Archive for March, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today the approval of Uniferon (injectable iron), for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia in baby pigs.
Tags: pet product recalls
Think you may have a recalled product? Watch this video to learn who to contact and how to identify an unsafe product by the numbers and dates on the packaging.
Tags: Consumer Health Alerts
Products marketed as dietary supplement contain drug ingredients sulfosildenafil or tadalafil, which may interact with
nitrates found in some prescription drugs and lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.
Tags: MedWatch Safety Alerts
Roche ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus Infusion Set: Class I Recall – Potential for Under-Delivery of Insulin
Use of recalled product can result in elevated blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia), which can lead to serious health complications including death.
Tags: MedWatch Safety Alerts
Soladek Vitamin Solution: Unapproved Product May Contain Dangerously High Levels of Vitamins A and D
Reports of consumers experiencing decreased renal function, elevated levels of calcium in the blood, fatigue, heart arrhythmia, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Tags: MedWatch Safety Alerts
X-Hero and Male Enhancer Dietary Supplements
Tags: FDA Recalls
NAC Foods Corporation of Palisades Park, New Jersey is announcing a voluntary recall of the Mi Pepito Arnica Flower and Stem Arnica due to inaccurate usage information on the product label. The current label states ‘Use to enhance the flavor of your favorite dish.’
Tags: FDA Recalls
Have you had a negative reaction to a hair dye or makeup, body wash or lotion? If you have, FDA’s office of cosmetics wants you to report it.
Tags: Consumer Health Alerts
Product marketed as a dietary supplement contains sibutramine, which may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke.
Tags: MedWatch Safety Alerts
Non-sterility of a chemotherapeutic product administered via the intravenous route has the potential to result in infections which could be fatal, especially in patients who are immunocompromised.
Tags: MedWatch Safety Alerts