Tag Archives: Bacteria
New England Compounding Center (NECC) Methylprednisolone Acetate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak [6th UPDATE]

New England Compounding Center (NECC) Methylprednisolone Acetate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak [6th UPDATE]

[6th UPDATE] The US FDA informs that bacterial contamination was found in two additional recalled NECC products; preservative free betamethasone and cardioplegia solution. Based on these results together with the finding of fungal contamination of methylprednisolone acetate reinforce the FDA’s concern about the lack of sterility in products produced at NECC’s compounding facility. NECC-supplied products [...]

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iFlora 4-Kids Powder

iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powder Dietary Supplements Recalled due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Consumers and Healthcare Professionals are informed by the US FDA that iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powder Dietary Supplements are recalled because they might contain the bacteria salmonella which can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, infections in young children and people with weakened immune system. Background of iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powder [...]

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Cataplex ACP

Cataplex ACP, Cataplex C and Pancreatrophin PMG Dietary Supplements Recalled due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

The US FDA informs Consumers and Healthcare Professionals that Cataplex ACP, Cataplex C and Pancreatrophin PMG Dietary Supplements are recalled because they might contain the bacteria salmonella which can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, infections in young children and people with weakened immune system. Background of Cataplex ACP, Cataplex C and Pancreatrophin PMG Dietary Supplements [...]

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Zithromax

Zithromax (azithromycin) Risk of Cardiovascular Death

FDA informs healthcare professionals (especially Primary Care and Pharmacy) that it is aware of the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (May 17th, 2012) concerning the risk of cardiovascular death from Zithromax (azithromycin) and that the agency is reviewing the results. Background of Zithromax Zithromax (azithromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic that fights [...]

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