November 18, 2008
 

Use Caution With Ayurvedic Products


Use Caution With Ayurvedic Products
The presence of heavy metals in some Ayurvedic products makes them potentially harmful.

FDA Reports Nationwide Recall of Mislabeled ReliOn Insulin Syringes (November 5)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is notifying health care professionals and patients that Tyco Healthcare Group LP (Covidien) is recalling one lot of ReliOn sterile, single-use, disposable, hypodermic syringes with permanently affixed hypodermic needles due to possible mislabeling. The use of these syringes may lead to patients receiving an overdose of as much as 2.5 times the intended dose, which may lead to hypoglycemia, serious health consequences, and even death.

Vaccines Stand Ready for Flu Season
FDA has approved six vaccines for the 2008-2009 flu season.

The Hartz Mountain Corporation Voluntarily Recalls One Specific Lot of Nationwide Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips Because of Possible Health Risk (October 20)
The Hartz Mountain Corporation, Secaucus, NJ is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Hartz Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot are potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall.

Harry and David Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Harry and David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread (October 22)
Harry and David, of Medford, Oregon, is voluntarily recalling approximately 400 1 lb. 4 oz. boxes labeled Harry and David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread because the package may contain a different Moose Munch product which contains pecans not declared on the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

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