Product Recalls
Gila River Health Care’s Infection Control Preventionist keeps you updated with announcements of product recalls and alerts. The following are foods and other products that have been recalled from various companies or that have information published about them for your health safety.
Pepperidge Farm® Announces Voluntary Recall of Four Varieties of Goldfish® Crackers
Water Pik, Inc. Recalls Sonic-Fusion® Flossing Toothbrush Product for Possible Health Risk
Talking Rain® Voluntarily Recalls Sparkling Ice® Cherry Limeade in Response to Customer Complaints
Kellogg Company Voluntarily Recalls Honey Smacks Cereal Due to Possible Health Risk
Sugarfina, Inc. Issues Allergen Labeling Alert for Undeclared Eggs in Sugar Cookies Product
Prevention Guidelines Expanded in Multi-State E. coli. Outbreak to Include Additional Products
Five Arizona Residents Are Now Confirmed with E. coli Related to a Multi-State Outbreak
FDA Orders Mandatory Recall for Kratom Products Due to Risk of Salmonella
Salmonella Outbreak – Please Read
Redbarn Pet Products Expands Voluntary Recall of Dog Chews
Kodiak Cakes Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Kodiak Cakes Blueberry Chia Energy Waffles 10.72 oz. Product UPC code is 7 05599 01215 0.
IDLife, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Various Undeclared Allergens in its Bars
Condies Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Egg allergen in Veggie Cup Item# 40781
Hom/Ade Foods, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Biscuits Because of Possible Health Risk
Palmer Candy Company Announces Voluntary Recall of Sea Salt Caramel Hearts
Flawless Beauty, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Unapproved Drugs
Ottogi America, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Rice Cake Soup
Panera Bread Preemptively Recalls All 2 oz. and 8 oz. Cream Cheese Product
Keep Your Dogs and Cats Safe From Holiday Hazards
Foods, Decorations, and Wrapping Materials Can Pose Danger to Pets
Food Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergen (E.G. Milk) in Product
Laser Toys: How to Keep Kids Safe
Figi’s Issues Recall Alert Due to Undeclared Allergen (Milk) in Dark Chocolate Gingersnaps
Relish Foods, Inc Recalls Frozen Tuna Loins Because of Possible Health Risk
Mann Packing Recalls Minimally Processed Vegetable Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Halloween Safety: Costumes, Makeup, Candy and Colored Contact Lenses
Great Lakes Cheese Announces Recall Of American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese Product
Relish Foods, Inc Recalls Frozen Tuna Loins Because of Possible Health Risk
Spicely Organics Recalls Organic Tarragon Because Of Possible Health Risk
Sid Wainer & Son® Initiates Class 1 Recall for Jansal Valley® Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers
The month of October is high mosquito season in Sonora, Mexico and there have been reports of local transmission of dengue and Zika viruses. Areas affected include popular resort destinations like Rocky Point.
Prostate Cancer: Symptoms, Tests, and Treatment
09/08/2017 07:52 PM EDT
Garden of Life LLC Issues Recall of Baby Organic Liquid Formula
09/08/2017 09:49 AM EDT
Dedinas-Franzak Enterprises Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Big Win Butter Popcorn
08/28/2017 03:08 PM EDT
Treating and Preventing Head Lice
08/30/2017 05:20 PM EDT
Seven Sundays LLC. Recalls Vanilla Cherry Pecan Muesli Because of Possible Health Risk
08/16/2017 09:38 AM EDT
08/15/2017 05:28 PM EDT
Healthy Breakfasts for Kids: It’s All About Balance
4 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults
08/11/2017 04:55 PM EDT
Litehouse Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg In Product
08/14/2017 04:52 PM EDT
FDA Investigates Multiple Salmonella Outbreak Strains Linked to Papayas
07/25/2017 07:35 PM EDT
Bhu Foods Voluntarily Recalls Protein Bars for Possible Health Risk
07/21/2017 07:37 PM EDT
07/05/2017 06:52 PM EDT
How to Safely Use Nail Care Products
Barbecue Basics: Tips to Prevent Foodborne Illness
Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun: From Sunscreen to Sunglasses
Caution: Bodybuilding Products Can Be Risky
House of Thaller Recalls Selected Pine Nut Hummus Products Because of Possible Health Risk
06/20/2017 11:05 AM EDT
06/20/2017 04:03 PM EDT
06/20/2017 08:39 PM EDT
06/14/2017 02:42 PM EDT
Wildway LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Grain-Free Granola Products
06/14/2017 09:29 PM EDT
Gomacro Recalls Limited Number of Macrobars and Thrive Bars Because of Possible Health Risk
06/15/2017 09:53 AM EDT
Bulletproof 360, Inc. Recalls Collagen Protein Bars and Bites Because of Possible Health Risk
06/15/2017 07:00 AM EDT
06/15/2017 11:55 AM EDT
06/05/2017 03:58 PM EDT
Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants
Seasonal Allergies: Which Medication is Right for You?
