A consumer complaint has led to the USDA to discover that a certain brand of ear lubricant is unsafe for consumer use. According to the Food and Drug Administration, this specific product is usually used to ease the insertion of hearing aids. Due to the potential infection risk, a nation-wide recall of Oto-Ease has been put into action due to the discovery of mold and bacteria. No illnesses have been reported but consumers must keep it in mind they should (read more)
Read MoreA recall announcement has been issued for several lots of Excedrin, among other drugs, according to the news. The recall statement revealed that Novartis Consumer Health recalled all containers of NoDoz Alertness Aid with the best by dates of December 20, 2014, Gas-X with the best by dates of December 20, 2013, Bufferin with the best by dates of December 20, 2013 and Excedrin bottles with the best by dates of December 20, 2014 or earlier. The FDA has revealed (read more)
Read MoreAccording to multiple news agencies, “Tuna Strips” produced and distributed by Moon Fishery (India) Pvt. Ltd. are being recalled over possible health risks. The official recall announcement recently released in the Food and Drug Administration’s website has revealed that 22 pound cases of the “Tuna Strips” product have been potentially contaminated with the organism known as Salmonella, which could cause serious and even life-threatening illnesses in people with a compromised or weakened immune system. According to the information found in (read more)
Read MoreWhole Foods Market is recalling several packages of Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies because walnuts have been detected in certain lots although they are not listed as one the product’s ingredients. According to multiple news agencies, this could represent a serious risk to consumers with a high intolerance or allergy to walnuts. The producer has issued an official statement through the Food and Drug Administration website stating that all recalled units bear the code 2-21485-20399-5 on their labels. The issue was discovered after (read more)
Read MorePrice Chopper Supermarkets is issuing an emergency recall for multiple units of streusel-topped fruit pies sold in several retailers across the nation. According to several news sources, these particular food products have egg as one of its ingredients although it’s not stated in the label. Since egg consumption could pose a serious risk to individuals who are highly allergic, consumers are advised they should return all recalled units to the retailer of purchase for a full refund. The Food and Drug (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news sources and official statements, a recent FDA laboratory testing has confirmed that certain dietary supplements manufactured and distributed by Healthy People Co. contained Sibutramine and Tadalafil. The official announcement shows that Sibutramine is an FDA-approved appetite suppressant and a Schedule IV controlled substance. Due to risks associated with this particular drug, Sibutramine has been withdrawn from the U.S. market and should only be used under the supervision of highly trained medical personnel. FDA has stated that Tadalafil is (read more)
Read MoreFollowing a routine FDA inspection that led to the identification of various label issues with certain “Kolf & Kold” spray and with the herbal extract “Kold Sore” spray with liquid sea mineral products, which may pose a serious health risk to consumers. Wholistic Herbs Inc. of Dallas, TX, has announced the company is issuing a recall of both products with immediate effect. According to the news, “Kolf & Kold” is a product designed to be sprayed into the nose and throat (read more)
Read MoreAccording to the news, the FDA has released an announcement regarding a recent recall of certain lots of Lo/Ovral®-28, Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets across the United States. According to the drug maker Pfizer, certain blister packs contain an incorrect amount of active ingredient tablets and that issue could lead to an unintended pregnancy. In accordance with the news, this packaging error could compromise the result of the use of this contraceptive. Patients should contact their physicians and return the (read more)
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