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Dole Fresh Vegetables Recalls Bagged Salads Due to Possible Health Risk</h3>
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The product code and Use-by date are in the upper right-hand corner of the package; the UPC code is on the back of the package, below the barcode. The salads were distributed in 15 U.S. states (Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia) and 3 Canadian provinces (New Brunswick, Ontario & Quebec).</div>
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No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall. This precautionary recall notification is being issued due one sample of Dole Italian salad which yielded a positive result for <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">Listeria monocytogenes</i> in a random sample test conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.</div>
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Although product is 1 day past its Use-By date and it is highly unlikely that any product is still available at retail, retailers should check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that none of the product is mistakenly present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories. Dole Fresh Vegetables customer service representatives are already contacting retailers and are in the process of confirming that the recalled product is being removed from the stream of commerce.</div>
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<i style="box-sizing: border-box;">Listeria monocytogenes</i> is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include fever, muscle aches, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. The illness primarily impacts pregnant women and adults with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.</div>
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No other salads are included in the recall. Only the specific Product Codes, UPC codes and March 12, 2014 Use-by date identified above are included in the recall. Consumers who have any remaining product with these Product Codes should not consume it, but rather discard it. Retailers and consumers with questions may call the Dole Food Company Consumer Response Center at (800) 356-3111, which is open 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT) Monday - Friday.</div>
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William Goldfield<br />
818-874-4647<br />
<a href="http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm389296.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e5f89; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;">William.Goldfield@Dole.com</a></div>
Total Recallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858480829798102997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331603558293216970.post-22953587387814365362014-02-17T07:11:00.001-08:002014-02-17T07:11:08.711-08:00MyNicKnaxs, LLC. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide and International Recall of All Weight Loss Formulas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="line-height: 1.1;">Magic Slim</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.1;">Fruta Bio</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.1;">SlimEasy</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.1;">Super Fat Burning Bomb</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.1;">Slim Xtreme</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.1;">Meizi Evolution</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.1;">Meizitang Strong Version Botanical Slimming</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.1;">Jianfeijindan Activity Girl</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.1;">Japan Hokkaido Cangye Pharmacy Co., LTD: Japanese & Chinese Formula pill for weight reduction</span></li>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Contact:</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />MyNicKnaxs, LLC<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />386-337-8142</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong>- February 4, 2014 - MyNicKnaxs, LLC., located in Florida is announcing a recall of: Magic Slim, Fruta Bio, SlimEasy, Super Fat Burning Bomb, Slim Xtreme, Meizi Evolution, Meizitang Strong Version Botanical Slimming, Jianfeijindan Activity Girl, and Japan Hokkaido Cangye Phamacy Co., LTD Japanese Chinese Formula pill for weight reduction because these products contain undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients: Phenolphthalein, sibutramine or a combination of both. At this time no illnesses or injuries have been reported to MyKnicKnaxs, LLC., in connection with these products.</div>
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Phenolphthalein was once an ingredient used in over-the-counter laxatives, but because of concerns of carcinogenicity is not currently approved for marketing in the United States. Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant (drug Schedule IV) that was withdrawn from the U.S. market in October 2010 for safety reason (seizure, cardiovascular risks: heart attacks, arrhythmia and strokes among others). These undeclared ingredients makes these products unapproved new drugs for which safety and efficacy have not been established. Consumption of this product could include potentially serious gastrointestinal disturbances, irregular heartbeat, and cancer with long-term use.</div>
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All lots of these products are being recalled.</div>
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MyKnicKnaxs, LLC. has taken this voluntary action because it is committed to providing accurate information to all customers and is concerned for the health and safety of all users . MyKnicKnaxs, LLC, is working with the FDA in the recall process. We sincerely regret any inconvenience the recall may cause customers.</div>
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Customers are advised to immediately discontinue use and should return the products immediately to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions should contact Chevonne Torres at 386-337-8142 or via e-mail at <a href="mailto:nicnaxs@yahoo.com?subject=" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e5f89; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;">nicnaxs@yahoo.com</a> Monday - Friday,2:00 am – 7:00 pm, EDT.</div>
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Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25em;">Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">Regular Mail: use postage-paid, pre-addressed Form FDA 3500 available at: <a href="http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e5f89; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm</a> Mail to address on the pre-addressed form.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178</li>
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Total Recallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858480829798102997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331603558293216970.post-57158211703210353572014-02-11T04:16:00.000-08:002014-02-11T04:16:03.798-08:00Tomatoes Recalled in Florida Due to Salmonella Risk<h3 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.1; margin: 14px 0px 0.5em; text-align: center;">
Big Red Tomato Packers, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Tomatoes Due to Possible Risk of Contamination from <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Salmonella</em><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.25px;"> </span></h3>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong> - February 7, 2014 - Big Red Tomato Packers, LLC of Fort Pierce, FL is voluntarily issuing a limited recall of 790 - 20 and 25 lb. boxes of fresh tomatoes of lot 1106, because they may have the potential to be contaminated with <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Salmonella</em>. <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Salmonella</em> is an organism which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Salmonella</em> often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain.</div>
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This is a voluntary precautionary recall as there are no known illnesses associated with this lot number.</div>
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Tomatoes from the lot were distributed to a limited number of receivers in Florida, North Carolina, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. All receivers of the lot have been notified.</div>
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The potential for contamination was discovered as the result of a routine random lot sample taken on January 28, 2014. All currently existing product associated with this lot number is subject to this recall.</div>
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Big Red Tomato Packers is and will remain committed to being a quality producer of Florida tomatoes. Big Red is currently reviewing all policies and procedures associated with food safety to minimize any future occurrence.</div>
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Any product remaining in the market channels should be disposed of immediately.</div>
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For more information, please contact Erin Cox at 772-466-0700 or erin@bigredtomatopackers.com</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">For Immediate Release: </b>Feb. 10, 2014<br />
<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Media Inquiries:</b> Theresa Eisenman, 301-796-2805, <a href="mailto:theresa.eisenman@fda.hhs.gov" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e5f89;">theresa.eisenman@fda.hhs.gov</a></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25em;">Government officials are investigating a cluster of illnesses associated with Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice Mexican Flavor sold in 5- and 25-pound bags.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">Out of an abundance of caution, the FDA is warning food service companies and consumers not to use any Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice products sold in 5- and 25-pound bags.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">These products are sold to food service companies that typically distribute to restaurants, schools, hospitals and other commercial establishments. However, the products may be available over the Internet and at warehouse-type retailers. </li>
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The FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local officials have been investigating a cluster of illnesses associated with Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice Mexican Flavor sold in 5- and 25-pound bags.<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </strong></div>
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On Feb. 7, 2014, the FDA’s Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation Network (CORE) was notified of a cluster of illnesses at three public schools in Katy, Texas. Thirty-four students and four teachers experienced burning, itching rashes, headaches and nausea for 30 to 90 minutes, before the symptoms went away. Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice Mexican Flavor with the lot number 351EKGRV01, made by Mars Foodservices of Greenville, Miss., was the common food item eaten by ill students.</div>
