Product Recalls


FDA Warns Certain HeartStart AED Devices Cannot Deliver Proper Shock

The FDA published the warning in a safety communication on Dec. 3.

Drug Quality and Security Act Heads to President's Desk

The U.S. Senate has approved H.R. 3204, a bill introduced by U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-Mo., meant to improve oversight on compounding pharmacies.

Third 2013 Recall Announced by Garden Fresh Foods

This one involves approximately 103,080 additional pounds of ready-to-eat chicken and ham products because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Reser's Products Recalled for Possible Listeria

The Oregon-based food company has recalled more than 100,000 ready-to-eat products.

New Product Safety Precautions Being Taken at Target

The retailer releases the Sustainable Product Standard, which assesses the safety of beauty products, cleaners and baby care products and aims to force manufacturers to eliminate harmful chemicals used in the products.

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Air Pistols Recalled for Explosion Risk

CPSC announced the recall of about 16,000 semi-automatic air pistols by Crosman Corp. of Bloomfield, N.Y.

NHTSA Announces Plan for VIN Recall Tool

The agency plans to require makers of automobiles, light trucks, and motorcycles to provide it on their websites starting next year.

FDA Warns Again About NuVision Pharmacy Products

FDA Warns Again About NuVision Pharmacy Products

All sterile drug products made and distributed by NuVision Pharmacy of Dallas may still pose a serious risk to patients, according to the agency.



Harkin Urges Passage of Compounding Bill

The FDA's latest action, involving bacterial infections potentially associated with a compounding pharmacy's product, shows the Pharmaceutical Quality, Security, and Accountability Act should be enacted, the HELP chairman said.

GAO Report Supports Senate Compounding Bill

The report says FDA's authority to oversee drug compounding is "unclear," and two federal circuit court decisions resulted in differing authority in different parts of the country.

Subaru Gasoline Generators Recalled for Fuel Leak

The leak poses a fire risk, but no injuries or property damage has been reported, according to CPSC.

Gas Industry Credits and Rebates Cost Oklahoma $321 Million

The governor's office is calling for a reevaluation of the rebate system.

France Recalls Deficient Smoke Detector

The Chick-a-Dee brand detectors are insufficiently sensitive to smoke and alarm at too low a volume.

Heaters, Riding Mowers Recalled for Fire Risk

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced three recalls to tied fire hazards.

Another Compounding Pharmacy in Trouble

All health care facilities and health care providers that have received sterile products from Balanced Solutions should quarantine the products and follow the recall instructions from Balanced Solutions, according to FDA.

CPSC Accepting Chairman's Circle Award Nominations

The program was created in 2011 by CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum to honor people and organizations that have made significant contributions to consumer product safety.

Another Contaminated Medication Scare Prompts Recall

FDA is alerting health care providers that Med Prep Consulting Inc. of Tinton Falls, N.J., has recalled all of its products.

286,000 Garlic Slicers Recalled

The Pampered Chef of Addison, Ill., is recalling them because the blade can detach and poses a laceration hazard.

Mountain Climbing Lanyards Recalled

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Feb. 27.

Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the vehicle's oil filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.

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