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Gresham, Oregon-based Scenic Fruit Company has recalled its frozen organic strawberries and frozen organic tropical blend from the shelves of its retail partners in response to a recent outbreak of Hepatitis A illnesses. Announced by the company on March 16, 2023, the recall impacts frozen […]

The FDA is calling to attention an ongoing Class I recall of certain Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP) and Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps by Datascope/Getinge. Described as “electromechanical systems used to inflate and deflate intra-aortic balloons,” the Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon […]

On March 16, select lots of Kirkland Signature Frozen Strawberries 4-pound bags were recalled by California Splendor, Inc. as a precautionary measure after an outbreak of Hepatitis A illnesses. According to the FDA, the affected products were distributed at Costco locations in Hawaii, Los Angeles, […]

On March 10, 2023, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company announced that two additional lots are now included in a voluntary recall of its Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food. The company’s original recall announcement was issued on February 8, 2023, […]

In a September 8, 2022 communication, the FDA announced it had been made aware of reports of cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and a number of lymphomas, in the scar tissue (capsule) of patients who had gotten breast implants. As a clarification, officials noted […]

The FDA is calling to attention an Urgent Medical Device Correction issued by Baxter International Inc. on March 10, 2023, regarding its Life2000 Ventilation System when the product is connected to a third-party oxygen concentrator. According to the company, patients using the device with an […]

On March 7, 2023, Natural Solutions Foundation announced a recall of its “Dr. Rima Recommends Nano Silver 10ppm” dietary supplement after the FDA determined that the product labeling makes unsupported health claims about its prevention, treatment, cure of COVID-19. The FDA maintains that consumers who […]

In a communication posted on March 7, 2023, the FDA is urging healthcare professionals to be aware of potential patient exposure to toxic compounds in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis systems during an ongoing investigation into the issue. Both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis systems are used […]

According to the FDA, Daiso California LLC has recalled as many as 10 pre-packaged snack products from its stores across six states due to undisclosed allergens. Inadequate labeling on the assorted products presents a risk to people who are allergic to, or have a serious […]

Six lots of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15% by Apotex Corp. have been voluntarily recalled at the consumer level, according to an FDA announcement published March 2, 2023. In a press release sent just a day earlier, the Weston, Florida-based company said it learned that […]

On March 3, 2023, Phoenix, Arizona-based Pharmedica USA LLC announced a voluntary recall of two lots of Purely Soothing, 15% MSM Drops due to non-sterility. In its risk statement, the company notes that anyone using non-sterile or contaminated eye drops risks suffering eye infections that […]

Kansas City, Missouri-based Russell Stover Chocolates has issued an allergy alert and a voluntary recall of its Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups under two Best-Before dates due to possible undeclared pecans, reports the FDA. The move was made on February 28, 2023, after a number […]