Triad Group Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Alcohol Prep Pads, Alcohol Swabs, and Alcohol Swabsticks Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

Triad Group, a manufacturer of over-the-counter products has initiated a voluntary product recall involving ALL LOTS of ALCOHOL PREP PADS, ALCOHOL SWABS, and ALCOHOL SWABSTICKS manufactured by Triad Group but which are private labeled for many accounts to the consumer level. This recall involves those products marked as STERILE as well as non-sterile products. This recall has been initiated due to concerns from a customer about potential contamination of the products with an objectionable organism, namely Bacillus cereus. We are, out of an abundance of caution, recalling these lots to ensure that we are not the source of these contamination issues.

Use of contaminated Alcohol Prep Pads, Alcohol Swabs or Alcohol Swabsticks could lead to life-threatening infections, especially in at risk populations, including immune suppressed and surgical patients. To date we have received one report of a non-life-threatening skin infection.

Alcohol Prep Pads, Alcohol Swabs and Alcohol Swabsticks are used to disinfect prior to an injection. They were distributed nationwide to retail pharmacies and are packaged in individual packets and sold in retail pharmacies in a box of 100 packets. The affected Alcohol Prep Pads, Alcohol Swabs and Alcohol Swabsticks can be identified by either “Triad Group,” listed as the manufacturer, or the products are manufactured for a third party and use the names listed below in their packaging:
Cardinal Health
PSS Select
VersaPro
Boca/ Ultilet
Moore Medical
Walgreens
CVS
Conzellin

These products were distributed in the United States, Canada and Europe.

Specific customers distributing the product and selling it at the wholesale, hospital and retail pharmacy level have been notified by certified mail with instructions on how to return the product. If a consumer has any of these types of products in their possession listing “Triad Group” as the manufacturer, they should not use the product and should return it to the place it was purchased for a full refund or call Triad Group Customer Service Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Central Time: 262.538.2900.

DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT ON YOUR OWN, simply call the Triad Group Customer Service listed below and we will issue you a return authorization number and make all return arrangements.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

* Online:http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm9
* Regular Mail: use postage-paid, pre-addressed Form FDA 3500 available at: http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm10 Mail to address on the pre-addressed form.
* Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

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Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Bamboo Torches

Units: About 324,000 units

Distributor: Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Hazard: The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses a laceration hazard when consumers try to remove the wick.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of lacerations to fingers, including one that required stitches. Four of the injuries occurred when consumers were trying to retrieve a wick that had fallen into the canister.

Description: This recall involves bamboo torches that have a black metal canister with a smooth black metal lid. The torches are used to light outdoor gatherings. The following are the UPC numbers included in this recall. The UPC number can be found on the tag.

Model Number / UPC Number / Distribution Date / Description

A26I0683 / 1249584485 / February 2008 / 5"-6" long black metal canister with a black metal lid, a wick and a wick cap made of either dark metal or wood. The canister is wrapped with red bamboo.

A26I0037 / 1249597837 / Between April 2008 - March 2009 / 5"-6" long black metal canister with a black metal lid, a wick and a wick cap made of either dark metal or wood. The canister is wrapped with red bamboo.

A26I0943 / 639277779885 / February 2009 / 5"-6" long black canister with a black metal lid, a wick and no wick cap. The product is sold in packages of 2. The canister is wrapped with light beige and dark brown intertwined bamboo.

Sold at: CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid and Dollar Tree/Deals$ stores from February 2008 through March 2010 for between $3 and $5.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and contact Atico International USA for instructions on obtaining a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Atico International USA toll-free at (866) 448-7856 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.aticousa.com

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CVS/pharmacy Announces Voluntary Recall of Gold Emblem Brand Candy Containing Peanuts

CVS/pharmacy announced today that it is voluntarily recalling four types of Gold Emblem candy containing peanuts that were sold in its stores from January 1, 2007 to January 29, 2009. The Company was notified by its candy manufacturer that these products contain peanuts from Peanut Corporation of America, which is the focus of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into potential salmonella contamination of peanut butter food products. CVS/pharmacy is not aware of any reported cases of illness related to its Gold Emblem peanut products and it has issued this voluntary recall as a matter of precaution.

The following products are affected by this recall and have been removed from all CVS/pharmacy stores and CVS.com:

* Gold Emblem Chocolate Peanuts 3.5oz
* Gold Emblem Bridge Mix 3.5oz
* Gold Emblem Peanut Clusters 3.5oz
* Gold Emblem Caramel Clusters 3.5oz

Any customer who purchased these recalled products during the specified timeframe should immediately discontinue use and return the items to CVS/pharmacy for a refund. For additional information, please contact CVS/pharmacy at 1-800-SHOP-CVS.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

CVS/pharmacy and its website, CVS.com, are cooperating with its suppliers and the FDA in the recall of certain food products containing peanut butter and peanuts. Upon notice of an FDA-issued recall, CVS implements its product withdrawal process to remove the affected products from its stores and website. To further protect the health and safety of its customers, a block is placed in our store register system to prevent the sale of these recalled items.

For more information about this recall, including an updated list of products that are affected, please visit the FDA's website for peanut butter product recalls at http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.html .

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