Cosmetic Recalls
Kao USA Conducts Expanded Voluntary Recall of Jergens® Ultra Healing Moisturizer
In the news release, Kao USA Conducts Voluntary Recall of Jergens® Ultra Healing Moisturizer, issued 11-Mar-2022 by Kao USA Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that in the IDENTIFYING THE AFFECTED PRODUCTS section, two lot codes have been added to the 3 oz size section ("ZU722861" and "ZU722871"). The complete, corrected release follows:
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kao USA Inc. is asking consumers to check their Jergens® Ultra Healing Moisturizer 3 oz and 10 oz products to determine if it is part of a voluntary recall of the product.
Drug Recalls
Plastikon Healthcare Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Milk of Magnesia Oral Suspension 2400 mg/30 mL, Magnesium Hydroxide 1200mg/Aluminum Hydroxide 1200mg/Simethicone 120mg per 30 mL, and Acetaminophen 650mg/ 20.3mL, Unit Dose Cups, Due to Microbial Contamination
3/24/2022 - Lawrence, KS, Plastikon Healthcare, LLC is voluntarily recalling three (3) lots of Milk of Magnesia 2400 mg/30 mL Oral Suspension, one (1) lot of Acetaminophen 650mg/ 20.3mL, and six (6) lots of Magnesium Hydroxide 1200mg/Aluminum Hydroxide 1200mg/Simethicone 120mg per 30 mL to the hospital, clinic and patient level. The products are being recalled due to microbial contamination and failure to properly investigate failed microbial testing.
Sandoz, Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of 13 Lots of Orphenadrine Citrate 100 mg Extended Release Tablets Due to Presence of a Nitrosamine Impurity
Princeton, NJ, Sandoz Inc. (“Sandoz”) is initiating a voluntary recall of 13 lots (listed below) of oral Orphenadrine Citrate 100 mg Extended Release (ER) Tablets to the consumer level. The presence of a nitrosamine (N-methyl-N-nitroso-2-[(2-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]ethanamine (NMOA or Nitroso-Orphenadrine)) impurity, which has the potential to be above the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) limit of 26.5 ng/day, was detected in the lots during recent testing. These 13 lots of Orphenadrine Citrate ER Tablets were shipped to customers from August 2019 to April 2021.
Nitrosamines are substances with carcinogenic potency (substances that could cause cancer) when present above the allowable exposure limits. While the use of product belonging to the recalled lots may represent a risk to patients, to date, Sandoz has not received any reports of adverse events related to the presence of a nitrosamine impurity in the lot.
Orphenadrine Citrate ER Tablets are used as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions. The product is packaged in 100-count and 1000-count bottles and was distributed nationwide in the USA to wholesalers and distributors.
Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of SYMJEPI® (Epinephrine) Injection for Potential Manufacturing Defect
San Diego, March 21, 2022 – Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nasdaq: ADMP) is voluntarily recalling certain lots of SYMJEPI (epinephrine) Injection 0.15 mg (0.15 mg/0.3 mL) and 0.3 mg (0.3 mg/0.3 mL) Pre-Filled Single-Dose Syringes to the consumer level. The batches in the table below are being recalled due to the potential clogging of the needle preventing the dispensing of epinephrine. US WorldMeds (USWM) exclusively markets and distributes SYMJEPI in the United States, under license from Adamis, the NDA holder. USWM will handle the entire recall process for Adamis, with Adamis oversight. SYMJEPI is manufactured and tested for Adamis by Catalent Belgium S.A.
Pfizer Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Lots of ACCURETICTM (Quinapril HCl/Hydrochlorothiazide), Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, and Quinapril HCl/Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets Due to N-Nitroso-Quinapril Content
NEW YORK, NY., March 21,2022. Pfizer is voluntarily recalling Accuretic (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide) tablets distributed by Pfizer as well as two authorized generics distributed by Greenstone (quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide and quinapril HCl/ hydrochlorothiazide) to the patient (consumer/user) level due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-quinapril, above the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) level. Pfizer will recall six lots of Accuretic tablets, one lot of quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets and four lots of quinapril HCl/ hydrochlorothiazide tablets.
