Tysabri (natalizumab)
Reports of clinically significant liver injury, including markedly elevated serum hepatic enzymes and elevated total bilirubin.
Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate)
Medication Guide required when dispensed, warning patients about cardiac side effects.
Summit Import Corporation Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Fish (Feb. 12)
Summit Import Corp. is recalling all packages of Sum Cheong Lung brand Dried Fish discovered by New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel confirming that the fish had not been eviscerated prior to processing. This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal foodborne illness.
Wang Globalnet Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs, Peanuts and Milk Allergens in Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker (Feb. 14)
Wang Globalnet is recalling 19 gram packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker because they may contain undeclared eggs, peanuts and milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to eggs, peanuts and milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The product comes in a 19 gram cardboard box marked with item#: 00438 on the top and a code date of 08.08.06.B2 stamped on the side. The recalled packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker were distributed nationwide in retail stores.
Denture Cleanser Allergic Reactions and Misuse
Risk of serious allergic reactions in users of denture cleansers.
Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate)
Medication Guide required when dispensed, warning patients about cardiac side effects.
Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The children’s necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Children’s Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Lion Pavilion Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Grassplot Brand Dried Pachyrhizus (Feb. 15)
Lion Pavilion LTD. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling 8 ounce packages of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus because they contain undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The product comes in an uncoded 8 ounce, clear plastic package. The recalled packages of Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus were distributed nationwide.