Defective & Dangerous Products

• Recall on Pediatric Tracheostomy Tubes

  Rick Patterson | March 11, 2009 6:00 AM | 0 CommentsLancaster, CA

  According to the FDA, a class 1 recall is being issued on pediatric tracheostomy tubes manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 9, 2008, and distributed from July 24, 2008, through December...

• Dietary Supplements Recalled

  Rick Patterson | March 02, 2008 6:20 PM | 0 CommentsLancaster, CA

  Palo Alto Labs, are voluntarily conducting a nationwide recall of two of their products known as Aspire36 and Aspire Lite. After the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the products contained Aildenafil and Dimethyl sildenafil thione (sulfoaildenafil) a purported analog of Sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED). This may pose a threat as it may...

• Digitek Tablets Recalled

  Rick Patterson | August 06, 2008 3:41 PM | 0 CommentsLancaster, CA

  All lots of Digitek tablets that have been sold under the labels Sold Under the Labels "Bertek" and "UDL" have been recalled due to possible double dose. The recall was announced by Actavis Totowa,...

• Baby's Bliss Gripe Water Recall

  Rick Patterson | September 30, 2007 7:15 PM | 0 CommentsLancaster, CA

  The Department of Consumer Protection has announced a voluntary recall of Baby's Bliss Gripe Water. The FDA are warning consumers not to serve this drink. Specifically " The product is Baby's Bliss Gripe Water, Apple with code number 26952V expiration date October 2008.It appears that cryptosporidium, a parasite that can cause intestinal infections, has been found in the drink. This came to...

• FDA Sought to Regulate Cigarette Makers

  Rick Patterson | August 06, 2008 2:18 PM | 0 CommentsLancaster, CA

  Anti-smoking adovcates have long sought to empower the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate the tobacco industry. Recently, the House voted 326 to 102 to approve the measure which woudl...

• Thai Basil Recalled Due to Health Risk

  Rick Patterson | July 19, 2008 10:44 PM | 0 CommentsLancaster, CA

  Not so lucky, Lucky Green Trading Inc. is recalling their Thai Basil due to possible Salmonella contaminated. After the FDA conducted random testing on the product, the recall was...

• Garlic Bread and Garlic Spread Recalled

  Rick Patterson | July 04, 2008 8:27 PM | 1 CommentLancaster, CA

  Giant Food has issued a product recall on their garlic bread and their garlic spreads. The recall is voluntary. It appears that there are undeclared products in the Giant brand garlic bread and the...

• FDA Issues Heparin Warning

  Rick Patterson | February 19, 2008 3:24 PM | 0 CommentsLancaster, CA

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning regarding heparin. At this time, Baxter Healthcare Corporation has stopped manufacturing multiple-dose vials of the blood-thinning drug. And not a moment too soon. In addition to the well-published reports of hospital staff mixing up the look-alike viles of heparin with disastrous results, there have also been reports of serious...

• Durbin Calls for Reform of FDA Import Program

  Rick Patterson | July 20, 2007 6:13 PM | 0 CommentsLancaster, CA

  As it stands today, when any country and/or company export food products to the United States, there are no inspections to ensure that the traders have what the U.S. would consider adequate regulatory systems. Meanwhile, millions of Americans are getting sick every year due to food borne illnesses.U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) has introduced legislation, which would increase the FDA's ability...

• Mouthwash Recall Announced

  Rick Patterson | May 10, 2008 11:02 PM | 0 CommentsLancaster, CA

  Hydrox Labs, Elgin, have issued a voluntary recall of a mouthwash product that is believed to be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia. Unfortunately, this particular defective product has been...