Food & Beverage Recalls
Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in Dried "Wife Plum"
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today alerted consumers that A&C Best Food Trading Inc., located at 36-08 Review Ave in Long Island City, New York 11101, is recalling “Wife Plum” due to the presence of undeclared sulfites and unallowed dye E123. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. To date, no illnesses have been reported to this Department in connection with this product.
The recalled “Wife Plum” is packaged in clear plastic jar which weighs approximately one pound. The product is coded “2021/10/15” stamped on the bottom of the jar. The product was distributed nationally.
SunTree Snack Foods, LLC. Issues Voluntary Recall of Dried Sweetened Strawberries Due to Potential Undeclared Sulfites
SunTree Snack Foods LLC, of Phoenix, AZ, is recalling Good & Gather Dried Sweetened Strawberries, because the product contains undeclared sulfite. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in "Licorice Flavor Olive"
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today alerted consumers that A&C Best Food Trading Inc., located at 36-08 Review Ave in Long Island City, New York 11101, is recalling “Licorice Flavor Olive” due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. To date, no illnesses have been reported to this Department in connection with this product.
The recalled “Licorice Flavor Olive” is packaged in clear plastic jar which weights approximately one pound. The product is coded “2021/10/15” stamped on the bottom of the jar and has a UPC code of “588552-331090”. The product was distributed nationally.
WISETRADE CORPORATION RECALLS ENOKI MUSHROOMS BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
March 23, 2022, WiseTrade Corporation of Irvine, CA is recalling all its cases of its 200g/7.05oz packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Korea) because it has 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.
The recalled Enoki Mushroom product was distributed in CA to produce distributors or wholesalers for further distribution to retail stores.
The Enoki Mushroom comes in a 200g/7.05oz clear plastic package with the following description “Global Fresh Marketing Enoki Mushrooms” in the front and back Wisetrade Coporation Irvine, CA 92618.
The UPC is 809728-95012 on the back side of the package.
Farm Fresh Produce LLC Recalls “TWA Agriculture Mixed Mushrooms” Because of Possible Health Risk
Farm Fresh Produce LLC of Vernon, CA, is recalling all of the 14.11 ounce packages of "TWA AGRICULTURE MIXED MUSHROOMS" because they 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.
The recalled " TWA AGRICULTURE MIXED MUSHROOMS " were distributed nationwide in retail store.
The product comes in a 14.11 ounce, clear plastic package marked with UPC6957937481850.
Top Quality Produce, Inc. Recalls Enoki Mushroom Because Of Possible Health Risk
We are recalling all cases of 200g/7.05oz package of Enoki Mushroom, product of Taiwan sold during 3/1/22-3/16/22 due to the Listeria contamination of Enoki mushrooms was discovered. Listeria Monocytogenes can cause serious illness and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail of elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
This recalled item comes in a 200g/7.05oz with clear and green plastic bag, labeled with “Taiwan Enoki Mushroom” in English and Chinese. There are UPC Code 848180019661, Top Quality Produce Inc’s name, address, logo and food instruction to keep refrigerated and cook before serve on one side of the plastic bag.
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc Recalls Products due to Possible Health Risk
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from the market all fresh cut fruit and vegetable products and ready to eat dips, as listed below, processed at its Depew, NY production facilities, due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that 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.
Products subject to the voluntary recall of fresh cut fruits and vegetables are packaged in clear plastic containers with a tamper evident seal and identified with a “Best if Used By” date between March 5, 2022, and March 23, 2022. Ready-to-eat dips are provided in 7oz clear plastic clamshell containers with a Best if Used By date of March 15, 2022 to March 31, 2022. Consumers who still have any of these products in their refrigerators are urged not to consume the product and to discard immediately. No illnesses have been reported with the products being recalled to date.
