Palo Alto Labs Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Aspire36 and Aspire Lite, two Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements (Feb. 28)
Palo Alto Labs is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company’s supplement products sold under the name Aspire36 and Aspire Lite. Palo Alto Labs is conducting this recall after being informed by representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that lab analysis by FDA of Aspire36 and Aspire Lite samples found that the products contained Aildenafil in trace amounts and Dimethyl sildenafil thione (sulfoaildenafil) a purported analog of Sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED).
Spiriva (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) and Foradil (formoterol fumarate inhalation powder) Capsules
Important information on the correct use of the products.
Heparin Sodium Injection (Baxter)
Recall of all multi-dose and single-use vials, and heparin lock flush solutions.
Baxter to Proceed with Recall of Remaining Heparin Sodium Vial Products (Feb. 28)
Baxter International Inc. announced today that the company is proceeding with the voluntary recall of all remaining lots and doses of its heparin sodium injection multi-dose, single-dose vials and HEP-LOCK heparin flush products.
Walker’s Food Products Company Recalls Four Bean Salad Because Of Possible Health Risk (Feb. 28)
Walker’s Food Products Company of North Kansas, Missouri, is recalling its 16oz., 5-lb. and 10-lb. containers of Four Bean Salad because of potential contamination 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.
November 2007 Monthly Safety Labeling Changes
Summary of revisions to the BOXED WARNINGS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS labeling sections, and Patient Package Inserts/Medication Guides.
Tysabri (natalizumab)
Reports of clinically significant liver injury, including markedly elevated serum hepatic enzymes and elevated total bilirubin.
Munire Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The four support brackets on the mattress support spring are too long. The brackets prevent the spring from lowering to the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.
Building Baby Safety From the Ground Up
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges parents and caregivers to add a safe sleep environment to the daily routine of placing baby to sleep.
Byetta (exenatide)
Dear Healthcare Professional letter posted for Oct 2007 alert.