Kroger Hazelnut Spread Recalled Due To Undeclared Peanuts

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:02:00 GMT

International Bazaar Inc. announced a voluntary recall of single lot “Kroger Hazelnut Spread,” packed in Italy by Nutkao S.r.L. Consumers that have an allergy to peanuts may run the risk of allergic reaction if this product is contained.

The recalled products, which affect about 65 cases, have a “Sell By” date of March 2011 and UPC code: 11110-87825. They are packaged in a plastic jar, which contains 13 ounces of product.

The products were distributed to Kroger stores in as many as 16 states including: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

For more information, refer to the FDA Web site.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Heparin Pricetag has Doubled

Shannon Weidemann — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:14:33 GMT

Heparin was recalled earlier this year due to patient injuries and death in the United States. It is believed that raw supplies from China were contaminated with a substance chemically similar to heparin. The components are assembled in the U.S. to make the finished drug product. The heparin recall has forced the price to double recently.

Illinois-based APP says it's tripled production in recent months to supply the half of the U.S. market that Baxter used to serve and avert product shortages. It also says its costs for China-sourced crude heparin have risen 500% since early 2007, that it absorbed all the increased costs last year and that recent price increases don't cover all of the higher expenses.

The FDA has mandated that drug suppliers do more testing to make sure their heparin is not contaminated. 81 people may have died from allergic reactions to the contaminant.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Minneapolis Personal Injury Lawyer - FDA & Prescription Drugs

Kroger Hazelnut Spread Recalled Due To Undeclared Peanuts

Heparin Pricetag has Doubled