An employee test positive for Covid-19, 2220 Northwest County Road, Hobbs, NM, USA

September 7, 2020 12:00 PM

2220 Northwest County Road, Hobbs, 88240 New Mexico, United States

An employee(1) at Hometown Convenience Stores #6 in Hobbs, NM tested positive for Covid-19. Event Date: 09/04/2020

Source: env.nm.gov

September 27, 2020 12:00 PM

“24 more students and one more employee at Northern Illinois University have tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the totals to 70 students and four employees.

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September 27, 2020 12:00 PM

“An employee working in a special education classroom at the GST BOCES Bush Campus in Elmira has tested positive for COVID-19.

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September 27, 2020 12:00 PM

“One student and one employee at Boston University have tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday Sept 22.

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September 27, 2020 12:00 PM

“An employee at Pizza Man at 800 Jackson St. in Pana have recently tested positive for Covid-19.

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September 27, 2020 12:00 PM

“A Bunnell High School employee has tested positive for the coronavirus.The staffer was last in school Monday Sept 21.

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September 27, 2020 12:00 PM

“33 individuals in the Hanover County School District have tested positive for Covid-19. This month, the school system has had 12 cases among staff and three among students and in August nine employees had tested positive since March. Covid-19 cases have been reported at Kersey Creek Elementary, John... See MoreM. Gandy Elementary, Henry Clay Elementary, Liberty Middle, and the School Board and transportation offices.

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September 27, 2020 12:00 PM

“Three students and three staff members at the Cumby ISD high school campus have tested positive for Covid-19.

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September 27, 2020 12:00 PM

“A member of the Bowdoin staff has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was on campus on Wednesday Sept 23.

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September 27, 2020 12:00 PM

“Three vendor employees at Emerson College in Boston have recently test positive for COVID-19

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September 27, 2020 12:00 PM

“A part-time employee at The Oswego Sub Shop has recently tested positive for COVID-19

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September 11, 2020 4:00 PM

“Company name: Goodie Girl Tribeca LLC
Brand name: Goodie Girl
Product recalled: Goodie Girl GF Magical Animal Crackers
Reason of the recall: May Contain Undeclared Wheat
FDA Recall date: September 11, 2020
Recall details: Goodie Girl Tribeca LLC announced today it is voluntarily recalling 389... See Morecases of a single date code of 7 oz. Goodie Girl Magical Animal Crackers, with a “best by” date of Jan 11, 21A3, after learning that the product may contain undeclared wheat ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of allergic reaction if they consume the product contained in the recalled boxes. There has been an individual with a wheat allergy that was treated for a wheat allergen reaction.

This recall affects only 389 cases of the following product, which were distributed in retail stores nationwide:
- Description; Goodie Girl GF Magical Animal Crackers
UPC# 8-5598700395-3
Size; 7 Ounces
Best By Date; Jan 11, 2021
Distributed between 4/17/2020 – 5/7/2020

This recall does not apply to any other “best by” dates, sizes or varieties of Goodie Girl Tribeca LLC. This recall was initiated in cooperation with the FDA and the third-party co-packer that produced the product. Product with this particular “best by” date was shipped and distributed by Goodie Girl Tribeca to its customers' warehouses located in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Hampshire, California. Consumers seeking a refund or additional information may contact info@goodiegirl.com or call 201-941-2000 9am – 5pm est.

Check the full recall details on fda.gov

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September 5, 2020 12:01 PM

“Company name: CorgioMed LLC
Brand name: Leafree
Product recalled: Hand sanitizer
Reason of the recall: Product is labeled as edible alcohol.
FDA Recall date: September 03, 2020
Recall details: CorgioMed, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Leafree Instant Hand Sanitizer-Aloe Vera, within e... See Morexpiry to the consumer level.  The products are being recalled because they are labeled as “EDIBLE ALCOHOL”. Leafree Hand Sanitizer is an alcohol-based hand rub to be applied externally to reduce bacteria on the skin when soap and water are not available.

