Acetaminophen Black Box Warning by FDA

6-30-2009

Acetaminophen /Tylenol – Black Box Warning Recommended by the FDA

The FDA has recommends that the a black box warning is added to the labels of prescription pain and cold products that contain acetaminophen wich is widely known under the brand name Tylenol.

The FDA states that there is a signifigant health problem of liver injury related to the use of acetaminophen in both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (RX) products.

Because acetaminophen is important for the use of treating pain and fever they do not want to remove it from the market.

Acetaminophen containing products are used extensively making the absolute number of liver injury cases a public health concern.

Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol.
It is also found in many other over-the-counter medications you can buy at the drug store and in prescription drugs your doctor prescribes:
Common names include:

• Actifed
• Alka-Seltzer Plus
• Benadryl, Butalbital
• Co-Gesic
• Contac
• Darvocet
• Excedrin
• Fioricet
• Lortab
• Midrin
• Norco
• Percocet
• Robitussin
• Sedapap
• Sinutab
• Sudafed
• TheraFlu
• Unisom With Pain
• Vick’s Nyquil
• Vick’s DayQuil
• Vicodin,
• Wygesic
• Zydone

Acetaminophen in overdose can seriously damage the liver. If the damage is severe, a liver transplant may be necessary in order to save a life.

Accordning to Research, hundreds of people each year are diagnosed with acute liver failure as a result of taking acetaminophen and about 100 people die annually from overdosing on the painkiller, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Although researchers have found that the drug is safe if taken at recommended levels, its prevalence in a variety of pain relievers, fever reducers and cough medicines as a somewhat hidden ingredient means patients don’t realize they are taking several drugs that all contain acetaminophen.

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Blair Robes Recall- 162,000 women’s robes recalled after 6 deaths

Consumers are being urged to immediately stop wearing a certain type of chenille robe made by Blair LLC due to a fire hazard that is believed to have killed at least six people.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Blair LLC, based in Warren, Pa., on Thursday said they were issuing the second recall notice in two months after receiving reports of six deaths due to the robes catching on fire. In five of the six cases, the victims were women who were cooking at the time; three of the victims were in their 80s. The recall applied to 162,000 robes.

“CPSC urges all consumers to report any incidents or injuries involving consumer products, even after a recall has been announced,” said acting CPSC Chairman Thomas Moore. “Contact the CPSC so that we may help prevent tragic deaths or injuries like those that might be related to the Blair robes.”
CPSC and Blair initially announced their voluntary recall in April, citing three reports of the robes catching on fire, including one report of second-degree burns.

The robes, made in Pakistan, have the following item numbers: 3093111, 3093112, 3093113, 3093114, 3093115, and 3093116. They are a one-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille, a shaped stand collar, and horizontal chenille front and back yolks and cuffs. The robes have a full-button front with seven matching button closures.

The robes were sold in Blair catalogs and on the company Web site, as well as Blair stores in Warren, Pa., Grove City, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., from January 2003 through March 2009. Consumers may return the robe to Blair and receive a refund or a $50 gift card by contacting the company at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, via the firm’s Web site at Blair.com/recall, or by e-mail at blairproductrecall(at)blair.com.

Baxter Infusion Pump Recall

A Class 1 Recall of  Baxter infusion pumps by the FDA.

Colleague Single and Triple Channel Volumetric Infusion Pumps by Baxter
The Model numbers are:

• Mono 2M8151 and 2M8153

• CX 2M8161 and 2M8163

• CXE 2M9161 and 2M9163

The defective Pumps were manufactured and distributed from February, 1997 through December, 2008.

The company identified software and battery usage failures that result in a delay in or interruption of infusion that may cause serious injury and/or death. Baxter sent a letter to all of its customers, which included advice and instructions to institutions using the infusion pumps.

Chinese Drywall Lawsuit by Florida Homeowners

Florida Home owners have filed another Chinese Drywall Lawsuit.  This is the latest of four lawsuits filed so far and allege that tens of thousands of florida homes could be built with the defective Drywall from China.

Several homeowners have complained of  “rotten egg” smells coming from the drywall. Drywall is usually manufactured in the United States but due to recent shortages, many contractors were forced to use the Chinese made Drywall.

The company behind the supply of the defective products  is Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co. Ltd. of China, a subsidiary of German-based manufacturer Knauf Group.

The health department  said that most of the homes being investigated were built after 2004, but one home that is the subject of complaints was built in 2001.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Florida Department of Health have announced their own investigations to determine whether the Chinese drywall poses a threat to public safety or health.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said last week it was investigating complaints that Chinese-made drywall was emitting odors and causing appliance problems in homes.

Several people have come forward and many more are expected to as Florida homeowners find out that issues are related to the Chinese Drywall.

BPA baby bottle Ban – NY Law Makers Vote

The ban on Bisphenol-A (BPA) was approved unanimously by the Suffolk County Legislature on Tuesday. It will take effect if County Executive Steve Levy signs it, but he has not indicated whether he will do so.

The FDA had said last fall that BPA was safe, but after an independent report found deep flaws in its study the agency announced in December that it was planning more research.

No Limit on Lawsuits against Drug Makers upheld by Supreme Court

In a win for consumers, the United States Supreme Court has upheld a law that would have limited the amount of money in lawsuits against drug makers.

The Supreme Court has upheld a $6.7 million jury award to a musician who lost her arm because of a botched injection of an anti-nausea medication. The court brushed away a plea that it limit lawsuits against drug makers.

In a 6-3 decision Wednesday, the court rejected Wyeth Pharmaceuticals’ claim that federal approval of its Phenergan anti-nausea drug should have shielded the company from lawsuits like the one filed by Diana Levine of Vermont.

The decision is the second this term that rejected business groups’ arguments that federal regulation effectively pre-empts consumer complaints under state law.

Raptiva Psoriasis Drug Side Effects FDA Warning

Raptiva Psoriasis Drug Side Effects warning issued by the FDA.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a public health advisory concerning three confirmed, and one possible report of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection, in patients using the psoriasis drug Raptiva (efalizumab). Three of those patients have died.

All four patients were treated with the drug for more than three years. None of the patients were receiving other treatments that suppress the immune system.

The FDA is reviewing this latest information. The agency will take appropriate steps to:

• ensure that the risks of Raptiva do not outweigh its benefits;

• that patients prescribed Raptiva are clearly informed of the signs and symptoms of PML; and

• that health care professionals carefully monitor patients for the possible development of PML.

The FDA strongly recommends that health care professionals carefully monitor patients on Raptiva, as well as those who have discontinued the drug, for any signs or symptoms of neurologic disease, and that they periodically reassess the benefits of continued treatment. Patients should be aware of the symptoms of PML and contact their health care professionals immediately if they experience any such symptoms.

Raptiva is a once-weekly injection approved for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic (whole body) therapy or phototherapy. The drug works by suppressing T-cells (blood cells that help fight infection) in the immune system.

These cells, when activated, migrate to the skin and cause inflammation which results in the red, inflamed and scaly patches of skin, which is associated with psoriasis. By suppressing T-cells, Raptiva decreases the function of the immune system which increases a patient’s susceptibility to infections.

Since the approval of Raptiva (efalizumab) in October 2003, the FDA has received reports of three confirmed cases and one possible case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in patients who were 47 to 73 years of age who were using Raptiva for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Two of the patients with confirmed PML and one patient with possible PML died. All four patients were treated with Raptiva continuously for more than three years.  None of the patients were receiving other treatments that suppress the immune system while taking Raptiva.

PML is a rare, serious, progressive neurologic disease caused by a virus that affects the central nervous system.  When PML occurs, it is usually in people whose immune systems have been severely weakened and often results in an irreversible decline in neurologic function and death. There is no known effective treatment for PML.

Raptiva works by affecting T-cells in the immune system.  The effects of Raptiva also decrease the function of the immune system and increase susceptibility to infections.

Raptiva was approved for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in 2003. There were no cases of PML seen in the clinical trials that supported the approval of Raptiva.  At the time of approval, a total of 2,764 patients had been treated with Raptiva.  Of those 2,764 patients, 2400 had been treated for three months, 904 for six months, and 218 for one year or more.

In October 2008, the labeling for Raptiva was changed to highlight, in a Boxed Warning, the risks of life-threatening infections, including PML.  In addition, FDA directed Genentech, the manufacturer of Raptiva, to develop a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, or REMS, to ensure that patients receive risk information about Raptiva.

The FDA is reviewing this latest information. The agency will take appropriate steps to ensure that the risks of Raptiva do not outweigh its benefits, that patients prescribed Raptiva are clearly informed of the signs and symptoms of PML, and that health care professionals carefully monitor patients for the possible development of PML.

