We just got word that there is a Zicam recall. Zicam, a drug that is part of the Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. line of products makes primarily cold, flu and allergy rememdy products. We have been in contact with the company and have some very vague information on the recal thus far.
The FDA, Food and Drug Administration today stated that the Zicam nasal spray can permanently damage a users sense of smell. In the last 10 years there have been 130 consumers who have used the Zycam nasal spray product report a long term loss of smell, which may be permanent. Because of this the company has been forced to issue a recall on the nasal spray as well as related products which I assume include the various types of nasal sprays.
Influence on Zicam
Clearly this is a major recall, and one that will potentially kill the bottom line for the Zycam line. We are tryign to get in contact with Matrixx Initiatives, however have had no luck thus far. A note on the Matrixx website states the following about the problems with the spray, “No plaintiff has ever won a court case, because there is no known causal link between the use of Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel and impairment of smell.”
As I hear more info on this I will update this post for you all. Feel free to leave a comment if you have any further info. I want to add that from personal experience I have never had any issues with this nasal spray and have used it on and off for years. My smell is still with me.
Tags: drugs, fda, nasal spray, recall, zicam, zycam
At least 70 people nation wide has been affected by Tomatoes tainted with Salmonella. The outbreak began in late April in Texas and New Mexico and then spread to Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Utah and Arizona. At least 17 people have been hospitalized this far and the numbers are expected to rise. This has created the need for a Tomato Recall.
There has not been a recall yet of any affected tomatoes, however once the Food and Drug Administration identifies the specific grower of the bad tomatoes, officials will more than likely issue a tomato recall, said Kenneth Komatsu, state epidemiologist for the Arizona Department of Health Services. For the time being all residents in the states of Texas, Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Utah and Arizona are being told to cook all their tomatoes before eating them.
The following steps should also be taken to ensure ones safety:
• Do not eat raw Roma or red round tomatoes other than those sold attached to the vine or grown at home, especially if you are at increased risk of infection – this group includes infants, elderly people and those with impaired immune systems.
• Avoid buying bruised or damaged tomatoes and discard any that appear spoiled.
• Thoroughly wash all tomatoes under cool, running water.
• Refrigerate within two hours cut, peeled or cooked tomatoes, otherwise discard.
• Separate raw tomatoes from raw meats, seafood and other raw produce.
• Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils and counter tops with hot water and soap when switching among food types.
• Cook tomatoes at 145 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 15 seconds to kill salmonella.
• Wash hands often, especially after going to the restroom, before preparing or serving food, and after changing a diaper.
Most people infected with salmonella will get better on their own, but illness can last from 4-7 days and get severe. You should immediately goto the hospital if you have severe vomiting or dehydration. Death may occur in rare cases, and in the elderly.
Tags: recall, tomato recall, tomatoes
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