Ziagen (abacavir) and Videx (didanosine)
Data analyses from the Data Collection on Adverse Events of Anti-HIV Drugs Study indicates a higher risk of heart attack in patients infected with HIV-1 who were taking Ziagen or Videx.
Regranex (becaplermin) Gel
Study data suggests possible increased risk of death from cancer in diabetic patients using Regranex Gel.
Singulair (montelukast)
Possible association between the use of Singulair and behavior/mood changes, suicidality, and suicide.
T.M. Kovacevich International, Inc. Recalls Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk (March 25)
T.M. Kovacevich International, Inc. of Philadelphia, PA is recalling cantaloupes which it purchased from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer, because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (’FDA’) has determined, based on current information, that cantaloupe fruit from this company has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Plush Rocker Toys Recalled By Tek Nek Toys Due to Fall Hazard
The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children.
Tropifresh, Inc. Recalls Whole Cantaloupe Products Because of Possible Health Risk (March 26)
Tropifresh, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling Agrolibanos Produce Brand whole Cantaloupes because they appear to be contaminated withSalmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the yellow peg of the toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
"Blue Steel" and "Hero" Dietary Supplement Products
Products promoted for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and for sexual enhancement contain undeclared ingredients which may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, and can lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.
Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Honduran Cantaloupes grown by Agropecuaria Montelibano, San Lorenzo Valle, Honduras (March 24)
Central American Produce, Inc. of Pompano Beach, FL announces a voluntary recall of cantaloupes grown, packed and shipped by an independent third-party grower, Agropecuaria Montelibano of San Lorenzo Valle, Honduras.