Saturday, December 29, 2018

Beijing Tong Ren Tang Australia Recalls Bronchi-cough Pills (qiguanyan kesou tanchuanwan; AUST L 144659) -- Australian Recalls

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Beijing Tong Ren Tang Australia in consultation with the TGA is recalling Batch 16080020 and Batch 4080015 of Bronchi-cough Pills (qiguanyan kesou tanchuanwan; AUST L 144659) due to contamination with substances that pose an unacceptable risk to health.
TGA testing has found that both currently available batches of the product are contaminated with low levels of amygdalin. One batch (16080020) is also contaminated with very low levels of aristolochic acid. Both amygdalin and aristolochic acid are included in Schedule 10 to the Poisons Standard, which lists substances considered to pose an unacceptable risk to health.
There is no established safe exposure level to aristolochic acids, which have been linked to kidney problems and urinary tract cancers.
A bottle of Bronchi-cough Pills

Information for consumers

If you or someone you provide care for takes Bronchi-cough Pills, please be alert to this issue and discontinue use immediately. The product should not be consumed.
If you have any Bronchi-cough Pills, the remaining product can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund.
If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, talk to your health professional or contact 1300 287 828.

Information for health professionals

Please be aware of the above issue and advise patients regarding alternative treatment options if they seek advice.
If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, contact 1300 287 828.

Reporting problems

Consumers and health professionals are encouraged to report problems with medicines or vaccines. Your report will contribute to the TGA's monitoring of these products.
The TGA cannot give advice about an individual's medical condition. You are strongly encouraged to talk with a health professional if you are concerned about a possible adverse event associated with a medicine or vaccine.

支气管咳嗽丸 (气管炎咳嗽痰喘丸)

因污染召回
消费者和健康专业人士请注意,由于物质污染对健康造成不可接受的风险,北京同仁堂澳大利亚公司与澳大利亚治疗产品管理局(TGA)协商现在召回批号16080020和批号4080015的支气管咳嗽丸(气管炎咳嗽痰喘丸)。
治疗产品管理局检测发现,目前可用的两批产品都受到低水平的苦杏仁苷污染。其中一批(16080020)还受到极低浓度的马兜铃酸污染。苦杏仁苷和马兜铃酸均被列入"毒物标准"附表10。列入此附表的是被认为对健康构成不可接受风险的物质。
马兜铃酸与肾脏问题和泌尿道癌症有关,它没有确定的安全使用水平。
支气管咳嗽丸样品

消费者信息

如果您或您提供护理的人服用支气管咳嗽丸,请注意此问题并立即停止使用。不应服用该产品。
如果您有任何支气管咳嗽丸,剩余产品可以退回购买地点退款。
如果您对此问题有任何疑问或疑虑,请咨询您的健康专家或联系1300 287 828。

健康专业人士信息

请注意上述问题。如果患者寻求建议,请提供其他治疗方案。
如果您对此问题有任何疑问或疑虑,请联系1300 287 828。

报告问题

治疗产品管理局鼓励消费者和健康专业人士报告药物或疫苗的问题。您的报告将有助于我们对这些产品的监控。
治疗产品管理局无法就个人健康状况提供建议。如果您担心与药物或疫苗相关的不良反应事件,建议您向健康专业人士咨询。

Vic's Meat Recalls Bone-In-Ham Half Leg -- Australin Recalls

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Vic's Meat Bone-In-Ham Half Leg

 

Vic's Premium Quality Meat — Bone-In-Ham Half Leg


Identifying features

Best before date
29 January 2019

What are the defects?

The recall is due to microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.

What are the hazards?

Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.

What should consumers do?

Consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information please contact:
Vic's Premium Quality Meat
(02) 9317 6900
www.vicsmeat.com.au(link is external)
Traders who sold this product
Victor Churchill, Simon Johnson, Vic's Meat Brisbane
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
Western Australia
Dates available for sale
  • 30 November 2018 - 21 December 2018

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Coordinating agency

Food Standards Australia New Zealand(link is external) is the coordinating agency for this recall.
Product category

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Mercedes-Benz C and GLC Class Passenger Cars -- Australian Recalls

Identifying features

What are the defects?

A concern may exist with the software in the vehicles Audio 20 control 
unit that will affect the automatic occupant detection for the front passenger 
seat in the vehicles effected.

What are the hazards?

A fault in the automatic occupant detection system (or software) for the
 front passenger airbags may cause an incorrect reading. This may 
 result in the airbag not activating correctly in an accident, increasing the 
risk of injury.

What should consumers do?

Consumers are requested to contact their most convenient 
Mercedes-Benz retailer for a free of charge repair.
To find a local Mercedes-Benz dealer, 
Traders who sold this product
Authorised Mercedes-Benz Retailers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
  • 1 September 2017 - 31 December 2018

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities is the 
responsible regulator for this recall.
Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities

iGear.com.au Pty Ltd Recalls Travel Charger Model: DAS63ZJE -- Australian Recalls

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PRA No.
2018/17226
Date published
23 Dec 2018

Identifying features

Electrical approval number
GMA-102739-EA-001

What are the defects?

