Liviaone Liquid Probiotics, Topical Spray, Nasal Probiotics, and BioLifePet Liquid Probiotics are being recalled because they could be contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a microorganisms that could cause life-threatening infections in immunocompromised people and animals. These types of infections usually occur in hospital settings. Six of these products are dietary supplements for people, and two are for animals, both cats and dogs. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Livia Global, Inc. of Visalia, California. The recalled Liviaone Liquid Probiotics are available in nasal sprays and as liquid probiotics, the type to be ingested. Two lots of the human products are recalled: the ingested products have … [Read more...]
ITS Liquid Probiotic for Infants Recalled For Bacterial Contamination
ITS Liquid Probiotic for Infants is being recalled for possible contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The recall notice states, "The only product complaint the company has received with respect to the affected product lots was one report of temporary diarrhea in an older infant after consuming the product, which the company does not believe was related to the presence of the microorganism." The recalling company is MaryRuth's, which manufacturers vitamins, minerals, and supplements. Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause infection in immunocompromised people or, rarely, in very young infants. The infant's immature gut may not be able to prevent the pathogen from getting into th bloodstream, which can cause serious illness. The recall is for ITS Liquid Probiotic for Infants that is … [Read more...]
Durisan Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer Recalled For Microbial Contamination
Durisan Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer in several package sizes is being voluntarily recalled for possible microbial contamination. The recall was issued because of out of specification results of bacterial counts for Burkholderia cepacia complex and Ralstonia pickettii. The issue was discovered during a routine audit that was focused on production scale-up during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. No reports of adverse reactions or consumer complaints have been received by the company to date. The Durisan Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer was packaged in sizes that ranged from 18 mL credit cards, to bottles that were sized 118 mL, 236 mL, 300 mL, and 500 mL. It was also available in 1000 mL wall mounted dispenser refills. You can see pictures of recalled product labels at the FDA web … [Read more...]
Maison Terre Goldenseal Root Powder Recalled; One Infant Has Died
Maison Terre of Little Rock, Arkansas is recalling all lots of Maison Terre Goldenseal Root Powder for bacterial contamination. FDA laboratory analysis of product samples found the product is contaminated with Enterobacter cloacae, Cronobacter sakazakii, and Cronobacter dublinensis, among others. This product was purchased from Starwest Botanicals of Sacramento, California, and repackaged to sell to consumers. The recall notice states, "The use of contaminated product in otherwise healthy patients can result in infections necessitating antimicrobial and potentially surgical treatment. In individuals with weak immune systems and infants, the use of the product can result in death. Maison Terre has received a report of one infant death associated with use of this product on the … [Read more...]
Can Spinach Be Contaminated With Pathogens At Germination?
We have all heard about the several deadly E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks linked to romaine lettuce that sickened hundreds of people last year in the United States. That contamination apparently occurred while the greens were growing in the field. But can leafy greens such as spinach be contaminated with pathogens during germination? Unfortunately, leafy greens are a main source of foodborne illness, because they are easily contaminated in the field and typically aren't cooked before serving. But that contamination was on the surface of the plant, not internalized into the leaves themselves. Now researchers have looks at the possibility that spinach can be contaminated at germination. Even worse, this contamination can be internalized in the leaf, which means that no amount of … [Read more...]
Rompe Pecho Products Recalled For Microbial Contamination
Efficient Laboratories is voluntarily recalling one lot each of Rompe Pecho EX, CF, and MAX liquid. These products are used to treat symptoms of the flu and the common cold. The three lots have been found to contain microbial contamination. The recall notice did not state what type of microbe may have contaminated these products, but it did state that "In rare circumstances, consumption of Rompe Pecho from these lots could result in vomiting and diarrhea. Efficient Laboratories has not received any reports of adverse events to date." Each product is packaged in a box containing one bottle of the liquid product. The product lots are: Rompe Pecho EX lot 19F332, with expiration date June 2022, Rompe Pecho CF lot 19H359, with expiration date of August 2022, and Rompe Pecho MAX lot 19B42, … [Read more...]
Major Pharmaceuticals Milk of Magnesia Recalled For Microbial Contamination
Plastikon Healthcare is recalling Major Pharmaceuticals Milk of Magnesia Oral Suspension because of microbial contamination. The recalled product is sold in 2400 mg/30 mL packages. The lot numbers of the recalled product are 19027D and 19027E. The product lots did not meet Plastikon's in-house microbial specification for Total Aerobic Microbial Count. The product is packaged for institutional use and is sold to clinics and hospitals. That means the population that will consume this is likely immunocompromised. These patient have a higher probability of developing potentially life-threatening infections after consuming a contaminated product. No reports of illness or complaints have been received to date. Milk of Magnesia Oral Suspension is privately labeled by Major … [Read more...]
Silver Star Homeopathic Meds Recalled for Possible Microbial Contamination
Silver Star Brands products are being recalled for possible microbial contamination. "The products have been tested and found to contain microbial contamination," according to the FDA recall notice. Use of these products could result in increased infections that could be life-threatening to some people. No adverse reactions have been reported in this recall. The recall is for six Silver Star Brands human products and two pet products. These products were distributed nationwide to retailers and to consumers through direct sales and the company's website. Six of the products are intended for human use, and two are intended for pet use. The recalled products are Native Remedies VertiFree oral spray with UPC number 818837012260, Native Remedies VaricoGo oral spray with UPC number … [Read more...]
Valley Fine Foods Recalls Three Bridges Simple Dishes Products for Possible Adulteration
Valley Fine Foods, of Forest City, North Carolina, is recalling 35,516 pounds of heat-treated, not fully cooked Three Bridges Simple Dishes meat and poultry products because they may be contaminated. The products may contain "spoilage organisms that have rendered it unwholesome and fit for human food," according to the USDA. No confirmed reports of illness have been received to date. The problem was discovered on October 4, 2018, by the establishment's research and development facility during routine internal testing. FSIS was told about this issue on October 10, 2018. The recalled Three Bridges Simple Dishes products were produced on various dates ranging from August 15, 2018 to October 4, 2018. All of the foods have the establishment number "P-22102B" or "M-22102B" on the side of … [Read more...]
Product Quest Recalls Baby Oral Gels For Possible Microbial Contamination
Product Quest Manufacturing, after recalling CVS Health 12 Hour Sinus Relief Nasal Mist for microbial contamination, is now recalling all lots of nasal products and baby oral gels that were made at that company's Florida facility. While there is no known microbial contamination associated with those products, they are issuing the recall out of an abundance of caution. The microbes found in the nasal mist product were identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Repetitive use of a nasal spray or other nasal product that contains this pathogen can lead to an infection that can be life-threatening in certain populations. People with compromised immune system or with cystic fibrosis are most susceptible to serious complications with this type of infection. Repetitive use of an oral gel product … [Read more...]
