Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall Of Multiple Eye Care Products Sold At CVS
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 Quality Assurance controls over critical systems in the manufacturing facility. The FDA has determined these issues indicate a lack of sterility assurance. Administration of a non-sterile product intended to be sterile may result in serious and potentially life threatening infections or death,” according to a company release.
This follows recall announcement last week by Altaire for similar Equate and Support Harmony brand over-the-counter eye care products sold at Walmart and Walgreens stores.
The recall notice is at the retail level. Lots impacted were sold from 2016-2019, have expiration dates between 7/19 and 3/22. The company reportedly contacted CVS by e-mail July 10 to let them know about the recall and the specific products/lots impacted, as well as specific directions for return of all units of the impacted lots. The full list of CVS Health products impacted can be view on the FDA website.
Altaire reports not “events” related to the potentially impacted lots, but said urge any consumers who have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product to consult their physician or healthcare provider.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
Large Hay-bale Blocking Hiway 11 West
KSST has received a report that a large hay-bale has apparently fallen off a trailer onto Highway 11 west, neat CR 4738. Use caution in this area until TXDot has cleared the obstruction.
Coach Art Briles Mount Vernon Tigers Are Picked 3rd In Their Football District
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine picks the Mount Vernon Tigers to finished third in their seven team District 7-3A in Division I. Art Briles is back as a Texas high school coach at Mount Vernon.
Last year, the Tigers went 8-4 making it to the Regional Semi-final game. They were 4-2 in district play.
Texas Football picks Atlanta first, Jefferson second, Mount Vernon third, Hughes Springs fourth, Hooks fifth, Redwater sixth and New Boston seventh. The magazine also has Mount Vernon preseason ranked at #24 in Class 3A, Division I.
Mount Vernon returns 22 lettermen and they lost 18. They have four offensive and six defensive returning starters.
Texas Football lists the following players as ones to watch: Max Rutledge, Boston Morris, Zander Reader, Trey Honea, Kedris Chandler, Gunner Fielden, Alan Quinones, Adrian Robles, Xzavier Neloms, Colby Lindley, Javion Fountain and Jose Arzola.
Texas Football had this to say about the Tigers: Quinones and Fielden were anchors up front for a powerful offense and Honea and three-year starter Chandler are back to head up the defense. Texas Football adds that Neloms, Arzola and Robles are two-way standouts looking to make a big impact.
Texas Football says to keep an eye on sophomore placekicker Adrian Diaz, who booted a 43-yard field goal as a freshman last season.
The Edge Wraps up Fifth Week With Thursday Morning Session
The unusual fifth week of The Edge conditioning program wrapped up Thursday morning, July 11, in the Multipurpose Building. Thursday’s session followed two UIL mandated days off.
Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young called Thursday’s workout highly productive, although he did say attendance was a little lower than usual after the two days off.
The Edge wraps up next week with four more sessions Monday through Thursday.
Coach Young says athletes who complete The Edge will come out of it in the best shape of their lives. He says The Edge not only makes athletes bigger, faster and stronger, it always focuses on injury prevention. Coach Young says The Edge has drills for neck strengthening to help prevent concussions, leg exercises to lessen hamstring pulls, stabilization techniques to help prevent knee injuries and exercises to strengthen the inside of shoulders.
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested By Police For Indecency With A Child
An investigation of alleged sexual abuse resulted in the arrest of a 46-year-old Sulphur Springs man July 10 for indecency with a small child by contact.
Sulphur Springs Police Department detectives were contacted after a report of suspected sexual abuse of a child was reported to Child Protective Services. Police launched an investigation, which is still ongoing. Marcos Steven Mehlhoff was identified as the suspect. Officials determined the alleged offense did not occurred in the home. A warrant was sought and obtained a warrant for the arrest of Marcos Steven Mehlhoff, according to SSPD Sgt. Detective Brian Shurtleff.
Police located 46-year-old Mehlhoff at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at his mother’s Sulphur Springs residence, where he lives, served the warrant and took him into custody for indecency with a child by sexual contact, according to arrest reports. The alleged victim was reported by police to be an elementary-aged child, who is not a member of the suspect’s family.
Mehlhoff remained in the county jail Thursday morning, July 11. Bond on the second-degree felony charge was set at $35,000, according to jail reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
2 Men Jailed Felony Warrants
Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies took two men into custody Wednesday July 10 on felony warrants for violating probation, according to arrest and jail reports.
HCSO Cpl. Todd Evans was dispatched at 9:15 a.m. July 10 to the probation office, where he took 22-year-old Jacob Nathaniel Granger of Sulphur Springs into custody on a warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for possession of 2 ounces or more but less than 4 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone.