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On Dec. 4, 2013, the Illinois Department of Public Health notified CDC of 25 children with similar skin reactions following a school lunch that served an Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice product. North Dakota reported a similar incident that occurred on Oct. 30, 2013. Three children in a daycare and one college student experienced flushing reactions 45 minutes after consuming an Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice product.</div>
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Mars Foodservices is recalling all bags and all lot numbers of its Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice products produced in 2013: </div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">UNCLE BEN’S INFUSED Rice Pilaf (5-pounds)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">UNCLE BEN’S INFUSED Rice Saffron Flavor (5-pounds)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">UNCLE BEN’S INFUSED Rice Cheese Flavor (5-pounds)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">UNCLE BEN'S INFUSED Rice Spanish Flavor (25-<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">pounds)</span></li>
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Although this product is not typically marketed to individual consumers, it may be available over the Internet and at warehouse-type retailers.</div>
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Uncle Ben’s Brand Ready to Heat, Boxed, Bag or Cup products sold at grocery stores and other retail outlets are not being recalled.</div>
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Investigation into this outbreak continues. </div>
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The symptoms associated with this illness include a red burning/itching rash, headache, nausea, and flushness of the skin.</div>
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The symptoms appear very shortly after consuming the rice product and pass within 30 to 90 minutes.</div>
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Mars Foodservices is recalling all bags and all lot numbers of its Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice products produced in 2013:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.25em;">UNCLE BEN’S INFUSED Rice Roasted Chicken Flavor (5- and 25-pounds)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">UNCLE BEN’S INFUSED Rice Garlic & Butter Flavor (5-pounds)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">UNCLE BEN’S INFUSED Rice Mexican Flavor (5- and 25-pounds)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">UNCLE BEN’S INFUSED Rice Pilaf (5-pounds)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">UNCLE BEN’S INFUSED Rice Saffron Flavor (5-pounds)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">UNCLE BEN’S INFUSED Rice Cheese Flavor (5-pounds)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px 1.25em;">UNCLE BEN'S INFUSED Rice Spanish Flavor (25-<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">pounds)</span></li>
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The products are sold to food service companies. However, they may be available over the Internet and at warehouse-type retailers. </div>
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People of any age can experience symptoms. The illnesses in Texas included people of different ages (children and adults).</div>
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Food service companies and consumers who may have purchased the products should not use the rice, and should return it to their distributor or point of purchase or dispose of it. </div>
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Photos of Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice products can be seen here: https://www.marsfoodservices.com/products-brands/uncle-bens-rice-and-beans/infused-rice.aspx.</div>
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The products are sold directly to food service companies that typically distribute to restaurants, schools, hospitals and other establishments. The products have also been found over the Internet, including Amazon and warehouse-type retailers, such as Sam’s Club.</div>
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Contact your health care provider if you have sudden nausea, headaches or a burning/itching rash after eating Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice products.</div>
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Clinical Specialties is voluntarily recalling Avastin unit dose syringes. The product has or potentially could result in an infection within the eye. Clinical Specialties has received reports of five intra-ocular infections from physician’s office and this is how the problem was identified.<br />
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This product was being used solely as an off label use by an ophthalmologist for macular degeneration and is packaged in sterile syringes (see Press Release for a list of lot numbers). This product would be administered by a licensed physician in a surgery or physician’s office setting and syringes were distributed to doctors’ offices in Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Indiana from December 18, 2012 to present.<br />
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Doctors that have product which is being recalled should stop using the Avastin immediately. Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact Clinical Specialties by phone at 866-880-1915 or e-mail address at <a href="mailto:clinicalrx@bellsouth.net">clinicalrx@bellsouth.net</a> Monday through Friday between the hours of 10 am to 5 pm EST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.</div>
Total Recallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858480829798102997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331603558293216970.post-39512719258252417902013-03-12T13:53:00.003-07:002013-03-12T14:01:21.293-07:00Warning: Antibiotic Azithromycin May Cause Fatal Heart Rhythms<br />
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1363097962309_10690" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">FDA previously released a Statement on May 17, 2012, about a study that compared the risks of cardiovascular death in patients treated with the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1363120990_0">antibacterial drugs</span> azithromycin, amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin (Cipro), and levofloxacin (Levaquin), or no antibacterial drug. The study reported an increase in cardiovascular deaths, and in the risk of death from any cause, in persons treated with a 5-day course of azithromycin (Zithromax) compared to persons treated with amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, or no drug. The risks of cardiovascular death associated with levofloxacin treatment were similar to those associated with azithromycin treatment.</span></div>
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Marketed as a Supplement to Support Male Sexual Performance</h3>
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Contains Undeclared, Potentially Hazardous Active Ingredient</h3>
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March 11, 2013 - Green Planet, Inc. is conducting a voluntary consumer recall of a product sold as a dietary supplement under the brand name of "Night Bullet," found to contain trace amounts of an analogue of an FDA-approved drug.</div>
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Finished product of Night Bullet was tested and found to contain trace amounts of an analogue of an FDA-approved drug. Analytical tests conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Night Bullet found that the product contains trace amounts of <b>Sulfohydroxyhomosildenafil</b> and <b>Aminotadalafil. Sulfohydroxyhomosildenafil</b> and <b>Aminotadalafil</b> are an analogues of <b>sildenafil. Sildenafil</b> is the active pharmaceutical ingredient in an FDA-approved drug that is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) making this product an unapproved drug.</div>
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These undeclared active ingredients pose a threat to consumers because <b>sildenafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.</b> Consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease often take nitrates. ED is a common problem in men with these conditions and they may seek products to enhance sexual performance. Additionally sildenafil may cause side effects such as, headaches and flushing. Green Planet has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.</div>
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Night Bullet is marketed as a supplement for male enhancement. The recalled products are in capsule form, packaged in one (1) count blister packs. The lot and expiration date can be found on the back of the package. The following lot is being recalled:</div>
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<b>Product: Night Bullet</b></div>
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<b>Batch Lot #: B43N032</b></div>
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<b>UPC Code: 018505122233</b></div>
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<b>Expiration Date: 10/20/15</b></div>
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Night Bullet was sold nationwide between October 2012 and March 2013 to wholesalers and sample provided at trade shows.</div>
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Green Planet is notifying its wholesalers through written correspondence. We urge consumers who have purchased these products to immediately discontinue their use and contact their physician if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking this product. The Company is advising consumers to return the product to their place of purchase. Consumers may also return products directly to Freedom Trading. Customers can call the Company at 877-621-2048 Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm PST for instructions on the return and refund process.</div>
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Any adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program either online, by regular mail or by fax:</div>
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<li style="background-image: none; border-style: none; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_bullet.png); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">Regular Mail: use postage-paid, pre-addressed Form FDA 3500 available at:<br /><a href="http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm" style="color: purple; text-decoration: none;">http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm</a>. Mail to address on the preaddressed form.</li>
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This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.</div>
