2013 First Shipment – 8/8/2011 Last Shipment – 11/9/2011 Please note: This recall is for lot 2067134 only. No other lots of Vecuronium Bromide for injection Preservative Free are subject to this voluntary recall.

Banner Mountain Sprouts Voluntarily Recalls Organic Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risks

As a precautionary measure, Banner Mountain Sprouts is
voluntarily recalling organic sprouts under the following names: 4oz. zesty
greens, 5oz. sprout salad, 4oz. clover, 2lb. clover, 4oz. alfalfa/broccoli, 4oz.
alfalfa sprouts, and 1lb. & 2lb. alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated
with salmonella. Routine testing showed signs of salmonella and Banner
Mountain Sprouts was notified of possible contamination.

FDA allows marketing of first test to identify certain bacteria associated with bloodstream infections

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of the first nucleic acid test that can identify 12 different bacterial types known to cause bloodstream infections. The test allows for simultaneous identification of the bacteria and three associated resistance genes in just a few hours after the first sign of bacterial growth. Traditional methods may require two to four days to produce bacterial identification and resistance results.

FDA approves first glaucoma stent for use with cataract surgery

Today, the iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System, Model GTS100R/L, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This is the first device approved for use in combination with cataract surgery to reduce pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) in adult patients with mild or moderate open-angle glaucoma and a cataract who are currently being treated with medication to reduce intraocular pressure.

Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Recall of Limited Number of Salads, June 22, 2012

Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 1,077 cases of bagged salads. The products being recalled are Kroger Fresh Selections Greener Supreme coded N158 211B 1613 KR04 with Use-by date of June 19 and UPC 11110 91039, Kroger Fresh Selections Leafy Romaine coded N158 111B KR11 with Use-by date of June 19 and UPC 11110 91046 and Wal Mart Marketside Leafy Romaine coded N158111B with Use-by date of June19 and UPC code 81131 02781 due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.