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|Articles|January 11, 2020
Recalls That Should Be on Your Radar—Week of January 5, 2020
Author(s)Contagion® Editorial Staff
We’ve compiled a list of recalls issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) from this past week:
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We’ve compiled a list of recalls issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) from this past week:
Lipari Foods Recalls Wedge Deli Sandwiches Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination
Lipari Foods has issued a voluntary recall of various “Premo” and “Fresh Grab” wedge sandwiches due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious infections in those with compromised immune systems such as children or older adults.
The problem was discovered by JLM manufacturing during environmental sampling which returned a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no illnesses reported in relation to the products to date.
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Appco Pharma Recalls Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules Due to Elevated N-Nitrosodimethylamine
Appco Pharma LLC has issued a voluntary recall of all quantities and lots of Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules due to the presence or potential presence of elevated N-nitrosodimethylamine levels above daily intake levels established by the FDA.
N-nitrosodimethylamine is classified as a likely human carcinogen. No adverse events have been reported related to the recall.
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Denton Pharma Recalls Ranitidine Tablets Due to Elevated N-Nitrosodimethylamine
Denton Pharma, Inc has issued a voluntary recall of all lots of Ranitidine Tablets, 150 mg and 300 mg, due to the presence or potential presence of elevated N-nitrosodimethylamine levels above daily intake levels established by the FDA.
No adverse events have been reported related to the recall.
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Mylan Recalls 3 Lots of Nizatidine Capsules Due to N-Nitrosodimethylamine Impurity
Mylan N.V. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of 3 lots of Nizatidine Capsules due to trace amounts of N-nitrosodimethylamine.
Nizatidine is indicated for the short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcers and active benign gastric ulcers, as maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients for up to 1 year, and for treatment of esophagitis and associated heartburn due to gastroesophageal reflux disease for up to 12 weeks.
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Fresh Location Recalls Snack Tray and Trail Mix Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination
Fresh Location has issued a recall of Protein Snack Tray 6.44 oz and Protein Trail Mix 3.52 oz due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The potential contamination is linked to Almark Foods, which manufactures hard-boiled eggs associated with a Listeria monocytogenes
There have not been any reports of adverse events related to the recalled Fresh Location products to date.
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