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<br />Total Recallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858480829798102997noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331603558293216970.post-90628603176182571612013-03-11T15:55:00.004-07:002013-03-11T16:01:53.285-07:00Premium Cat Food Recalled: Low Levels of Vitamin B1<br />
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Premium Edge, Diamond Naturals and 4health Dry Cat Food Formulas Voluntarily Recalled Due to Possibility of Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)</h3>
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March 10, 2013 - COLUMBIA, S.C. - Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling limited production codes of Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat Formula dry cat food, Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball Management Formula dry cat food, Premium Edge Kitten Formula dry cat food, Diamond Naturals Kitten Formula dry cat food and 4health All Life Stages Cat Formula dry cat food. Tests conducted by the company indicated the products might have a low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1). There have been no complaints regarding thiamine levels, or any other health issues, related to these products. In association with this voluntary recall, Diamond Pet Foods has tested all other Diamond brands for thiamine deficiency to ensure the safety of the cat food it manufactures. No other product manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods is involved in this voluntary recall.</div>
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Only product with the following Best By dates and Production Codes are included in the voluntary recall. Further distribution of these affected production codes has occurred through online sales. It is best to check the production code to determine if the product has been recalled or not.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">6 lb. bags</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">NGF0802</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt;">
<st1:date day="15" month="8" year="2013"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">15-Aug-2013</span></st1:date><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">,<br />
</span><st1:date day="16" month="8" year="2013"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">16-Aug-2013</span></st1:date><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball Management
Formula</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">6 lb. and<br />
18 lb. bags</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">NGS0101</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt;">
<st1:date day="3" month="1" year="2014"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">03-Jan-2014</span></st1:date><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">,<br />
</span><st1:date day="4" month="1" year="2014"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">04-Jan-2014</span></st1:date><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball Management
Formula</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">6 lb. and<br />
18 lb. bags</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">NGS0702</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt;">
<st1:date day="10" month="7" year="2013"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">10-Jul-2013</span></st1:date><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">Premium Edge Kitten Formula</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">6 oz. samples,<br />
6 lb. and 18 lb. bags</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">MKT0901</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<st1:date day="26" month="9" year="2013"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">26-Sept-2013</span></st1:date><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;"><br />
</span><st1:date day="29" month="9" year="2013"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">29-Sept-2013</span></st1:date><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;"><br />
</span><st1:date day="30" month="9" year="2013"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">30-Sept-2013</span></st1:date><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;"><br />
</span><st1:date day="2" month="10" year="2013"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">02-Oct-2013</span></st1:date><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">Diamond Naturals Kitten Formula</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .75pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">6 oz. samples and 6 lb. bags</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">MKT0901</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<st1:date day="30" month="9" year="2013"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">30-Sept-2013</span></st1:date><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">4health All Life Stages Cat Formula</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">5 lb. and<br />
18 lb. bags</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">NGF0802</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<st1:date day="14" month="8" year="2013"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">14-Aug-2013</span></st1:date><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">,<br />
</span><st1:date day="18" month="8" year="2013"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;">18-Aug-2013</span></st1:date><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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"At Diamond Pet Foods, we have a process where we continuously test our products, and this process allowed us to find the undesired levels of thiamine in some of our cat formulas. Our food safety protocols are designed to provide safe food on a daily basis," says Michele Evans, Ph.D., Diamond Pet Foods Executive Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance. "In the event an error occurs, we have the data to quickly alert pet owners, giving them the confidence they demand of a pet food manufacturer."</div>
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Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a refund, may contact the Pet Food Information Center at 18889656131, Sunday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST. Consumers also may visit Website - <a href="http://www.petfoodinformationcenter.com/" style="color: purple; text-decoration: none;">http://www.petfoodinformationcenter.com</a> for additional information.</div>
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Cats fed product with the previously listed Production Codes and Best By dates exclusively for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats in maintaining normal nervous system function. Symptoms of thiamine deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. In advanced cases, neurological signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, falling, circling and seizures. Pet owners should contact their veterinarians immediately if a cat is displaying any of these signs. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency typically is reversible.</div>
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888-965-6131</div>
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</span>Total Recallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858480829798102997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331603558293216970.post-14211722907342600042013-03-11T07:08:00.001-07:002013-03-11T07:23:24.412-07:00Dog and Cat Foods Might Pose Danger to Your Health<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">How to Protect Your Family From Food-borne Illness in Your Pet's Foods</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Recently, I've noticed that more and more recalls have been issued for pet foods due to contamination with dangerous bacteria such as <i>salmonella</i> and <i>e. coli</i>. Not only do these foods pose a danger to your beloved pets, but they also are a hazard to you and your family! While <i>salmonella</i> in pet foods and treats can cause serious infections in your dog or cat, they can cause very real problems in people too--especially children, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems. </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.hugspetproducts.com/blog/2012/03/one-big-happy-family/"><img alt="new pet advice" src="http://www.hugspetproducts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/shutterstock_33984703-300x226.jpg" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Salmonella in pet foods and treats potentially can be transferred to people ingesting or handling the contaminated products.Toddlers are notorious for messing around with pets' dishes and (as unsavory as it sounds) they sometimes will even eat the dog or cat's food. But even if you keep pet food well away from your little ones, you might still be at risk of contracting a serious infection due hidden bacteria in your animals' foods. Luckily, there are steps you can take to help prevent these food-borne illnesses that arise from pet food contamination.. Following the guidelines listed below will go a long way toward protecting your family and your fur-babies as well.</span><br />
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When Buying Pet Food</h3>
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<li style="background-image: none; border-style: none; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_bullet.png); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">Purchase products that appear to be in good condition, without signs of damage to the packaging such as dents or tears.</li>
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When Preparing Pet Food</h3>
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<ul style="background-image: none; border-style: none; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_orangebullet.gif); margin: 0px 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;">
<li style="background-image: none; border-style: none; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_bullet.png); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Thoroughly wash your hands for 30 seconds with hot soapy water after handling pet foods and treats.</span></li>
<li style="background-image: none; border-style: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_bullet.png); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">Wash pet food bowls, dishes, and scooping utensils with soap and hot water after each use.</li>
<li style="background-image: none; border-style: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_bullet.png); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">Do not use your hands or the pet's feeding bowl as a scooping utensil—use a clean, dedicated scoop or spoon.</li>
<li style="background-image: none; border-style: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_bullet.png); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">Dispose of old or spoiled pet food products in a safe manner, such as in a securely tied plastic bag in a covered trash receptacle.</li>