05/31/2017 11:45 AM EDT
How to Safely Use Glucose Meters and Test Strips for Diabetes
L.A. Lucky Brand Basil Seed 2.1 oz Voluntary Recall Because of Possible Health Risk
05/23/2017 07:54 PM EDT
Hail Merry Issues Voluntary Recall Due to Labeling Error
05/24/2017 05:40 PM EDT
05/25/2017 08:09 PM EDT
05/11/2017 09:45 PM EDT
Trident Seafoods Corporation Recalls Frozen Multi-Grain Alaskan Cod Due to Possible Health Risk
05/11/2017 08:28 PM EDT
05/10/2017 03:10 PM EDT
Soylent Issues Allergy Alert On Potential Undeclared Milk in Soylent 1.8 Powder
04/24/2017 08:53 AM EDT
04/21/2017 09:15 PM EDT
Beyond Meat Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Beyond Meat Feisty Crumbles
04/17/2017 06:37 PM EDT
Orthodox Baking Co Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Almond Paste In “Chocolate Kokosh Cake”
04/11/2017 10:36 AM EDT
04/13/2017 08:52 PM EDT
04/17/2017 03:33 PM EDT
Conagra Brands Recalls Hunt’s Chili Kits Due To Potential Presence Of Salmonella In Spice Packet
04/02/2017 04:41 PM EDT
Sunshine Bakery Announces Voluntary Recall of Cassava Cake And Mixed Nut Mooncake
03/28/2017 05:53 PM EDT
03/20/2017 06:47 PM EDT
03/17/2017 10:27 PM EDT
03/17/2017 09:19 PM EDT
03/07/2017 11:41 AM EST
Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corp. Voluntarily Recalls Edamame Due to Potential Health Risk
03/17/2017 02:27 PM EDT
Colorectal Cancer: What You Should Know
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This disease is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, striking some groups more often than others.
03/04/2017 11:04 AM EST
03/05/2017 10:36 AM EST
03/07/2017 10:57 AM EST
Lakeview Cheese and Bashas’ Family of Stores Issue Voluntary Cheese Recall
02/24/2017 03:55 PM EST
02/20/2017 01:36 PM EST
02/21/2017 01:20 PM EST
Sargento Recalls Select Products
02/14/2017 11:01 AM EST
Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC of Middlebury, Ind. has notified Sargento Foods Inc. that a specialty Longhorn Colby cheese they supplied to Sargento must be recalled due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported.
02/09/2017 11:02 AM EST
Legendary Baking of Denver, CO, is recalling its 34 ounce packages of Private Selection Salted Caramel Chocolate Almond Pie because the almonds and eggs were listed under “may contains” instead of “contains”. People who have allergies to almonds and eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
01/31/2017 09:27 AM EST
Chlorhexidine Gluconate: Drug Safety Communication – Rare But Serious Allergic Reactions
AUDIENCE: Nursing, Surgery, Dentistry, Patient
ISSUE: FDA is warning that rare but serious allergic reactions have been reported with the widely used skin antiseptic products containing chlorhexidine gluconate. Although rare, the number of reports of serious allergic reactions to these products has increased over the last several years. See the FDA Drug Safety Communication for a data summary.
As a result, FDA is requesting the manufacturers of over-the-counter (OTC) antiseptic products containing chlorhexidine gluconate to add a warning about this risk to the Drug Facts labels.
ISSUE: FDA is warning that rare but serious allergic reactions have been reported with the widely used skin antiseptic products containing chlorhexidine gluconate. Although rare, the number of reports of serious allergic reactions to these products has increased over the last several years. See the FDA Drug Safety Communication for a data summary.
As a result, FDA is requesting the manufacturers of over-the-counter (OTC) antiseptic products containing chlorhexidine gluconate to add a warning about this risk to the Drug Facts labels.
BACKGROUND: Chlorhexidine gluconate is mainly available in OTC products to clean and prepare the skin before surgery and before injections in order to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infections. These products are available as solutions, washes, sponges, and swabs and under many different brand names and as generics. Chlorhexidine gluconate is also available as a prescription mouthwash to treat gingivitis and as a prescription oral chip to treat periodontal disease.
Prescription chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwashes and oral chips used for gum disease already contain a warning about the possibility of serious allergic reactions in their labels.
In 1998, FDA issued a Public Health Notice to warn health care professionals about the risk of serious allergic reactions with medical devices such as dressings and intravenous lines that contain chlorhexidine gluconate.
RECOMMENDATION: Health care professionals should always ask patients if they have ever had an allergic reaction to any antiseptic before recommending or prescribing a chlorhexidine gluconate product. Advise patients to seek immediate medical attention if they experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction when using the products. Consider using alternative antiseptics such as povidone-iodine, alcohols, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, or parachlorometaxylenol (PCMX) when any previous allergy to chlorhexidine gluconate is documented or suspected.
Patients and consumers should stop using the product that contains chlorhexidine gluconate and seek medical attention immediately or call 911 if they experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction. These reactions can occur within minutes of exposure. Symptoms include wheezing or difficulty breathing; swelling of the face; hives that can quickly progress to more serious symptoms; severe rash; or shock, which is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow.
Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
- Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report
- Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
Read the MedWatch alert, including a link to the FDA Drug Safety Communication, at:
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