The two part housing of the wall charger may become separated exposing live 
electrical components.

What are the hazards?

If live electrical components are exposed, there is risk of electric shock if the 
exposed components remain in the socket while the power is turned on.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should immediately cease using the wall charger and contact 
iGear for a refund or replacement.
Consumers can contact iGear by email recall@igear.com.au(link sends e-mail) or 
phone (07) 3354 2458.
Traders who sold this product
Various convenience stores, pharmacies and newsagencies
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
  • 1 November 2014 - 30 November 2018

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Responsible regulator

Electrical Safety Office (QLD)(link is external) is the responsible regulator for this recall.
Product category

Reliance Products Ltd. Recalls Bio-Green Digester, Bio-Blue Fluid and Bio-Blue Toilet Deodorant -- Canada Recall

Starting date:
December 27, 2018
Posting date:
December 27, 2018
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Chemicals
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Labelling and Packaging
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-68622

Affected products

Bio-Blue Fluid, Bio-Blue Toilet Deodorant and Bio-Green Digester

Product description

This recall involves the following products:
Name of ChemicalVolumeUPC
Bio-Green Digester12 x 0.5 oz self-dissolving pouches060823265208
Bio-Blue Fluid16oz / 473ml bottle060823261606
Bio-Blue Toilet Deodorant12 x 0.5 oz self-dissolving pouches060823264201

Hazard identified

Health Canada has determined that the recalled product does not meet the chemical hazard labelling and child-resistant packaging for consumer products as set out in the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
Improper packaging or labelling could result in unintentional exposure to these products and lead to serious illness, injury or death.
As of December 18, 2018, no incidents or injuries were reported to the company regarding the use of this product in Canada.

Number sold

Approximately 50,840 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The affected products were sold from January 2006 to December 2018. 

Place of origin

Manufactured in the United States

Companies

Distributor
Reliance Products Ltd
Winnipeg
Manitoba
CANADA

Government Shutdown, Furlough Affects Reacalls, Not A Single Drug, Food, Vehicular Or Toy Recall Since 21st December 2018

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Most federal services are closed due to government shutdown. I have only noticed one recall on FDA site them. Other entities like, USDA, CDC, HHS, CPSC, NHTSA and EPA have not released any recall since.
We will keep on looking.
As I recall most recalls happens during the holiday season due to various reasons. Wish you all a safe holidays.
Every department has a similar message as shown below;

FDA Lapse in Funding 

In the absence of either an FY 2019 appropriation or a Continuing Resolution for FDA, beginning on December 22, 2018 and continuing until the date of enactment of an FY 2019 appropriation or Continuing Resolution ("lapse period"), agency operations continue to the extent permitted by law, such as activities necessary to address imminent threats to the safety of human life and activities funded by carryover user fee funds.



Due to a lapse in appropriations, EPA websites will not be regularly updated. In the event of an environmental emergency imminently threatening the safety of human life or where necessary to protect certain property, the EPA website will be updated with appropriate information. Please note that all information on the EPA website may not be up to date, and transactions and inquiries submitted to the EPA website may not be processed or responded to until appropriations are enacted.

Furlough 

 

Friday, December 28, 2018

Portofino Bakery Ltd. Recalls Gluten Free Almond Stollen -- Canada Recalls

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Portofino European Bakery brand Gluten Free Almond Stollen recalled due to undeclared wheat
 
Starting date:
December 27, 2018
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Food Recall Warning (Allergen)
Subcategory:
Allergen - Gluten, Allergen - Wheat
Hazard classification:
Class 3
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Portofino Bakery Ltd.
Distribution:
British Columbia
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
12696

Affected products

Affected products
Brand nameCommon nameSizeCode(s) on productUPC
Portofino European BakeryGluten Free Almond Stollen700 gBB DEC 26
BB DEC 27
BB DEC 28
6 61172 02077 9
6 61172 01002 2

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600

Reckitt Benckiser Canada Recalls DUREX RealFeel 20 ct condoms

Reason

Following observation of variable burst pressure performance of Polyisoprene Condoms manufactured during 2017, Reckitt Benckiser Canada conducted an internal investigation and identified that a specific batch (1000356816) of DUREX RealFeel® 20 ct condoms distributed in Canada is not expected to meet the registered burst pressure specification at end of shelf-life. As a cautionary measure, Reckitt Benckiser  Health (Canada) Inc. is initiating a consumer level recall. 
 
Starting date:
December 26, 2018
Posting date:
December 27, 2018
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-68718

Affected products

DUREX RealFeel 20 ct condoms

Reason

Following observation of variable burst pressure performance of Polyisoprene Condoms manufactured during 2017, RB conducted an internal investigation and identified that a specific batch (1000356816) of DUREX RealFeel® 20 ct condoms distributed in Canada is not expected to meet the registered burst pressure specification at end of shelf-life. As a cautionary measure, RB  Health (Canada) Inc. is initiating a consumer level recall.  

Affected products

DUREX RealFeel 20 ct condoms

Lot or serial number
1000356816
Model or catalog number
97177 (20 COUNT)
Companies
Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser (Canada) Inc
1680 Tech Avenue, Unit 2
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 5S9
CANADA

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