Bayer Recalling 2 Lots of Mislabeled Kogenate FS Antihemophilic Factor
Patients prescribed Kogenate FS antihemophilic factor (recombinant) 2000 IU vials by Bayer as well as medical professionals and pharmacies should take note of a July 19 recall issued on two lots of the clotting medication. Only two lots of the 2000 IU vials distributed in the United States are impacted. They are: NDC # 0026-3786-65, Product # DR03, Lot # 27118RK, Expiration Date 06/12/2021 NDC # 0026-3786-65, Product # DR03, Lot #...
FDA Calling For Voluntary Recall Of Some Fresh, Whole Papayas Due to Salmonella
If you have fresh, whole papayas from Agroson’s LLC that are labeled under the Cavi brand, the United States Food and Drug Administration is recommending consumers and businesses throw them out. The FDA, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and other partners, on June 28 reported launching an investigation after a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Uganda illnesses in late June. On July 5, the FDA...
Pita Pal Foods LP Recalls Various Hummus And Dips Due to Possible Health Risk
If you like hummus, be sure to check the label, as numerous hummus products from Pita Pal Foods LP of Houston are being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes identified at the manufacturing facility (not in finished product) during an FDA inspection. This affects several brands of hummus products made between May 30, 2019 and June 25, 2019, including Bucee’s, Fresh Thyme, Harris Teeter. The products were distributed...
Wismettac Asian Foods Recalls Fish Cakes Due to Undeclared Allergens
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. in Santa Fe Springs, California has issued a voluntary recall for eight types of Shirakiku brand imported fish cake products because of the possible contamination of some allergens. People who have a sensitivity to milk, egg or shellfish run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the prepared fish product. The recall includes the following SKF Fish Cake products: Iwashi...
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall Of Multiple Eye Care Products Sold At CVS
Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. over the last week has issued recalls of certain eye care drops, ointments and products sold at Walgreens, Walmart and CVS stores. Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on July 10 issued a recall on multiple CVS Health over-the-counter eye care drops, ointments and solutions. “As a precautionary measure, Altaire is voluntarily initiating the recall due to management concerns regarding the sufficiency of...
Chamber Connection for July 11, 2019
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce It’s time again for a huge night of networking sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce! The Chamber is hosting The Chamber Showcase, a night of networking that features Chamber members in Hopkins County, on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Booth space is already sold out, but we encourage you attend the event for $10 and enjoy the opportunity to do...
Maintenance Needs For 3 Facilities Identified at June Hospital District Meeting
Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors on Monday discussed three areas in need of improvement: the EMS building, Memorial Gardens and the roof of a Church Street building. The need for a roof replacement at a Church Street practice was discussed by Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors a their regular June meeting Monday. Church Street Roof Repairs The roof of a chiropractic clinic in the 500 block of Church...
EMS Truck Update, Transport Agreement, Leadership Discussed At Hospital District Meeting
Remounting for a medic unit, an amended a transport service agreement were among the items Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors tackled during their regular meeting Monday night. A Hopkins County EMS official also was announced as having been named to a state EMS leadership role. Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors approved a $124,000 request for Medic 4 to be remounted at Excellance in Alabama. EMS...
