FDA to discuss risks and benefits of metal-on-metal hip replacements

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it is seeking expert scientific and clinical advice on the risks and benefits of metal-on-metal (MoM) hip systems as well as potential patient and practitioner recommendations on the use of MoM hip systems and the management of patients implanted with such devices. FDA will discuss these issues at a two-day expert advisory panel meeting on June 27-28, 2012.

Castellini Company LLC Recalls Jalapeno Peppers Because Of Possible Health Risk

Castellini Company LLC is recalling certain jalapeno peppers distributed from its
Wilder, Kentucky facility because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism
which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others
with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea
(which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Club Chef LLC Recalls Salsa Because Of Possible Health Risk

Club Chef LLC is recalling its 12 oz., 16 oz. and 5 lb. Salsa products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

El Ranchero Del Sur, LLC. Recall (Esta Piendo Devolución) Queso Fresco El Ranchero Del Sur, Queso Fresco En Hoja De Platano Los Corrales, Y Queso Hebra Queso Oaxaca El Ranchero Del Sur Debido A Posible Reigos De Salud

El Ranchero Del Sur, LLC. de South River, en el estado de Nueva Jersey está pediendo que devuelvan todos los productos Queso Fresco El Ranchero Del Sur de 14 onzas, Queso Fresco en Hoja de Plátano Los Corrales de 14 onzas, Queso Hebra Queso Oaxaca El Ranchero Del Sur de 14 onzas, y de 10 libras porque pueden estar potencialmente contaminados con Listeria monocytogenes, un organismo que puede causar graves y a veces infecciones mortales en niños pequeños, personas con estado de salud delicado, ancianos y personas con el sistema inmunológico débil. Aunque algunos individuos sanos pueden sufrir solo a corto plazo síntomas como fiebre alta, dolor de cabeza severo, rigidez, nauseas, dolor abdominal y diarrea, las infecciones de Listeria pueden causar abortos espontáneos y partos prematuros entre las mujeres embarazadas.
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Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of 4 Lots of Argatroban Injection 50 mg/50 mL (1 mg/mL) Due to a Potential for Visible Particulates. NDC# 42367-203-07 (single unit) NDC# 42367-203-84 (10 pack)

The Medicines Company's supplier, Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of all four (4) lots of Argatroban Injection, 50 mg per 50 mL ("Argatroban") from the market due to a potential for visible particulates.
The Medicines Company has not received any reports of adverse events related to this issue. However, due to the possible presence of visible particulates there is a risk of embolization/infarction to organs with potential organ complications.