Introduction
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a series of serious recalls of health products. These recalls are important for consumers to be aware of, as they could potentially cause serious health risks. In this article, we will discuss the products that have been recalled, the potential health risks associated with them, and what consumers should do if they have purchased any of the recalled products. We will also provide some tips on how to make sure you are purchasing safe and healthy products in the future.
FDA Just Issued These Serious Recalls of Health Products — Eat This Not That
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a series of serious recalls of health products. The recalls include dietary supplements, over-the-counter medications, and medical devices. Consumers should be aware of the potential risks associated with these products and take the necessary precautions.
The FDA has recalled several dietary supplements due to undeclared ingredients. These ingredients can cause serious health problems, including allergic reactions, high blood pressure, and increased risk of stroke. Consumers should check the labels of any dietary supplements they are taking to make sure they do not contain any of the recalled ingredients.
The FDA has also recalled several over-the-counter medications due to potential contamination with bacteria. These medications can cause serious infections, including sepsis and meningitis. Consumers should check the labels of any over-the-counter medications they are taking to make sure they do not contain any of the recalled ingredients.
Finally, the FDA has recalled several medical devices due to potential safety issues. These devices can cause serious injuries, including burns, electric shocks, and even death. Consumers should check the labels of any medical devices they are using to make sure they do not contain any of the recalled devices.
It is important for consumers to be aware of the potential risks associated with these recalled products. Consumers should always read the labels of any health products they are taking or using to make sure they do not contain any of the recalled ingredients or devices.
Food product recalls tend to generate a lot of headlines, for good reason. In recent months, various foods and drinks have been recalled for potential threats like salmonella poisoning and the accidental inclusion of shards of metal and glass. But you may not know that the Food & Drug Administration maintains a running database of safety recalls of other products that may not get discussed on the morning shows but could be harmful if you have them around the house or have received them via prescription. Read on to find out more—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
In late November, the FDA announced that Procter & Gamble had voluntarily recalled all Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray products sold in the U.S. with an expiration date through September 2023. Benzene—a classified human carcinogen that can result in cancer and blood disorders—was detected in some of the products.
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Also last month, the FDA said that Odor-Eaters had recalled 41 lots of two aerosol spray products used as antifungal and foot odor-reducing agents because of the presence of benzene. The FDA listed the affected products on its website and said purchasers would be eligible for a refund.
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This week, the FDA recalled certain lots of 4% topical lidocaine—a numbing agent—manufactured by Teligent Inc. because it was more potent than intended. “Use of the super potent product would result in a higher than intended lidocaine dose above that intended,” said the agency on its website. “Local anesthetic systemic toxicity can result in central nervous system reactions including excitation and/or depression and more serious signs of cardiovascular toxicity, such as bradycardia, hypotension, and even cardiovascular collapse can present very quickly.”
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Also this week, the FDA recalled all drugs compounded by Edge Pharma LLC, because process issues may have rendered them unsterile. “Administration of a drug product intended to be sterile, that is not sterile, could result in site-specific infections as well as serious systemic infections which may be life-threatening,” the agency said. It listed the specific drugs affected on its website.
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Last month, the FDA announced that American Screening, LLC, was voluntarily recalling more than 150,000 bottles of hand sanitizer because they were manufactured in containers that resembled water bottles and might be consumed. “Ingesting hand sanitizer, which is intended for topical use, could potentially result in alcohol toxicity,” the agency said. “Symptoms of alcohol toxicity may range from lack of coordination, slowed or slurred speech, drowsiness to coma, which can be fatal.” And to get through this pandemic at your healthiest, don’t miss these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.