Drug Recalls
Olympia Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Seven Compounded Products Due to Being Out-of-Specification
Olympia Pharmacy is voluntarily recalling 11 specific lots of Trimix Formulas F-9, T-105, SB-4, Sermorelin, Sincalide, Hydroxocobalamin, and NAD, compounded injectables to the consumer level. These compounded products were found to be out-of-specification.
Fresenius Kabi Issues Voluntary Recall of Sodium Acetate Injection, USP Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter
LAKE ZURICH, Ill., March 7, 2022 – Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling seven lots of Sodium Acetate Injection, USP, 400 mEq/100 mL (4 mEq/mL), 100 mL fill in a 100 mL vial to the user level due to the presence of particulate matter found in reserve and/or stability sample vials. Microscopic and elemental analyses determined the presence of particulates composed of carbon and oxygen with varying amounts of iron and trace amounts of sodium, silicon, chromium, aluminum and cellulose.
The administration of an injectable product that contains particulate matter may result in local irritation or swelling or infection in response to the foreign material. If the particulate matter reaches the blood vessels it can travel to various organs and block blood vessels in the heart, lungs or brain which can cause stroke and even lead to death. To date, no adverse event reports have been received for these recalled lots, which were produced and sold in 2020 and 2021.
Sodium Acetate Injection, USP is indicated as a source of sodium, for addition to large volume IV fluids to prevent or correct low blood sodium levels in patients with restricted or no oral intake. It is also useful as an additive for preparing specific IV fluid formulas when the needs of the patient cannot be met by standard electrolyte or nutrient solutions.
Tennessee Technical Coatings Corp Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Hand Sanitizer Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Due to Presence of Methanol
Tennessee Technical Coatings Corp. is voluntarily recalling all lots of HAND SANITIZER Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% to the consumer/user level. FDA analysis has found the product to contain methanol.
Food & Beverage Recalls
Fairmont Foods, Inc. Issues Recall of Spinach and Artichoke Dip Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Soy and Wheat Allergens
Fairmont Foods, Inc. of Fairmont, MN is recalling corrugated boxes of Schwan’s Brand “Spinach and Artichoke Dip” with date code P82013 xxxx due to undeclared soy and wheat. People who have allergies or sensitivities to soy and wheat run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if the recalled product is consumed.
The recalled product is packed in a brown corrugated box imprinted with a red Schwan’s Brand “Spinach and Artichoke Dip” Net Wt. 24oz. (1lb 8oz) 680g. The box contains two (2) bowls in each box. The number #802 and the Product Information Code P82013 xxxx are located on the side of the packaging. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the incorrect packaging had been used.
Schwan’s may have distributed the recalled product to the lower 48 States through Schwan’s home delivery network. The recalled product was not sold in retail stores.
Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. Recalls Dark Chocolate Espresso Bean 9 Oz. Tub Because of Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. of Merrillville, Indiana is voluntarily recalling Albanese® Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans, 9 oz tub, because it may contain an undeclared peanut allergen. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans were sold in stores in the following 15 states under the Albanese® brand beginning December 27, 2021:
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Stutzman Farms Issues a Voluntary Recall of its Einkorn Products for an Undeclared Wheat Allergen
MILLERSBURG, Ohio (March 8, 2022)- Stutzman Farms of Millersburg, Ohio is voluntarily recalling all products containing einkorn as the product labels do not declare wheat, a known allergen, on the product label.
The following products are subject to this recall:
- Organic Einkorn Berries (sold bulk, or in 25 and 50 lb packages)
- Organic Whole Einkorn Flour (sold bulk, or in 25 lb packages)
- Organic All Purpose Einkorn Flour (sold bulk)
- Organic All Purpose Flour (sold bulk)
- Sourdough Einkorn Pretzels (sold in 4 and 8 oz packages)
- Sprouted Einkorn Grate Nuts (sold in .75 and 3 lb packages)
- Sprouted Einkorn Crackers (sold in .30 and 1 lb packages)
Products were sold from the retail location: 6197 Township Rd 605, Millersburg, OH 44654 and through retailers in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. All lots of product that were prepared, sold, or distributed from Stutzman Farms containing einkorn are included in this recall.
Damascus Bakery Recalls One Lot of Bantam Classic Bagels
NEWARK, New Jersey - March 2, 2022 - Damascus Bakery OPCO LLC is voluntarily recalling one production lot (#12031) of Bantam Classic Bagels due to an incorrect item being placed in the carton with an undeclared egg allergen. People who have an egg allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the items in this product lot.
Bantam Bagels were distributed to retail stores nationwide via distributors.
All product affected have a best by date of May 27, 2023 which has been printed on the left side of the carton and the top of the bag.
Abbott Voluntarily Expands Recall of Powder Formulas Manufactured at One Plant
02.28.2022 EXPANDED: Abbott is voluntarily recalling one lot of Similac PM 60/40 (Lot # 27032K80 (can) / Lot # 27032K800 (case)) manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan. This is in addition to lots of Similac®, Alimentum® and EleCare® powder formula that were voluntarily recalled on Feb. 17. The action comes after learning of the death of an infant who tested positive for Cronobacter sakazakii and who we were informed had consumed Similac PM 60/40 from this lot. This case is under investigation, and at this time the cause of the infant’s Cronobacter sakazakii infection has not been determined. We want to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family.
Urgent: Torn & Glasser Recalls Sprouts Farmer Market Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries 12 Oz. Because of Undeclared Almond Allergen
Torn & Glasser of Pomona, CA is recalling 231 cases (2,772 units) of Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries due to an undeclared allergen. The Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries may also contain Dark Chocolate Almonds which are Tree Nuts (Almond) allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
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