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Blood Pressure Medication Recall: What You Need to Know

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has recalled three varieties of blood pressure medication, citing cancer risks for patients. What do you need to know about this sweeping new recall action? Read on for more details regarding which medications are affected and what you need to do if you’ve been prescribed any of …

Diabetes Medication Recall Expanded

Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. has expanded its recall of a diabetes medication called Metformin HCI. The recall specifically deals with the medication in tablet form. One lot of the medication–Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP 750 mg–was found to have levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) well above the FDA daily recommended intake. …

Medication Recall: Antidepressant and Erectile Dysfunction Medication Mix-Up

The FDA has announced a recall of medication due to a mix-up of pills meant for treating depression and pills meant for treating erectile dysfunction. Tennessee-based manufacturer AvKARE has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of Sildenafil 100 mg tablets and one lot of Trazodone 100mg tablets. A third-party …

Ford Explorers Recalled Again, More Metformin Problems, and Bacteria-Tainted Hand Soap

Although the nation’s focus remains on the election, the health and safety of our citizens is still a priority for agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. New and expanded recalls for Ford Explorers, diabetes drug metformin, and more were all announced …

Recall Roundup: Volvo, Progresso Soup, and More

Recall Informer is dedicated to bringing you the most important stories about faulty, contaminated, and other dangerous products on the market. From onions to Volvos, we’ve got you covered. Update on Onion Salmonella Outbreak The FDA issued an update to the ongoing salmonella outbreak, which has now spread to 47 …

How to Check if Your Hand Sanitizer Is Recalled

The FDA has now recommended that 94 hand sanitizer products (and counting) need to be recalled. These products contain methanol, a toxic alternative to ethanol. Here’s what you need to know about this massive national recall. Ethanol vs. Methanol “The agency is aware of adults and children ingesting hand sanitizer …

Understanding the Massive Recall of Hand Sanitizer

The FDA has now marked over 60 brands of hand sanitizer for recall. This move comes at a time when people are more concerned than ever about germs. Find out why they had to pull these products off the shelves! Ethanol vs. Methanol Earlier this year, a huge number of …

Recall Roundup: Diabetes and Menopause Drugs, Mislabeled Liquor, and More

At Recall Informer, we are dedicated to bringing you the latest breaking news about recalls that affect you and your family. Here are some of the top stories you need to know today. Update on Diabetes Drug Recall We promised to keep you updated as the recall of diabetes drug …

Massive Diabetes Drug Recall Due to Cancer Risk

Bad news for patients who take metformin. This generic medication that is widely prescribed around the globe for people with type 2 diabetes. After initially concluding that this drug did not contain high levels of NDMA, a potential carcinogen, the FDA has now decided to move forward with a recall. …

Recall Roundup: Superpotent Medicine, Contaminated Food, and More

At Recall Informer, we are dedicated to bringing you the latest breaking news about recalls that affect you and your family. Here are some of the top stories you need to know today. Thyroid Drug Recalled for “Superpotent” Dosage Acella Pharmaceuticals is working with the FDA to recall certain lots …