Image Turtles commonly carry the Salmonella bacteria on their outer skin and shell surfaces. Reptiles like bearded dragons and geckos can also infect people with Salmonella. These little glassy-eyed creatures may look cute and harmless, but small turtles and reptiles like bearded dragons and geckos can make people very ill. People can get infected with Salmonella…
Dietary Supplement Executive Sentenced in Scheme to Fraudulently Sell Popular Dietary Supplements
U.S. Department of Justice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, February 19, 2021 A federal court in Texas sentenced a former dietary supplement company executive to prison for his role in fraudulently selling popular workout supplements, the Justice Department announced today. On Feb. 19, 2021, U.S. District Judge Sam A. Lindsay sentenced former S.K. Laboratories Vice President Sitesh Patel, 37,…
Hillrom Recalls Liko Multirall 200 Overhead Lift Due to Failure to Properly Attach Q-Link Strap Lock (Also Known as Q-Link 1 Strap Lock) to S65 Hook
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Recalled Products Hillrom Liko Multirall 200 Overhead Lift Model Number, Product Codes, Catalog or Lot numbers: Liko Multirall 200 (product number 3130001) Universal SlingBar 450 R2R (product number…
Pulse Oximeter Accuracy and Limitations: FDA Safety Communication
Date Issued: February 19, 2021 The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused an increase in the use of pulse oximeters, and a recent report (Sjoding et al.) suggests that the devices may be less accurate in people with dark skin pigmentation. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing patients and health care…
How AEDs in Public Places Can Restart Hearts
Image Español Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops pumping blood. It can happen to anyone, at any time, and signs include sudden collapse and immediate loss of consciousness. Unlike heart attacks, which are caused by a blockage in an artery to the heart, sudden cardiac arrest is caused when the…
El Abuelito Recalls Queso Fresco Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: February 19, 2021 FDA Publish Date: February 19, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: El Abuelito Cheese Brand Name: Brand Name(s) El Abuelito, Rio Grande, Rio Lindo Product Description: Product Description Queso Fresco Company Announcement El Abuelito…
Market District Voluntarily Recalls Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pretzels Due to Undeclared Pecan Allergen
Summary Company Announcement Date: February 19, 2021 FDA Publish Date: February 19, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Snack Food Item Allergens Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared pecans Company Name: Giant Eagle, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Market District Product Description: Product Description Pretzel Platters and Pretzel Bags Company Announcement Giant Eagle, Inc….
Boston Scientific Corporation Recalls EMBLEM S-ICD (Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) System Due to Risk of Short-Circuit
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Recalled Product (Include the following information) EMBLEM S-ICD (Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) Lots: See below Model: S-ICD A209 and MRI S-ICD A219 Distribution Dates: June 1, 2015 – September…
Tattoo Removal: Options and Results
[embedded content] Español That tattoo on your arm of a former flame—the one that seemed like a great idea years ago—is kind of embarrassing today. And your spouse is not too crazy about it either. But removing a tattoo isn’t as easy as it might seem. It can be painful, and risks include possible scarring and…
Aaron’s Gourmet Smoked Fish Recalls Smoked Fish Products Produced Without Licensure and Regulatory Oversight
Summary Company Announcement Date: February 05, 2021 FDA Publish Date: February 18, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Fish Food Compliance Programs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Lack of licensure and regulatory oversight by the state agency Company Name: Aaron’s Gourmet Smoked Fish Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Aaron’s Gourmet Smoked Fish Product Description: Product…