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Safely Storing Pet Food</h3>
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<li style="background-image: none; border-style: none; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_bullet.png); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">Securely cover and refrigerate promptly or discard any unused, leftover wet pet food.</li>
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<li style="background-image: none; border-style: none; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_bullet.png); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">Dry products should be stored in a cool, dry place—under 80º F.</li>
<li style="background-image: none; border-style: none; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_bullet.png); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">If possible, store dry pet food in its original bag inside a clean, dedicated plastic container with a lid, keeping the top of the bag folded closed.</li>
<li style="background-image: none; border-style: none; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_bullet.png); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">Keep pets away from food storage and preparation areas.</li>
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Total Recallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858480829798102997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331603558293216970.post-41467812134878487852013-03-11T06:28:00.002-07:002013-03-11T06:30:35.640-07:00"Diggin' Your Dog" Dog Treats Recalled Due to Salmonella<br />
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Diggin' Your Dog Recalls Strippin' Chicks Pet Treats Distributed in Colorado and Nevada Due to Possible <em>Salmonella</em> Hazard</h3>
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<b>March 7, 2013</b> - Diggin' Your Dog™ announced today that they are voluntarily withdrawing one lot of its Strippin' Chicks™ Pet Treats produced on 8-30-12 because they have the potential to be contaminated with <em>Salmonella</em>. The sample was obtained in Colorado and the company has accounted for its distribution in Colorado of this lot.</div>
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No other Diggin' Your Dog™ products, lots, or production dates are affected.</div>
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The lot being voluntarily withdrawn is: Strippin' Chicks™ Pet Treats 5 oz Bag. Lot Code 250322 Use By Date: 2-23-14.</div>
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Healthy people infected with <em>Salmonella</em> should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, <em>Salmonella</em> can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.</div>
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Animals with <em>Salmonella</em> infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some animals will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your animals have consumed the recalled product and have these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.</div>
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Diggin' Your Dog™ takes the matter of consumer protection and safety very seriously and strives to deliver only the safest products available.</div>
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Diggin' Your Dog™ is committed to providing the highest-quality pet treats possible to their customers. As a precautionary measure, Diggin' Your Dog™ will continue to produce all products in very small, handmade lot batches.</div>
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No Other Diggin' Your Dog™ products are affected by this voluntary withdrawal. Customers who have purchased this lot code are urged to stop feeding the product to their pet, remove the lot code from the packaging, and discard the contents.</div>
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A full refund, plus $1.00 to cover postage will be received by mailing the UPC and lot code to:<br />
Diggin Your Dog, LLC, PO Box 17306 Reno, NV 89511.<br />
All refunds will be processed within ten business days (plus postage time).</div>
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Diggin' Your Dog™ values the efforts of all agencies dedicated to the safety of the industry and is committed to consumer safety at all levels.</div>
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For questions or more information, contact Diggin' Your Dog™.<br />
By phone at 775-742-7295 Mon-Fri 8:30AM - 4:00PM Pacific Standard Time<br />
Email us at <a href="mailto:info@dydusa.com" style="color: purple; text-decoration: none;">info@dydusa.com</a>.</div>
Total Recallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858480829798102997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331603558293216970.post-60757641727428529782013-03-07T07:19:00.000-08:002013-03-07T07:19:03.530-08:00Chicken of the Sea Tuna Recalled, Poorly Sealed Cans<br />
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Tri-Union Seafood Issues Voluntary Recall on Select 5-Ounce Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water</h3>
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<br /><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong> - Mar. 6, 2013 – Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of <b>Chicken of the Sea brand 5-ounce cans</b> of chunk white albacore tuna in water.<br />
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The seams on the lids of the cans do not meet the standard for seam quality. Cans that do not meet seam standards could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or by pathogens, which could lead to illness if consumed. There have been no reported illnesses to date, and Tri-Union Seafoods is issuing this voluntary recall to ensure the highest margin of safety and quality.</div>
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The specific product being recalled is Chicken of the Sea Brand <b>5-ounce chunk white albacore tuna in water</b> sold at retail nationwide in single cans between February 4, 2013 and February 27, 2013.</div>
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The UPC code (also known as the bar code) is found on the label of the product and is 0 48000 03355 0. The Best By date is printed on the bottom of the can and is 01/18/17. The product lot codes that are part of this voluntary recall can also be found on the bottom of the can and include:</div>
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<tr><td>3018CB3CKP</td><td>01/18/17</td></tr>
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<tr><td>3018CA3CKP</td><td>01/18/17</td></tr>
<tr><td>3018CA4CKP</td><td>01/18/17</td></tr>
<tr><td>3018CAACKP</td><td>01/18/17</td></tr>
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"The health and safety of our consumers is paramount. As soon as we discovered the issue, we took immediate steps to issue this voluntary recall by alerting our customers who received the product and by asking them to remove it from store shelves," said Shue Wing Chan, President of Tri-Union Seafoods.</div>
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No other codes of this product or other Chicken of the Sea products are affected by this voluntary recall.</div>
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Consumers looking for additional information can call our 24 hour Recall Information line at 1-800-597-5898.</div>
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Total Recallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858480829798102997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331603558293216970.post-40557942740276747932013-03-06T09:00:00.001-08:002013-03-06T09:01:37.442-08:00Cargill Cattle Feed Recalled: Deficient in Vitamins A, D & E!<br />
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Cargill’s animal nutrition business conducts voluntary recall of select mineral product used in ruminant feed</h3>
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<strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong> - March 5, 2013 - Cargill’s animal nutrition business today announced a voluntary recall of certain brands of its ruminant mineral products because they were deficient in vitamins A, D and E. The affected products were manufactured at Cargill’s facilities in McPherson, Kansas, and Montgomery City, Missouri, between Dec. 7, 2012, and Feb. 27, 2013. The absence of added vitamins in these products was due to an oversight in Cargill’s manufacturing process that has been remedied.</div>
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No adverse health effects related to these products have been reported to date.</div>
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This recall is limited to only those products and lot code ranges listed below. The affected product was sold in 50 pounds bags and the lot code can be found printed on the product tag that is attached to the bag. No other Cargill Animal Nutrition products are affected by this recall. Affected products are:</div>
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7144</div>
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Cattle Grazers All Purpose Mineral</div>
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55103</div>
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Right Now Emerald</div>
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55104</div>
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Right Now Onyx</div>
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92111</div>
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Nutrena® NutreBeef Stocker Summer Mineral</div>
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92113</div>
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Nutrena® NutreBeef Stocker Wheat Mineral</div>
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92428</div>
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Nutrena® NutreBeef Breeding Herd Mineral</div>
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522342 to 523058</div>
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80678</div>
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Nutrena ® NutreBeef Cattle - Winter Mineral</div>
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522349 to 523058</div>
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<br />Total Recallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858480829798102997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331603558293216970.post-36470243585966493902013-03-04T09:22:00.003-08:002013-03-04T14:21:01.505-08:00Ezekiel 4:9 Cereal Recalled Due to Tree Nut Allergen<br />
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Food For Life issues Recall - Allergy Alert - Undeclared Allergen in Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Cereal</h3>
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<strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong> - March 1, 2013 - Food For Life Baking Company of Corona, California is recalling 15,369 cases of Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Cereal shipped between November 20, 2012 to February 11, 2013, because the product may be mislabeled and may contain an undeclared allergen - almond:</div>
