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Alerts, Food Recalls & Health News

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Alerts, Food Recalls & FDA Health News

• Healthy People Co. is Expanding its Voluntary Recall Initiated on February 02, 2012 to Include Dietary Products Bought on or Before October 25, 2011

  Healthy People Co. announced today that is expanding its voluntary nationwide recall of the company’s dietary supplements sold under the brand names described below, regardless of the lot numbers referenced herein, and to the extent these products were bought on or before October 25, 2011. On February 02, 2011, Healthy People Co. conducted a voluntary recall because FDA lab analysis confirmed the presence of Sibutramine and Tadalafil in the products identified herein, making the following products unapproved new drugs:
  
  

• McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Infantsââ?¬â?¢ TYLENOLÃ?® Oral Suspension, 1 oz. Grape Due to Dosing System Complaints

  McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. (McNeil), is voluntarily recalling, at the wholesale and retail levels, seven lots, approximately 574,000 bottles, of Infants TYLENOL Oral Suspension, 1 oz. Grape distributed nationwide in the United States (see full product list below). Infants TYLENOL is an over-the-counter (OTC) product indicated as a pain reliever/fever reducer.
  
  

• Flight Medical Innovations Ltd. Provides Update on Recall of Ventilator Remote Alarm Cable

  Flight Medical Innovations Ltd. (Flight Medical) issued the following update regarding its voluntary recall of remote alarm cable, part number V24-00400-29, used to connect a Newport HT50 mechanical ventilator to a nurse station. The recalled cable may negatively affect Newport HT50 ventilators manufactured prior to 2007.
  
  

• Walmart Recalls Cruller Bakery Pastries Due To Mislabeled Milk Allergen

  Walmart recalled its eight-count packages of Cruller bakery pastries because the common name of milk was not listed following sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, on the ingredient label. People who have milk allergies that do not recognize sodium caseinate as a milk derivative run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the product.
  
  

• Regeneca, Inc. Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of A Specific Lot Of RegenArouse Because Of Potential Health Risks

  Regeneca, Inc. announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of RegenArouse, Lot Number 130100, because FDA lab analysis has confirmed the presence of Tadalafil making these products unapproved new drugs. Tadalafil is an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The active drug ingredient is not listed on the label for these products.
  
  

• Whole Foods Market Recalls Pumpkin Bundt Cakes For Undeclared Allergens

  Whole Foods Market is recalling its 3 ounce and 26 ounce Pumpkin Bundt Cakes because the products contain undeclared milk. No illnesses have been reported to date, however people who have allergies to milk, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
  
  

• Summit Import Corporation Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Bin Bin Snow Rice Cracker 5.3oz Pack and Bin Bin Rice Cracker 15.8oz Bulk Pack

  Summit Import Corp., at 100 Summit Place, Jersey City, New Jersey, is recalling Bin Bin Snow Rice Cracker 5.3oz Pack and Bin Bin Rice Cracker 15.8oz Bulk Pack because the affected products contain egg which are not declared on the label. Consumers who are allergic to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
  
  

• Wholistic Herbs, Inc. Recalls "Koff & Kold" and "Kold Sore" Because Of Possible Health Risk

  Wholistic Herbs Inc. of Dallas, TX, is recalling all quantities of the following two, 1 fl. oz. spray products distributed from March 2009 through February 2012. Products intended for use in the eye that are non-sterile have the potential to cause eye infections, which may be sight threatening. Also, nasal solutions that are not sterile could lead to a respiratory infection.
  
  

• ZIP International Group, LLC Expands Alert on Listeria in Sliced Herring Fillet in oil (forelka) 330 gram and 600 gram

  ZIP INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC, 160 Raritan Center Parkway #6, Edison, NJ 08837 is expanding its recall of sliced herring fillet (forelka) 330 gram and 600 gram in plastic packaging due to Listeria contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
  
  

• Spartan Stores Voluntary Product Withdraw Notice

  In order to maintain the highest standards of product quality and safety for Spartan Stores, Michael Foods, Minnetonka, MN., a producer of hard-boiled eggs is initiating a voluntary product withdrawal on one lot code of hard-boiled eggs due to a possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
  
  

• Grand Strand Sandwich Company Recalls â??Chicken Salad Sandwichesâ?? That May Contain Contaminated Hard Cooked Eggs Produced by Michael Foods.