Healthcare providers should, in the interim, be aware of the following information and advice:

• Raptiva increases the risk of PML.  Longer, continuous use may further increase this risk.

• Inform patients using Raptiva of the potential risk of developing PML.

• There are no known screening tests that can reliably predict PML or medical interventions that can prevent or treat this disease.

• Monitor patients being treated with Raptiva for the onset of neurologic symptoms.  Discontinue Raptiva if PML is suspected.

• Patients treated with Raptiva should be periodically re-evaluated to ensure that the benefit of treatment continues to outweigh the risks.  Consideration should be given to use of other approved therapies to control the patients’ psoriasis.

• The effects of periodic or intermittent use of Raptiva, or the concomitant use of other immunosuppressant drugs on the risk for PML is not known.

Patients using Raptiva should:

• Be aware that Raptiva increases the risk of developing PML.  PML is a disease that is fatal or causes severe disability.

• Talk with their healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of treatment with Raptiva.

• Be aware of the symptoms of PML which may include unusual weakness, loss of coordination, changes in vision, difficulty speaking and sometimes personality changes.

• Contact their healthcare provider immediately if they experience these symptoms.

• Understand that there are no laboratory screening tests for PML or medical interventions that can prevent or treat PML

In October 2008, the product labeling for Raptiva was revised to highlight in a boxed warning the risks of life-threatening infections, including PML. At that time, the FDA directed Genentech, the manufacturer, to develop a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) to include a medication guide to educate patients about the drug’s risks.

According to Reuters,  Genentech Inc (DNA.N) is developing plans to minimize the risks of a deadly infection reported in patients who took the company’s Raptiva psoriasis drug, a company spokeswoman said on Thursday.
The European Medicines Agency recommended suspension of Raptiva’s marketing approval after three confirmed reports of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, or PML. U.S. regulators said they were reviewing the cases.

“We are evaluating all possible approaches to address the risk of PML with Raptiva use, including a risk minimization plan,” Genentech spokeswoman Tara Cooper said.

Genentech markets Raptiva in the United States. Merck Serono, a unit of Merck KGaA (MRCG.DE), holds marketing rights to Raptiva in Europe. (Reporting by Lisa Richwine, editing by Lisa Von Ahn)

Infections, including serious infections leading to hospitalizations or death, have been observed in patients treated with RAPTIVA . These infections have included bacterial sepsis, viral meningitis, invasive fungal disease and other opportunistic infections. Patients should be educated about the symptoms of infection and be closely monitored for signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with RAPTIVA. If a patient develops a serious infection, RAPTIVA should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy PML) resulting from JC virus infection has occurred during therapy with RAPTIVA.

Health care professionals and consumers may report serious adverse events (side effects) or product quality problems with the use of this product to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online, by regular mail, fax or phone.

The FDA asks health care providers and patients to report possible cases of PML to the FDA through the MedWatch program by phone (1-800-FDA-1088) or by the Internet at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/index.html

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Complete List Peanut Butter Products Recalled to Date

Please see below for the complete list of recalled peanut butter products as of Feb 10 2009.

For the current list and more information, the best place to go is the FDA page dedicated to this.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.html

