Unified Grocers is recalling Cottage Hearth Stone Ground Wheat Bread
(24 oz) and 7 Select 100% Whole Wheat Bread (24 oz) because they may contain undeclared
milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of serious or
life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
USA Far Ocean Group, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of U-Prosta, a Product Marketed As a Dietary Supplement That Contains Undeclared Terazosin Hydrochloride
USA Far Ocean Group Inc., 1609 W. Valley Blvd., #338, Alhambra, CA 91803, announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the Company’s supplement product sold under the name “U-Prosta Natural support for prostate health”. The Company has been informed by representatives of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that lab analysis by FDA of U-Prosta samples found the product contains terazosin, the active ingredient of an FDA-approved drug used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), making U-Prosta an unapproved drug.
Del Monte Fresh Poduce Voluntairly Recalls Cantalopes Because Of Possible Health Risk
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (“Del Monte Fresh”) of Coral Gables, Florida is voluntarily recalling 4,992 cartons of cantaloupes, each containing 4 plastic mesh sleeves with 3 cantaloupes per sleeve, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Panama, 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 Panama often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella Panama 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.
Lakeside Foods Issues Recall of Nationwide Pickled Sliced Beets
Lakeside Foods, Inc. of Manitowoc, Wisconsin is initiating a voluntary recall of 3000 cases of
lOS-ounce canned pickled sliced beets because some cans may have been under processed. While no illnesses have been reported, these cans have the potential to be contaminated with
harmful organisms including Clostridium botulinum.
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FDA: Michigan heart-lung bypass machine manufacturer enters into consent decree
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation (TCVS) of Ann Arbor, Mich., and two of its officers, Mark A. Sutter, president and chief executive officer, and Mark Lincoln, vice president of Quality Assurance and Operations, have signed a consent decree of permanent injunction.
Millar Instruments, Inc. Issues a Recall of Millar Mikro-Tip Angiographic Catheter, Model SPC-454D and SPC-454F
Millar Instruments, Inc, Houston, Texas, is issuing a worldwide recall of 1,080 units of its Human Use
High Injection Angiographic Catheter. The Angiographic Catheter, Models SPC-454D and SPC-454F,
found to contain particulate debris within the catheter lumen, which potentially could result in
embolization of foreign debris to tissues, vasculature, and organs, potentially causing myocardial
infarction, stroke, limb ischemia, and /or death.
Universal Nutrition Voluntarily Recalling Several Protein-Based Supplements Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Universal Nutrition of New Brunswick, NJ is voluntarily recalling specific lot numbers for Gain Fast, LAVA, Real Gains, Super Whey Pro, Torrent, Ultra Mass 4500, Ultra Whey Pro and Uni-Syn because one ingredient, whey protein, has 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.
World Variety Produce, Inc. Recalls Serrano Peppers
World Variety Produce, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling Serrano Peppers, 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.
Lilly Announces Important Action Regarding Recall of Alcohol Prep Pads Made by Triad Group Included in Forteo Starter Kits
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that patients should not use the alcohol prep pads made by the Triad Group that are contained in the black starter kits for Forteo® [teriparatide (rDNA origin) injection] in the United States. The Tri-ad Group is recalling the alcohol prep pads due to potential contamination with the bacteria, Ba-cillus cereus, which could result in life threatening infections, especially in at-risk populations, including immune suppressed and surgical patients.
H&P Industries, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Povidine Iodine Prep Pads Due to Potential Microbial Contamination
Hartland, Wisconsin, H&P industries, Inc., a manufacturer of over-the-counter products has initiated a voluntary product recall of ALL LOTS of POVIDINE PREP PADS manufactured by H&P Industries, Inc. but which are private labeled for many accounts. This recall has been initiated due to results of the FDA’s ongoing investigation and sampling efforts, and H&P Industries, Inc. internal investigation.