Thursday, January 03, 2008

Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts Since Nov. 2, 2007 (fda.gov)

This page (from the US government website http://www.fda.gov/) includes the most significant product actions of the last 60 days, based on the extent of distribution and the degree of health risk. The recalls on the list are mainly Class I. A record of all recalls (Class I, II, and III) can be found in the FDA Enforcement Report. Definitions of Class I, II, and III recalls.
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December 31, 2007
Weis Markets Announces Voluntary Recall of Weis Baker’s Basket 18 Ct Fruit Miniatures and 2 lb Platters of Mini-Fruit Diamonds Due to Undeclared Allergen (Walnuts)

December 29, 2007
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Raw Oysters Harvested from the West Karako Bay Section of Growing Area 3 in Louisiana

December 28, 2007
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Super Shangai, Strong Testis, Shangai Ultra, Shangai Ultra X, Lady Shangai, and Shangai Regular (also known as Shangai Chaojimengnan)

December 21, 2007
Whole Foods Market Expands Allergy Alert on 365 Organic Everyday Value Swiss Chocolate Bars to All Varieties and Lots
New Era Canning Company Recalls Canned GFS Fancy Blue Lake Cut Green Beans Because of Possible Health Risk
Public Health Advisory: Fentanyl Transdermal System (marketed as Duragesic and generics)

December 20, 2007
Cardinal Health Statement on Alaris Pump Module Worldwide Voluntary Recall
AM2 PAT, Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Pre-Filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution USP (5 mL in 12 mL Syringes)

December 19, 2007
Royal Seafood Baza Inc. Recalls Dried Roach (Fish) Due to Possible Health Risk
Top Line Specialty Produce Recalls "Green Paradise" Basil Because of Possible Health Risk

December 18, 2007
FDA Mandates New Warning for Nonoxynol 9 OTC Contraceptive Products

December 15, 2007
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Swad Brand Sindoor: Product Contains High Levels of Lead

December 14, 2007
Whole Foods Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in 365 Organic Everyday Value Swiss Milk Chocolate Bar With Rice Crisps

December 13, 2007
Merck Recalls Certain Lots of Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) Vaccine

December 12, 2007
Wegmans Announces Voluntary Recall of 8 oz. Wegmans Bouillabaisse Seafood Sauce
Cedarlane Natural Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Casein in Cedarlane Low Fat Bean Rice and Cheese style Burritos
Kadouri International Foods Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in "King Brand Dried Turkish Apricots"
Domega International Ltd., Inc Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in "King Chief Brand Dried Kudzu"
FDA Public Health Notification: Patient Burns from Electric Dental Handpieces
Drug Safety Information: Carbamazepine (marketed as Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol and generics)

December 11, 2007
FDA Public Health Notification: Deaths reported following Radio Frequency Ablation of Lung Tumors

December 10, 2007
Back to Nature Foods Company Recalls Ginger Rice Thins Crackers
Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Recall of 1.5 oz. Bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips in North Texas Due to Undeclared Milk

December 7, 2007
Harry & David Recalls Harry & David Bake Shop Cookie Mixes in Three Flavors: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Cranberry Vanilla Chip for Undeclared Nut, Milk and/or Sulfite Allergens
Trader Joe's Company Voluntarily Recalls 12 oz. Pinjur
Wegmans Announces Voluntary Recall of 14 oz. Wegmans Wreath Kuchen

December 6, 2007
Listeria Contamination in Queso Fresco, Fresh Cheese

December 5, 2007
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Drink Metromint Flavored Water

December 4, 2007
San Antonio Company Recalling Mexican Candy
Soma Beverage Recalls Metromint Flavor Water
Prosperity Resources Intl. Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites In "Golden Flower Brand Dried Lily Bulb"
Safety Information: Desmopressin Acetate (marketed as DDAVP Nasal Spray, DDAVP Rhinal Tube, DDAVP, DDVP, Minirin, and Stimate Nasal Spray)
Safety Informaiton: Vail Products Enclosed Bed Systems

December 3, 2007
Stop & Shop Updates Cookie Tray Recall
Blooming Import Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in "Golden Lion Brand Dried Hylocereus Undatus Brltt (Dried Natural Herb)"

November 30, 2007
Consumer Alert: Undeclared Eggs in Ranch Peppercorn Cheese Curd

November 29, 2007
Quality Plus Products, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Smoked Wild Salmon Spread

November 28, 2007
President Global Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Skim Milk in Uni-President Red Bean Flavor Ice Bars and Red Bean Tapioca Flavor Ice Bars
Sweetwater Valley Farms, Inc. Recalls Tennessee Aged Southern Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Yellow) and Southern Mild Cheddar Cheese (Yellow) Lot #604

November 27, 2007
Safety Alert on Changes to Prescribing Information for Myfortic Delayed-Release Tablets

November 21, 2007
Bodee LLC, Inc. Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Encore Tabs, a Product Marketed as a Dietary Supplement
Harry & David Recalls Harry and David Moose Munch® Confection Tubs in Two Flavor Combinations: Milk & Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Macadamia and Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut for Undeclared Nut Allergen
Sweetwater Valley Farms, Inc. Recalls Southern Cheddar Jack Volunteer Special Cheese
Le Gourmet Connection Recalls Jack Cheese

November 20, 2007
Charlemagne Chocolatiers Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Protein in Charlemagne Dark Chocolate Organic Bars
FDA Issues Early Communication for Chantix

November 19, 2007
Blue Planet Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds, Milk and Coconut in Heartland® Brand Graham Pie Crusts

November 16, 2007
Approximately $2 Million of Potentially Harmful "Cosmetic" Eye Product Seized
America True Man Health Incorporated’s Voluntary Recall of its True Man’s Sexual Energy Nutriment Men’s Formula, a Product Marketed as a Dietary Supplement to Enhance Male Sexual Energy has been expanded to include its Energy Max, Dietary Supplement
Updated Recall Information: Thoratec Corporation Implantable Ventricular Assist Devices (IVAD)

November 14, 2007
FDA Adds Boxed Warning for Heart-related Risks to Anti-Diabetes Drug Avandia

November 13, 2007
Coffee Masters, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergens in Chipper Gourmet Foods Biscotti

November 12, 2007
Del Rey Tortilleria, Inc. Issues Recall of Flour Tortillas Due to Possible Health Risk

November 9, 2007
Napastyle Recalls Romano Pitchers and Tumblers Because of Possible Health Risk

November 8, 2007
FDA Strengthens Boxed Warnings, Approves Other Safety Labeling Changes for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs)
Kroger Light Caesar Salad Dressing Is Being Recalled

November 5, 2007
FDA Requests Marketing Suspension of Trasylol

November 2, 2007
FDA Requests Recall of 'True Man Sexual Energy,' 'Energy Max' Dietary Supplements
The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Vitamin Care for Cats Because of Possible Health Risk
Welch Allyn AED 10 Automatic External Defibrillators Recall

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