Peanut Butter Recall List – Feburary 2009 FDA Press Releases

Peanut Butter Recall List – January 2009 FDA Press Releases

• Ice Cream Specialties Announces Nationwide Recall of Ice Cream Novelties Because of Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Bear Naked Announces Recall of Appalachian Trail Mixes Due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America Contamination and Potential Health Risk (January 31)
• Nature’s Path Announces an Expanded Recall of Peanut Butter Optimum Energy Bars Nationwide Due to Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• East Side Entrees Voluntarily Recalls Peanut Butter & Jelly Meal Breaks Because of Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Zachary Confections, Inc. Announces a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Market Pantry Chocolate Covered Peanuts (January 31)
• Zachary Confections, Inc. Announces Nationwide Recall of Double Dipped Peanuts, Chocolate Peanuts, Bridge Mix, Caramel Nut Clusters, and Peanut Clusters due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Schwan Voluntarily Recalls Ice Cream Citing Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Standard Candy announces Voluntary Recall of Goo Goo Cluster and Goo Goo Peanut Butter because of possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Hain Celestial Voluntarily Issues Nationwide Recall of Certain Ethnic Gourmet® Pad Thai And Kung Pao Frozen Food Products, And Certain Gluten Free™ Café Asian Curry Products, Because of Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Bass Pro Shops® Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Uncle Bucks® Burnt Peanut Candy, No Sugar Added Chocolate Peanuts And No Sugar Added Peanut Clusters Due to Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Kroger Recalls Peanut Butter Bakery Cookies and Select Cakes Due to Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Rucker’s Candy Announces Voluntary Recall for Customer Private Labeled Products Including The Family Choice Labeled Brand (January 31)
• Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks Inc. Recalls Trail Mixes and Peanut Items Because of Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Multiple Brands of Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream Recalled as Part of Nationwide Peanut Corporation of America Recall (January 31)
• Atkins™ Nutritionals Participates In Voluntary Peanut Recall (January 31)
• Nutrition Research Group/Advanced Nutrient Science Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Triple Delicious™, All Natural Mega Protein™ and Oh Soo Good™ Bars (January 31)
• Meijer Announces Voluntary Recall for Some Meijer Brand Peanuts and Ice Cream Novelties Citing Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Rain Creek Baking Corporation Announces An Expanded Voluntary Withdrawal of Peanut Butter Turtles, Peanut Butter Baskets and Peanut Butter Princesses Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Recalls Four Atkins Products That Contain Granulated Peanuts or Peanut Pieces Sourced from the Peanut Corporatin of America (January 30)
• Galliker Dairy Announces Voluntary Recall of Rocky Road Ice Cream and Sundae Nut Cones Because of Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Simbree Energy Foods RECALLS Simbree® Oat Almond Pistash, Simbree® Almond Pistachio Energy Bites and Simbree® Oat Bites with Peanuts, Almonds and Pistachios/ Bouchées d’avoine aux arachides, amandes et pistaches Because of Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Voluntary Recall Alert: Chef Pierre Chocolate Peanut Butter Silk Pie (January 30)
• Turkey Hill Dairy Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Ice Cream Flavors Following Expanded FDA Investigation of Peanut Corporation of America (January 30)
• NutriSystem Expands Voluntary United States Recall of Peanut Butter GranolaBreakfast Bar to Include Canada Due to Possible Peanut Corporation Of America (PCA) Contamination and Potential Health Risk (January 30)
• House of Flavors Issues Voluntary Recall in Eastern United States Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Wells’ Dairy Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Blue Bunny® Products (January 30)
• Lesserevil Brand Snack Co. Issues a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Lesserevil Brand Peanut Butter and Choco Kettle Corn (January 30)
• Clif Bar & Company Expands Its Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of CLIF® and LUNA® Branded Bars Containing Peanut Butter (January 30)
• Kroger Recalls Nut Topping Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Perry’s Ice Cream Company Adds Products to Voluntary Recall of Select Peanut Butter Ice Cream Products as a result of PCA Expanded Recall (January 30)
• Weis Markets Announces Voluntary Recall of Seven Ice Cream Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Salix, LLC Recalls 6″ Peanut Butter Filled Shank Bone Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk (January 30)
• Publix Issues Voluntary Recall on Produce Snacks (January 30)
• Kemps LLC Recalls Ice Cream Products (January 30)
• Pierre’s Ice Cream Company Issues Voluntary Recall on its Pierre’s Brand Sundae-Cone Style Products Due to Expanded Peanut Recall by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) (January 30)
• HP Hood LLC Recalls Ice Cream Products (January 30)
• Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co.® Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Select Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Best Brands Corp. Expands Voluntary Recall of Peanut Butter Frozen Cookie Dough (January 30)
• Velvet Ice Cream Pulling Cone Products (January 30)
• Eillien’s Candies, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Peanut Candy Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Caribou Coffee® Participates in Voluntary Nationwide Peanut Product Recall (January 30)
• Cherrydale Manufacturing LLC Recalls Bartons, Cherrydale Farms and Haddington Farms Products That Contain Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Forward Foods LLC Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of DETOUR® Branded Bars Containing Roasted Peanuts Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Falcon Trading Company/SunRidge Farms AnnouncesPrecautionary Voluntary Shelf Withdrawal of Several Peanut Products (January 30)
• Safeway Recalls Selected Peanut Products Sold at 66 Stores with Nut Kiosks (January 30)
• Giambri’s Quality Sweets Recalls Peanut Butter Easter Eggs Because Of Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Super Store Industries Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Ice Cream Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc. Fresh Ground Peanut Citing Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Eillien’s Candies, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Jars of Dry Roasted Peanuts Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Wells’ Dairy Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Blue Bunny Products Because of Possible Health Risk (January 29)
• Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Recalls Three Bakery Products with Peanuts (January 29)
• Fieldbrook Foods Corp. Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Select Ice Cream Novelty Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 29)
• Hy-Vee Inc. Recalls Two Bakery Products with Peanuts Distributed in Seven States Due to Possible Health Risk (January 29)
• Country Maid Expands Upon Previous Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Classic Breaks Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Due to Possible Health Risk (January 29)
• Orchard Valley Harvest Announces Urgent Nationwide Voluntary Recall for Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk (January 29)
• Arico Natural Foods Company Announces US and Canadian Recall of Arico Peanut Butter Cookies and Cookie Bars Because of Possible Health Risk (January 29)
• Harry and David Recalls Olympia Delight Trail Mix Because of Possible Health Risk(January 29)
• Publix Issues Voluntary Recall on Round Top Sundae Cones (January 29)
• Uncle Eddies Vegan Cookies Announces Recall of Uncle Eddies Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies Because of Possible Health Risk (January 28)
• Peanut Corporation of America Expands Nationwide Recall of Peanut Products (January 28)
• House of Flavors Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Walnuts in Hanniford Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sold at Sweetbay Supermarkets in Florida (January 28)
• Ther-Rx Corporation Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Products (January 28)
• ETHEX Corporation Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Products (January 28)
• Isagenix Announces Voluntary Recall of Chocolate Dipped Honey Peanut IsaLean® Bar Due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Potential Health Risk (January 27)
• Jenny Craig Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Jenny’s Cuisine® Anytime Peanut Butter Flavor Nutritional Bars Due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Potential Health Risk (January 27)
• Carolina Prime Pet Announces Nationwide Recall of Dog Treats (January 27)
• SOPAKCO, Inc. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Certain SURE-PAK 12 Meals Containing Peanut Butter Products (January 27)
• Cropwell Bishop Creamery Limited Recalls Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk (January 26)
• Voluntary Recall Issued for ShopRite Peanut Butter on Toasty Crackers and ShopRite Peanut Butter and Cheese Cracker Snacks Because of Possible Health Risk (January 24)
• Marin Food Specialties, Inc. Recalls Nationwide Various Nuggets and Peanut Butter Cookies Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination (January 23)
• Salix Voluntarily Recalls Dog Treat Due to Possible Health Risk (January 23)
• Brent and Sam’s Announces Nationwide Recall of Two Varieties of Archer Farms Brand Cookies (January 23)
• Brent and Sam’s Announces a Nationwide Recall of One Variety of Sam’s Choice Brand Cookies (January 23)
• Dough-to-Go, Inc. recalls Dough-To-Go, Jane Dough and Auntie Ono Cookie Dough with peanut butter products due to possible health risk (January 23)
• Amway Global Initiates Nationwide Recall of NUTRILITE Energy Bars Because of Possible Health Risk (January 23)
• Whole Foods Market Recalls “Whole Foods Carob Energee Nuggets” (January 23)
• Stonewall Kitchen Voluntarily Recalls Seven Dessert Sauces (January 23)
• Supreme Protein Voluntarily Recalls Supreme Protein® brand Peanut Butter Crunch Bars and Caramel Nut Bars (January 23)
• Trader Joe’s Expands Its Voluntary Recall To Include Trader Joe’s Sliced Green Apples With All Natural Peanut Butter (January 23)
• Falcon Trading Company/SunRidge Farms Withdraws Naturally Preferred Honey Nut Nuggets (January 23)
• Falcon Trading Company/SunRidge Farms Withdraws Certain Lots of SunRidge Tropical Golden Nugget, SunRidge Chocolate Energy Bar and SunRidge Energy Nuggets (January 23)
• ALDI Statement Regarding Peanut Butter Products Recall (January 23)
• Happy Tails And Shoppers Valu Brand Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits Recalled As Part Of Nationwide Peanut Corporation Of America Recall (January 23)
• Aspen Hills, Inc. Announces Voluntary Product Recall of Certain Cookie Dough Products (January 22)
• Nash Finch Recalls Bakery Products With Peanut Butter Distributed in Seven States Due to Possible Health Risk (January 22)
• South Bend Chocolate Company Extends Nationwide Recall of Candy Containing Peanut Butter Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination (January 22)
• Rain Creek Baking Corporation Announces Voluntary Withdrawal of Peanut Butter Turtles, Peanut Butter Baskets and Peanut Butter Princesses Due to Possible Health Risk (January 22)
• Chef Jay’s Food Products Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Products Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk (January 22)
• General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of GNC Triflex Peanut Butter Soft Chews (January 22)
• Perry’s Ice Cream Company Adds Two Products to Voluntary Recall of Select Peanut Butter Ice Cream Products(January 22)
• Jimmy’s Cookies Issues Nationwide Recall of Various Peanut Butter Cookies Due to Possible Health Risk (January 22)
• Arbonne International Voluntarily Recalls Figure 8 Peanut Butter Chews Due To Possible Health Risk (January 22)
• Parker Products, Inc. Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Peanut Butter Products (January 22)
• Trader Joe’s Announces Voluntary Recall of Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Chewy Coated & Drizzled Granola Bars, Nutty Chocolate Chewy Coated & Drizzled Granola Bars and Sutter’s Formula Cookies Due to Possible Health Risk (January 22)
• NutriSystem Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Peanut Butter Granola Bar Due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Potential Health Risk (January 21)
• Blanton’s Candies Recalls Peanut Butter Sticks Because of Possible Health Risk (January 21)
• Landies Candies Co. Inc Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Peanut Butter Filled Chocolates Due to Possible Health Risk (January 21)
• Lovin Oven, LLC Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars (January 21)
• Best Brands Corp. Announces Voluntary Recall of Peanut Butter Frozen Cookie Dough (January 21)
• Creative Energy Foods, Inc. Recalls Nutrition Bars Due To Possible Health Risk (January 21)
• Rain Creek Baking Corporation Announces Voluntary Withdrawal of Peanut Butter (January 21)
• Country Maid Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Classic Breaks® Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Due to Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• Nature’s Path Recalls Peanut Butter Optimum Energy Bars Nationwide Because of Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Grreat Choice® Dog Biscuits (January 20)
• Ready Pac Foods, Inc Announces Voluntary Product Recall (January 20)
• Premier Nutrition Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of selected TWISTED and TITAN Branded Bars Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• Boca Grande Foods Announces a Nationwide Recall of POCO PAC®, and GRANDE GOURMET™ Peanut Butter Products Because of Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• Dinners Ready Meridian Recalls November & December Asian Marinated Flank Steak, Indonesian Chicken and Chicken Satay Prepared Meals Because of Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• Weis Markets Announces Voluntary Recall of Weis Quality (WQ) Cheese Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers and WQ Toasted Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers Due to Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• Kroger Recalls Additional Select Ice Cream Product Due to Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• Cub Foods™ Brand Peanut Butter Cookies Recalled As Part of Nationwide Peanut Corporation of America Recall(January 20)
• General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall of LÄRABAR and JamFrakas Peanut Butter Snack Bars (January 19)
• Evening Rise Bread Co. Recalls Peanut Butter Cookies and Bars Because of Possible Health Risk (January 19)
• Clif Bar & Company Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of CLIF® and LUNA® Branded Bars Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk (January 19)
• Kroger Recalls Select Ice Cream Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 19)
• Abbott Nutrition Announces Voluntary Recall of ZonePerfect® Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, ZonePerfect® Peanut Toffee Bars and NutriPals™ Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars in U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore (January 19)
• Meijer Announces Voluntary Recall for Some Meijer Brand Peanut Butter Crackers and Ice Cream Because of Possible Health Risk (January 19)
• Peanut Corporation of America Expands Nationwide Recall of Peanut Butter (January 18)
• Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products Recalls Wal-Mart Bakery Brand Peanut Butter Cookies Because Of Possible Health Risk (January 18)
• Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products Recalls Lofthouse Peanut Butter Cookies, Chuck’s Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies And Pastries Plus Gourmet Cookies Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk (January 18)
• Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products Recalls Food Lion Bake Shop Peanut Butter Cookies Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk (January 18)
• South Bend Chocolate Company Recalls Various Candys Containing Peanut Butter Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination (January 18)
• McKee Foods Corporation Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Little Debbie® Peanut Butter Toasty and Peanut Butter Cheese Sandwich Crackers Because of Possible Health Risk (January 18)
• H-E-B Recalls H-E-Buddy Snack Packs With a Peanut Butter Dip (January 17)
• Perry’s Ice Cream Company Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Peanut Butter Ice Cream Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 17)
• Hy-Vee Inc. Recalls Bakery Products With Peanut Butter Distributed in Seven States Due to Possible Health Risk (January 17)
• Peanut Corporation of America Expands Nationwide Recall of Peanut Butter (January 16)
• Kellogg Company Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Austin® and Keebler® Branded Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers and Select Snack-Size Packs of Famous Amos® And Keebler® Soft Batch Peanut Butter Cookies Because of Possible Health Risk (January 16)
• Salmonella-Tainted Peanut Butter Found in Connecticut (January 16)
• Kellogg Company Announces Precautionary Hold on Austin and Keebler Branded Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers (January 14)
• Peanut Corporation of America Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Peanut Butter (January 13)
• Salmonella recovered from King Nut peanut butter by MDA lab found to be a genetic match to cases in national Salmonella outbreak (January 13)
• King Nut Issues Peanut Butter Recall (January 10)