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M3253, M3309, M3414, M3439,<br />
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M3232, M3313, M3328, M3425,<br />
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Individuals sensitive to almond protein can suffer a moderate to acute life-threatening allergic reaction, if consumed.</div>
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This recall has been initiated as a precautionary measure following a random allergen test performed at the facility concluding that the product may contain an undeclared allergen.</div>
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The recalled products were sold nationwide through health food distributors and natural food retailers. Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Cereals are sold dry in 16 oz. (454g) Cereal Cartons and bear the following descriptions:</div>
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Food For Life, Ezekiel 4:9 Boxed Cereal –Original, (Orange Carton)<br />
Food For Life, Ezekiel 4:9 Boxed Cereal –Golden Flax, (Blue Carton)<br />
Food For Life, Ezekiel 4:9 Boxed Cereal –Cinnamon Raisin, (Purple Carton)</div>
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This recall is being made with the knowledge and in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration.</div>
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No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue.</div>
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Consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to return them unopened to the place of purchase for a refund.</div>
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Consumers with questions may contact us toll free at: (800) 797-5090. </div>
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See’s Candies, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on 1.7oz Divinity Egg with Walnuts, code L.A.D. 102/13</h3>
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<strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong> -February 28 , 2013 - See’s Candies, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., is recalling one code of 1.7 ounce Divinity Easter Egg with Walnuts, because some boxes labeled Divinity with Walnuts may actually contain Peanut Butter Eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The total number of boxes produced that may contain peanut butter is 64 of a run of 2,048 Divinity with Walnuts Eggs.</div>
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The product was distributed to See’s shops in Arizona, California, Nevada, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.</div>
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The product is sold individually in boxes labeled See’s Candies Divinity With Walnuts, 1.7 oz. The <u>only code affected</u> by this recall is L.A.D. 102/13, and is visible on the inside back of the box, through the cellophane window.</div>
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There is no reported allergen reaction or illness attributed to this product.</div>
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Concerned consumers should return the product or the receipt to any See’s Candies Shop or the location where it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. Any consumers with questions about this recall should also contact See’s Consumer Affairs at 1-800-789-7337.</div>
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Zachary Confections, Inc. Announces Recall of Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs </h3>
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<a href="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQJPW4CPqb05Kgefi6-gueRBtMb0df15xNGzbIm55d9CZU5fGYKKQ" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQJPW4CPqb05Kgefi6-gueRBtMb0df15xNGzbIm55d9CZU5fGYKKQ" /></a>February 27, 2013 - Zachary Confections, Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of certain production lots of its Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs because they have the potential to be contaminated with <em>Salmonella</em>, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with <em>Salmonella</em> often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with <em>Salmonella</em> can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.</div>
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Zachary Confections has initiated this voluntary recall in response to a test result indicating the potential for <em>Salmonella</em> contamination in a sample taken during routine post-production testing from one of the production lots of product that is the subject of this recall. Out of an abundance of caution, Zachary Confections is recalling all lots of product that may have been affected.</div>
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The product is packaged in white egg crates with purple, green and yellow lettering. The specific Case UPC numbers, Unit UPC numbers, Code Dates and Best Buy Date for the recalled products are listed below.<br />
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The Best Buy Date and Code Dates are located on the side panel of the product packaging next to the Unit UPC bar code label.</div>
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The recalled product was manufactured on February 20 and February 21, 2013, and was shipped from the Zachary Confections’ facility on February 21 and February 22, 2013.The recalled products have been distributed to some retail stores located in sections of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.</div>
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No other Zachary Confections products are involved in this recall.</div>
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To date Zachary Confections has not received any consumer illness complaints associated with its products. As part of its priority to ensure the safety and quality of all of its products, Zachary Confections is issuing the voluntary recall.</div>
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Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the potential problem.</div>
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"We are dedicated to manufacturing wholesome products for our customers," said George Anichini, Vice President – Operations of Zachary Confections. "Consistent with that dedication, we are taking this voluntary action."</div>
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Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should destroy or return them to the store where they were purchased. Anyone requiring more information should contact Zachary Confections Customer Service at (765) 654-8356 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm EST.<br />
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For more information contact:<br />
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765-654-8356<br />
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<b>Media:</b><br />
George Anichini<br />
765-659-4751</div>
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Diflucan (fluconazole): Drug Safety Communication – Long-term, High-dose Use During Pregnancy May Be Associated With Birth Defects</h3>
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<strong>ISSUE: FDA</strong> is informing the public that treatment with chronic, high doses (400-800mg/day) of Diflucan (fluconazole) during the first trimester of pregnancy may be associated with a rare and distinct set of birth defects in infants. This risk does not appear to be associated with a single, low dose of fluconazole 150mg to treat vaginal yeast infection (candidiasis). Based on this information, the pregnancy category for fluconazole indications (other than vaginal candidiasis) has been changed from category C to category D. The pregnancy category for a single, low dose of fluconazole has not changed and remains category C.BACKGROUND: Diflucan is used to treat yeast infections of the vagina, mouth, throat, esophagus and other organs. It is also used to prevent yeast infections in patients who are likely to become infected because they are being treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy before bone marrow transplant. Diflucan is also used to treat meningitis caused by a certain type of fungus. Pregnancy category D means there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on human data but the potential benefits from use of the drug in pregnant women with serious or life-threatening conditions may be acceptable despite its risks.<b><br />
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<strong>WASHINGTON, Oct 31, 2011 - </strong>Windsor Quality Food Co. Ltd., a Los Angeles, Calif., establishment is recalling approximately 11,390 pounds of chicken pot pie empanadas that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.<br />
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The products subject to recall include:<br />
<ul style="margin-bottom: 0em; margin-top: 0em;"><li>10-lb cases each containing 4 boxes of 27 count “MOLLY’S KITCHEN MINI CHICKEN POT PIE EMPANADAS," with the product code of “953397” and best before date of “Aug. 30, 2012.”</li>
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The case and box labels bear the establishment number “P-9281” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products subject to recall were produced on Aug. 30, 2011, and shipped to one foodservice distributor for further distribution nationwide.<br />
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The problem was discovered by a customer (foodservice distributor) who found pieces of plastic in the product. The problem may have occurred due to a broken piece of equipment utilized during the production process. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses or injury associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider.<br />
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FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.<br />
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Consumers and news reporters with questions about the recall should contact Lynn Hall, the company’s Senior Vice President, at (512) 249-3416.<br />
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Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at<a href="http://askkaren.gov/" style="color: #000099; text-decoration: none;">AskKaren.gov</a>. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.</td></tr>
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Consumer:<br />
1(800) WEGMANS (934-6267)<br />
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Media:<br />
585.429.3627<br />
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The bulk Turkish Pine Nuts have been linked to an outbreak of illness from <em>Salmonella</em> Enteritidis, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with <em>Salmonella</em> often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with <em>Salmonella</em> can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Illness onset is typically 12 to 72 hours after consumption.<br />
