NOTE: There have been recalls of other digoxin brands since this massive Digitek recall in the spring of 2008. As of May 13th, 2009 the most recent has been a recall on Caraco brand digoxin. A class I recall is being issued on all Digitek (digoxin) tablets, which may contain twice the approved level of digoxin.The existence of double-strength … [Read more...]
Covidien Initiates Voluntary Recall of Pre-Filled Syringes Containing Heparin (March 28)
CONTACT: ERIC KRAUS 508-261-8305 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 28, 2008 - COVIDIEN, FORMERLY TYCO HEALTHCARE, WAS RECENTLY NOTIFIED BY ITS SUPPLIER, SCIENTIFIC PROTEIN LABORATORIES LLC (SPL), OF A NATION-WIDE RECALL OF HEPARIN SODIUM USP ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENT. THE VOLUNTARY RECALL AFFECTS THE FOLLOWING … [Read more...]
Singulair: Another Popular Medication Linked to Suicide
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible link between the use of the asthma medication Singulair. Merck & Co, Inc. has already updated the prescribing and patient info for the medication to include depression, suicidality (suicidal thinking) and anxiousness. The FDA has also received post-marketing reports from patients and … [Read more...]
Actavis Recalls Remaining Fentanyl Patches in the US as Precaution (Mar. 1)
CONTACT: SARITA THAPAR, PHARMD 908-659-2471 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MORRISTOWN, NJ, MARCH 1, 2008 -- ACTAVIS INC., THE UNITED STATES MANUFACTURING AND MARKETING DIVISION OF THE INTERNATIONAL GENERIC PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY ACTAVIS GROUP HF, TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT ITS SUBSIDIARY ACTAVIS SOUTH ATLANTIC LLC IS PROCEEDING WITH THE VOLUNTARILY RECALL … [Read more...]
Publix Issues Recall for Assorted Flavors of Empanadas (March 14)
CONTACT:MARIA BROUS (863) 680-5339 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- LAKELAND, FL -- MARCH 14, 2008 -- PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS IS ISSUING A VOLUNTARY RECALL ON ALL CODES OF PREPACKAGED 2 AND 4-PACK APPLE, PINEAPPLE AND PUMPKIN EMPANADAS SOLD IN RETAIL BAKERIES DUE TO THE UNDECLARED MILK INGREDIENT. PEOPLE WHO HAVE AN ALLERGY OR SEVERE SENSITIVITY TO MILK RUN … [Read more...]
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