• Orchard Crest Farms issues a voluntary recall for some of their snack products due to expanded recall by Peanut Corporation of America concerning contamination with possible health risk (February 10)
• Great Harvest Bread Co. of Bellingham, WA Announces a Voluntary Recall of their Cupids Crunch, Reindeer Food, and Bunny Food holiday snack mixes Because of Possible Health Risk (February 10)
• WinCo Foods Recalls Bulk Organic Cascade Trail Mix Containing Peanuts, Distributed in the Western US, Because of a Possible Health Risk (February 10)
• Pic-A-Nut Company Announces a Voluntary Michigan Recall of Peanut Products because of Possible Risk to Health (February 9)
• Trader Joe’s Expands Its Voluntary Recall To Include Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Cookies (Midwest, Georgia and Nashville, TN Stores Only) Vegan Trail Mix Cookies (Southern Cal, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada Stores Only) and Trader Joe’s Frozen Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookie Dough (February 9)
• Kings Super Markets Issues a Voluntary Recall of Kings Branded and Bulk Peanut Products (February 9)
• Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Announces Voluntary Recall of Jana’s Peanut Butter Cookie Following Expanded FDA Investigation of Peanut Corporation of America (February
• Peanut Corporation of America Provides Additional Information about Expanded Nationwide Recall of Peanut Products (February
• Nassau Candy Conducts Nationwide Recall of Chocolate Peanuts Products Because of Possible Health Risk (February 7)
• Crown Pacific Fine Foods Recalls Sugar Free Milk Chocolate Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk (February 7)
• Stop & Shop Issues a Voluntary Recall of Simply Enjoy Sweet and Salty Mixed Nuts (February 6)
• Hialeah Products, Inc. d/b/a New Urban Farms Conducts Nationwide Recall of Various Snack Products Because of Possible Health Risk (February 6)
• Stop & Shop Issues a Voluntary Recall of Simply Enjoy Sweet and Salty Mixed Nuts (February 6)
• Krispak Recalls Two Gordon Food Service and Spartan Stores Candies With Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk (February 6)
• A. L. Schutzman Announces Recall of Dry Roasted Peanut and Nut Topping Products due to Recall By Peanut Corporation of America (February 6)
• Shapiro Produce Recalls of J.J. Kelly Snacks Because of Possible Health Risk (February 6)
• Belfonte Ice Cream and Dairy Foods Co. Announces Voluntary Recall of Ice Cream Due to Possible Health Risk (February 6)
• House of Spices (India) Inc. Recalls Laxmi Hot & Spicy Peanuts Because Of Possible Health Risk (February 6)
• PANOS Brands, LLC Recalls #00112 KA-ME Green Tea Pumpkin Seed Snack Mix (February 6)
• Mountain Man Nut and Fruit Co. Recalls Paddlewheel Trail Mix, Sweet Explosion Snack Mix, Honey Roast Peanuts, Special Mixed Nuts (February 6)
• Mister Snacks, Inc. Expands Natiowide Recall Of Various Snack Products Because Of Possible Health Risk (February 6)
• The Popcorn Factory, Inc. Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Select Popcorn Products Containing Peanut Seasonings (February 6)
• Christie Cookie Recalls Certain Lots of Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Due to Expanded Recall by Peanut Corporation of America (February 6)
• Valley Services, Inc. Recalls Emergency Shelf Stable Meals Because of Possible Health Risk (February 6)
• Cookie Machine Announces a Voluntary Recall of their peanut butter cookie dough due to Potential Health Risk (February 6)
• Coblentz Chocolate Company Recalls Items Because of Possible Health Risk (February 6)
• Coblentz Chocolate Company Recalls Chocolate Fancy Fruit and Nut Mix Because of Possible Health Risk (February 6)
• Charlie’s Specialties Announces a Voluntary Recall of Peanut Containing Items Due To a Possible Health Risk (February 6)
• Stop and Shop Issues a Voluntary Recall of Simply Enjoy Sweet and Salty Mixed Nuts (February 6)
• Erin Baker’s Wholesome Baked Goods Recalls Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies, Rocky Road Breakfast Cookies and Peanut Butter Home-style Granola Because of Possible Health Risk (February 6)
• Rite Aid Announces Voluntary Recall Of Peanut Products (February 6)
• Hawk’s Lair Inc. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Tins Filled with Candies That Contain Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk (February 6)
• H-E-B Issues Precautionary and Voluntary Recall for Creamy Creations Peanut Brittle Ice Cream (February 5)
• Cuisine Innovations, LLC. Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Assorted Frozen Mini Cheesecake Desserts Following Expanded Peanut Corporation of America Peanut Product Recall (February 5)
• Promedis Announces Voluntary Nationwide U.S. Recall Of Nutrition Bars Because of Possible Health Risk (February 5)
• Omaha Steaks Announces Voluntary Recall of Bridge Mix with Chocolate Covered Peanuts due to Possible Health Risk (February 5)
• Midwest Ice Cream Announces Recall of 56 Ounce Squares and Half Gallons of Meijer’s Candy Bar Swirl Ice Cream Due to Expanded Recall by Peanut Corporation of America (February 5)
• Huckleberry Haven, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls the Following Chocolate Covered Peanut Products Due To Expanded Recall By Peanut Corporation Of America And Because Of Possible Health Risk (February 5)
• Madelaine Chocolate Novelties, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls All Panned Chocolate Items Containing Whole Peanuts Because Of Possible Health Risk (February 5)
• Fannie May Confections, Inc. announces voluntary recall of Bridge Mix and No Sugar Added Milk Chocolate Covered Peanuts produced by Madelaine Chocolate (February 5)
• Ladon W. Abercrombie Recalls Honey Roasted And Fresh Roasted Peanuts Because Of Possible Health Risk (February 5)
• Boston Cookies Announces Recall of Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies and Brownies (February 5)
• Palmer Candy Company Announces A Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Peanut Clusters and Bridge Mix Because of Possible Health Risk (February 5)
• Nature’s Original Announces Recall of Snack Mixes/Snack Nuts Because of Possible Health Risk (February 5)
• Star Kay White Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Peanut Products Due to Possible Health Risk (February 5)
• Kmart Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Items Containing Peanuts Sold at Super Kmart Bakery Locations (February 5)
• Palmer Candy Company Announces A Voluntary Recall of Trail Mix and Snack Mix Products Because of Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Hershey Creamery Announces Voluntary Recall of Goo Goo Peanut Butter Ice Cream Because of Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Country Life Natural Foods Conducts Nationwide Recall Of Peanut-Containing Candies Because Of Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Broughton Foods Recalls 56 Ounce Scrounds of Premium Peanut Caramel Crunch Ice Cream Due to Expanded Recall by Peanut Corporation of America (February 4)
• Meadow Gold Dairy Recalls 56 Ounce Scrounds and Round Pints of Herd of Laughter Tin Can Alley Ice Cream Due to Expanded Recall by Peanut Corporation of America (February 4)
• Purity Dairies Recalls Half Gallon Squares of Nutty Caramel Ice Cream Due to Expanded Recall by Peanut Corporation of America (February 4)
• Fieldbrook Foods Corporation Adds Four Products to Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Select Ice Cream Novelty Products Due to Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Rich Products Corporation announces nationwide voluntary recall of Peanut Butter Blast Pie and Red Robin 10″ DD Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake due to possible health risk (February 4)
• Unilever United States, Inc. Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall Of Breyers Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream Products with Peanuts Due to Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• WinCo Foods Recalls Bulk Candy Items Containing Peanuts Because Of A Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Mister Snacks, Inc. Conducts Natiowide Recall of Various Snack Products Because of Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Weaver Popcorn Company Issues a Nationwide Precautionary Voluntary Recall of 9.5 oz. Trail’s End Caramel Corn with Peanuts (February 4)
• Labrada Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Rockin’ Roll Brand Nutty Peanut Flavor Bars Due to Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Hiland Dairy Foods Company, LLC Announces Recall of Ice Cream Because of Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Casey’s General Stores, Inc. Announces a Nationwide Voluntary Recall Because of Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• George J. Howe Co. Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of French Burnt Peanut Products (February 4)
• Amway Global Announces Nationwide Recall Of Xs Energy Bar Chocolate Nut Roll And Expansion Of Nutrilite Energy Bars Recall Because of Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Harry and David Recalls Nut Clusters and Pretzel Rods Due to Expanded Recall By Peanut Corporation of America (February 4)
• Marlow Candy and Nut Company Announces a Voluntary Recall for its Salted Peanuts, Honey Roasted Peanuts and Hot and Spicy Peanuts Because of a Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Nutsco Recalls Peanut Products Because Of Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Summerdale Peanut Co., LLC Recalls 10 Oz Bags of Baldwin County Fried Peanuts Because Of Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Odwalla: Expired Peanut-containing Bars from 2007 Affected by Peanut Recall — If Any Remain, Consumers Should Destroy (February 4)
• Southwest Specialty Foods Recalls Products Supplied by Peanut Corporation of America (February 4)
