Dec 18, 2021 | Blog, Product Liability
P&G Aerosol Dry Conditioner Spray Products and Aerosol Dry Shampoo Spray Products Recalled Due To The Presence of Benzene Detected In Some Products
A December 17, 2021 FDA recall alert stated that Procter & Gamble (“P&G”) is recalling aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterless in addition to previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food, due to the presence of benzene detected in some products.
Risk Statement & Recommendations
Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening. Based on exposure modeling and the cancer risk assessments published by the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) (IRIS database), daily exposure to benzene in the recalled products at the levels detected in our testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences.
To date, Procter & Gamble has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall and is conducting this recall out of an abundance of caution.
The FDA MedWatch alert recommends that consumers should stop using and appropriately discard the affected aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products.
To read P&G’s recall announcement, please click P&G Issues Voluntary Recall of Aerosol Dry Conditioner Spray Products and Aerosol Dry Shampoo Spray Products.
Source: FDA.gov; FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts
Dec 10, 2021 | Blog, Product Liability
Maker Of Fifth Avenue Children’s Robes Fails To Meet The Federal Flammability Standards For Children’s Sleepwear, Posing A Risk Of Burn Injuries To Children
Recall Details
The recall involves Star Art in Linen-branded children’s 100% polyester robes. The robes were sold in six children’s sizes 2, 3-4, 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, and 10-12 in the following seven colors: black, navy, blue plaid, red plaid, red, royal blue, and gray. The long-sleeved robes have two front pockets and two side seam belt loops with a matching belt. “Made in China” and “100% Polyester” are printed on a sewn-in label in the robes seam.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled children’s robes away from children and contact Mark of Fifth Avenue. Consumers can receive a full refund of the purchase price of the garment by cutting the robes in half, taking a photo of the cut garment, and sending an e-mail to [email protected] with the photos. All known purchasers will be contacted.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Online at www.Amazon.com and www.Walmart.com from August 2019 through June 2021 for between $35 and $45.
Manufacturer
Mark of Fifth Avenue, Harriman, N.Y.
Source: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, cpsc.gov/recalls.
Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Product Liability
Recall Of All Drugs Compounded At Edge Pharma, LLC
Process issues that could lead to a lack of sterility assurance for products intended to be sterile and could impact the safety and quality of non-sterile products.
Consumers should be aware that Edge Pharma is recalling all lots of all drugs compounded at Edge Pharma, due to process issues that could lead to a lack of sterility assurance for products intended to be sterile and could impact the safety and quality of non-sterile products.
Risk Statement: Administration of a drug product intended to be sterile, that is not sterile, could result in site specific infections as well as serious systemic infections which may be life- threatening.
To date, Edge Pharma, has not received and is not aware of any adverse events related to this recall.
The products being recalled are used for a variety of indications and are packaged in Containers, IV bags, Syringes, Drop containers, Vials, Bottles, and Jars.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Consumers and institutions that have Edge Pharma products should stop using the products immediately and may either return or discard the recalled lots.
- Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using these drug products.
Health professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
- Complete and submit the report online.
- Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration, MedWatch, The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program.
