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Mislabeled medical food for kidney patients recalled

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:55:44 +0000

Renastart, a powdered medical food used for the dietary management of children and adults with pediatric renal disease, is being recalled because some lots may have been mislabeled and contain a different product. Renastart is made by Vitaflo USA, and was distributed throughout the United States. Some immediate consequences of using the incorrectly labeled formula may include high potassium blood levels (hyperkalemia) or high sodium levels in the blood (hyernatremia). In some cases, symptoms...

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Listeria-contaminated eggs recalled in 34 states

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:35:14 +0000

More than one million hard-cooked eggs are being recalled after tests showed that some may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, fever, muscle aches, headache, confusion, and convulsions. The recall involves about 15,000 pails of eggs packed in brine for institutional use. They were produced by Michael Foods, a Minnesota-based food company, and distributed to 34 different states. States that recei...

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A million packages of ineffective birth control pills recalled

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:57:09 +0000

One million packets of birth control pills are being recalled because of a manufacturing error that may cause a change in the daily regimen, thus putting women at risk for unintended pregnancy. The recall involves 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28 (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets and 14 lots of generic Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol. The pills were manufactured and packaged by Pfizer and labeled under the Akrimax Pharmaceuticals brand. They were distributed to warehouses, clinics and pharmac...

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Britax child safety seats recalled for flaw in harness

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:31:32 +0000

Britax Child Safety is recalling nearly 15,000 child safety seats in the U.S. for a defect in the shoulder harness which may lead to the harness not holding the child. The recall affects an additional 3,600 seats in Canada. Britax has received 57 complaints from the United States and three from Canada since March 2011. The recall affects the CHAPERONE model infant car seat, manufactured between September 1, 2010 and April 30, 2011, for model numbers E9L692J, E9L692K, E9L692L and E9L692M. Acc...

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FDA issues recall on bacteria-contaminated feminine products

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:48:02 +0000

Feminine hygiene products sold over-the-counter as cosmetics are being recalled by the manufacturer USA Fair Ocean Group Inc., because the products may be contaminated by bacteria. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the products also make unsubstantiated therapeutic claims for gynecological conditions that could have prevented women taking these products from seeking appropriate medical care for potentially serious medical conditions. The recall affects the Vagifresh Ball and the Va...

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Hair regrowth products recalled

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:43:45 +0000

Perfect Image Solutions LLC is recalling several hair regrowth products because the active ingredient in the products has not been proven safe, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Because there are no safety studies on the ingredient, and there is a risk that the solution could be absorbed through the skin, the products are considered illegal and must be removed from the market. The recall involves all lots of Men's Minoxidil 15% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; Men's...

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Rexall brand vitamins distributed at Dollar General recalled for shellfish content

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:26:45 +0000

Drugstore chain Rexall, Inc., based in Florida, has issued a recall on its store brand softgel vitamins. Mislabeled bottles may contain tablets that include crustacean shells, which poses a risk of allergic reaction for some consumers. Bottles affected by this recall are labeled to indicate they contain Calcium vitamin D3 softgels. However, the bottles actually contain a tablet product, Triple Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin and MSM. Glucosamine is made from the shells of certain crustaceans...

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BMW recalls Mini Cooper automobiles for risk of engine fire

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:18:59 +0000

Automobile manufacturer BMW has announced a recall of a variety of model year 2007-2011 Mini Cooper vehicles for a risk of engine fire. The manufacturer reports the electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger may have a defective circuit board that can malfunction and overheat. This may result in the circuit board smoldering and causing a vehicle fire. The recall involves almost 89,000 vehicles. The recall involves the following makes and models: Vehicle Make / Model: ...

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Child bicycle trailers, conversion kits recalled for injury hazard

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:52:41 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Thule Child Transport Systems, Ltd., dba Chariot Carriers, has announced a recall of Chariot bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits, used to carry children. The bicycle trailer's hitch mechanisms can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the bicycle. This poses the risk of injury to children riding in the bicycle trailer. The company had received 24 incident reports worldwide involving these...

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Carruth tea light candles recalled due to fire hazard

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:43:12 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with DD Traders Inc., dba Demdaco of Leawood, Kansas, has announced the recall of tea lights included in Carruth Candleholder Collection sets. The tea light can burn with excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The manufacturer has a report of one fire resulting from this product, which caused minor property damage. There have been no reports of injury. The recall affects about 5,480 tea lights sold as part ...

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