• Can Do Kid Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of two flavors of CAN DO KID Bars Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Whole Foods Market Recalls Bulk Peanut Products Due To Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• Rich Ice Cream Company, Inc. Issues Multi-State Voluntary Recall of Rich’s Nutty Sundae Cone Because of Possible Health Risk (February 4)
• The Father’s Table, LLC Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Item code 26000 Gourmet Brownie Variety (February 4)
• Genisoy Food Company Announces an Expanded Voluntary Recall on Protein Bars Due to Potential Health Risk (February 4)
• Country Home Bakers Recalls Frozen Peanut Butter Cookie Dough (February 4)
• Marin Food Specialties, Inc. Recalls Various Snacks and Trail Mixes Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination (February 3)
• Trauth Dairy Recalls 8 Ounce Cups and One Half Gallon Squares of Deluxe Peanut Caramel Crunch Ice Cream Due to Expanded Recall by Peanut Corporation of America (February 3)
• Austinuts Wholesale, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall Of Honey Roasted Peanuts And Sweet & Spicy Snack Mix (February 3)
• ISS Research® Announces Voluntary Recall of OhYeah!® Bars Due To Potential Health Risk (February 3)
• GloryBee Foods, Inc. announces nationwide recall of Honey Roasted Peanut Splits, Whole Raw Blanched Peanuts, Organic Dry Roasted (No Salt) Peanut Splits, Conventional Dry Roasted (No Salt) Peanut Splits, Dry Roasted Granulated Medium Peanuts, Whole Honey Peanuts, Aunt Patty’s Cascade Trail Mix (bulk), and Aunt Patty’s Mt. Hood Trail Mix (also known as Aunt Patty’s Banana Split Trail Mix) (Bulk) Because Of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Farley’s and Sathers Candy Company, Inc. Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Select Peanut Items (February 3)
• Thrift Products Recalls Thrifty Nut Brand Honey Roasted and Dry Roasted Peanuts Sold in Michigan And Indiana Because of Possible Risk To Health (February 3)
• Stewart’s Shops Recalls Caramel Candy Bar Dip Ice Cream Because Of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Nut Bar Company Recalls Candy Shoppe Double Dip Peanuts Sold At Meijer Stores In Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan And Ohio Because Of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Georgia Peanut Commission Recalls 11 oz. and 4 lb. Cans of Skinless and Honey Roasted Peanut Product Because of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Allegro Fine Foods, Inc. Recalls Wow Thai Peanut Wing Sauce & Dressing Because of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Grand Rapids Popcorn Recalls PCA’s 30# Cases of Medium Chop Granulated Peanuts Sold in Michigan and Florida Because of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• GKI Foods Inc. Expands Nationwide Recall of Peanut-Containing Candies Because of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• CVS/pharmacy Announces Voluntary Recall of Gold Emblem Brand Candy Containing Peanuts (February 3)
• Natural Organics, Inc. Issues Precautionary Nationwide Voluntary Recall on Several Lots of Nature’s Plus Nutritional Bars (February 3)
• Dutch Valley Food Development, Inc. Announces a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Peanut Products made with Recalled Peanuts (February 3)
• T F Processors Inc. Recalls Double Fudge Peanut Butter Brownies Because of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Blue Ribbon Products Inc., Announces Voluntary Recall of Ultimate Gourmet Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Due to Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores Announces Voluntary Recall of its Premium Ice Cream Flavor “Peanut Butter Pretzel” Following Expanded FDA Investigation of Peanut Corporation of America (February 3)
• JL Manufacturing Announces Recall Of Candies Containing Peanuts Because Of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• US Nutrition, Inc. Conducts Nationwide Recall of Karma Organic Double Chocolate Bars and Karma Organic Orange Cranberry Almond Bars Due to Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• IFS Announces a Nationwide Recall of Snacks Containing Peanuts Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination (February 3)
• Marathon Ventures, Inc. announces recall of dry, roasted peanuts (foodservice pack) and Bridge Mix due to possible health risk (February 3)
• Turner Holdings Recalls Peanut Butter Bars Because of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Wonder Ice Cream Company Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Candy Blast 10oz Cups Because of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Kariba Farms Announces Nationwide Recall of NutCrusters™ Thai Peanut (February 3)
• Annie B’s Confections Announces a Voluntary Nationwide Withdrawal of Peanut Containing Desserts Due to Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Cherrydale Manufacturing LLC Recalls Target Archer Farm and Target Market Pantry Products That Contain Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Dillon Candy Company Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Peanut Rolls Due to Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Dingman’s Dairy Announces Recall of Soft Dk.Peanut Splits Because of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Dingman’s Dairy Announces Recall of Med. Granulated Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Chef Jay’s Food Products Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Products Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk (February 3)
• Torn Ranch Inc., Announces a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Products That Contain Dry Roasted and Honey Roasted Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk(February 3)
• Gel Spice Co. Recalls Small Chop Granules Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk (February 2)
• Palmer Candy Company Announces A Nationwide Voluntary Recall of French Burnt Peanut and Boston Baked Bean Products Because of Possible Health Risk (February 2)
• Palmer Candy Company Announces Voluntary Recall of Blanched Salted Products Because of Possible Health Risk (February 1)
• Hershey Import Company Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall on Certain Snacks (February 2)
• Aurora Products Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Products Containing Roasted Peanuts Produced Under Aurora Natural Brand Due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Potential Health Risk (February 1)
• Kerry Ingredients and Flavours Announces Voluntary Recall of Choco Fudge Peanut Ingredient Following Expanded FDA Investigation of Peanut Corporation of America (February 1)
• GKI Foods Inc. Initiates Nationwide Recall of Peanut-Containing Candies Because of Possible Health Risk (February 1)
• Kellogg Company Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Select Keebler® Soft Batch Cookies and Special K Protein™ Meal Bar Honey Almond Flavor and Expansion of the 01/16/09 Recall of Various Crackers and Cookies (February 1)
• Landies Candies Co. Inc Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Select Organic Peanut Clusters Due to Possible Health Risk (February 1)
• Tropical Nut And Fruit Recalls “Granulated Peanuts” Because of Possible Health Risk (February 2)
• Kashi Initiates Nationwide Recall of Select Kashi™ TLC™ Chewy Granola Bar Flavors And Kashi™ TLC™ Chewy Cookie Flavors (February 2)
• Ocean Spray Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of 1.75 oz and 48 oz Fruit and Nut Trail Mix Products (February 1)
• Prairie Farms Dairy Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall Because of Possible Health Risk (February 2)
• Hudsonville Ice Cream Announces a Recall of Candy Bar Whirl Ice Cream Distributed in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio Because of Possible Risk to Health (February 2)
• Crown Pacific Fine Foods Recalls Roasted Honey Peanuts, Virginia Roasted/Salted Peanuts, Virginia Roasted No Salt Peanuts, Roasted/Salted Peanuts, Roasted/Unsalted Peanuts Because of Health Risk Because of Possible Health Risk(February 1)
• Umpqua Dairy issues Voluntary Recall on its Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream products Due to Expanded Peanut Recall by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA)
• Earth Island Announces Voluntary Recall on Select Follow Your Heart Deli Products That Contain Peanut Butter Because of Possible Health Risk (February 2)
• Walgreens Recalls Café W Brand Trail Mix Containing Peanuts (February 1)
• Hain Celestial Voluntarily Issues Nationwide Expanded Recall of Certain Ethnic Gourmet® Chicken Pad Thai Because of Possible Health Risk (February 2)
• Cherrydale Manufacturing LLC Recalls Bartons, Cherrydale Farms And Haddington Farms Products That Contain Peanuts Because Of Possible Health Risk (February 2)
• Bindi North America Announces Nationwide Recalls of Peanut Butter Gelato, Dream Bomba, and Peanut Butter Cheesecakes Because of Possible Health Risk (February 2)
• Pecan Deluxe Candy Company Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Peanut Containing Products (Updated Information) (February 1)
• Bear Stewart Corporation Announces Recall of Bear’s Peanut Butter and Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies in All Sizes (February 2)
• Savoy Extraordinary Snacks Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Peanut Containing Products (February 2)
• High’s Recalls Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream (February 2)
• Bucks Ice Cream Recalls Ice Cream Nut Roll Because of Possible Health Risk (February 2)
• House of Flavors Expands Voluntary Recall of Ice Cream Due to Possible Health Risk (February 2)
• Shamrock Foods Company Issues Voluntary Recall on Nutty Sundae Cones
• Koppers Chocolate Recalls Peanut Products (February 1)

