New Update: Hand Sanitizers, Cleansers, Skin Protectants, Deodorant Pulled In Nationwide Recall
A nationwide recall has been expanded to include additional lots of hand sanitizers, cleansers, skin protectants, and a deodorant.
This action follows testing that flagged potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex, a group of bacteria that can cause serious, even life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems.
DermaRite Industries made the new, voluntary recall on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the new recall on Thursday, Aug. 28.
DermaRite said it is acting out of an abundance of caution after potential micr…
32,000 Pounds Of Meat Products Pulled Nationwide Over Fake Inspection Labels
A company is recalling tens of thousands of pounds of meat after federal investigators discovered that products were sold with counterfeit inspection labels.
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC, based in Edison, New Jersey, is pulling back approximately 32,000 pounds of chorizo, pork chops, and ribs.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the items were produced without required federal inspection but carried a false USDA mark, making them unsafe to eat.
The recall covers six types of vacuum-sealed products under the “Olancho” and “Sabrositos Hondureños” labels, including m…
Burn Hazard Prompts Huge Recall Of Heated Socks
Tens of thousands of pairs of heated socks are being recalled after nearly a dozen reports of burns and blisters.
Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies issued the recall for about 45,000 heated socks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 7. The socks can cause pain and injuries when worn during activities that generate a combination of heat, friction, moisture, and pressure.
The company has received 11 reports of the socks causing discomfort, including four cases of burns and blisters, according to the CPSC. The recall includes models MWMS07, MWWS07, a…
Dangerous Bacteria Found in Popular Soaps: Nationwide Recall Hits US Homes, Hospitals
A nationwide recall is in effect for dozens of soap and skincare products sold in homes, hospitals, and care facilities after tests revealed dangerous bacterial contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration announced.
New Jersey-based DermaRite Industries is pulling multiple lots of DermaKleen, DermaSarra, KleenFoam, and PeriGiene products from shelves nationwide, including Puerto Rico, after the products tested positive for Burkholderia cepacia, federal officials said.
The bacteria can cause serious and potentially life-threatening infections, especially in people with weakened immune…