Continental Mills Recalls Walmart Great Value Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix Due to Possible Foreign Material Contamination
Continental Mills has issued a recall for a single lot of Great Value Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix, UPC 078742370828, Lot code KX2063, Best By Date of 09/01/2023, due to a potential foreign material contamination. Fragments from a cable used to clear the processing line were discovered in a limited amount of product.
The affected product was distributed nationwide where consumers purchased product through retail Walmart stores.
St. Benoit Creamery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in French Vanilla Yogurt
St. Benoit Creamery of Sonoma, CA is recalling French Vanilla Yogurt, lot code # 2054, best by date 8/22/2022, because it may contain undeclared EGG allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to EGG allergen run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
French Vanilla Yogurt is packaged in glass jar, net wt. 4.75 oz., UPC 6 49241 92910 9, and the recalled product has the lot code # 2054, best by date 8/22/2022. The label of the recalled product is below.
Product was distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington through retail stores since February 25, 2022.
T Fresh Company Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk
T Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA is recalling its 5.25oz (150g) enoki mushrooms, Lot #6021053 grown in China & 7.5oz (200g) Lot # 6021052 grown in China, because it has the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness.
Symptoms of listeria may include fever, muscle aches, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. This bacteria can be completely destroyed and the risk of infection can be eliminated by thoroughly cooking foods at temperatures of 165°F (73.8°C).
Lot #6021053 was distributed from California and Texas to retail stores through produce distributors, while traces of the bacterium were discovered by CDPH sampling. Product is packaged in a pink and transparent plastic packaging, with the “Yes” Logo for the 150g(5.25oz) & Light Blue & transparent plastic packaging, with " Yes" Logo for the 200g(7.5oz). Enoki mushrooms are white, stringy with small caps. The weight of the product is 5.25 oz (150g) & 7.5 oz (200g). The UPC barcode numbers are 825382736718 (150g), with no other codes & 825382736947 (200g), with no other codes.
Continental Mills Recalls Kroger Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix Due to Possible Foreign Material Contamination
Continental Mills has issued a recall of Kroger Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix, due to a potential foreign material contamination. Fragments from a cable used to clear the processing line were discovered in a limited amount of product.
The Kroger Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix is packaged in a box, net wt. 2 lbs., UPC 01111088219. The affected product has the lot codes KX2063 and KX2064, Best By Date of 09/01/2023 and 09/02/2023.
Product was distributed to Kroger stores in the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.
The Salsa Texan Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat Contamination in “Gluten Free Coconut Flour Tortillas”
The Salsa Texan of Flower Mound, Texas is voluntarily recalling its regular and burrito sized packages of Coconut Flour Tortillas because they may contain undeclared wheat. People who have allergies to wheat, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled tortillas were distributed nationwide through the mail, following orders made via the social media platforms, FaceBook and Instagram. The recalled tortillas were also sold at various Farmers Markets in Texas the months of August and September 2021. Farmers Market locations include: Canton First Monday, Lucas, Texas Community Market, St. Michael’s, Red Tent Market at Willowbend, Luscombe Farm, Rockwall, Garland and Heath.
The product comes in a clear plastic package marked with The Salsa Texan on the top and with the phrase Gluten-Free on the label.
Jan Fruits Inc. Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk
Jan Fruits Inc. of VERNON, CA is recalling all its cases of its 200g/7.05oz packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Taiwan) because it has 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.
The recalled Enoki Mushroom product was distributed in CA to produce distributors or wholesalers for further distribution to retail stores.
The Enoki Mushroom comes in a 200g/7.05oz clear plastic package with the following description “Taiwan Best Quality Enoki Natural Mushroom***Manufacturer: Changhua County Mushrooms Production Cooperative” in English. There is a green lettered “Premium” Printed with two QR scan codes and UPC 8 51084 00835 8 on the back side of a package There is a Lot Code #3322 outside of box.
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