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This recall only applies to Turkish Pine Nuts sold in bulk. Other pine nuts sold at Wegmans are not affected by this recall.<br />
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The recalled Turkish pine nuts were imported from Turkey by Sunrise Commodities of Englewood Cliffs, N.J.<br />
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The recalled product was not sold at the company’s Northborough, Massachusetts store, which opened on Sunday, October 16.<br />
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The recall was initiated as a result of a multi-state outbreak investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (<span id="rrspan1" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella" id="rrtaa28" style="color: #0f2a8c; text-decoration: none;">www.cdc.gov/salmonella</a></span>). Wegmans is working closely with the CDC, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state and local public health and agriculture officials on this matter.<br />
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Wegmans has placed automated phone calls to customers who purchased the Turkish Pine Nuts using their Shoppers Club card alerting them about the recall.<br />
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Consumers who have purchased this product should discard any that remains in their homes and visit the service desk at Wegmans for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Wegmans consumer affairs department toll free at 1(800) WEGMANS (934-6267) Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.<br />
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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a 79-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts.</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
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Consumer:<br />
Jim Hull<br />
(912) 449-5700</div><div align="left" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong id="rrstrong1">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong> - October 24, 2011 -American Egg Products of Blackshear, Georgia, is recalling five pound cartons of frozen egg product, Lot #272-1, because they may be contaminated with <em>Salmonella</em>, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with <em>S</em><em>almonella</em>often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with<em>Salmonella</em> can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.<br />
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The recalled egg product was distributed to Georgia and Florida and sold to three distributors and/or further food manufacturers.<br />
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The product, American Egg Products Frozen Egg Product, comes in five pound paper cartons. Lot # 272-1 is printed across the side of the master case and is also embossed on the gable of each individual carton inside the case with the plant number as 272 1 P 1105.<br />
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No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.<br />
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The recall was initiated as a result of a routine sampling by a private laboratory which revealed that the finished product contained<em>Salmonella</em>. The company has ceased distribution of the above referenced product. Investigation by the FDA and the company is ongoing to identify the source of the problem.<br />
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Consumers who have purchased this product, American Egg Products Frozen Egg Product, Lot # 272-1, are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 912-449-5700 Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.</div>Total Recallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858480829798102997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331603558293216970.post-83083399485085144822011-10-24T09:51:00.000-07:002011-10-24T09:52:43.467-07:00Chantix ( varenicline ): Risk of psychiatric problems!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #b2b1a4; color: #484138; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm276737.htm#pat" id="rrtaa36" style="color: #0f2a8c; text-decoration: none;"><b>Additional Information for Patients</b></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm276737.htm#data" id="rrtaa38" style="color: #0f2a8c; text-decoration: none;"><b>Data Summary </b></a><b><br />
</b><a href="http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm276737.htm#References" id="rrtaa39" style="color: #0f2a8c; text-decoration: none;"><strong id="rrstrong0">References</strong></a><br />
</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=2331603558293216970&postID=8308339948508514482&from=pencil" id="rrtaa40" name="sa"><b>Safety Announcement</b></a></div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><b>[10-24-2011] </b>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed the results from two FDA-sponsored epidemiological studies that evaluated the risk of neuropsychiatric adverse events associated with the smoking cessation drug Chantix (varenicline).</div><table align="right" border="2" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="2" id="rrtable0" summary="layout"><tbody>
<tr id="rrtr0"><td bgcolor="#17529f" id="benefit" scope="col"><div align="center" id="rrdiv14"><div class="benefit" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; color: #f9e4bb; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Facts about Chantix (varenicline)</div></div></td></tr>
<tr id="rrtr1"><td bgcolor="#baccca" id="header1" scope="col"><ul id="rrul4" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_orangebullet.gif); margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><li id="rrli11" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">A prescription medicine used to help adults quit smoking</li>
<li id="rrli12" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Increases the likelihood of abstinence from smoking for as long as one year compared to treatment with placebo.</li>
<li id="rrli13" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Works by blocking the effects of nicotine (from smoking) on the brain.<sup>1</sup></li>
<li id="rrli14" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">From approval in May 2006 through July 2011, approximately 21.8 million Chantix prescriptions were dispensed and approximately 8.9 million patients received Chantix prescriptions from U.S. outpatient retail pharmacies.<sup>2</sup></li>
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</tbody></table><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Neither study found a difference in risk of neuropsychiatric hospitalizations between Chantix and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT; e.g., NicoDerm patches). However, both studies had a number of study design limitations, including only assessing neuropsychiatric events that resulted in hospitalization, and not having a large enough sample size to detect rare adverse events (see<a href="http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm276737.htm#data" id="rrtaa41" style="color: #0f2a8c; text-decoration: none;">Data Summary</a> below for more information). Although these two studies did not suggest an increased risk of neuropsychiatric events that result in hospitalization, they do not rule out an increased risk of other neuropsychiatric events with Chantix.</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Healthcare professionals and patients should continue to follow the recommendations in the physician label and the patient Medication Guide, and to monitor for neuropsychiatric symptoms when prescribing or using Chantix. Based on FDA’s assessment of currently available data, the Agency continues to believe that the drug’s benefits outweigh the risks and the current warnings in the Chantix drug label are appropriate.</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">The risk of serious neuropsychiatric events with Chantix is currently highlighted in the <em>Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions</em> section of the physician label and in the patient Medication Guide. Such events can include changes in behavior, hostility, agitation, depressed mood, and suicidal thoughts or actions. These warnings were based on postmarketing reports describing changes in mood and behavior during and after Chantix use (see <a href="http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/DrugSafetyInformationforHeathcareProfessionals/PublicHealthAdvisories/ucm051136.htm" id="rrtaa42" style="color: #0f2a8c; text-decoration: none;" target="">2008 Public Health Advisory</a> and <a href="http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/DrugSafetyInformationforHeathcareProfessionals/PublicHealthAdvisories/ucm169988.htm" id="rrtaa43" style="color: #0f2a8c; text-decoration: none;" target="">2009 Public Health Advisory</a>).</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">FDA is continuing to evaluate the risk of neuropsychiatric events with Chantix. The drug manufacturer is conducting a large safety clinical trial of Chantix to assess neuropsychiatric adverse events, and results from this study are expected in 2017.</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=2331603558293216970&postID=8308339948508514482&from=pencil" id="rrtaa44" name="pat"><b>Additional Information for Patients</b> </a></div><ul id="rrul5" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_orangebullet.gif); margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" type="disc"><li id="rrli15" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Some patients have experienced changes in behavior, hostility, agitation, depressed mood, and suicidal thoughts or actions while using Chantix to help them quit smoking. Some patients had these symptoms soon after they began taking Chantix, and others developed them after several weeks of treatment, or after stopping Chantix.</li>
<li id="rrli16" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Before taking Chantix, patients should inform their healthcare professional if they have ever had depression or other mental health problems.</li>
<li id="rrli17" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">If a patient develops agitation, hostility, depressed mood, or changes in behavior or thinking that are not typical for them, or if a patient develops suicidal ideation or behavior, they should immediately discontinue Chantix and report these symptoms to their healthcare professional.</li>
<li id="rrli18" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Patients should read the Medication Guide that they get along with their Chantix prescription. It explains the risks associated with the use of Chantix.</li>
<li id="rrli19" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Patients should report serious side effects from the use of Chantix to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the "Contact Us" box at the bottom of this page.</li>
