Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C.

Pointe Scientific, Inc., is recalling all size kits of its Liquid Glucose Hexokinase Reagent catalog number G7517, after the reagents were found to fail linearity at the >200 mg/dL that results in inaccurate glucose values above this range. Distributors and testing laboratories who have received the Pointe Scientific, Inc., Liquid Glucose Hexokinase Reagent (G7517) should destroy the remaining inventory.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Luv N’Care of Monroe, La., have announced a nationwide recall of all Nuby Gel Filled, Cottontails and Playschool Teethers for infants because the gel in the products have been found to contain Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus circulans. These bacteria generally do not cause illness but can affect children with weakened immune systems, causing stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea if the teether is punctured and the liquid from the teether is ingested.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing healthcare professionals and consumers of a nationwide recall on Vital Pharmaceuticals Stealth Chocolate and Stealth Vanilla powdered dietary supplements because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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Personal Care Products has notified the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a voluntary nationwide recall of one of its nail polish remover products because it has the potential to cause chemical burns to the fingers of users.

Bingham Farms, MI-based Personal Care Products has recalled all lots of Personal Care non-acetone nail polish remover, condition enriched with gelatin 6 fl. Oz., UPC 4815592076 because its formulation does not meet proper specifications. To date, the company has received two complaints from consumers of burns to the fingers resulting from use of the product.

The product is sold nationwide in small discount retail stores. Retailers are being instructed to remove the product from sale and to return it to Personal Care Products. Individuals who purchased a bottle of Personal Care non-acetone nail polish remover, condition enriched with gelatin is urged to return it to the store of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact Personal Care Products at 1-248-258-1555, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. EDT.