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California Firm Recalls Prepared Sandwiches that Contain Hard-Cooked Eggs
11:48 pm Eastern | USA News
GH Foods CA, LLC was notified by their supplier that the eggs supplied to them were from Michael Foods, Inc, who recalled Hard-Cooked eggs due to potential contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. GH Foods CA, LLC, Sacramento, California, is therefore recalling sandwiches, associated with the affected eggs, due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems.read more »
CDC Expert Commentaries on Medscape: It' s Not Too Late to Vaccinate! with Joseph Bresee, MD
8:02 pm Eastern | USA News
CDC Expert Commentaries on Medscape: It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate! with Joseph Bresee, MD read more »
UN DAILY NEWS DIGEST - 3 February
6:39 pm Eastern | World
UN DAILY NEWS from the UNITED NATIONS NEWS SERVICEread more »
Gris-PEG (griseofulvin ultramicrosize): Health Advisory - Risk of Product Mix-Up
5:18 pm Eastern | USA News
During packaging and labeling, tablets from one product type may have carried over into packaging of another product.read more »
For World Cancer Day, UN Stresses Early Diagnosis to Reduce Mounting Deaths
5:10 pm Eastern | World
New York, Early diagnosis is the key to reducing the nearly eight million deaths caused by cancer across the globe annually, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) said today, stressing the importance of screening programmes for healthy people to detect the disease promptly for easier treatment.
read more »Greencore, USA – Cincinnati, Recalls Egg Salad Sandwiches with Brand Name Quick Café and Take Away Café because of Possible Health Risk
4:32 pm Eastern | USA News
Greencore, USA is recalling approximately 550 pounds of egg salad sandwiches. The sandwiches contain eggs manufactured by Michael Foods Inc that are the subject of a previous recall due to possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes.read more »
Consumer Update Analytics
1:52 pm Eastern | USA News
This page contains links to all past Consumer Update Analytics web pages.read more »
UN Backs Vaccination Campaign After Yellow Fever Outbreaks Hit Cameroon and Ghana
3 Feb 13:10 | USA News
New York, The United Nations is backing a mass vaccination campaign under way in northern Cameroon, where a new outbreak of yellow fever has killed at least seven people.
read more »as Floods Continue in Fiji, UN Stresses Need to Boost Preventive Measures
3 Feb 13:10 | SciTech
New York, The United Nations disaster risk reduction agency stressed today the need to boost preventive measures in Fiji, as heavy rains are predicted to occur more frequently in the archipelago nation, which has been ravaged by severe floods over the past week.read more »
Pedinol Pharmacal Inc. Announces Health Advisory for Gris-PEG (griseofulvin ultramicrosize) 125mg and 250mg
3 Feb 13:02 | USA News
Pedinol Pharmacal Inc. today announced that it is advising healthcare professionals, pharmacists and patients of a potential problem with Gris-PEG (griseofulvin ultramicrosize) 125mg and 250mg manufactured and packaged by Novartis Consumer Health at its Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing site.read more »
Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
3 Feb 13:00 | USA News
The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.read more »
Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard
3 Feb 12:00 | USA News
The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.read more »
Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
3 Feb 11:00 | USA News
The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.read more »
Acetylcysteine Solution, USP (Roxane Laboratories, Inc.): Recall - Visible Glass Particle
3 Feb 10:06 | USA News
Use of an inhaled product with glass particles has the potential to cause choking which could be life-threatening.read more »
Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens Recalls Prepared Salads that Contain Hard Cooked Eggs Due to Potential Health Risk.
2 Feb 21:56 | USA News
Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens was notified by their egg supplier, Michael Foods, Inc. that they are recalling numerous lots of their hard cooked eggs due to the potential for contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. Some of these eggs were introduced into our process to manufacture these effected products.read more »
Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens Recalls Prepared Salads that Contain Hard Cooked Eggs Due to Potential Health Risk.