Risk Statement: Ingesting hand sanitizer, which is intended for topical use, may result in alcohol toxicity. Symptoms of alcohol toxicity may range from lack of coordination, slowed or slurred speech, drowsiness to coma, which can be fatal. Young children may experience a sharp decrease in blood sugar which may result in death. Pregnant women who ingest alcohol have experienced birth defects and developmental disabilities. Nursing mothers who ingest alcohol in above moderate levels may see developmental, growth and sleep pattern damages in their babies and may experience impaired judgement and ability to safely care for their child.

Furthermore, ingesting alcohol can affect the brain and cause impaired driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol can also interact with numerous drugs which may result in serious adverse effects. Ingesting alcohol by people with alcohol addiction may interfere with maintaining abstinence. Additionally, people with alcohol addiction may seek large amounts of ethanol-based hand sanitizers as a substitute.  The labeling of this product as ‘edible alcohol’ may promote this behavior. The product is used as a hand sanitizer and is packaged in 100 ml (UPC #6970495860325), 300 ml (UPC #69705860318) and 500 ml (UPC #6970495860301) bottles. 

Product was distributed Nationwide via CorgioMed website. CorgioMed LLC is notifying its distributors and customers by email and is arranging for return or disposal of all recalled products. Distributors and Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact CorgioMed LLC by emailing to: contact@corgiomed.comor phone: 301-978-3898 from September 1st to September 30th, 2020. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. Complete and submit the report Online.

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.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Check the full recall details on fda.gov

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September 1, 2020 4:38 PM

“The FSIS announced the recall of approximately 1,202 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad product by Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product may contain almonds, a known allergen, which are not declared on the product label.

The RTE chicken salad i... See Moretem was produced on August 26, 2020. The following product is subject to recall:

- 15-oz. round plastic containers containing “Ukrop’s Chicken Salad” with a sell by date of “09/02/20”.

The product subject to recall bears establishment number “P-19979” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. The problem was discovered after the firm received a consumer complaint reporting that the product contained almonds.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in retailer and consumers’ refrigerators. Retailers who have obtained these products are urged not to sell them. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that recalling firms are notifying their customers of the recall and that actions are being taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Susan Rowe, Executive Administrator, Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, at (804) 340-3050.

Check the full recall details on the FSIS website fsis.usda.gov

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September 20, 2020 9:38 PM

“The CFIA announced the recall of PC Blue Menu brand Artichoke & Asiago Dip by Loblaw Companies Limited from the marketplace due it may contain egg which is not declared on the label. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

CFIA advises consumers not... See Moreto eat the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. The products were distributed nationwide.

- PC Blue Menu Artichoke & Asiago Dip (on lid) (side label states Tzatziki Yogurt Dip). Size: 227 g. UPC: 0 60383 03697 3. Codes: 2020 OC 31.

Check the full recall details on the CFIA website inspection.gc.ca

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September 23, 2020 3:00 PM

“Company name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Brand name: Riomet ER
Product recalled: Metformin Hydrochloride for Extended-Release Oral Suspension
Reason of the recall: Due to the Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity
FDA Recall date: September 23, 2020
Recall details: Sun Pharmace... See Moreutical Industries, Inc. (SUN PHARMA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is voluntarily recalling one lot of RIOMET ER™ (metformin hydrochloride for extended-release oral suspension), 500 mg per 5 mL to the consumer level.  The reason for the recall is due to the level of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which has been found to be above the allowable Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) limit established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer) based on results from laboratory tests. 

NDMA is a known environmental contaminant and found in water and foods, including meats, dairy products, and vegetables.  To date, SUN PHARMA has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.  RIOMET ER™ (metformin hydrochloride for extended-release oral suspension) is a prescription oral medication indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus.  RIOMET ER™, when reconstituted, is packaged in a 16 oz. (473 mL) round bottle.  Each carton contains one bottle of drug pellets, one bottle of diluent, and one dosing cup.  The affected RIOMET ER™ is the following lot:

- RIOMET ER™ (metformin hydrochloride for extended-release oral suspension) 500 mg per 5 mL. Lot # AB06381. NDC #10631-019-17. Expiration Date: 10/2021. Number of Units: 747 cartons.

