FDA Tells Spinal Implant Maker Synthes to Fix Plant Problems
First came the recalls that were initiated against hip implants and infant Tylenol made by subsidiaries of Johnson & Johnson. These were owing to serious safety concerns with the products. Now, another potential Johnson & Johnson company is being warned of its product’s deficiencies by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA fired off a… read more
Recall: Meijer Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Shock, Fire Hazards
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 6,102 units of Forced Air Heaters due to the recalled product posing fire, shock hazards to consumers. The company, Meijer Inc., announced the recall after it was found that the recalled heater units contained exposed and unshielded electrical components that could potentially cause it… read more
Recall: GlaxoSmithKline Drug Packaged In Nebraska
According to news sources, a recall has recently been announced by GlaxoSmithKline for a drug packaged in Nebraska. The recall affects about 400,000 bottles of a blood pressure drug called DynaCirc CR, which was packaged in Nebraska at a Novartis plant. The plant is reportedly manufacturing the generic drug on a contract basis. There have… read more
Recall: Papa Bear Loungeabouts Children’s Pajamas
According to news sources, a recall has been announced for an estimated 10,000 plus units of Children’s pajamas and sleepwear after it was found that the recalled product failed to meet federal flammability standards. The company, Papa Bear Loungeabouts, LLC., recently announced the recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. There have… read more
Recall: Fuji Woman’s Cruiser Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Fuji Saratoga Woman’s Bicycles after it was found that the bicycle’s frame could potentially break in the center of the downtube, causing a possible fall hazard to consumers. The recall affects about 10,500 units of the woman’s bicycle. There have been 12 incidents reported involving… read more
Recall: Honda 2012 Crosstour and Accord Due to Faulty Air Bag
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 350 units of 2012 model year Honda Accord and Honda Crosstour vehicles due to issues relating to the side curtain air bag inflators not working correctly and potentially failing to deploy if the vehicle is involved in a collision. The recall was issued by… read more
Numerous Diet Supplements Recalled Over Presence of Drugs
A number of dietary supplement products have been recalled by Healthy People Company because Food and Drug Administration testing revealed that they contained Sibutramine and Tadalafil. The products, all dietary supplements, are Mince Belle, PERFECT Men, EVERLAX, EVER Slim, Herbal Drink Acai-Man Mangosteen, EVER SLIM Strawbbery Shake Mix, and EVER SLIM Chocolate Shake Mix. The… read more
Hurricane Style Lights Recalled Over Risk of Fire Hazard
Even though you may have just recently put away your Christmas ornaments, now comes a reason to dig them back out. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported that Nantucket Distributing Co. announced a recall of around 4,500 Hurricane Style Lights which were imported from China and sold at Christmas Tree Shops in the Midwest,… read more
Lush Life Power Strips Recalled by The Container Store
Likely you have a power strip somewhere in your home. If so, then you may want to pay attention to the following recall. Lush Life power strips that were sold for $15 at various Container Store locations nationwide have been recalled. The items in question do not meet fire resistance requirements because the wiring in… read more
Blood Clots, Recall Spell Trouble for Birth Control Industry
The birth control industry is reeling from a one-two punch that calls into question various procedures associated with creation of the drug. Last month found an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration ruling that Yaz and Yasmin birth control packages need to better inform the user of a risk of blood clots. That… read more
Renastart Batch Recalled Due to Improper Labeling
Vitaflo USA has issued a recall of a product designed to be used in the dietary management of pediatric renal disease. The product in question is Renastart 14.11 ounce cans. The batch number, which is listed on the underside of the product, is 12832. The recall was announced because certain of the items may have… read more
Walmart Recalls Cookie Product Due to Undeclared Allergen
Sometimes a food recall can occur not because a product has been contaminated with a material that’s a danger to everyone, but because it contains unlisted ingredients that could pose a danger to those with a particular allergy. That’s what happened today when our friends up north in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, in conjunction… read more