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January 2009 Press Releases

• Ice Cream Specialties Announces Nationwide Recall of Ice Cream Novelties Because of Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Bear Naked Announces Recall of Appalachian Trail Mixes Due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America Contamination and Potential Health Risk (January 31)
• Nature’s Path Announces an Expanded Recall of Peanut Butter Optimum Energy Bars Nationwide Due to Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• East Side Entrees Voluntarily Recalls Peanut Butter & Jelly Meal Breaks Because of Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Zachary Confections, Inc. Announces a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Market Pantry Chocolate Covered Peanuts (January 31)
• Zachary Confections, Inc. Announces Nationwide Recall of Double Dipped Peanuts, Chocolate Peanuts, Bridge Mix, Caramel Nut Clusters, and Peanut Clusters due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Schwan Voluntarily Recalls Ice Cream Citing Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Standard Candy announces Voluntary Recall of Goo Goo Cluster and Goo Goo Peanut Butter because of possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Hain Celestial Voluntarily Issues Nationwide Recall of Certain Ethnic Gourmet® Pad Thai And Kung Pao Frozen Food Products, And Certain Gluten Free™ Café Asian Curry Products, Because of Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Bass Pro Shops® Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Uncle Bucks® Burnt Peanut Candy, No Sugar Added Chocolate Peanuts And No Sugar Added Peanut Clusters Due to Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Kroger Recalls Peanut Butter Bakery Cookies and Select Cakes Due to Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Rucker’s Candy Announces Voluntary Recall for Customer Private Labeled Products Including The Family Choice Labeled Brand (January 31)
• Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks Inc. Recalls Trail Mixes and Peanut Items Because of Possible Health Risk (January 31)
• Multiple Brands of Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream Recalled as Part of Nationwide Peanut Corporation of America Recall (January 31)
• Atkins™ Nutritionals Participates In Voluntary Peanut Recall (January 31)
• Nutrition Research Group/Advanced Nutrient Science Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Triple Delicious™, All Natural Mega Protein™ and Oh Soo Good™ Bars (January 31)
• Meijer Announces Voluntary Recall for Some Meijer Brand Peanuts and Ice Cream Novelties Citing Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Rain Creek Baking Corporation Announces An Expanded Voluntary Withdrawal of Peanut Butter Turtles, Peanut Butter Baskets and Peanut Butter Princesses Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Recalls Four Atkins Products That Contain Granulated Peanuts or Peanut Pieces Sourced from the Peanut Corporatin of America (January 30)
• Galliker Dairy Announces Voluntary Recall of Rocky Road Ice Cream and Sundae Nut Cones Because of Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Simbree Energy Foods RECALLS Simbree® Oat Almond Pistash, Simbree® Almond Pistachio Energy Bites and Simbree® Oat Bites with Peanuts, Almonds and Pistachios/ Bouchées d’avoine aux arachides, amandes et pistaches Because of Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Voluntary Recall Alert: Chef Pierre Chocolate Peanut Butter Silk Pie (January 30)
• Turkey Hill Dairy Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Ice Cream Flavors Following Expanded FDA Investigation of Peanut Corporation of America (January 30)
• NutriSystem Expands Voluntary United States Recall of Peanut Butter GranolaBreakfast Bar to Include Canada Due to Possible Peanut Corporation Of America (PCA) Contamination and Potential Health Risk (January 30)
• House of Flavors Issues Voluntary Recall in Eastern United States Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Wells’ Dairy Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Blue Bunny® Products (January 30)
• Lesserevil Brand Snack Co. Issues a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Lesserevil Brand Peanut Butter and Choco Kettle Corn (January 30)
• Clif Bar & Company Expands Its Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of CLIF® and LUNA® Branded Bars Containing Peanut Butter (January 30)
• Kroger Recalls Nut Topping Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Perry’s Ice Cream Company Adds Products to Voluntary Recall of Select Peanut Butter Ice Cream Products as a result of PCA Expanded Recall (January 30)
• Weis Markets Announces Voluntary Recall of Seven Ice Cream Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Salix, LLC Recalls 6″ Peanut Butter Filled Shank Bone Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk (January 30)
• Publix Issues Voluntary Recall on Produce Snacks (January 30)
• Kemps LLC Recalls Ice Cream Products (January 30)
• Pierre’s Ice Cream Company Issues Voluntary Recall on its Pierre’s Brand Sundae-Cone Style Products Due to Expanded Peanut Recall by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) (January 30)
• HP Hood LLC Recalls Ice Cream Products (January 30)
• Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co.® Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Select Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Best Brands Corp. Expands Voluntary Recall of Peanut Butter Frozen Cookie Dough (January 30)
• Velvet Ice Cream Pulling Cone Products (January 30)
• Eillien’s Candies, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Peanut Candy Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Caribou Coffee® Participates in Voluntary Nationwide Peanut Product Recall (January 30)
• Cherrydale Manufacturing LLC Recalls Bartons, Cherrydale Farms and Haddington Farms Products That Contain Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Forward Foods LLC Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of DETOUR® Branded Bars Containing Roasted Peanuts Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Falcon Trading Company/SunRidge Farms AnnouncesPrecautionary Voluntary Shelf Withdrawal of Several Peanut Products (January 30)
• Safeway Recalls Selected Peanut Products Sold at 66 Stores with Nut Kiosks (January 30)
• Giambri’s Quality Sweets Recalls Peanut Butter Easter Eggs Because Of Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Super Store Industries Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Ice Cream Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc. Fresh Ground Peanut Citing Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Eillien’s Candies, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Jars of Dry Roasted Peanuts Due to Possible Health Risk (January 30)
• Wells’ Dairy Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Blue Bunny Products Because of Possible Health Risk (January 29)
• Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Recalls Three Bakery Products with Peanuts (January 29)
• Fieldbrook Foods Corp. Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Select Ice Cream Novelty Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 29)
• Hy-Vee Inc. Recalls Two Bakery Products with Peanuts Distributed in Seven States Due to Possible Health Risk (January 29)
• Country Maid Expands Upon Previous Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Classic Breaks Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Due to Possible Health Risk (January 29)
• Orchard Valley Harvest Announces Urgent Nationwide Voluntary Recall for Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk (January 29)
• Arico Natural Foods Company Announces US and Canadian Recall of Arico Peanut Butter Cookies and Cookie Bars Because of Possible Health Risk (January 29)
• Harry and David Recalls Olympia Delight Trail Mix Because of Possible Health Risk(January 29)
• Publix Issues Voluntary Recall on Round Top Sundae Cones (January 29)
• Uncle Eddies Vegan Cookies Announces Recall of Uncle Eddies Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies Because of Possible Health Risk (January 28)
• Peanut Corporation of America Expands Nationwide Recall of Peanut Products (January 28)
• House of Flavors Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Walnuts in Hanniford Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sold at Sweetbay Supermarkets in Florida (January 28)
• Ther-Rx Corporation Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Products (January 28)
• ETHEX Corporation Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Products (January 28)
• Isagenix Announces Voluntary Recall of Chocolate Dipped Honey Peanut IsaLean® Bar Due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Potential Health Risk (January 27)
• Jenny Craig Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Jenny’s Cuisine® Anytime Peanut Butter Flavor Nutritional Bars Due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Potential Health Risk (January 27)
• Carolina Prime Pet Announces Nationwide Recall of Dog Treats (January 27)
• SOPAKCO, Inc. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Certain SURE-PAK 12 Meals Containing Peanut Butter Products (January 27)
• Cropwell Bishop Creamery Limited Recalls Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk (January 26)
• Voluntary Recall Issued for ShopRite Peanut Butter on Toasty Crackers and ShopRite Peanut Butter and Cheese Cracker Snacks Because of Possible Health Risk (January 24)
• Marin Food Specialties, Inc. Recalls Nationwide Various Nuggets and Peanut Butter Cookies Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination (January 23)
• Salix Voluntarily Recalls Dog Treat Due to Possible Health Risk (January 23)
• Brent and Sam’s Announces Nationwide Recall of Two Varieties of Archer Farms Brand Cookies (January 23)
• Brent and Sam’s Announces a Nationwide Recall of One Variety of Sam’s Choice Brand Cookies (January 23)
• Dough-to-Go, Inc. recalls Dough-To-Go, Jane Dough and Auntie Ono Cookie Dough with peanut butter products due to possible health risk (January 23)
• Amway Global Initiates Nationwide Recall of NUTRILITE Energy Bars Because of Possible Health Risk (January 23)
• Whole Foods Market Recalls “Whole Foods Carob Energee Nuggets” (January 23)
• Stonewall Kitchen Voluntarily Recalls Seven Dessert Sauces (January 23)
• Supreme Protein Voluntarily Recalls Supreme Protein® brand Peanut Butter Crunch Bars and Caramel Nut Bars (January 23)
• Trader Joe’s Expands Its Voluntary Recall To Include Trader Joe’s Sliced Green Apples With All Natural Peanut Butter (January 23)
• Falcon Trading Company/SunRidge Farms Withdraws Naturally Preferred Honey Nut Nuggets (January 23)
• Falcon Trading Company/SunRidge Farms Withdraws Certain Lots of SunRidge Tropical Golden Nugget, SunRidge Chocolate Energy Bar and SunRidge Energy Nuggets (January 23)
• ALDI Statement Regarding Peanut Butter Products Recall (January 23)
• Happy Tails And Shoppers Valu Brand Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits Recalled As Part Of Nationwide Peanut Corporation Of America Recall (January 23)
• Aspen Hills, Inc. Announces Voluntary Product Recall of Certain Cookie Dough Products (January 22)
• Nash Finch Recalls Bakery Products With Peanut Butter Distributed in Seven States Due to Possible Health Risk (January 22)
• South Bend Chocolate Company Extends Nationwide Recall of Candy Containing Peanut Butter Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination (January 22)
• Rain Creek Baking Corporation Announces Voluntary Withdrawal of Peanut Butter Turtles, Peanut Butter Baskets and Peanut Butter Princesses Due to Possible Health Risk (January 22)
• Chef Jay’s Food Products Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Products Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk (January 22)
• General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of GNC Triflex Peanut Butter Soft Chews (January 22)
• Perry’s Ice Cream Company Adds Two Products to Voluntary Recall of Select Peanut Butter Ice Cream Products(January 22)
• Jimmy’s Cookies Issues Nationwide Recall of Various Peanut Butter Cookies Due to Possible Health Risk (January 22)
• Arbonne International Voluntarily Recalls Figure 8 Peanut Butter Chews Due To Possible Health Risk (January 22)
• Parker Products, Inc. Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Peanut Butter Products (January 22)
• Trader Joe’s Announces Voluntary Recall of Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Chewy Coated & Drizzled Granola Bars, Nutty Chocolate Chewy Coated & Drizzled Granola Bars and Sutter’s Formula Cookies Due to Possible Health Risk (January 22)
• NutriSystem Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Peanut Butter Granola Bar Due to Possible Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Contamination and Potential Health Risk (January 21)
• Blanton’s Candies Recalls Peanut Butter Sticks Because of Possible Health Risk (January 21)
• Landies Candies Co. Inc Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Peanut Butter Filled Chocolates Due to Possible Health Risk (January 21)
• Lovin Oven, LLC Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Health Valley Organic Peanut Crunch Chewy Granola Bars (January 21)
• Best Brands Corp. Announces Voluntary Recall of Peanut Butter Frozen Cookie Dough (January 21)
• Creative Energy Foods, Inc. Recalls Nutrition Bars Due To Possible Health Risk (January 21)
• Rain Creek Baking Corporation Announces Voluntary Withdrawal of Peanut Butter (January 21)
• Country Maid Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Classic Breaks® Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Due to Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• Nature’s Path Recalls Peanut Butter Optimum Energy Bars Nationwide Because of Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Grreat Choice® Dog Biscuits (January 20)
• Ready Pac Foods, Inc Announces Voluntary Product Recall (January 20)
• Premier Nutrition Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of selected TWISTED and TITAN Branded Bars Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• Boca Grande Foods Announces a Nationwide Recall of POCO PAC®, and GRANDE GOURMET™ Peanut Butter Products Because of Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• Dinners Ready Meridian Recalls November & December Asian Marinated Flank Steak, Indonesian Chicken and Chicken Satay Prepared Meals Because of Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• Weis Markets Announces Voluntary Recall of Weis Quality (WQ) Cheese Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers and WQ Toasted Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers Due to Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• Kroger Recalls Additional Select Ice Cream Product Due to Possible Health Risk (January 20)
• Cub Foods™ Brand Peanut Butter Cookies Recalled As Part of Nationwide Peanut Corporation of America Recall(January 20)
• General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall of LÄRABAR and JamFrakas Peanut Butter Snack Bars (January 19)
• Evening Rise Bread Co. Recalls Peanut Butter Cookies and Bars Because of Possible Health Risk (January 19)
• Clif Bar & Company Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of CLIF® and LUNA® Branded Bars Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk (January 19)
• Kroger Recalls Select Ice Cream Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 19)
• Abbott Nutrition Announces Voluntary Recall of ZonePerfect® Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, ZonePerfect® Peanut Toffee Bars and NutriPals™ Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars in U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore (January 19)
• Meijer Announces Voluntary Recall for Some Meijer Brand Peanut Butter Crackers and Ice Cream Because of Possible Health Risk (January 19)
• Peanut Corporation of America Expands Nationwide Recall of Peanut Butter (January 18)
• Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products Recalls Wal-Mart Bakery Brand Peanut Butter Cookies Because Of Possible Health Risk (January 18)
• Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products Recalls Lofthouse Peanut Butter Cookies, Chuck’s Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies And Pastries Plus Gourmet Cookies Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk (January 18)
• Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products Recalls Food Lion Bake Shop Peanut Butter Cookies Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk (January 18)
• South Bend Chocolate Company Recalls Various Candys Containing Peanut Butter Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination (January 18)
• McKee Foods Corporation Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Little Debbie® Peanut Butter Toasty and Peanut Butter Cheese Sandwich Crackers Because of Possible Health Risk (January 18)
• H-E-B Recalls H-E-Buddy Snack Packs With a Peanut Butter Dip (January 17)
• Perry’s Ice Cream Company Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Peanut Butter Ice Cream Products Due to Possible Health Risk (January 17)
• Hy-Vee Inc. Recalls Bakery Products With Peanut Butter Distributed in Seven States Due to Possible Health Risk (January 17)
• Peanut Corporation of America Expands Nationwide Recall of Peanut Butter (January 16)
• Kellogg Company Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Austin® and Keebler® Branded Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers and Select Snack-Size Packs of Famous Amos® And Keebler® Soft Batch Peanut Butter Cookies Because of Possible Health Risk (January 16)
• Salmonella-Tainted Peanut Butter Found in Connecticut (January 16)
• Kellogg Company Announces Precautionary Hold on Austin and Keebler Branded Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers (January 14)
• Peanut Corporation of America Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Peanut Butter (January 13)
• Salmonella recovered from King Nut peanut butter by MDA lab found to be a genetic match to cases in national Salmonella outbreak (January 13)
• King Nut Issues Peanut Butter Recall (January 10)