The product can be identified by the bottles or carton labeled as RIOMET ER™ (metformin hydrochloride for extended-release oral suspension), containing the specific Lot Number and Expiration Date referenced above or on the labeling below. The product was distributed nationwide to wholesale customers.

SUN PHARMA is notifying its distributors and customers through its third-party Recall Coordinator (Inmar Inc.), via FedEx standard overnight shipping and will arrange for return of all recalled products.

Distributors and retailers that have RIOMET ER™ (metformin hydrochloride for extended release oral suspension), which is being recalled, should stop distributing and return it to place of purchase or as directed in the recall notification.

Patients taking RIOMET ER™ (metformin hydrochloride for extended-release oral suspension), 500 mg per 5 mL are advised to continue taking their medication and contact their pharmacist, physician, or medical provider for advice regarding an alternative treatment. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, it could be dangerous for patients with this serious condition to stop taking their metformin without first talking to their health care professionals. Please visit the agency’s website for more information at fda.gov

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact SUN PHARMA by calling 1-800-818-4555 Monday through Friday between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST or e-mailing drug.safetyUSA@sunpharma.com. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Check the full recall details on fda.gov

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September 17, 2020 11:00 PM

“Company name: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Brand name: NP Thyroid 15 & NP Thyroid120
Product recalled: Thyroid Tablets
Reason of the recall: Sub Potency
FDA Recall date: September 17, 2020
Recall details: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of 15-mg and one lot of 120-mg... See MoreNP Thyroid®, Thyroid Tablets, USP [levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3)] to the consumer level. The products are being recalled because testing has found these lots to be sub potent. The product may have as low as 87% of the labeled amount of levothyroxine (T4). More information can be found at www.npthyroid.com/product-updates.

Risk Statement: Patients being treated for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), who receive sub potent NP Thyroid®, may experience signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) which may include, fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, dry skin, puffy face, hair loss, slow heart rate, depression, swelling of the thyroid gland and/or unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight. There is reasonable risk of serious injury in newborn infants or pregnant women with hypothyroidism including early miscarriage, fetal hyperthyroidism, and/or impairments to fetal neural and skeletal development. In elderly patients and patients with underlying cardiac disease toxic cardiac manifestations of hyperthyroidism may occur, such as cardiac pain, palpitations or cardiac arrhythmia.

To date, Acella has received four reports of adverse events for these lot numbers possibly related to this recall. NP Thyroid®, Thyroid Tablets, USP is composed of levothyroxine and liothyronine, and used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). The products subject to recall are packed in 100-count bottles. See product images. To best identify the product, the NDC’s, Product Description, Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates are listed. These lots were distributed nationwide in the USA to Acella’s direct accounts, including wholesalers, pharmacies, and healthcare offices. Additionally, consumers may be able to determine that their product is not impacted by the recall if the “use by,” “discard after,” or “expiration date” on their prescription bottle is on or after December 2020.

Product NDC Lot # Exp. Date
NP Thyroid® 15, Thyroid Tablets, USP, ¼ grain (15 mg) 42192-327-01 M327E19-1 October 2020
NP Thyroid® 120, Thyroid Tablets, USP, 2 grain (120 mg) 42192-328-01 M328F19-3 November 2020

Acella is proactively notifying its wholesalers by email and phone to discontinue distribution of the two above referenced lots being recalled and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Patients who are currently taking NP Thyroid® from the lots being recalled should not discontinue use without contacting their healthcare provider for further guidance and/or a replacement prescription.

Check the full recall details on fda.gov

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September 10, 2020 5:00 PM

“Company name: Medek, LLC
Brand name: M
Product recalled: M Hand Sanitizer Alcohol Antiseptic 80%
Reason of the recall: Contains Methanol and may be Sub-Potent for Ethanol
FDA Recall date: September 10, 2020
Recall details: Medek, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of M Hand Sanitizer Alcoh... See Moreol Antiseptic 80% 128 oz/3,785 mL to the consumer level. FDA analysis found the M Hand Sanitizer to contain methanol and be sub-potent for ethanol.

