Salmonella concerns prompt pine nut recall

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Turkish pine nuts sold in bulk at Wegmans, an upscale grocery-store chain, have been linked to a salmonella outbreak that sent two people to hospitals and sickened 40 others in five East Coast states and Arizona. Find more info about Salmonella concerns prompt pine nut recall photos videos pictures. read more

CooperVision “Avaira” Contact Lens Recall Problems Continue

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

In August this year Cooper Vision issued a voluntary recall for a limited lot of contact lenses under its brand name Avaira Toric. According to their website announcement : "...a small number of unexpected wearer reports of hazy vision and discomfort. The wearer symptoms were temporary in many ...

Torn corneas follow ’stealth recall’ of contact lenses

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Federal health officials are threatening to issue a public warning about recalled Avair Toric contact lenses sold widely at stores such as Costco, Walmart and Lens Crafters. Find more info about Torn corneas follow 'stealth recall' of contact lenses photos videos pictures. read more

Torn corneas, other problems follow ’stealth recall’ of contact lenses

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Federal health officials are threatening to issue a public warning about recalled Avair Toric contact lenses sold widely at stores such as Costco, Walmart and Lens Crafters. Find more info about Torn corneas, other problems follow 'stealth recall' of contact lenses photos videos pictures. read more

New recall of alcohol wipes raises larger worry

Monday, October 10th, 2011

A massive recall of potentially contaminated alcohol prep products by a second manufacturer is raising sharp questions about an entire category of medical supplies: non-sterile pads and swabs, infection experts say. Find more info about New recall of alcohol wipes raises larger worry photos videos pictures. read more