Urgent Nationwide Alfalfa Sprout Recall

Raw Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 10 States. • This recall affects raw alfalfa sprouts packaged and labeled as: Caldwell Fresh Foods alfalfa sprouts – 4-ounce plastic cups and one pound plastic bags and in 2-pound and 5-pound plastic bags in cardboard boxes with sticker affixed with the printed words “Caldwell Fresh Foods”; Nature’s Choice alfalfa sprouts – 4-ounce plastic cups; California Exotics brands alfalfa sprouts – 5-ounce plastic clamshell containers. No other alfalfa sprouts are implicated in the outbreak.
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Caldwell Fresh Foods Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risks

Caldwell Fresh Foods, of Maywood, CA, is voluntarily recalling all alfalfa sprouts manufactured under the Caldwell Fresh Foods, Nature’s Choice, and California Exotics brands, because the alfalfa sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Voluntary Recall of HYLENEX Initiated

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) announced today that a voluntary recall of all manufactured lots of HYLENEX recombinant (hyaluronidase human injection) has been initiated as a precautionary measure due to instances of particulate matter observed in a limited number of HYLENEX vials during routine stability testing. Baxter is working with the product’s NDA-holder, Halozyme Therapeutics, to investigate the root cause of the issue and appropriately address the situation.

Vanlaw Food Products, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Valu Time Brand Ranch Dressing

VanLaw Food Products, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of VALU TIME brand Ranch Dressing with code date of Use by APR 21 11. The back label was mislabeled with VALU TIME Light Ranch Dressing and in particular the label is missing an egg allergen declaration. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Initiates a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Metronidazole Injection, USP 500 mg/100 mL

Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of metronidazole injection, USP 500mg / 100mL (NDC number 25021-131-82) manufactured by Claris Lifesciences and distributed by Sagent. The lot numbers being recalled are: A090742, A090743, A090744, A090745, A090746, A090769, A090770, A090771, A090772, A090773, A090774, A090775, A090776, A090968, A091014, A000013, A000016 and A000019, which were distributed to hospitals, wholesalers and distributors nationwide from February through May 2010.