News Releases
FDA Grants Orphan Drug Status to Lymphoseek
Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE MKT: NAVB) today announced that Lymphoseek® (technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept) Injection has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for use in sentinel lymph node detection in patients with cancer of the head and neck.
Fresh Finds Ground Black Pepper Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Risk
Gel Spice Company, Inc., of Bayonne, NJ, is issuing a voluntary recall notice for 16,443 cases of Fresh Finds-Ground Black Pepper, 3.53 oz, plastic jars, because it has the possibility to be contaminated with Salmonella .
Playtex Adds Items to Power Adapter Recall
Energizer Personal Care – Playtex Manufacturing, Inc. announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it is adding an adapter production lot to its voluntary nationwide recall of certain AC/DC power adapters that are used with the Playtex® Nurser Deluxe Double Electric Breast Pump.
Taylor Farms Recalls Roma Tomatoes
Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc. of Tracy, CA has been notified that specific lots of “Expo Fresh” Roma tomatoes supplied to Taylor Farms Pacific may be contaminated with Salmonella as a result of routine testing. No illnesses have been reported.
Hospira Issues Recall of Anticoagulant Used in Catheterization
Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today it is initiating a voluntary nationwide user-level recall of one lot of Heparin Sodium, 1,000 USP Heparin Units/500 mL (2 USP Heparin Units/mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 500 mL, NDC 0409-7620-03 Lot 41-046-JT with expiration date of 01NOV 2015.
Publix Recalls Private Label Jalapeno Bagels
Out of an abundance of precaution, the company is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Jalapeno Bagels, which are sold in either the self-service bins or artisan cases in the bakery department, and may contain pieces of glass and small stones.
Recalled Rice Milk Snacks May Pose Potential Choking Hazard to Children
Plum Organics is voluntarily recalling its Little Crèmes organic rice milk snacks line after it was found that the product has the potential to cause choking.
Pharmacy Creations Issues Voluntary Recall
Pharmacy Creations has voluntarily recalled four product lots (see below) following testing results conducted by Front Range, Inc., its former independent testing laboratory, that indicated that the product lots may have the potential of not being sterile.
Twix Bites Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens
Today, Mars Chocolate North America announced a voluntary recall of its TWIX® Brand Unwrapped Bites 7 oz. Stand Up Pouch with the code date: 421BA4GA60.
Tullia’s Recalls Sauce Because of Possible Health Risk
Tullia’s is recalling Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce code 530140.