Biotechnology News

Canton, South Dakota-based Jarman's Midwest Cleaning Systems, Inc. is recalling certain hand sanitizer non-sterile solution due to the presence of methanol, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The recall includes all lots of Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution and Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution

Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Perfection Bakeries D/B/A Aunt Millie's is recalling 8 ct. packages of Our Family White Hot Dog Buns citing the possible presence of undeclared sesame, a known allergen, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The product comes in a printed plastic package marked with "Our Family Hot Dog Buns 8 ct." on the top and has a blue twist tie.

Parsippany, New Jersey -based Ascend Laboratories LLC. is recalling Dabigatran Etcxilate capsules citing the detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine or NDMA impurity, a probable human carcinogen, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The product is used as an oral anticoagulant to lower the risk of stroke and blood clots.

California Splendor, Inc. is recalling certain lots of 4-lb. bags of Kirkland Signature Frozen Organic Strawberries citing risk of Hepatitis A, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The affected products were sold by Costco in Los Angeles, Hawaii and two San Diego business centers.