Drugs Recalls
WishGarden Herbs Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Cord Care and Goldenseal Powder Due to Bacterial Contamination
WishGarden Herbs, Inc. is voluntarily recalling, to the consumer level, 14 lots of Cord Care and Goldenseal Powder products produced after 7/26/18 with expiration dates between 7/26/18 and 9/1/20. After receiving notice of a supply chain issue, WishGarden has determined these products were manufactured using ingredients potentially contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria.
Use of these products, when contaminated with this bacteria, may cause serious infections with severe outcomes, including death, especially in vulnerable patients with compromised immune systems and infants.
MPM Medical LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Regenecare HA Hydrogel Due to Burkholderia cepecia Contamination
Mesquite, TX MPM Medical is voluntarily recalling one lot of Regenecare HA Hydrogel to the consumer level. Following two customer complaints of visible contamination, the product was found to be contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepecia.
Risk Statement: Topical application of Regenecare HA Hydrogel contaminated with B. cepacia may result in local skin infections. For immunocompromised patients, including patients receiving chemotherapy and patients with cystic fibrosis, the skin infection is more likely to spread into the blood stream leading to life-threatening sepsis which includes symptoms such as fever, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, fast heart rate, mental confusion and possibly death. To date, MPM Medical has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
Regenecare HA Hydrogel is an OTC product that contains 2% lidocaine and is used topically for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites or minor skin irritations and is packaged in 3 oz. plastic tubes and distributed in boxes of 12. The product can be identified by NDC # 66977-107-03, and the lot number 41262 with date 2021-01 debossed on the tube crimp as shown in the images below. Regenecare HA Hydrogel Lot 41262 was distributed nationwide to wholesalers and healthcare facilities.
WishGarden Herbs Issues Voluntary National Recall of 46 Units of Happy Ducts Compress Due to Bacterial Contamination
WishGarden Herbs, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Happy Ducts Compress to the consumer level. After becoming aware of a possible supply chain contamination, a retained product was found to contain the Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria. WishGarden has initiated this recall due to the possible bacterial contamination of Happy Ducts Compress products of lot 53664.
WishGarden Herbs has reported that no medical illnesses or harmful effects have resulted from the recalled products thus far. To date 36 of 46 units in distribution have been accounted for.
Happy Ducts Compress, when contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii and applied to breast tissue of nursing women, may result in serious and sometimes life-threatening infections of nursing infants. Infants can be exposed while nursing through residual bacteria on their mother’s skin. Additionally, topical application of Happy Ducts Compress contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii may cause soft tissue infections in nursing women when applied to broken skin such as cracked nipples.
Food & Beverages Recalls
Market of Choice Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Sour Cherry Baked Brie
Market of Choice of Eugene, Oregon, is recalling its in-house Sour Cherry Baked Brie because of undeclared almonds. Those who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Market of Choice Sour Cherry Baked Brie was sold at its Market Cheese Shops in Ashland, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Portland, and West Linn in Oregon between 11/1/20 and 12/4/20. No related illnesses have been reported to date.
Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Two Canyon Bakehouse Products Due to Possible Presence of Gluten
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is recalling certain Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White Bread and Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels due to the potential presence of gluten. Consumption of this product by people with a wheat allergy, celiac disease, or gluten or wheat sensitivity may cause adverse health effects or serious allergic reactions.
The products being recalled were distributed to retail customers in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. The recall was initiated after finished product testing revealed the possible presence of gluten.
Maribel’s Sweets Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergen in Product
Maribel’s Sweets of Brooklyn New York is recalling its 5oz Cacao Market Cylinder Dark Chocolate Pearls, because they contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
This product was distributed locally in our point of sale in New York City stores (484 Broome and 66 Park Avenue) and in all 50 States in United States through our website sales MarieBelle.com. The Cacao Market by MarieBelle dark chocolate pearls are packaged in a 5oz plastic cylinder with UPC 877708002502. The scope of the recall is for all Cacao Market Cylinder Dark Chocolate Pearls within expiry that does not list milk on the label.
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