Product Recalls - Page 76

November 20, 2014

Dutch cull 42,700 turkeys after bird flu found

Dutch authorities said 42,700 turkeys have been culled at a farm in the south of the country after a mild variant of the H7 bird flu strain was reported over the weekend

November 20, 2014

Raids seize 300,000 doses of fake weight loss, ED drugs

Police across Europe have seized almost 300,000 doses of counterfeit anti-impotence and weight-loss medicines, highlighting the prevalence of fake drugs in the region

November 20, 2014

Tuna linked to salmonella outbreak in 20 states

A yellowfin tuna product used to make dishes like sushi and sashimi sold at restaurants and grocery stores has been linked with an outbreak of salmonella that has sickened more than 100 people in 20 states and the District of Columbia

November 20, 2014

Officials issue warning over fentanyl patches

U.S. health officials warned on Thursday about the sometimes deadly effect of overexposure to fentanyl painkiller patches, particularly for small children, saying at least 10 people have died and 12 hospitalized in the last 15 years

November 20, 2014

Research suggests widespread problems with St. Jude heart device

New research suggests a sometimes-lethal problem with a St. Jude Medical Inc. heart device could be widespread, though the full scope of the issue remains unknown

November 20, 2014

FDA warns Johnson & Johnson unit about tampon complaints

U.S. drug regulators chided a Johnson & Johnson unit for not reporting or investigating customer complaints about O.B. Tampons or personal lubricants similar to K-Y Jelly

November 20, 2014

Children's sleepwear recalled on flammability fears

Three U.S. companies are recalling about 228,000 items of children's sleepwear because of concerns they could catch fire, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday

November 20, 2014

Calif. gov. urges flammability standards changes

Gov. Jerry Brown is calling for changes to state flammability standards for upholstered furniture in an effort to reduce the use of what he says are toxic flame retardants

November 20, 2014

Convertible high chairs recalled

Convertible high chairs distributed by Evenflo Inc. are being recalled due to a falling risk