2 Feb 21:56 | USA News
Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens was notified by their egg supplier, Michael Foods, Inc. that they are recalling numerous lots of their hard cooked eggs due to the potential for contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. Some of these eggs were introduced into our process to manufacture these effected products.read more »
Bedford Laboratories Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Patient Level Recall Of Acetylcysteine Solution, USP, LOT 1877093
2 Feb 17:20 | USA News
Bedford Laboratories, today issues updated guidance on the following nationwide voluntary product recall originally initiated on December 20, 2011read more »
Wegmans Recalls Various Prepared Foods That Contain Hard-Cooked Eggs Produced by Michael Foods
2 Feb 16:23 | USA News
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling hard-cooked eggs, as well as prepared foods that contain hard-cooked eggs, sold between January 23 and February 1, 2012 because the eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. read more »
CDC’s Nowak Named First Mizzou Advantage Visiting Professional
2 Feb 16:06 | USA News
'CDC’s Nowak Named First Mizzou Advantage Visiting Professional'read more »
S&M USA Enterprise Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Zhang Zhou Brand Tremella
2 Feb 14:36 | USA News
S&M USA ENTERPRISE is recalling ZHANG ZHOU BRAND TREMELLA because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.read more »
Updated News Release With Corrected Lot Numbers: Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food
2 Feb 13:19 | USA News
Advanced Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of its dry Dog Power Dog Food- due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. The affected products were manufactured between Jan. 4, 2011, and Nov. 18, 2011.read more »
W & C International Import Inc. Issues An Alert On Un-Eviscerated "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker
2 Feb 11:44 | USA News
W & International Import Inc. is recalling "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker because the product was found to be un-eviscerated. The recalled "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker was distributed nationwide in bulk cardboard boxes.read more »
W & C International Import Inc. Issues an Alert on Un-eviscerated “Rely� Sardine Anchovies
2 Feb 11:41 | USA News
W & International Import Inc. is recalling “Relyâ€� Sardine Anchovies because the product was found to be un-eviscerated. The recalled “Relyâ€� Sardine Anchovies were distributed nationwide in 7.0 oz. plastic packages. The “Relyâ€� Sardine Anchovies are a product of China.read more »
HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
2 Feb 11:00 | USA News
The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.read more »
LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard
2 Feb 10:30 | USA News
The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.read more »
Health reform law saves $2.1 billion for 3.6 million Americans with Medicare
2 Feb 10:15 | USA News
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read more »Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard
2 Feb 10:00 | USA News
The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.read more »
Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard
2 Feb 09:00 | USA News
A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.read more »
Seasonal Flu: International Situation Update
1 Feb 20:02 | USA News
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region. read more »
Child abuse and neglect cost the United States $124 billion
1 Feb 17:19 | USA News
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read more »Statement by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on African-American History Month
1 Feb 16:16 | USA News
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read more »Michael Foods Recalls Hard-Cooked Eggs Packed In Brine Sold In 10- And 25-Pound Pails Because Of Possible Health Risk
1 Feb 16:16 | USA News
Michael Foods, Inc. is recalling specific lot dates of hard-cooked eggs in brine sold in 10- and 25-pound pails for institutional use that were produced at its Wakefield, Nebraska facility because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.read more »
Statement from Secretary Sebelius on American Heart Month
1 Feb 14:17 | USA News
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read more »Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard
1 Feb 12:30 | USA News
An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard.read more »
Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
1 Feb 12:00 | USA News
The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards.read more »
The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
1 Feb 11:00 | USA News
The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.read more »
