2013

We’ve previously talked about the prevailing opinion that supplying livestock with a constant supply of antibiotics to improve growth can have the unintended side effect of creating resistant bugs that can then be passed on to humans.  But this is far from the only danger currently posed to the population by antibiotic-resistant superbugs.  In fact,… read more

Oto-Ease ear lubricant from Westone Laboratories has been recalled because of a danger that the item could contain mold and pathogenic bacteria.  The ear lubricant had been recalled last October, but the Food and Drug Administration was never informed of this recall through the proper channels.  No one has reportedly become ill in conjunction with… read more

A risk of bacteria contamination has forced the Food and Drug Administration to warn off healthcare providers from using gel used during ultrasound procedures. Certain lots of the product, known as Other-Sonic Generic Ultrasound Transmission Gel, were recently discovered to have been contaminated with Pseduomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella oxytoca.  These two strains of bacteria pose… read more

The FDA has cleared a product for consumption after a recall had been initiated in the wake of a consumer bacteria infection suspected to have been caused by the product. Originally, Martin’s Super Markets in South Bend, Indiana, had received a report that a local man had undergone tests that showed he was positive for… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for two batches of Organique Nourishing Night Cream after it was found in a random sample that the product was contaminated with fungus and the staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The company, Himalaya Nourishing Night Cream, recalled the product in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration. The… read more

A nasal decongestant has been recalled by Insight Pharmaceuticals after it was found the spray may contain bacteria, according to recent news sources. About 34,092 bottles of Nostrilla are subject to recall. The product, which contains oxymetazoline, is used to relieve nasal suffering from colds. The bacteria is called Burkholderia cepacia and is especially dangerous… read more

Professional Disposables International Inc. has issued a recall for five different products of their non-sterile alcohol prep pads due to a bacteria contamination, according to news reports. The company shares a supplier with another wipe-maker whose products tested positive for Bacillus cereus bacteria. That company was shut down and is currently facing at least eight… read more