FDA issued over 20 recalls in August. Check this list to see if your products are affected

Vanessa Countryman, Athens Banner-Herald

The FDA has announced several recalls this month across the U.S., extending beyond food items to include cosmetics, drugs, dietary supplements, and medical devices.

These recalls highlight the importance of consumer awareness in ensuring the safety of products on the market. It is crucial to stop using any of these products and follow recall instructions provided by the manufacturers.

There were over a dozen food recalls in August, with four of them due to undeclared milk allergens. Other reasons included elevated levels of lead and undeclared allergens.

Food recalls

A carton of Terrafina golden raisins, sold by New Jersey-based Sunco & Frenchie LLC. The Food and Drug Administration has recalled the golden raisins due to a possible sulfite contamination.
A carton of Terrafina golden raisins, sold by New Jersey-based Sunco & Frenchie LLC. The Food and Drug Administration has recalled the golden raisins due to a possible sulfite contamination.

  • Terrafina golden raisins: on August 26, Sunco & Frenchie issued an Allergy Alert on undeclared sulfites.

  • El Servidor Corp brand ground cinnamon: on August 23, Gutierrez Distributor expands recall of ground cinnamon because of possible health risks associated with elevated lead levels. This follows an earlier recall on August 19 for the same issue.

  • Bliss Tree butter snacks: recalled on August 23 due to undeclared milk allergens by Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Overseas LLC.

  • Montreal Fudge chocolate fudge with nuts: Authentik Fudge recalled this fudge because of potential mold growth.

  • Popsicle Jolly Rancher products (single serve): Unilever U.S. issued the recall, on August 21, due to Unilever U.S. Issues undeclared milk allergens.

  • Emerald kettle glazed walnuts: recall on August 20 by Flagstone Foods, LLC, due to undeclared peanuts, almonds and pecans.

  • El Chilar "Canela Molida" ground cinnamon: El Chilar HF, LLC., expands recall, on August 13, due to elevated levels of lead.

  • Prime Foods Processing LLC steam buns with egg custard added and steam buns with egg custard and coconut added: recalled on August 9 for undeclared sesame.

  • Meijer dunking cookies chocolate chip: recalled on August 9 by Too Good Gourmet for undeclared milk.

  • North Fish Inc. cold smoked capelin: recalled on August 8 by North Fish USA Inc. due to possible health risks associated with contamination from clostridium botulinum.

  • CVS Health, H-E-B Baby premium infant formula with iron milk-based powder: recalled on August 8 by Perrigo Company plc. because of elevated levels of Vitamin D.

  • Yummy swirly ices (various flavors): Yummy Foods recalled this on August 7 due to traces of milk allergen in non-dairy ices.

  • Full Circle Market Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Frozen Dessert: recalled by G.S. Gelato & Desserts, Inc., on August 6, due to undeclared cashew allergen.

  • Bikano Moong Dal: Thal Golden Spices Inc. recall, on August 4, due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

  • Lunds & Byerlys fresh guacamole products: recalled on August 2, by Metro Produce Distributors Inc., due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

  • Marabou Sea Salt chocolate bar: recalled on August 2, by Bonbon - A Swedish Candy Co., for undeclared almonds, wheat and nuts.

Cosmetic recalls

Bloodline Water Based Tattoo Pigments were recalled on August 24, by Sierra Stain LLC, due to being contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms. This contamination poses for potential infection risks.

Drug recalls

Braun 0.9% Sodium Chloride for injection USP (1000 mL in E3 containers) were recalled on August 8 by B. Braun Medical Inc. This recall was due to particulate matter and fluid leakage, which could compromise the sterility and safety of the solution.

Baxter Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection was recalled on August 6 by Baxter International Inc. This recall was due to elevated endotoxin levels that could lead to sever adverse reactions in patients.

Dietary Supplement recalls

Endurance Pro Energy Boost Capsules were recalled on August 21, by Veata LLC, due to contamination with sildenafil.

This poses for serious health risks as sildenafil is an an ingredient for treatment of male erectile dysfunction. Products containing sildenafil cannot be marketed as dietary supplements.

Similarly, Boom Max capsules were recalled nationwide, by Boulla LLC, due to the potential presence of undeclared sildenafil.

Medical devices recalls

Tandem T:Connect Mobile App for iOS Devices were recalled on August 21 by Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. This was due to rapid depletion of user’s t:slim X2 insulin pump battery, potentially affecting diabetes management.

On August 9, Breas Vivo 45 LS (US Version) Ventilator was recalled by Breas Medical because of the potential for short term elevated levels of formaldehyde exposure. This can be hazardous to health.

Consumers are urged to stay informed about these recalls and take immediate action if they possess any of the affected products. For more details, visit FDA's Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts.

This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: August FDA recalls: Infection risks and contamination for products

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