FDA and industry reach agreement in principle on medical device user fees
1 Feb 09:48 | USA News
The FDA and representatives from the medical device industry have reached an agreement in principle on proposed recommendations for the third reauthorization of a medical device user fee program. The recommendations would authorize the FDA to collect $595 million in user fees over five years, plus adjustments for inflation. Details of the agreement, such as the fee structure, are expected to be finalized soon.read more »
Medicare Advantage premiums down 7 percent on average, enrollment up 10 percent
1 Feb 09:15 | USA News
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read more »Lo/Ovral-28 (Norgestrel/EthinylEstradiol) Tablets: Recall - Possibility of Inexact Tablet Counts or Out of Sequence Tablets
1 Feb 08:25 | USA News
Oral contraceptive daily regimen may be incorrect and could leave women without adequate contraception, and at risk for unintended pregnancy.read more »
President Global Corporation Announces Bin-Bin Snow Rice Crackers and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers Recall For Undeclared Egg
31 Jan 22:43 | USA News
President Global Corp., Buena Park, CA is recalling all codes of Bin-Bin Snow Rice Cracker net weight 5.3oz (150g) and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers net weight 15.8oz (450g) because of undeclared egg allergens.read more »
2011 Recruiters of the Year Tour Nation's Capital
31 Jan 22:34 | USA News
Navy Recruiting Command's 2011 Recruiters of the Year (ROY) and their families were honored with a weeklong trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2011 awards ceremony and festivities Jan. 23-27.read more »
USS Vella Gulf Concludes Port Visit to Sevastopol, Ukraine
31 Jan 22:34 | USA News
The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) concluded its port visit to Sevastopol, Ukraine, Jan. 30.read more »
Vaccination Program Appears to Reduce Respiratory Infections Among Recruits
31 Jan 22:34 | USA News
Results of giving adenovirus vaccinations to U.S. Navy recruits last October were released Jan. 30, and looked positive. read more »
Pfizer Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Lo/Ovral-28 and Norgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Due to Possibility of Inexact Tablet Counts or Out of Sequence Tablets
31 Jan 21:52 | USA News
Pfizer Inc. announced today that it has voluntarily recalled 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28 (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol)Tablets and 14 lots of Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets (generic)for customers in the U.S. market.read more »
Gemini Food Corporation and Tong Enterprises Announces Bin-Bin Snow Rice Crackers and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers Recall For Undeclared Egg
31 Jan 17:29 | USA News
Gemini Food Corporation of City of Industry, CA and Tong Enterprises of Hayward, CA are recalling all codes of Bin-Bin Snow Rice Cracker net weight 5.3oz (150g) and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers net weight 15.8oz (450g) because of undeclared egg allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs, run the risk of suffering serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.read more »
FDA approves Gleevec for expanded use in patients with rare gastrointestinal cancer
31 Jan 17:29 | USA News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted Gleevec (imatinib) regular approval for use in adult patients following surgical removal of CD117-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). Today’s action also highlights an increase in overall patient survival when the drug is taken for 36 months rather than the standard 12 months of treatment.read more »
How Sweet It Is Fudge and Candy Company, East Lansing, Michigan, Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In Products "Peanut Butter Buckeye" and “Peanut Butter Smoothie� Date Code 01/23/2012 and Earlier
31 Jan 17:26 | USA News
How Sweet It Is Fudge and Candy Company Inc. is recalling / correcting its 32 count packages of “Peanut Butter Buckeyeâ€� and “Peanut Butter Smoothieâ€� because they do contain undeclared milk allergens. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.read more »
Vitaflo USA Renastart: Recall - Possible Health Risk Due To Incorrectly Labeled Cans
31 Jan 13:10 | USA News
Consequences of using the incorrectly labeled product may result in high potassium blood levels (hyperkalemia) or high sodium levels in the blood (hypernatremia).read more »
American Heart Month
31 Jan 12:18 | USA News
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read more »Daily Diet Soft Drink Consumption May Increase Risk Of Stroke And Heart Attack
31 Jan 12:12 | SciTech
Individuals who drink diet soft drinks on a daily basis may be at increased risk of suffering vascular events such as stroke, heart attack, and vascular death, according to a new study.read more »
