Monday, February 27, 2023

Eye oinment & infant formula recall

Global Pharma Healthcare is voluntarily recalling Batch No. H29 of Artificial Eye Ointment, distributed by Delsam Pharma to the consumer level, due to possible microbial contamination. Additionally, some product packaging is leaking or may otherwise be compromised. Use of contaminated eye ointment may cause adverse events, including infection that could lead to blindness. To date, Global Pharma Healthcare has not received any reports of adverse events related to this product. Artificial Eye Ointment (mineral oil 15%, white petrolatum 83%, 3.5 grams / 1/8 oz.) is used as an eye lubricant and to relieve dryness of the eyes. The affected product is packaged in a white aluminum tube within a paper carton. The product can be identified by the photos provided below. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States, and by Delsam through internet retail sites. Delsam Pharma's NDC for this product is 72570-122-35, and its UPC code is 3 72570 012235 3. Global Pharma Healthcare is notifying the brand owner and importer of this product, Delsam Pharma, about this recall, and is requesting that wholesalers, retailers, and customers who have the recalled product should stop any use and discard the product safely. Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact the distributor Delsam Pharma by phone at 1-866-826-1306. Eye drops, possible microbial contamination (emergencyemail.org) 

INFANT FORMULA: Reckitt, a producer of nutrition products, announced Feb. 20 that, out of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two select batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. All product distributed went through extensive testing and tested negative for the bacteria. ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula in 12.9 oz containers was manufactured between August 2022 and September 2022. The products were distributed through retail stores nationwide in the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico. The batches in question can be identified by the number on the bottom of the can. Recalled product batches are ZL2HZF and ZL2HZZ both with a UPC Code of 300871214415 and a "Use By Date" of "1 Mar 2024."  The recall involves approximately 145,000 cans. No other ProSobee infant formula batches or other Reckitt products are impacted. No illnesses or adverse events have been reported. If parents have any questions, they should consult with their pediatrician or contact us at 1-800-479-0551 24/7 or by email at consumer.relations@rb.com. (Emergency E-Mail & Wireless Network (02/24/23) RECALL: Infant Formula, health risk (emergencyemail.org)

 


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