2012

WEEK ENDING MAY 26

PRODUCT
1) Catfish Carl's Realistic Washes, 0.30-proof Tattoo Wash, 2-oz. and 4-oz. bottles, Hand-blended Lite Wash Pigment. The product is in plastic squeeze bottle with turn nozzle on top.
 
2) Catfish Carl's Realistic Washes, 0.60-proof Tattoo Wash, 2-oz. and 4-oz. bottles, Hand-blended Medium Wash Pigment. The product is in plastic squeeze bottle with turn nozzle on top. 
 
3) Catfish Carl's Realistic Washes, 0.90-proof Tattoo Wash, 2-oz. and 4-oz. bottles, Hand blended Dark Wash Pigment. The product is in plastic squeeze bottle with turn nozzle on top. 
CODE No codes
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER 4 Forty 4 Tattoo, Tucson, AZ, 
REASON                                                                                                                                                 
The product is potentially contaminated with Mycobacterium chelonae
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 62 sets (3 per set)
DISTRIBUTION NV, AZ

WEEK ENDING MAY 19

PRODUCT
"***H***GENTLE***EYE MAKEUP***REMOVER***HYDRON***Detergent Free***Mineral Oil Free*** Fragrance Free***4 fl. oz., 118 ml***Bi-phase formula hydrates and conditions delicate skin and lashes***Mild cleansing agents dissolve even waterproof mascara***pH buffered to match tear fluid***Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. Safe for contact lens wearers***TO USE: Shake vigorously before application. Moisten cotton pad and wipe gently across eyelid. Rinse with plain water and pat dry.*** INGREDIENTS: Purified Water, Cyclomethicone, Isohexadecane, Hexylene Glycol, Polaxamer 184, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Quaternium-15, Disodium EDTA, FD&C Green No .3***". 
CODE Lot # BRX10D132
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Brand Builders Rx LLC, Saint Petersburg, FL
REASON The FD&C Green #3 is prohibited for use on areas of the eye.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 188
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

WEEK ENDING MAY 5

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Recalls Spinbrush® Rechargeable SONIC Toothbrushes  

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is recalling Spinbrush® Rechargeable SONIC toothbrushes because the charging base may overheat with localized melting and sparking, possibly causing fire, shock or burns.  

The recall is limited to select lots of Spinbrush® Rechargeable SONIC toothbrushes.  Product with a lot number from one of the following ranges is affected by this recall:  DD9310 to 9365 or DD0002 to 0122.  The lot number can be found on the bottom of the charging base and on the packaging.  

The indicated lots were distributed between February 2010 and October 2011 in all U.S. states and in Canada.

Consumers who have the affected units should stop using them and return them to Church & Dwight for a full refund.  Consumers should call 1-888-709-4100 from  9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday (an automated service is available 24 hours a day or visit online at www.sonicrechargereturn.com for further information and to determine if they have product subject to this recall).  

WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 25

PRODUCT Organique by Himalaya Nourishing Night Cream for All Skin Types 3.38 Fl oz/ 100 ml. 24 bottles per case.
CODE  Batch #S691001 (exp date 01/2013) and Batch #S691002 (exp date 05/2013). The batch number is located on the bottom of the bottle.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Himalaya USA, Houston, TX, 
REASON The bacteria staphylococcus aureus and fungus were found present in samples of Nourishing Night Cream and were traced to the bottle's pump components.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 3877 bottles of Lot #S691001 and 114 bottles of Lot #S691002
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Brazil, Canada, Korea, Mexico, and Puerto Rico

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 28

AVEENO® BABY CALMING COMFORT® LOTION

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. is recalling from retailers one lot of AVEENO® BABY CALMING COMFORT® LOTION (full product details below) in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. 

This recall is being initiated after a test indicated that the lot exceeded the specifications for common bacteria.

Consumers who would like a refund or coupon, or who have questions or concerns about the recalled product, should call our Consumer Call Center at 1-877-298-2525 (available Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time).

The lot number and UPC code for the recalled product is embossed on the tube.

FULL RECALLED PRODUCT LIST:

PRODUCT NAME LOT NUMBER UPC CODE
AVEENO® BABY CALMING COMFORT® LOTION 0161LK 38137-0036456

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 21

Perfect Image Solutions, LLC Issues Recall of Unapproved Product Due to Potential Health Risk

Perfect Image Solutions, LLC is recalling all lots of Men's Minoxidil 15% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; Men's Minoxidil 10% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; Men's Minoxidil 5% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; Women's Minoxidil 3% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; and Hair regrowth shampoo enhanced with Ketoconazole and salicylic acid, 180mL, to the consumer level. The products are deemed “unapproved new drugs” under the law and U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations and may present potential health hazards.

These products are used to slow or stop hair loss and promote hair regrowth and are packaged in glass-dropper containers or plastic shampoo bottles, and are sold in single units. They are used by men and women generally in middle to late adulthood. The affected product lots include the following lot numbers and expiration dates:

 Product Name  Lots  Expiration  UPC Number
 Men's Minoxidil 15% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL.  All  Up until Oct. 2013  736211275813
 Men's Minoxidil 10% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL.  All  Up until Oct. 2013  736211276018
 Men's Minoxidil 5% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL.  All  Up until Sept. 2014  736211276117
 Women's Minoxidil 3% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL.  All  Up until Nov. 2013  736211274519
 Hair regrowth shampoo enhanced with Ketoconazole and salicylic acid, 180mL.  All  Up until Dec. 2013  736211276414

The product can be identified by the name Perfect Image Solutions on the container. Product was distributed nationwide or worldwide via the internet.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Perfect Image Solutions, LLC by phone number (916) 791-3230 or e-mail address dave@perfectimagesolutions.com, Monday–Friday from 9 AM–5 PM PST. 

USA Far Ocean Group Inc. Issues Recall of Vagifresh Ball and Vagifresh Gel

USA Far Ocean Group Inc. (U.S.A. Far Ocean), is recalling the Company's two products sold as cosmetic under the names Vagifresh Ball  and Vagifresh Gel. These two products were also sold under the mixed package named Female One, which contained Vagifresh Ball, Vagifresh Gel and Vagifresh Liquid (this recall does not involve Vagifresh Liquid).

Lab analysis of Vagifresh Gel sample found the product contains benzocaine, the active ingredient for many anesthetic drug products. In addition, analysis of Vagifresh Ball sample found the product contains bacteria including Staphylococcus lentus, S. sciuri, Bacillus Lantus, Alloiococcus otitis, Aerococcus viridans, Aeromonas salmonicid, Gemella spp, Leuconostoc spp.

Following products are involved in this voluntary recall:

Product Package Size UPC Codes
Vagifresh Ball 3 tablets individual pack/packed with Female One 689076499156
Vagifresh Gel 2 fl.oz. tube individual pack/Packed with Female One 689076499057

All lots of the listed products are affected by this recall.

These products were sold via herbal stores, beauty shops, drug stores, internet and mail order.

Consumers in possession of products should also return any unused products to their immediate supplier for a direct refund.

 Customers with questions can call USA Far Ocean Group, Inc. at 626-560-2435 Monday through Sunday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (PST) for further instructions or information with respect to the return and refund process.