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Update for February 9, 2009 (next web update will be available Thursday, February 12)

Today’s Highlights

• Case count is 600 in 44 states with latest confirmed, most recent reported illness beginning on January 23, 2009
• Major national brands of jarred peanut butter found in grocery stores are NOT affected by the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) recall.
• Consumers may use FDA’s online database* to see if foods are on the recall list. Those without Internet access may call 1-800-CDC-INFO (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week) for product recall information.
• Additional Advice for Consumers
• Salmonella Signs and Symptoms
• Pets: Questions and Answers Related to the Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak and Pets
• Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Associated with Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter-Containing Products — United States, 2008–2009. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, January 29, 2009 / 58 (Early Release);1-6.
• Salmonella Strains Tables for Outbreak Related to Peanut Butter and Peanut-Containing Products
• CDC Podcast – What Kids Need to Know About Peanut Butter and Salmonella
• CDC Podcast – Salmonella Serotype Typhimurium Outbreak in Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter-Containing Products
• CDC’s Role During a Multi-State Foodborne Outbreak Investigation
• CDC’s Role in Food Safety
• CDC E-cards Related to Salmonella Outbreak

Outbreak Investigation | Recommendations/Advice to Consumers | Clinical Features/Signs and Symptoms | CDC’s Role in Food Safety | Previous Updates

Why has Salmonella been in the news recently?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been receiving reports, from many states, of illnesses caused by a type of Salmonella called Salmonella Typhimurium. Several deaths may also be associated with this outbreak. Tests indicate that the people who became sick may have eaten the same contaminated food, because they were infected with the same strain of Salmonella Typhimurium (i.e., the strain of Salmonella shared the same genetic “fingerprint”). Additional information on the numbers of illness and the states in which they occurred can be found at www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium/.

Is the salmonellosis outbreak definitely linked to peanut butter?

