Recall Information from FDA http://www.fda.gov en-us Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:51:00 GMT tina.gilliam@fda.hhs.gov Kellogg Company today announced it has taken the precautionary measure of putting a hold on Austin and Keebler branded Toasted Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Crackers, Cheese and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, and Peanut Butter-Chocolate Sandwich Crackers. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:51:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/kellogg01_09.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/kellogg01_09.html Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), a peanut processing company and maker of peanut butter for bulk distribution to institutions, food service industries, and private label food companies, today announced a voluntary recall of peanut butter produced in its Blakely, Georgia processing facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:51:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/peanutcorp01_09.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/peanutcorp01_09.html Cafe Favorites has initiated a recall of their Whole Grain 5" Super Sub with daycode starting with 08343XXX because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and still births among pregnant women. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:09:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/cafefavorites01_09.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/cafefavorites01_09.html Triple B Corporation dba S.T. Produce, Seattle, WA is initiating a voluntary recall of the below listed Charlie's brand yogurt parfait products because they contain undeclared walnuts and almonds. People who have allergies to walnuts or almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:55:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/tripleb01_09.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/tripleb01_09.html King Nut took this action as soon as it was informed that salmonella had been found in an open five-pound tub of King Nut peanut butter. King Nut distributes peanut butter only through food service accounts. It is not sold directly to consumers. King Nut does not supply any of the ingredients for the peanut butter distributed under its label. All other King Nut products are safe and not included in this voluntary recall. Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:38:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/kingnut01_09.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/kingnut01_09.html Celeste Industries Corporation has voluntarily recalled all lots of simplySmart Remove Make Up Remover in the US and Canada This product is packaged as a single towelette with hiexpress.com shown on the packet. This recall was a result of certain limited lots testing positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:31:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/celeste01_09.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/celeste01_09.html The recalled "Guangdayuan Brand Dried Sweet Potato" is sold in an un-coded, clear 200 gram vacuum packed plastic bag and is a product of China. The product was sold nationwide. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:36:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/domega12_08.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/domega12_08.html National Brands Inc., Spring Valley NY is initiating a nationwide recall of all their 4.76oz (135gm) cans and 12.3oz (350gm) cans of Topaz brand Wafer Rolls because it may be contaminated with Melamine. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:52:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/national12_08.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/national12_08.html The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a Class I recall of lot no. UD30654 of Healon D, an ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) manufactured by Advanced Medical Optics Inc. (AMO) of Santa Ana, Calif. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:22:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2009/NEW01937.html http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2009/NEW01937.html Stryker's Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) business unit announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded on Dec. 18, 2008 that its recall of the following Stryker CMF's Custom Cranial Implant Kits is a Class I recall, which means the product could pose an imminent hazard to health: Catalogue Numbers 54-00101, 54-00102, 54-00103 and 54-00104, all lots shipped sterile. The notification relates to a nationwide voluntary recall initiated by Stryker CMF on Oct. 24, 2008 of 322 Custom Cranial Implant Kits after determining that the sterilization validation of the product was not performed according to appropriate standards. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:35:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/stryker12_08.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/stryker12_08.html KRC Food Trading Inc is recalling its Fish Cake sushi with production date of December 19 and December 22 due to the label not declaring eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threateningallergic reaction if they consume these products. The Fish cake Sushi was distributed in California in coffee shops, bakeries, and Korean markets in Los Angeles, CA including two retail stores owned by the firm. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 27:46:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/krc12_08.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/krc12_08.html KV Pharmaceutical has advised the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that, effective midnight Dec. 19, 2008, the company voluntarily suspended all shipments of all FDA approved drug products in tablet form. KV Pharmaceutical is also recalling a single production lot of Hydromorphone HCl 2 mg tablets (Lot 90219, Exp: 3/2010; NDC 58177-0620-04), a pain management drug, following the report of an oversized tablet. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:36:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/kv12_08.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/kv12_08.html ETHEX Corporation announced today that it has voluntarily recalled to the consumer level, a single production lot of Hydromorphone HCl 2 mg tablets (Lot #90219, Exp: 03/2010; NDC #58177-0620-04), as a precaution, due to the possibility it may contain oversized tablets. Hydromorphone is a drug used for pain management and is packaged under the ETHEX label in 100-count bottles. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:36:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/ethex12_08.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/ethex12_08.html The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers' health at risk. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:36:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01933.html http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01933.html Dorsey Marketing Inc. (DMI) of Ville St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada, is voluntarily recalling the following three G and J Gourmet Market cocoa products because these products may contain melamine. Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:52:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/dorsey12_08.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/dorsey12_08.html Interfood Shareholding Company is recalling all lot codes of multiple varieties of the Wonderfarm brand of biscuits because they may be contaminated with Melamine. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:45:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/interfood12_08.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/interfood12_08.html The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a Class 1 recall today for two unapproved and uncleared devices whose manufacturers claimed could treat various medical conditions. A Class 1 recall means that there is a reasonable probability that the use of a device will cause adverse health consequences or death. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:11:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01925.html http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01925.html The product is packaged in a 14.8 oz canister with a bar code of 18627 71000. Canisters with a Better if Used by Date stamped on the bottom of the canister between the dates of JAN 17 2009 and NOV 15 2009 are included in this alert. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:35:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/kashi12_08.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/kashi12_08.html Cambrooke Foods, LLC, of Framingham, MA, is announcing a voluntary recall of all batches of its Low Protein Imitation Cream Cheese ("Cheddar Wizard," "Herb and Garlic," and "Plain" flavors). Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:47:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/cambrooke12_08.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/cambrooke12_08.html The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning retailers and food service operators not to offer for sale ungutted, salt-cured alewives (also called gaspereaux fish) from Michel and Charles LeBlanc Fisheries Ltd., CAP-PELE, New Brunswick, Canada, because the fish may contain the Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) toxin. Consumers should not consume the product. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:39:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01924.html http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01924.html The incorrect bar code could lead to a medication error resulting in the wrong drug being delivered to a patient if a bar code system is used to confirm the medication. Potential adverse events related to an error of this type include electrolyte imbalance, cardiac dysfunction, gastrointestinal disturbances, paresthesia and mental confusion. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:53:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hospira12_08.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hospira12_08.html Balanced Health Products, Inc. has expanded its voluntarily recall of STARCAPS DIET SYSTEM DIETARY SUPPLEMENT to include additional Lot Numbers 12/2009 - 82866 and 12/2010 - 83801, sold in 30 capsule plastic bottles. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:50:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/balancedhealth12_08.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/balancedhealth12_08.html Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) is issuing an urgent, nationwide/worldwide recall of its Tenderflow Pediatric Arterial Cannulae involving 21 lot codes. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 16:40:00 GMT http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/terumo12_08.html http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/terumo12_08.html