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Posted on 1 July 2010 | 12:00 am

FDA is warning people not to swallow Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel, an OTC product that should only be used on the skin. FDA has received a number of reports where people experienced serious side effects after mistakenly swallowing t...

Posted on 1 July 2010 | 12:00 am

In a new boxed warning, FDA is reminding healthcare professionals about the risk of serious liver injury, including liver failure and death, from propylthiouracil. This drug, which is used to treat hyperthyroidism, is considered second-line therapy ...

Posted on 1 July 2010 | 12:00 am

External infusion pumps provide medications, fluids and nutrients to patients in healthcare facilities and in the home. They can improve patient care by delivering drugs and other substances with a high level of control, accuracy, and precision. But...

Posted on 1 July 2010 | 12:00 am

The pharmaceutical company Alkermes has developed a Medication Guide for patients being treated with Vivitrol. Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) is administered intramuscularly to treat alcohol dependence. The Medi...

Posted on 1 July 2010 | 12:00 am

The FDA has approved a new therapy for certain men with advanced prostate cancer called Provenge (sipuleucel-T). Provenge, an autologous cellular immunotherapy, is manufactured by Dendreon Corporation. It is intended for men with asymptomatic or mi...

Posted on 28 July 2010 | 4:11 pm

Dulcería Chepito localizada en Cabo Rojo, PR está llevando a cabo un recogido voluntario del producto "Chepito Dulces Tropicales - Almejas" empacados en unidades de 6 oz. Este producto contiene huevos y no está declarado en la etiqueta. Personas que son alérgicas al huevo están en riesgo de serias reacciones alérgicas si consumen estos productos.

Posted on 28 July 2010 | 11:44 am

Biggers & Callaham LLC., D/B/A Mice Direct of Cleveland Georgia is recalling frozen reptile feed (mice, rats, chicks), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella . Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products.

Posted on 27 July 2010 | 5:37 pm

Bausch + Lomb is conducting a voluntary recall of its PreserVision® Eye Vitamin AREDS 2 Formula with Omega 3 soft gels, only available within the United States. Bausch + Lomb chose to initiate this recall based on a small number of reports predominantly within a specific age group, age 70 and older, who reported difficulty swallowing or a choking sensation when taking the soft gel.

Posted on 27 July 2010 | 1:13 pm

The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG), is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its prescription renal dry cat food as a precautionary measure, as it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The following products are included...

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 10:44 pm

Airgas South, Inc., a distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, today announced an expanded voluntary recall of medical gas products filled at its Chattanooga, Tennessee facility. The recall is being initiated as a precautionary measure because these products may have been manufactured under conditions that did not sufficiently comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). These practices help assure that drug products meet required quality standards for quality, purity and potency.

Posted on 27 July 2010 | 3:00 pm

The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard.

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 1:00 pm

Screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 7:40 am

Infants can partially fall or hang over the side of the Nap Nanny(r) even while the harness is in use. This situation can be worse if the Velcro(tm) straps, located inside the Nap Nanny(r) cover are not properly attached to the "D"-rings located on the foam, or if consumers are using the first generation model Nap Nanny(r) that was sold without "D"-rings.

Posted on 23 July 2010 | 2:00 pm

Halfway through the summer swimming season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has seen news reports of more than 210 child drowning and non-fatal submersion incidents in pools and spas around the country since Memorial Day Weekend. In an effort to reduce these preventable incidents, CPSC and partners Safe Kids USA and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) joined forces today to introduce a new kids safety education program. The centerpieces of the program are a multi-part educational video and an online activity, which are part of CPSC's national Pool Safely campaign.

Posted on 22 July 2010 | 9:00 am

The shades pose a strangulation risk to children.