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Recent Recalls and Withdrawals from the FDA

Posted in Product Liability, Product Recall on November 12, 2020

The list below provides information on food, drug and product recalls from November 1 – 11.

Food and Drug Recalls

Product

Recall Information
Tanimura & Antle Inc. Romaine Lettuce

Tanimura & Antle Inc.

 Possible contamination with E. coli

  • Those with questions or concerns can call the Tanimura & Antle Consumer Hotline at 877-827-7388, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Metformin HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg

Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.

 Unsafe levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a potential cancer-causing carcinogen

  • Complete and submit an online report.
  • Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%

Lohxa LLC

 Microbial contamination; use of the defective product may result in life-threatening infections, such as pneumonia and bacteremia.

  • Complete and submit an online report.
  • Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

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Product Recalls

Product

Recall Information
Ring Video Doorbells (Second Generation) The video doorbell’s battery can overheat when the incorrect screws are used for installation, posing fire and burn hazards.

  • Consumers should immediately stop installing the recalled video doorbells and contact Ring for revised installation instructions or download them here.  Consumers can check if their video doorbell is part of this recall through Ring’s website or app.
Walker Edison Drawer Chests The recalled drawer chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that may result in death or injuries to children.

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests and contact Walker Edison for instructions to dispose of the product and obtain a full refund or free replacement. Walker Edison will provide packaging and pre-paid shipping labels so that consumers can remove the chest’s drawer slides and return them to the firm for a full refund or free replacement chest.
Cat & Jack “Himani” and “Jaren” Toddler Boots The toggle on the boot can detach from the elastic lace, posing a choking hazard to children.

  • Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots away from children and return them to any Target Store for a full refund. If consumers purchased the boots on Target.com, they may contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the boots.
Alliance Outdoor Climbing Treestands The cable assemblies on the treestand can separate due to corrosion, posing a fall hazard to the user.

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing treestands and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a refund in the form of a gift card.
YETI Rambler® 20 oz Travel Mugs with Stronghold Lids The magnet slider on the lid can eject and hot contents can spill out, posing injury and burn hazards.

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the Rambler 20 oz Travel Mug with Stronghold Lid and visit yeti.com for instructions on returning the lid or visit a YETI store for a full refund.
SONOMA Goods For Life branded three-wick candles The candle’s high flames can ignite the surface of the wax or cause the glass to break, posing fire and burn hazards.

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to the nearest Kohl’s store. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund and consumers without a receipt will receive a store credit.
Salsa Cutthroat Bicycles and Forks The bicycle’s fork legs can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles, contact Salsa Cycles and bring the recalled Salsa Cutthroat bicycles, framesets and aftermarket forks to a Salsa authorized retailer for inspection and free installation of a replacement fork.
Arena Swim Snorkels Pro II and Swim Snorkels II The swim snorkels can release excess material from inside the tube or mouthpiece, posing a choking hazard to the user.

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snorkels and contact the firm for a free replacement tube or mouthpiece.
Oakmont LP Fire Pit Tables An incorrectly installed burner kit hose can melt and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the fire pit tables and contact Sunjoy to receive a free replacement burner kit and installation instructions.
Crafty Bubbles Wintergreen Essential Oil The packaging of the product is not child-resistant, posing a poisoning risk if the contents are swallowed by young children.

  • Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Bolek’s Craft Supplys for a full refund.
Rogue Home Timers The lithium-ion battery inside the timer can burn due to overheating, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Rogue Home Timers and contact Coulter Ventures for instructions on how to receive a full refund.

Sources: U.S. Food & Drug Administration and United States Consumer Products Commission

 

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