Recalls for March 16th 2019 published by RecallsGlobal, Recallr.

These are the recalls for today published by RecallsGlobal, Recallr.

Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging Recalls Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 50mg

FDA Recall, Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging Recall, Losartan Potassium Tablets Recall, NMBA

 

Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging Recalls Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 25mg, 50mg, And 100mg

FDA Recall, Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging Recall, Losartan Potassium Tablets Recall, NMBA

 

Hospira, a Pfizer company Recall 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection recall, FDA Recall, Hospira recall, Pfizer company Recall

 

Surtidoras Bakery Inc. Recalls Marble Muffin, Banana Muffin, and Blueberry Muffin

FDA Recall, Muffin Recall, Surtidoras Bakery Inc. Recall

 

NHTSA Vehicle Recalls For 15th March 2019 : Ferrari, Forest River, GMC, Chevrolet, Kawasaki

Chevrolet Recall, Ferrari Recall, Forest River Recall, GMC Recall, Kawasaki recall, NHTSA Vehicle Recall

 

 

 

 

FDA's Q & A on Chattem, Inc. “Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat”

FDA has provided Questions and Answers session on recent recall Of “Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat”

What is “Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat”?

Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat is an adhesive patch that generates heat. The patch comes in a red sealed plastic pouch. Once the pouch is opened and the patch is exposed to air, the chemicals contained in the patch activate to produce heat. It is then applied to body surfaces to relieve muscle and joint pain associated with arthritis, backache, muscle strains and sprains.

What is the problem with Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat products?

Chattem, Inc. chose to recall their Icy Hot Heat Therapy products because they received consumer reports of first, second and third degree burns as well as skin irritation and skin removal resulting from the use of the Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat patch. As part of FDA's recall classification process, we will be reviewing the firm's root-cause analysis on what caused the burns.

What is the difference between first, second and third degree burns?

The type of burn is determined by how deeply it penetrates into the skin. There are two main layers of skin, and the degree of burn is based on how each layer is affected. First degree burns are the least severe and third degree burns are the deepest or most severe.

First Degree Burns: Means the top layer of skin (the epidermis) is damaged but not destroyed and turns bright pink or very red. Pain from first degree burns ranges from mild to extreme. No skin comes off and there are no blisters. Mild sunburns are a good example of first degree burns.

Second Degree Burns: Means burn damage has gone through the top layer (the epidermis) and into the 2nd layer of skin (the dermis). The top layer of skin is destroyed and may slide off or blister. Blisters are the first sign of a second degree burn. The wound appears red or pink and moist. Second degree burns are the most painful kind of burn.

Third Degree Burns: Means the burn has destroyed both the first and second (epidermis and dermis) layers of the skin. The exposed wound appears white, gray, yellow, brown or black and is usually dry. There may be little or no pain or the area may feel numb because of nerve damage.

When were the Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat patches produced and sold?

The firm issued a press release, dated February 8, 2008, for their voluntary recall involving 2.3 million Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat patches distributed in the United State since December 2006. The products were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2008 and sold over the counter through food, drug and mass merchandisers. You can find a listing of retailers on Chattem, Inc.’s website at http://www.chattem.com/wheretobuy/icy.asp.

What products are affected by the recall?

All lots and all sizes of the following Icy Hot Heat Therapy products are affected by this recall:

• Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat - Back
• Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat - Arm, Neck, and Leg
• Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat - Arm, Neck, and Leg in single-use “samples” that were included on a limited promotional basis in yellow and red cartons of 3 oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Crème. The samples were distinct and stand-alone products, clearly labeled as "Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat." This recall only involves the above listed Icy Hot Heat Therapy products and does not involve any other Icy Hot products such as the medicated patch, cream, or balm/stick that also use the “Icy Hot” name.

If the product was removed from the original carton, what does it look like?

The product inside the carton is in a red plastic pouch that says Icy Hot Heat Therapy and either Back or Arm/Neck and Leg. If you are unsure you have an affected product, you should asked the retailer where you purchased it whether your product is affected by this recall, or contact Chattem as indicated below.

What steps should I take if my patches are affected by the recall?

If you have one of the recalled products, you should stop using it immediately, and discard or return it to Chattem, Inc. Product may be returned for a full refund (average retail price) by calling Chattem’s Consumer Affairs Department at 1-888-442-4464 or via their website at www.Chattem.com.

To read more about the recall:

• FDA Recall Notice at http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/chattem02_08.html

Consumers with questions may contact:

• Chattem’s Consumer Affairs Department at 1-888-442-4464 (M-F 8am to 4pm EST).

How do I report adverse events to FDA?

If you have experienced burns, skin irritation or other adverse reactions with the use of this product or any medical device, we encourage you to report this to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by FAX.

• Online:www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
• Regular Mail: use postage-paid FDA form 3500 available at:
  www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm.
  Mail to MedWatch 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787
• FAX: 1-800-FDA-0178
  

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RecallsGlobal.com Acquired

RecallsGlobal.com (not live yet) was Acquired by our team to handle recall news and information related to recalls. The amount of recalls have taken major part of our reporting here at Meddesktop, which we are/were glad to do. We were concerned with children health as so many products were recalled due to lead paint violations. Most of these were Chinese Toys or manufactured in China following US Toy makers requests. But this extended to reporting more recalls as it was hard for us to draw lines regarding which and which is not health related recalls.
Since MedDesktop need to cover the general medical news and health news, we will use Recallsglobal.com to let you know about the recalls, every sort of recalls, from every corner of the world.
Wish Us Luck!
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ThanksGiving Day is Recall Filled

I was very sad that I had to post about 12 recalls today and 10 of them are related to childrens toys or jewelry. I went toy buying a few weeks ago and I could not fond any toys that are not made in China. Sorry about the discrimination but most of the recalled products came from China. I do not bother at all if it is made in China, just reject, toys, food, other stuff. There are some stuff that are made in China that I buy, because I have no other choice. But I do not blame China for only for these issues. Like Mattel, the marketing companies, toy companies and distributors, order products from China. These products have design, manufacturing guidelines. It is Chinese manufacturers responsibility to follow those guide lines. More so the responsibility of companies like Mattel to check the products that they are getting.
Sometimes I wonder, if they ordered the products just as they were produced, meaning inferiority of the product was in designing and ordering. May be lobbying is too strong here to ban Lead based paints it toys or other items that children use.
At least be thankful to FDA and CPSC and other agencies for letting us know about these recalls.
Here are the posts that were published today;
Flashing Pacifiers Recalled By Sailing
Children’s Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co.
Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Buy-Rite
Cherrydale Fundraising Recalls Bracelets
Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled by Colossal Jewelry & Accessories
La Femme NY Inc. Recalls Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets
Metal Jewelry Sold at Michaels Stores Recalled
Discount School Supply Recalls Paint Brushes
Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled
Children's Snow and Sand Castle Kits by Paricon Recalled by L.L. Bean’s
Allergy Alert and Recall of Charlemagne Dark Chocolate Organic Bars
Heartland® Brand Graham Pie Crusts Allergy Alert

Tags: FDA, CPSC, Recalls, lead paint