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Bayer is voluntarily recalling all unexpired Lotrimin® AF and Tinactin® spray products with lot numbers beginning with TN, CV, or NAA, distributed between September 2018 to September 2021, to the consumer level due to the presence of benzene in some samples of the products. To date, Bayer... See More has no known reports of adverse events related to this recall.

Benzene is not an ingredient in any of Bayer Consumer Health products. It is important to note that Bayer’s decision to voluntarily recall these products is a precautionary measure and that the levels detected are not expected to cause adverse health consequences in consumers.

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin. Depending on duration and level of exposure, it can result in cancers including leukemia, and blood cancer of the bone marrow, and blood disorders that can be life-threatening. Benzene is found in the environment from natural sources and human activity. Humans around the world are exposed to it from multiple sources and pathways, including inhalation, through the skin, and orally.

The affected Lotrimin® and Tinactin® spray products are over-the-counter antifungal products, sold individually or in combo packs.

The impacted products are:
- Lotrimin® Anti-Fungal (AF) Athlete's Foot Powder Spray
- Lotrimin® Anti-Fungal Jock Itch (AFJI) Athlete's Foot Powder Spray
- Lotrimin® Anti-Fungal (AF) Athlete’s Foot Deodorant Powder Spray
- Lotrimin® AF Athlete's Foot Liquid Spray
- Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Daily Prevention Deodorant Powder Spray
- Tinactin® Jock Itch (JI) Powder Spray
- Tinactin® Athlete’s Foot Deodorant Powder Spray
- Tinactin® Athlete’s Foot Powder Spray
- Tinactin® Athlete’s Foot Liquid Spray

Product images and information on which lot numbers fall under this recall are available at the link below. There are no issues of concern with Lotrimin®/Tinactin® creams, including Lotrimin® Ultra, or any other Bayer products.

The recalled products are all packaged in aerosol spray cans. The products were distributed in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico through a variety of retail channels.

Bayer is also notifying its distributors and retailers by letter and is arranging for returns of all voluntarily recalled products. Consumers who have the products that are being recalled should stop using them.

Check the full recall details on fda.gov

Company name: Bayer U.S. LLC
Brand name: Lotrimin® AF and Tinactin®
Product recalled: Over the Counter (OTC) antifungal spray products
Reason of the recall: Presence of benzene
FDA Recall date: October 01, 2021

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October 11, 2021 – Tuffy's Pet Foods is issuing a voluntary recall of approximately 1,600 cases of Pure Vita Salmon Entree Dog Food in a Tetrapak carton following notification from the product manufacturer of potentially elevated levels of Vitamin D. No illnesses or injuries have been reported... See More from consumers to date.

Consuming elevated levels of vitamin D in dog food can cause adverse reactions in dogs of all sizes, including symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. When ingested at excessive levels, vitamin D can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction. While no reports of illness or injury have been reported from consumers to date, Tuffy’s is acting out of an abundance of caution and is removing the specific lots of product listed below from distribution.

Consumers should stop feeding the product listed below to their pets immediately. Tuffy’s recommends consumers whose dogs have consumed the potentially affected product and are exhibiting any of the above-mentioned symptoms contact their veterinarian.

- Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food TetraPak (12.5 oz. per carton). UPC: 0 73893 96202 1. Lot numbers: 0629101N1 /
0901101N1. Best By dates: 29 Jun 2023 / 1 Sep 2023.

The recalled product was distributed exclusively within the United States to distributors and retail stores.  The recalled product is limited to Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food in a Tetrapak carton, bearing UPC Code "0 73893 96202 1" (found on side of the carton).  Products included in the recall are identified by the "Best by Dates" and “Lot Numbers” (found on the top of the carton) as listed above. No other Pure Vita dog or cat foods, or treats are affected by this announcement.

Consumers who purchased the Pure Vita Salmon Entrée dog food product subject to this voluntary recall (as identified above) are urged to return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

For consumer information or questions regarding this voluntary recall, please contact Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. at (800) 525-9155 from Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Central Time

Company name: Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc.
Brand name: Nutri Source
Product recalled: Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food
Reason of the recall: Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
FDA Recall date: October 12, 2021

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Over recent weeks, SafelyHQ received a surge of reports from our community citing lost and delayed packages from the US Postal Service specifically citing packages that routed through Teterboro NJ Distribution Center. The New York Post - which follows and identifies signals from our community followed up... See More on our story and reported on it yesterday.

If you have any health, safety, or community issue, including issues with delivery services, report it to SafelyHQ. Reporting will help identify and bring attention to common problems that impact friends, family, and our communities at the local and national level.

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A few weeks ago. My cat got sick from food delivered by chewy. It sat on the porch in the sun. It is wet food. We noticed the color was off but didn’t think it could make him so sick. I had to take him to the... See More vet twice for vomiting and not eating after 1 can. I emailed chewy and sent pictures. They refunded my money and I will only go to the pet store for food for now on. | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting See Less

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Company name: Cook Medical
Brand name: Cook Medical
Product recalled: Transseptal Needle and Transseptal Needle Catheter
Reason of the recall: Complaints of rust on the products
FDA Recall date: October 19, 2021
Recall details: Bloomington, Ind. — On October 8, 2021, Cook Medical issued a global, voluntary... See More recall of the Transseptal Needle and the Transseptal Needle with Catheter. This recall includes all unexpired lots for both of these products. The needles were recalled due to complaints of rust on the products. Use of affected products could result in increased procedural time and inflammatory reactions, including systemic reactions which may lead to permanent impairment or death.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet classified the recall. Products affected by this recall are:
- Transseptal Needle, INTENDED USE: Intended for transseptal left heart access in both diagnostic and interventional procedures, RPN: TSNC-18-71.0 GPN: G02364 and RPN: TSNC-19-56.0 GPN: G02365, all lot numbers, RANGE OF MANUFACTURE DATES FOR AFFECTED PRODUCTS: October 02, 2016 through July 22, 2021
- Transseptal Needle with Catheter, INTENDED USE: Intended to facilitate transseptal entry into the left atrium, RPN: TSN-17-75.0-ENDRYS, GPN: G19261, all lot numbers, RANGE OF MANUFACTURE DATES FOR AFFECTED PRODUCTS: October 02, 2016 through July 22, 2021

Transseptal Needles, including Transseptal Needles with Catheters, were found to have rust internally, externally, or both. To date, Cook Medical has received no reports of injury or illness related to this recall. Cook has received four complaints where the presence of rust was identified prior to patient contact. However, please be advised that the presence of rust may go undetected by the user. The FDA and other regulatory agencies around the world have been notified of this action.

Potential adverse events: If an affected product is used, potential negative outcomes include increased procedural time (to obtain a replacement device) and inflammatory reactions ranging from local or self-limited reactions to systemic reactions requiring medical intervention. Systemic reactions could potentially lead to permanent impairment or death.

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