Risk Statement: Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death. Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidently ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute, are most at risk for methanol poisoning. In addition, the use of sub-potent hand sanitizer products can have adverse health consequences related to lack of efficacy and increased risk of infections. To date, Medek, LLC. has not received any reports of adverse.

The recalled product is used as a hand sanitizer for hand washing to decrease bacteria on the skin when soap and water are not available. The recalled Hand Sanitizer is packaged in a one (1) gallon (128 oz/3,785 mL) High-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic bottle, NDC 75432-001-02. The recalled Hand Sanitizer was distributed directly to walk-in customers in Alamo, TX, between the dates of 04/17/2020 to 05/22/2020.

Medek, LLC is notifying its customers/distributors by recall letter and consumers via this press release. We are also notifying our distributors, who will help notify their customers by phone calls, emails, and/or mailed letters and is arranging for return of all recalled Hand Sanitizer. Consumers, distributors, and retailers that have recalled products should stop use or distribution and return to place of purchase. Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Medek, LLC at (956) 800-4366 (Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm CST).

Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they experience any problem that may be related to the use of this product. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. Complete and submit the report Online

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
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Check the full recall details on fda.gov

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September 5, 2020 12:03 PM

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September 4, 2020 7:00 AM

“Company name: RLC Labs, Inc
Brand name: RLC Labs
Product recalled: Nature-Throid® and WP Thyroid®
Reason of the recall: Product may be sub potent
FDA Recall date: September 02, 2020
Recall details: RLC Labs, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a total of 483 lots of Nature-Throid® and WP Thyroid® in... See Moreall strengths, all counts of product within current expiry to the consumer level. The products are being recalled because testing of samples from  six (6) lots  by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found the samples to be sub potent. The product may have as low as 87% of the labeled amount of Liothyronine (T3) or Levothyroxine(T4).

Risk Statement: Patients being treated for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), who receive sub potent Nature-Throid® or WP Thyroid®, may experience signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) which may include, fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, dry skin, puffy face, hair loss, slow heart rate, depression, swelling of the thyroid gland and/or unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight. There is reasonable risk of serious injury in newborn infants or pregnant women with hypothyroidism including early miscarriage, fetal hyperthyroidism, and/or impairments to fetal neural and skeletal development. In elderly patients and patients with underlying cardiac disease toxic cardiac manifestations of hyperthyroidism may occur, such as cardiac pain, palpitations or cardiac arrhythmia.

RLC Labs, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall. Nature-Throid® and WP Thyroid® (thyroid tablets, USP) is composed of liothyronine and levothyroxine, and are used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). The products subject to recall are packaged in 30, 60, 90, 100 and 1,000 count bottles. To best identify the product, the NDC’s, Product Descriptions, Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates are listed in the link below.

These lots were distributed nationwide in the USA to RLC Labs, Inc.’s direct accounts, including healthcare professionals and retail pharmacies. RLC Labs, Inc. is proactively notifying its wholesalers by email, mail and phone to discontinue distribution of the product being recalled and is arranging for the return of all recalled products. Patients who are currently taking Nature-Throid® and WP Thyroid® should not discontinue use without contacting their healthcare provider for further guidance and/or replacement prescription.

Consumers with questions about the recall can email RLC Labs, Inc. at recall@rlclabs.com or contact RLC Labs, Inc. Customer Service at 1-877-797-7997, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm MST (AZ) and Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm MST (AZ). Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. Complete and submit the report Online.

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.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Check the full recall details on fda.gov

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September 1, 2020 4:36 PM

“Fresco Foods Inc. of Tampa, FL is voluntarily recalling ALL units of Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl sold at Publix because it may contain an undeclared allergen, FISH (anchovies). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to FISH (anchovies) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic... See Morereaction if they consume these products.

The allergy alert was initiated after it was discovered that the Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl containing Fish was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of fish. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by sourcing the wrong sub-ingredient.

- Eat Fresco Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl. GTIN: 85898800510. Lot/Exp. Date: ALL

Individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to fish (anchovies) should not consume this product. Households that include individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to fish (anchovies) should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Fresco Foods, Inc. at (813) 551-2100.

Check the full recall details on corporate.publix.com

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