Drug Recalls
BD recalls BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL applicator skin preparation product
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. (Feb. 15, 2025) – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) today announced the voluntary recall of one lot of ChloraPrep™ Clear 1 mL Applicators due to fungal contamination under certain environmental conditions allowing the growth of Aspergillus penicillioides.
The Aspergillus penicillioides within the packaging can contaminate the surface of the applicator and/or gloved hands of the health care professional and then consequently the sterile field. Since the applicator is used for site preparation prior to an invasive procedure, a contaminated applicator can result in direct inoculation of the fungus into tissues. This lot was distributed globally beginning in September 2023. To date, there have been no reported customer complaints or adverse events associated with this issue.
ICU Medical recalls ICU Medical POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. 20 mEq and 10 mEq
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 13, 2025 LAKE FOREST, Illinois – ICU Medical, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot each of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. bags with overwrap labels 10mEq, packaged in cases of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. 20 mEq, to the user level. ICU medical has received a customer complaint which states that bags of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. 20 mEq have incorrect overwrap labels which state POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. 10 mEq.
ICU Medical has identified a potential for some of the product overwraps in one lot being mislabeled as 10 mEq (instead of 20 mEq that is contained in the I.V. Bag) of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE due to a manufacturing issue. The 20 mEq, correctly printed on the labeling affixed to the bag, is not visible or not easily visible without manipulation when the 10 mEq overwrap is in place
Risk Statement: If the Health Care provider mistakenly calculates the patient dose using 10 mEq, the patient will receive an overdose of potassium chloride. Severe hyperkalemia after large intravenous overdoses causes neuromuscular dysfunction including muscle weakness, ascending paralysis, listlessness, vertigo, mental confusion, hypotension, cardiac dysrhythmias, or death from cardiac arrest.
Food and Beverage Recalls
AKT Trading Inc. recalls CHOSHIYA Menma Ajitsuke Prepared Bamboo Shoot
AKT Trading Inc. Recalls Seasoned Bamboo Shoots Because of Possible Health Risk
AKT Trading Inc of Torrance, California is recalling 120 packages of Menma Ajitsuke Prepared Bamboo Shoot Product, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
The bamboo shoot product was distributed at Tokyo Central Costa Mesa store in Costa Mesa, California.
JE Bakery LLC DBA Broadway Bakery recalls Cub Foods, Jerrys Foods, Country Market Raisin Bran Muffin
JE Bakery 2019, LLC, Minneapolis MN is voluntarily recalling its Raisin Bran Muffin 6 count due to a labeling error. The affected product was mislabeled and instead contains Glorious Morning Muffins, which contains Walnuts, a known allergen not declared on the label.
The product was distributed through retail grocery stores in the Twin Cities, MN area. It is packaged in a 6 count clear muffin container with a sell by date of 2/18/2025 and a net weight of 12 oz. The muffins were labeled under the following Brands: Cub Foods, Jerrys Foods, and Country Market and contains UPC 0 29341-00233 . The mislabeling issue was discovered when one of our retail locations reported the error. All impacted stores have been notified and have since removed the mislabeled product from their shelves
To date, no illness have been reported.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, LLC recalls Mauna Loa Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamias
February 15, 2025, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC of Kea’au, HI is voluntarily recalling one batch of its Mauna Loa Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamias snack (1oz) pouches, due to the presence of undeclared almonds which are an allergen. Consumers who have allergies to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled Mauna Loa Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamias snack (1oz) pouches were distributed to two retail locations in Southern California. The two retailers include World Market and Abraham & Sons, Inc.
The product is packaged in a 1 oz pouch, with UPC 0 72992 04260 3, marked with lot number K4351 and best by date 07 2026 on the back of the packaging.
No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date, in connection with this issue.
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