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</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=2331603558293216970&postID=8308339948508514482&from=pencil" id="rrtaa45" name="hcp"><b>Additional Information for Healthcare Professionals</b> </a></div><ul id="rrul6" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; height: auto; list-style-image: url(http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/@system/documents/system/img_fdagov_orangebullet.gif); margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><li id="rrli20" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Healthcare professionals should continue to follow the recommendations in the drug label when prescribing Chantix.</li>
<li id="rrli21" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Serious neuropsychiatric adverse events, including, but not limited to, depression, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and completed suicide, have been reported in patients taking Chantix.</li>
<li id="rrli22" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Healthcare professionals should ask patients about any history of psychiatric illness, especially depression, prior to initiating treatment with Chantix.</li>
<li id="rrli23" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Healthcare professionals should advise patients and caregivers that the patient should immediately stop taking Chantix and contact a healthcare professional if agitation, hostility, depressed mood, or changes in behavior or thinking that are not typical for the patient are observed, or if the patient develops suicidal ideation or suicidal behavior while taking or shortly after discontinuing Chantix.</li>
<li id="rrli24" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Healthcare professionals should encourage patients to read the Medication Guide they receive along with their Chantix prescription.</li>
<li id="rrli25" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Healthcare professionals should report adverse events involving Chantix to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the "Contact Us" box at the bottom of this page <br />
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</ul><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=2331603558293216970&postID=8308339948508514482&from=pencil" id="rrtaa46" name="data"><b>Data Summary</b></a></div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">FDA sponsored two observational studies of neuropsychiatric adverse events with Chantix. One was conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Center for Medication Safety (VAMedSAFE), and the other by the Department of Defense’s (DoD) U.S. Army Medical Command’s Pharmacovigilance Center (PVC; hereafter referred to as the “DoD study”).</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">The VA study was a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the incidence of mental health hospitalizations among veterans using Chantix or nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Patients starting Chantix or NRT between May 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007, but with no Chantix or NRT use in the previous year, were selected and matched in a 1:1 ratio by use of propensity scores (reflecting demographic characteristics, comorbidities, and psychiatric history). Propensity score matching is a method of balancing patient characteristics between the treatment groups being compared. The study’s main outcome was psychiatric hospitalization, with a coded primary discharge diagnosis for one of a number of psychiatric conditions, including drug-induced mental disorders, schizophrenic disorders, other psychotic disorders, depression, suicide attempts, and other mood disorders. Because the spontaneous adverse event reports for Chantix suggested a relatively short time to onset for psychiatric reactions, psychiatric hospitalizations for selected psychiatric diagnoses were assessed for 30 days after a prescription fill for Chantix or NRT.</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">The VA study population included 14,131 Chantix users and an equal number of NRT users. Among these patients, there were 16 psychiatric hospitalizations in Chantix-treated patients, and 21 in NRT patients. A Cox proportional hazards analysis showed no statistically significant difference in the risk of psychiatric hospitalization for Chantix users compared to NRT users (hazard ratio [HR] for Chantix/NRT = 0.76; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.40-1.46). A complementary analysis in a prevalent user cohort of patients who had used NRT in the past before initiating Chantix or refilling an NRT prescription also showed no statistically significant difference in psychiatric hospitalizations between the two treatment groups. Also, the results using time periods longer than 30 days after a prescription fill were similar.</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">The DoD study was also a retrospective cohort study comparing the acute (30-day) rates of hospitalizations for neuropsychiatric adverse events among new users of Chantix (n=19,933) and NRT patch (n=15,867) who started therapy from August 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007 in the Military Health System. Patients were drawn from active duty military personnel, military retirees, and the dependents of either. Chantix users were matched using propensity scores to NRT users, with subgrouping by concomitant use of the prescription smoking cessation drug bupropion. After propensity score matching, there were 11,978 Chantix users and an equal number of NRT users in the study sample. The main outcome was a primary hospital discharge diagnosis for a neuropsychiatric condition. The following neuropsychiatric diagnoses were identified using ICD-9 codes: drug-induced mental disorders, transient mental disorders, schizophrenia, episodic and mood disorders, delusional disorders, other nonorganic psychoses, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depressive disorders, and suicide attempt.</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">In the DoD study’s propensity score matched samples, there were 18 psychiatric hospitalizations among Chantix users and 16 among NRT users. A Cox proportional hazard analysis did not show a statistically significant difference (HR for Chantix/NRT = 1.13; 95% CI 0.57-2.21). There was also no significant difference in psychiatric hospitalizations for Chantix users compared to NRT users when patients with concomitant bupropion use were excluded (HR = 0.91; 95% CI 0.39-2.14). Most (43) of the 55 neuropsychiatric hospitalizations (18 of the 23 Chantix events and 25 of the 32 NRT events) occurred in patients with a neuropsychiatric diagnosis in the year preceding the Chantix/NRT prescription fill, although such patients were a minority of the cohorts. Among patients with a neuropsychiatric diagnosis in the preceding year, 0.7% of Chantix users and 1.4% of NRT users were hospitalized for psychiatric care.</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">A strength of both studies was the inclusion of patients with pre-existing psychiatric disorders, since these patients were typically excluded from the clinical trials conducted with Chantix before it was approved (i.e., in premarketing trials).</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Although neither study found a measurable increase in psychiatric hospitalizations with Chantix versus NRT, these results should be interpreted with the limitations of both studies in mind. The sample sizes in both studies were too small to assess rare, idiosyncratic events. Focusing on psychiatric hospitalizations is a useful approach for <span id="rrspan2"> </span>assessing the risk of serious neuropsychiatric adverse events, but it does not allow an assessment of less severe neuropsychiatric events that did not result in a psychiatric hospitalization (in the periods studied). Although the studies did not find a difference in psychiatric hospitalization risk between Chantix and NRT, they do not exclude the possibility that both treatments carry a similar risk. In addition, the VA study did not include PTSD as a reason for psychiatric hospitalization; one published report suggested that patients with PTSD may be more susceptible to the neuropsychiatric adverse effects of Chantix.<sup>3</sup> Also, the DoD study only assessed a 30-day risk period following the fill date of the first qualifying prescription for Chantix or NRT and did not evaluate the rate of neuropsychiatric hospitalizations occurring over a longer duration following a Chantix prescription fill.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Overall, FDA has determined that the current warnings in the Chantix drug label, based on postmarketing surveillance reports, remain appropriate.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">FDA is continuing to evaluate the risk of neuropsychiatric adverse events with Chantix. The manufacturer of Chantix, Pfizer, is conducting a large safety clinical trial of Chantix to assess neuropsychiatric adverse events as outcomes. Results from this trial are expected in 2017.<br />
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<strong>WASHINGTON, October 14, 2011 -</strong> E-Z Shop Kitchens, Inc., a Fremont, Ohio, establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat, seasoned beef and shredded pork products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The items subject to recall were sold for institutional and/or individual consumer use and are listed below.<br />
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<a href="" id="products" name="products"></a>The following products are subject to recall [<a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/083-2011_images.pdf" style="color: #000099; text-decoration: none;">View Labels</a> (PDF Only)]:<ul style="margin-bottom: 0em; margin-top: 0em;"><li>16-ounce and 4-pound tub containers of "E-Z SHOP KITCHEN SEASONED BEEF " that bear the establishment number "EST. 19665" in the USDA mark of inspection.</li>
<li>16-ounce and 4-pound tub containers of "E-Z SHOP KITCHEN SHREDDED PORK WITH BBQ SAUCE " that bear the establishment number "EST. 19665" in the USDA mark of inspection.</li>
<li>16-ounce and 4-pound tub containers of "E-Z SHOP KITCHEN SHREDDED BEEF WITH BBQ SAUCE " that bear the establishment number "P-19665" in the USDA mark of inspection.</li>
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All of the products have unknown production dates and were distributed to retail and institutional customers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia between July 1 and Oct. 6.<br />
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The problem was discovered by FSIS personnel when following up on a complaint and is the subject of an on-going investigation. FSIS may take additional regulatory action based on the results of this investigation.<br />
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FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.<br />
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FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that recalled product is no longer available to consumers. If available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at<a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp" style="color: #000099; text-decoration: none;">www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/<br />