A combination of epidemiological analysis and laboratory testing by state officials in Minnesota and Connecticut, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and CDC enabled FDA to confirm that the sources of the outbreak were peanut butter and peanut paste produced by the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) at its Blakely, Georgia, processing plant. Peanut paste is a concentrated product consisting of ground, roasted peanuts that is distributed to food manufacturers to be used as an ingredient in many commercially produced products including cakes, cookies, crackers, candies, cereal and ice cream.

Lean Cuisine Chicken Recall – Nestle Recall

Thousands of Lean Cuisine Chicken Meals have been recalled by Nestle. The world’s biggest food company, has announced a recall of about 880 thousand pounds of Lean Cuisine Chicken Meals that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.

Nestle received one report of injury and identified the objects as small pieces of hard plastic, the USDA said in a statement today.

White Rabbit Candy Recall -Possible Health Risk – Melamine

September 26, 2008 -

No illnesses associated with this product have been reported to date however as a precaution QFCO, Inc. of Burlingame, California is recalling White Rabbit Candy because it may be contaminated with Melamine.

Product was distributed to the states of CA, GA, HI, IL, MN, NY, OR, TX, WA through wholesale distributors to retail stores.

The White Rabbit Creamy Candy is sold in 8 or 16 oz packages. All other flavors of White Rabbit Candy, including Assorted (Chocolate, Coconut, and Coffee), Red Bean, Coffee, Corn, Lychee, Mango and Strawberry are sold in 7 oz. packages. All packaging has a logo of a white rabbit on the front with the words “White Rabbit”.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product was contaminated with Melamine.

Consumers who have purchased White Rabbit Candy are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard it in their trash.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (650) 697-6633.

Remicade, Enbrel, Humira and Cimzia- FDA Warning – Tumor Necrosis Factor Blockers & Cancer

The FDA released an advance Communication regarding an Ongoing Safety Review to inform health care professionals that the Agency is looking into a potential connection between the use of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blockers and the maturation of lymphoma and other cancers in children and young adults. FDA is investigating around 30 reports. The reports were presented to the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System during a ten-year period, starting in 1998 through April 29, 2008.

These reports identify cancer occurring in children and young adults who started taking TNF blockers (and other immuno-suppressive medicines such as methotrexate, azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine), while they were ages 18 or less, to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Crohn’s disease or other diseases. Around 1/2 of the cancers were lymphomas, including  Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Long-term studies are required to render conclusive replies about whether TNF blockers increase the happening of cancers in children since cancers could take a long time to arise and may not be observed in short-term studies. Until the evaluation is finished, healthcare providers, parents, and caregivers should be mindful of the conceivable risk of lymphoma and other cancers in children and young adults when choosing how to better treat these patients.

Contaminated Heparin Victims Families talk about deaths

WASHINGTON – The widow of a man who died after receiving contaminated heparin told a congressional subcommittee Tuesday “we have a false sense of security” in a land where people expect to be protected and safe.

Brushing away tears, Johanna Marie of Toledo, Ohio, said her husband, Dennis, was looking forward to his 60th birthday party on the last day of his life.

Contaminated heparin, a blood thinner used in dialysis and other treatments, has been connected to 81 deaths and 785 severe allergic reactions, said Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich., chairman of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on oversight and investigations.

The heparin, made from ingredients imported from China, has been recalled by Baxter International and the Food and Drug Administration has blocked imports from the Chinese company.

The FDA found the drug was contaminated with oversulfated chondroitin sulfate, which mimics heparin and thus was not detected in routine testing, Stupak noted.

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Evenflo Car Seat Recall – One Million Discovery Seats Recalled

About one million child safety seats made by Evenflo are being recalled because they could fail to protect children from vehicle side-impacts.The seats being recalled are Evenflo Discovery child safety seat models 390, 391, 534 and 552 made between April 2005 and January 29, 2008. The serial number and date of manufacture can be found on a white label on the underside of the safety seat.

Owners of the affected Discovery safety seats are urged to immediately contact Evenflo and receive a free dual-hook fastener that will secure the seat to its base. Parents should continue using the safety seats while waiting for their fasteners to arrive, said NHTSA.

NHTSA urges parents affected by the recall to contact Evenflo at 1-800-356-2229 between the hours of 8am and 5pm EST, or visit the Evenflo web site: http://safety.evenflo.com/cs/sc/cssc_RD.phtml.

Related Child Car Seat Recall Information

NuCel Eye Drop Recall and Eye Wash Products. Recall

January 31, 2008

The FDA announced a recall to consumers and healthcare professionals about NuCel Labs voluntarily Eye Drop Recall and Eye Wash Products. This is a nationwide recall due to testing which indicated potential bacteria and particulate matter making the products non-sterile. Use of the products poses an unacceptable risk of eye infections and in rare cases blindness or loss of vision.

There are presently no reported injuries and consumers are asked to discontinue use and immediately return the product to NuCel Lab. If you or a loved has been injured from using these products please seek immediate medical attention. Our law firm is presently investigating injuries and eye infections from the use of this product.

Contact us today for a free confidential case review.

Fire Star – Dura Star Balloon Catheters Recall

The FDA along with Cordis Corporation have issued a Class I recall of All Fire Star and Dura Star balloon catheters.

The defective medical device lots recalled are13173912 through 13315455, plus 52 additional lots above 13315455. Balloon catheters are used in a medical procedure (known as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or PTCA) to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels or arteries of the heart.

Products manufactured in Mexico from February, 2007 through December, 2007 and distributed worldwide from March 26, 2007 through January 8, 2008. Dura Star™ RX was distributed in the U.S. on August 29, 2007 and Fire Star™ RX was distributed in the U.S. on August 31, 2007.

The product has a potential for slow deflation or no deflation of the angioplasty balloon when inserted into the artery or other blood vessels. This may potentially result in a total blockage of the artery or blood vessels, resulting in a change in the heart rate or heart rhythm, injury to the heart artery, a heart attack, need for a surgical procedure, or death.

Consumers with questions may contact Cordis, Inc. at 1-786-313-2000

For Legal Questions and assistance call 1-866-242-0905 or visit the Fire Star Recall section.

Thomas Toymakers to Pay 30 Million Dollars Settlement

The maker of “Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway” toys has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a nationwide class-action lawsuit by thousands of families who purchased lead-tainted products, a plaintiffs’ attorney said Wednesday.Under the deal, Oak Brook-based RC2 Brands will offer cash refunds or replacement toys, plus what the company calls a bonus toy; it also promises to implement new quality controls, said Jay Edelson, a plaintiffs’ attorney in the case.

“We believe this really is the first step toward cleaning up the problem of lead paint in toys,” the Chicago attorney said. “It will put a lot of pressure on other companies to step up and act morally. We hope this becomes a problem of the past.”

The lawsuit was filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County last year, and the court gave the settlement preliminary approval on Tuesday. The judge is expected to give final approval at a hearing set for May 6, Edelson said.

This is the latest string in Toy Recalls and Defective Products recently in the US and Abroad.

Here is a short list from the recall and Consumers can also contact RC2 at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Website at http://recalls.rc2.com

The front of the packaging has the logo “Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway” in the upper left-hand corner.

A tracking code may be located on the bottom of some of the products. Toys marked with codes containing “WJ” and “AZ” are not included in the recall.

The All-Black Cargo Car, included only in the Brendam Fishing Dock Set, is labeled “CARGO CAR” and has either no tracking code or one of the following codes on its undersides: 26833i, 28233i, 23243i00, 24643i00, 25343i00, 27443i00, 32043i00, 34743i00, 01553i00, 04553i00, 13353i00, 14753i00, 15453i00, 18353i00.

The toad vehicle with brake lever is labeled “TOAD” and has the tracking code 16560W000 on its underside. The Olive Green Sodor Cargo Box says “SODOR” on the side. The box was included only in the Deluxe Cranky the Crane Set.

The All-Green Maple Tree Top and Green Signal Base accessories were included only in Conductor’s Figure 8 Sets.

Cargo cars sold in other sets are not included in the recall.

If you believe that you have been adversely affected by a toy recall you can visit www.resource4thepeople.com for more information and legal help.

FDA Warns Stryker Howmedica Osteonics on Hip Implant

January 16, 2008

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics manufactures femoral hip components that are used for surgical implants.

The FDA has warned Stryker to fix the hip implant problems: In a letter to Stryker Federal Regulators wrote:

“Your firm has not identified the root causes of the microorganism contamination and has not executed corrective and preventive action to prevent recurrence,” the letter states.

The FDA said it was aware that the company has received patient complaints starting January 2005 on many existing problems. Reported problems include improper fitting of hip implants that has caused bone fractures. Patients were also known to have complained about pain, difficulty walking and “squeaky” joins, and some have even had pieces of the implant parts break off.

If you have been hurt, injured or have experienced any problems with a Stryker Hip Implant, contact us today for a free case evaluation. www.resource4thepeople.com

1-866-242-0905

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