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Garden Botanika Recalls 'C' Slices Eye Relief PadsDate: 7/28/2000
Reason: Bacteria contamination.
Distribution: Nationwide.
Redmond, WA, July 28 (SafetyAlerts) - Garden Botanika, Inc., has recalled 600 boxes of its "C" Slices Vitamin C Eye Relief eye pads because the pads may be contaminated with bacteria that could cause vision-threatening eye infections.
The product is packaged in orange and white boxes, each containing six pairs of eye pads. Distributed nationwide, it bears the number '1005506009' below the bar code on the back of each box. Garden Botanika says no eye infections have been reported but urges consumers to stop using the eye pads and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Routine sampling uncovered three species of bacteria in the pads:
The manufacturer, Dermal Sciences of Fairfield, Conn., has ceased production until the Food and Drug Administration determines what caused the contamination, FDA and Garden Botanika officials say. Consumers with questions can call Garden Botanika at 1-800-968-7842. Other Drugs / Medicines Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/26/2008 Reason: Potential risks associated with the use of Bumetanide include serious and significant fluid and electrolyte loss and an elevation in uric acid concentrations. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/16/2008 Reason: The FDA is concerned that based upon the original health claims made by the company, patients may forgo approved therapies, and that this could result in more severe illness or death. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: These products are being recalled because samples of the products were found to contain bacteria identified as "Burkholderia Cepacia," formerly known as Pseudomonas Cepacia. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The use of these syringes may lead to patients receiving an overdose of as much as 2.5 times the intended dose, which may lead to hypoglycemia, serious health consequences, and even death. Date: 12/11/2008 Reason: Potential adverse events related to an error of this type include electrolyte imbalance, cardiac dysfunction, gastrointestinal disturbances, paresthesia and mental confusion. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/27/2008 Reason: Over time, wear and fatigue of the percutaneous lead connecting the HeartMate II LVAS blood pump with the System Controller may result in damage that could interrupt pump function, require reoperation to replace the pump and potentially result in serious injury or death. Distribution: Nationwide |
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