Employee test positive for Covid-19, DeKalb County School District, GA, USA

August 5, 2020 12:00 PM

Georgia, United States

An employee at DeKalb County Schools tested positive of coronavirus. It is not known where the employee worked but all employees that may have come in contact with the virus are under quarantine.

Source: wkrn.com

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 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

Source: FDASee Less”

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 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

Source: FSISSee Less”

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

Source: FDASee Less”

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 2, 2020 11:41 PM

“The FSA announced the recall of Lamb and Carrot Dumplings by Freshasia Foods because they contain crustaceans, which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans.

FSA advises consumers not to eat the recalled product. I... See Morenstead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

+ Freshasia Lamb and Carrot Dumplings. 400g. Batch code: 200402. Best before: 6 April 2021

Freshasia Foods is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

Check the full recall details on food.gov.uk

Source: FSASee Less”

September 3, 2020 7:00 PM

“Company name: AJR Trading LLC
Brand name: bio aaa
Product recalled: Hand Sanitizer
Reason of the recall: Possible presence of methanol
FDA Recall date: September 03, 2020
Recall details: AJR Trading is voluntarily recalling 2,004 units of lot 20DF8307 of bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer currentl... See Morey in US distribution, packaged in 480 mL bottles, to the consumer level. This lot of bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer has been tested and meets all appropriate specifications and tests. However, in an abundance of caution, these units are being recalled because of possible presence of methanol in other lots of bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer.

Risk Statement: Substantial methanol exposure could 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 may be at risk; young children who accidently ingest them and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute, are most at risk for methanol poisoning.

To date, AJR Trading has not received reports of adverse events related to this recall.

The product is used as a hand sanitizer to reduce bacteria when soap and water is not available and is packaged in 480 mL plastic bottles UPC 7502272121085.  AJR Trading is recalling lot 20DF8307, expiration date April 2022. The product can be identified by the images below. Product was distributed in Miami beginning in April 2020. AJR Trading is notifying its customers by phone calls, e-mails, and letters.  AJR Trading is arranging for refund and destruction of recalled products.

Consumers/distributors/retailers that have the above listed lots of bio aaa Hand Sanitizer, which is being recalled, should stop using or distributing the products immediately and mail the products to AJR Trading at the following address for refund: 814 Ponce de Leon Blvd, suite 218. Coral Gables, FL. 33134. Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact AJR Trading by phone insert 305-302-8416 or e-mail to ajrtrading15@gmaill.com Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time.

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

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 7, 2020 8:36 PM

“The CFIA announced the recall of Frank brand Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins by Canadian Tire Corporation of Canada from the marketplace due to undeclared peanut.

- Frank Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins (300 g). UPC: 6 26394 33920 7. Best Before 2021 MA 07, Lot: 07EUA | Best Before 2021 MA 13, Lot... See More: 13EUA | Best Before 2021 JL 07, Lot: 07GUB | Best Before 2021 APR 21, Lot: 21DUB | Best Before 2021 JL 08, Lot: 08GUB

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

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September 14, 2020 10:41 AM

“I was do discussed I took one bite of my cheeseburger There was a long black curly hair wrapped into all around the burger it wasn't just a little piece of hair it was long and curly very bad turned me off from eating there now and I ate there lots it was on 09/05/2020 @ 2:46pm I took it back to the... See Morem rite away. I haven't posted the picture .. yet but feel like I should People shouldn't have to check and look at ther food especially from a place like this should n able to trust that ther nothing in there that shouldn't b why are they not wearing hair nets!? I watched the girls making the food in the back no one is wearing hair netsSee Less”

September 16, 2020 9:38 PM

“The FSIS announced the recall of approximately 6,890 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad products by Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products may contain walnuts, a known allergen, which are not declared on the product labels. There have been n... See Moreo confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products to date.

FSIS advises consumers not to eat the recalled products and to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. The RTE chicken salad product labeled as “Classic Chicken Salad” may actually contain “White Meat Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad” and was produced on Sept. 2, 2020. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-8827” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia. The following products are subject to recall:

- 15-oz. clear, plastic containers labeled as “Willow Tree Premium White Meat CHICKEN SALAD Classic” with a sell by date of “9/30/20” and a time stamp of 13:00:00 through 17:00:00 on the containers’ cellophane lid.

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

Source: FSISSee Less”