Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

January 2006 FDA Recalls

PritzkerOlsen, P.A., a premier personal injury law firm, provides information on FDA recalls and news alerts as a public service. Lawyer Fred Pritzker has more than 30 years of experience and a record of success, including settlements and verdicts in excess of $1,000,000. If you or a family member has been injured by a recalled product or any dangerous or defective product, please contact PritzkerOlsen, P.A. for a free consultation. For your convenience, we have provided an online consultation form.

January26, 2006 (updated recall information)–The FDA has received reports of Vapotherm units becoming contaminated with Ralstonia spp, and other bacteria. Exposure to these bacteria may cause serious, potentially fatal, health problems. 26 hospitals in 16 states have reported positive cultures of Ralstonia species from the Vapotherm device. One hospital reported a death, but this has not been confirmed. Read more about the FDA recall of Vapotherm Respiratory Gas Humidifiers.

January 12, 2006–The FDA announced the seizure of 5 unmarked boxes of Lipodrene, a dietary supplement containing ephedrine alkaloids. Ephedrine alkaloids have potentially dangerous effects on the heart. For more information, see the FDA press release. For information on product lawsuits, please see our product liability information.

January 11 and 9, 2006–The FDA announced a recall of Whole Foods Market Whole Catch Lemon Pepper Garlic Hot Smoked Trout due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product can be identified by a label that reads "Whole Catch Lemon Pepper Garlic Hot Smoked Trout." This item comes in an 8-ounce, green colored package with yellow and white lettering and has a UPC Code of 9948241183. The batch number is 10724701 and the sticker can typically be found on the back of the package. The product, distributed by Whole Foods Market, may have reached consumers via stores in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Read the FDA press release regarding the recall. Learn more information about Listeria recalls.


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