Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!)
To   : All
From : Robert Richards
Date : Tue Jul 18 2000 10:52 pm

SAFEMAIL Tuesday, July 18 2000

Today's SafeMail... (Lots of Medical Related Recalls.. All Listings are States, 
unless otherside Stated.. there is 1 listing outside of the US)


Today's Recalls
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3,300 Pounds of Chicken Salad Recalled for Possible Contamination
Reason: Listeria monocytogenes.
Distribution: CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NY, PA, RI, VT.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/s/00/cksal.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/s/00/cksal.htm



3 Brands of Aspirin Tablets Recalled by Leiner Health Products
Reason: Dissolution failure (24 month stability).
Distribution: CA, FL, HI, ID, IL, MD, MN, TX and VA.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d432.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d432.htm



IBU Brand Ibuprofen Tablets Recalled
Reason: Product exceeds impurity specification at 18-month stability
(4-isobutylacetophenone).
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d429.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d429.htm



Vicoprofen Tablets Tablets Recalled by Knoll Pharmaceutical Company
Reason: Misbranded - Some bottles have partially illegible lot
numbers and/or expiration dates.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d428.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d428.htm



MediGel H Recalled by Henley Healthcare
Reason: Super-potent.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d426.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d426.htm



Rubratope Diagnostic Kits and Capsules Recalled
Reason: Incorrect capsule release assay which could lead to a false
negative calculation.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d424425.htm ">Read
Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d424425.htm



Triazolam Tablets Recalled by Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Reason: Individual impurity specification failure.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d422423.htm ">Read
Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d422423.htm



Vasosulf Ophthalmic Solution Recalled by CIBA Vision Corporation
Reason: Failure to revalidate new manufacturing specifications.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d420.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d420.htm



Atropisol Atropine Ophthalmic Solution Recalled by CIBA Vision
Corporation
Reason: Product labeled with incorrect expiration date.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d419.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d419.htm



Lanoxin Tablets Recalled by Allscripts, Inc.
Reason: May be subpotent.
Distribution: AZ, CA, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, ME, MI, PA and WI.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d418.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d418.htm



Humegon Vials Recalled by Organon, Inc.
Reason: Potency failure (fish component) at stability testing - 30
degrees C.
Distribution: Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d417.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d417.htm



Meperidine HCl Injection Recalled by Wyeth Ayerst Laboratories
Reason: Lack of assurance of sterility.
Distribution: TN.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d431.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d431.htm



Leucovorin Calcium Injection Recalled by Cardinal Distribution
Reason: Product was not stored as labeled-under refrigeration-by
distributor (recalling firm).
Distribution: IA, MN and SD.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d427.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d427.htm



Glyburide Tablets Recalled by MOVA Pharmaceuticals
Reason: Blend uniformity failure.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d421.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d421.htm



Tricana Capsules Recalled by Thermo-Life International
Reason: Product is an unapproved new drug.
Distribution: Nationwide.
<a HREF=" http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d433.htm ">Read Article</a>
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/d433.htm



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End Recalls

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">Read Article</a>
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weak immune systems
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">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=99327



Hot Wash Is Mite-y Good - Cutting indoor allergies
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=98594
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=98594



Memory Tests Miss Some Kinds of Recall - Phonic cues aren't measured,
study says
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=99052
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=99052



Driven to Drink - Study shows stressed bus drivers more likely to
consume alcohol after work
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=99259
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=99259



Eye Surgery Options More Affordable - Price cuts designed to lure new
customers
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=97325
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=97325



Got a Minute? Get a Workout - 'No-Excuses Workout' can get you started
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=97357
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=97357



Don't Let Summer Safety Tips Take Away the Fun - Heed the important
stuff, ignore the hype
<a HREF=" http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=99301
">Read Article</a>
http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=99301

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Legal Stuff
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product line. Product codes and lot numbers are posted on the
site when available.  In addition we suggest you contact the
manufacturer.

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