  Grand Strand Sandwich Company of Longs, SC is recalling its 4.5oz and 5 oz Chicken Salad Sandwiches, with the following labels: Grand Strand Sandwich, Lunch Box Sandwiches, and Country Harvest Sandwiches.
  
  

• North American Rescue, LLC Announces A Follow-Up to the Recall of Crickit Convenience Kits Because of Possible Health Risk Related to Nationwide Recall of Triad Povidone Iodine Prep Pads

  Under the direction of the FDA, North American Rescue, LLC (NAR) today announces the market recall of the NAR Surgical Crichothyroidotomy Kit or Crickit, due to potential contamination of the povidone iodine prep pads, manufactured by Triad Group. This recall is a follow up to the recall initiated on May 5, 2011. North American Rescue, LLC has successfully contacted 97% of our customers and requested they contact our customer service department for return instructions.
  
  

• Healthy People Co. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of the Dietary Supplements Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredients

  Healthy People Co. announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company’s dietary supplements sold under the brand names Healthy People Co. specific to the following Lot Numbers. Healthy People Co. is conducting a voluntary recall because FDA lab analysis has confirmed the presence of Sibutramine and Tadalafil, making these products unapproved new drugs.
  
  

• Nest Collective Voluntarily Recalls Select Revolution Foods Jammy Sammy - Strawberry Jam & Peanut Butter Snack Size Sandwich Bars Due to a Labeling Error (Undeclared Peanut on Inner Wrapper)

  Nest Collective â„¢ announced today that it is voluntarily recalling 8150 selling units of its Jammy Sammyâ„¢ - Strawberry Jam & Peanut Butter Flavor Snack Size Sandwich Bars due to a mislabeled inner wrapper. The cartons contain the best by date June 28, 2012 and are marked with the following universal product code (UPC) #89676600116 6 located on the bottom of the package.
  
  

• California Firm Recalls Prepared Sandwiches that Contain Hard-Cooked Eggs

  GH Foods CA, LLC was notified by their supplier that the eggs supplied to them were from Michael Foods, Inc, who recalled Hard-Cooked eggs due to potential contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. GH Foods CA, LLC, Sacramento, California, is therefore recalling sandwiches, associated with the affected eggs, due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
  
  

• Greencore, USA â?? Cincinnati, Recalls Egg Salad Sandwiches with Brand Name Quick Café and Take Away Café because of Possible Health Risk

  Greencore, USA is recalling approximately 550 pounds of egg salad sandwiches. The sandwiches contain eggs manufactured by Michael Foods Inc that are the subject of a previous recall due to possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes.
  
  

• Allison's Gourmet Kitchens Recalls Prepared Salads that Contain Hard Cooked Eggs Due to Potential Health Risk.

  Allison's Gourmet Kitchens was notified by their egg supplier, Michael Foods, Inc. that they are recalling numerous lots of their hard cooked eggs due to the potential for contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. Some of these eggs were introduced into our process to manufacture these effected products.
  
  

• Bedford Laboratories Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Patient Level Recall Of Acetylcysteine Solution, USP, LOT 1877093

  Bedford Laboratories, today issues updated guidance on the following nationwide voluntary product recall originally initiated on December 20, 2011
  
  

• Wegmans Recalls Various Prepared Foods That Contain Hard-Cooked Eggs Produced by Michael Foods

  Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling hard-cooked eggs, as well as prepared foods that contain hard-cooked eggs, sold between January 23 and February 1, 2012 because the eggs have the potential to 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 stillbirths among pregnant women. 
  
  

• S&M USA Enterprise Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Zhang Zhou Brand Tremella

  S&M USA ENTERPRISE is recalling ZHANG ZHOU BRAND TREMELLA because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
  
  

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