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Consumer and media questions regarding the recall can be directed to contact the company at (419) 334-2667.<br />
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Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at<a href="http://askkaren.gov/" style="color: #000099; text-decoration: none;">AskKaren.gov</a>. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.</td></tr>
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James Scannell/Jeffrey Long<br />
617-924-8300</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong> - October 11, 2011 - CFE International, Canadian Fish Exporters, Inc. Auburndale, MA is recalling Salted, Smoked, Split Herring, , Lot Number: 1171, Plant Code: 2406 Producer: Leslie Leger & Sons, Ltd. Cap Pele, NB, Canada. A routine sample collected at a retail store by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets found the product to be uneviscerated. Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish.<br />
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Botulinum spores can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness. Botulism can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.<br />
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The product was distributed in 18 lb wooden boxes (40-60 count) thru distributors in: CT, FL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PR, VA and packaged by retail stores in various weight range from ½ lb to 1.5 lb.<br />
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No illnesses have been reported to date.<br />
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Consumers are cautioned not to use this product, even if it does not look or smell spoiled, and it should be returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with any questions can contact: James Scannell/Jeffrey Long, CFE International Canadian Fish Exporters, Inc. 134 Rumford Avenue, Suite 202, Auburndale, MA 02466-1377 or by telephone 617-924-8300 between 9am -5 pm Monday through Friday.<br />
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Congressional and Public Affairs<br />
(202) 720-9113<br />
Adam Tarr<br />
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<strong style="color: black;">WASHINGTON, Oct 11, 2011 - </strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Commercial Meat Co</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">., a Los Angeles, Calif., establishment is recalling approximately 377,775 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with <em>E. coli</em> O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.<br />
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The following ground beef products are subject to recall:<br />
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<ul style="margin-bottom: 0em; margin-top: 0em;"><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">5,10,15,20,30,40,50 and 60 lb. cases of bulk ground beef</span></li>
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<li>5,10 and 20 lb. cases of ground beef patties</li>
<li>10,15,20,30,40 and 50 lb. cases of ground beef taco</li>
<li>5,10,15,20,25,30,40,50 and 60 lb. cases of ground beef chili</li>
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USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline<br />
1-888-MPHOTLINE or visit<br />
<a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/index.asp" style="color: #000099; text-decoration: none;">www.fsis.usda.gov</a></div>Wash hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling raw meat and poultry. Wash cutting boards, dishes and utensils with hot, soapy water. Immediately clean spills.<br />
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Keep raw meat, fish and poultry away from other food that will not be cooked.<br />
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Consumers should only eat ground beef or ground beef patties that have been cooked to a safe internal temperature of 160° F.<br />
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Color is NOT a reliable indicator that ground beef or ground beef patties have been cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria such as<em>E. coli</em> O157:H7.<br />
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The only way to be sure ground beef is cooked to a high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria is to use a thermometer to measure the internal temperature.<br />
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Refrigerate raw meat and poultry within two hours after purchase or one hour if temperatures exceed 90° F. Refrigerate cooked meat and poultry within two hours after cooking.</td></tr>
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Each case bears a label with the establishment number "EST. 4873" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products subject to recall were produced between Sept. 7, 2011 and Oct. 6, 2011 and were shipped to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">restaurants in California and Nevada as well as on Frederal establishment in California for further processing.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><br />
The problem was discovered through routine FSIS monitoring which confirmed a positive result for <em>E.coli</em>O157:H7. The company did not hold product pending test results, resulting in this recall. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.<br />
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FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers (including restaurants) of the recall and to ensure that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.<br />
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<em>E. coli</em> O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.<br />
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FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160° F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature.<br />
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Consumers and media with questions regarding the recall should contact the company’s Manager, Neil Brown, at (213) 622-6997.<br />
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Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at<a href="http://askkaren.gov/" style="color: #000099; text-decoration: none;">AskKaren.gov</a>. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.</span></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Total Recallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858480829798102997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331603558293216970.post-78085042816650379112011-10-07T08:04:00.000-07:002011-10-07T08:05:28.722-07:00Fresh Cut Cantaloupe ( by Fruit Fresh Up ) & Cut Mixed Fruit Recalled -- Again!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #b2b1a4; color: #484138; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span><br />
<h3 id="rrh30" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; height: auto; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. Recalls Fresh Cut Cantaloupe and Cut Mixed Fruit<br />
Containing Cantaloupe Distributed in New York State Because of<br />
Possible Health Risk</span></h3><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong id="rrstrong0">Contact:</strong><br />
Consumer:<br />
Company:<br />
716-684-4300<br />
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</div><div align="left" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong id="rrstrong1">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong> - October 6, 2011 - Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. of Depew, New York is recalling approximately 4,800 individual packages of FRESH CUT CANTALOUPE AND CUT MIXED FRUIT CONTAINING CANTALOUPE because they have the potential to be contaminated with<em>listeria monocytogenes, </em>an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, <em>listeria </em>infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. was not advised of the possible contamination of the cantaloupe it acquired from an independent wholesale vendor until last Thursday, September 27th.</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">The recalled FRESH CUT CANTALOUPE AND CUT MIXED FRUIT CONTAINING CANTALOUPE was distributed in Buffalo, New York and surrounding areas in retail stores and through catering orders.</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">The fresh cut fruit subject to this recall was sold between August 31, 2011 and September 11, 2011, and consisted of the following products: Cantaloupe Chunks, Cantaloupe Slices, Gourmet Fruit Salad, Small Fruit Salad, Small and Large Fruit Salad with Pineapple, Fruit Salad with Kiwi, and Fruit Trays. The packaging in which these products were packed has best-if-used-by dates ranging from September 4th through September 11th. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the cantaloupe processed by Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. Before cutting whole melons for packaging, Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. uses stringent procedures to minimize the risk of contamination. The rind of the whole cantaloupe is thoroughly washed with a sanitizing solution before cutting, and after the seeds are removed, the flesh is washed with this same solution before it is cut or sliced. Despite these procedures, which greatly minimize the risk of contamination, Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. is recalling these products out of an abundance of caution.</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">The Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. recall is part of a larger recall involving cantaloupe traced to Rocky Ford cantaloupes produced by Jensen Farms in Holly, Colorado. The Food and Drug Administration confirmed that <em>listeria </em>was found in samples taken from a Denver area store and the Jensen Farms packing facility. The melons were shipped to at least 17 different states across the U.S. between July 29th and September 10th. As of Wednesday there were a total of 96 illnesses, including 18 deaths, related to the contaminated cantaloupe sold by Jensen Farms. Jensen Farms earlier issued a voluntary nationwide recall of its cantaloupes after news of the multi-state outbreak. Jenson Farms has ceased production and distribution of the product while the FDA and the company continue their investigations as to what caused the problem.</div><div style="background-image: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1%; margin-top: 1%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Consumers having the recalled Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. product in their possession should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or destroy it. Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. is located at 2928 Walden Avenue, New York 14043. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (716) 684-4300, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.</div><div><br />
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