While being booked into jail Granger was noted to be uncooperative, and had to be asked several times about his address, Evans noted in arrest reports. Granger remained in the county jail on the charge Thursday morning, July 11, according to jail reports.
Deputy Steve Huffman traveled to Pulaski County Detention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he took Gene Leonard Self Jr. into custody at 11 a.m. on a Hopkins County warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to arrest and jail reports.
Huffman transported the 33-year-old Little Rock man to Hopkins County jail, where he was held on the felony warrant, according to arrest reports. Self remained in the county jail Thursday morning, July 11, according to jail reports.
Atmos Energy Conducting Natural Gas Flaring Through July 19 in Hopkins County
Residents who see flames in the area of County Road 2319 during the day this week likely have no reason to be concerned.
Atmos Energy crews and contractors are overseeing controlled natural gas flaring as part of routine maintenance from approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through July 19 at the Crush Junction yard located on Hopkins County Road 2319, east of FM 1870,
People in the area will likely see a large, controlled flame and hear moderate noise during this process.
“‘Flaring’ is a standard industry practice to safely burn natural gas that must be removed from a specific section of pipeline so employees can work on the pipe,” the press release states.
The company notes employees will be monitoring the process as natural gas is vented into the atmosphere.
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 it all in one night … just imagine food show + exhibit hall + speed networking! This will be a huge value and opportunity for you and your business! Only Chamber members may host booths, but anyone may attend to network and meet business professionals from
our area. You will be so glad you came! Call the Chamber to ask questions or make reservations at (903) 885- 6515.
The Chamber is excited to announce our vendor call for the Stew Fest Market! On July 1, the Chamber began accepting vendors for the Stew Fest Market, which will be located on the south side of Buford Park during
Friday night and Saturday Stew Contest activities. This is a great opportunity to sell goods or to promote your business to 7,000 people who attend the Stew Contest annually. Vendors may rent booth space to sell goods or distribute information about their business. Booths will be assigned on a first-paid basis. Access to electricity is not guaranteed. Generators are permitted. Desserts may be sold, but no other food or drinks may be distributed. Vendors who are interested in purchasing booth space, call the Chamber of Commerce at (903) 885-6515.
Rock Creek is celebrating their 10th Anniversary
Rock Creek Health & Rehab is celebrating their 10th Anniversary of operating in Hopkins County. They will host a Business After Hours on Tuesday, July 16, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Rock Creek is located at 1414 College St. Make plans to join Rock Creek for their big anniversary
celebration!
Prim Rose Estates is participating in Operation Fresh and Spicy Supply Drop
Prim Rose Estates is participating in Operation Fresh and Spicy Supply Drop which is a drive to gather goods for the troops. They are looking for donations of hot sauce, beef jerky, icy hot, black socks, wet wipes, 5-blade
razors, Axe body spray, and hand sanitizer. Goods will be collected until July 22, at Prim Rose Estates, located at 1000 South League Street. Please drop off items if you can!
Hunt Regional is offering Mobile Mammography Coach in Sulphur Springs
Hunt Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on July 25th in the Spring Village Shopping Center in Sulphur Springs. All insurances accepted at Hunt Regional are also accepted for the Mobile Mammography Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid. To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call ( 903) 408-5010. Appointments and preregistration are requested.
Main Street Theater Children’s Workshop Presents Jungle Book
The Main Street Theater Children’s Summer Workshop Presents Jungle Book on two upcoming weekends. The first weekend is July 26 and 27 at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee performance on the 28th. The second weekend of performances will be Aug. 2-3 at 7 p.m. with a matinee performance on the 4th at 2 p.m. Online reservations can be made atwww.communityplayersinc.com or by calling (903) 885-0107. Main
Street is located at 225 Main Street in Sulphur Springs.
Ribbon Cuttings:
Los Mochis held their ribbon cutting celebration
Los Mochis held their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, July 3 rd at 11 a.m. Los Mochis is located at 101 Gilmer Street, on Celebration Plaza, in Sulphur Springs.
After Two Days Off, The Edge Conditioning Program is Back on Thursday
After two UIL mandated days off, July 9-10, The Edge conditioning program resumes Thursday morning, July 11.
It will be the second and last session in this abbreviated week. The UIL mandated Tuesday and Wednesday as dead days so coaches could attend sessions of the Texas Girls Coaches Association.
This is the fifth week of the six week Edge program. The Edge will conclude next week with regular Monday through Thursday sessions.
