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Friday, July 29, 2016
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Florida investigation links four recent Zika cases to local mosquito-borne virus transmission
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been informed by the State of Florida that Zika virus infections in four people were likely caused by bites of local Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The cases are likely the first known occurrence of local mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission in the continental United States. CDC is closely coordinating with Florida officials who are leading the ongoing investigations, and at the state's request, sent a CDC medical epidemiologist to provide additional assistance.
State officials have responded rapidly with mosquito control measures and a community-wide search for additional Zika cases. Under the current situation, there are no plans for limiting travel to the area.
"All the evidence we have seen indicates that this is mosquito-borne transmission that occurred several weeks ago in several blocks in Miami," said Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., director of the CDC. "We continue to recommend that everyone in areas where Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are present—and especially pregnant women—take steps to avoid mosquito bites. We will continue to support Florida's efforts to investigate and respond to Zika and will reassess the situation and our recommendations on a daily basis."
Zika virus spreads to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus), but can also be spread during sex by a person infected with Zika to their partner. Most people infected with Zika won't have symptoms, but for those who do, the illness is usually mild. However, Zika infection during pregnancy can cause a serious birth defect of the brain called microcephaly and other severe fetal birth defects.
"We have been working with state and local governments to prepare for the likelihood of local mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission in the continental United States and Hawaii," said Lyle Petersen, M.D., M.P.H., incident manager for CDC's Zika virus response. "We anticipate that there may be additional cases of 'homegrown' Zika in the coming weeks. Our top priority is to protect pregnant women from the potentially devastating harm caused by Zika."
CDC has been working with state, local, and territorial health officials to prepare for locally transmitted Zika infection in the United States. Officials from Florida participated in all these activities, and their experience in responding to mosquito-borne diseases similar to Zika, including dengue and chikungunya, has helped guide their current investigations. To date, CDC has provided Florida more than $8 million in Zika-specific funding and about $27 million in emergency preparedness funding that can be used for Zika response efforts.
Because we are in mosquito season, CDC continues to encourage everyone, especially pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant, to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Remember to use an insect repellent registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, use or repair screens on windows and doors, use air conditioning when available, and remove standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs.
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Friday, July 29, 2016
CDC Press Release: Florida investigation links four recent Zika cases to local mosquito-borne virus transmission
CDC Press Release: Zika infections increasing rapidly in Puerto Rico
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Zika infections increasing rapidly in Puerto Rico Widespread Zika infections warrant urgent action to protect pregnant women
As of July 7, Zika has been diagnosed in 5,582* people, including 672 pregnant women, in Puerto Rico according to a new report published today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Positive tests for people with suspected Zika virus infection have increased from 14 percent in February to 64 percent in June. Positive tests through blood supply screening also increased, reaching 1.8 percent during the latest week of reporting, which started on July 3.
"Puerto Rico is in the midst of a Zika epidemic. The virus is silently and rapidly spreading in Puerto Rico," said Lyle R. Peterson, M.D., M.P.H, Incident Manager for CDC's Zika Response and Director, Division of Vector-Borne Diseases. "This could lead to hundreds of infants being born with microcephaly or other birth defects in the coming year. We must do all we can to protect pregnant women from Zika and to prepare to care for infants born with microcephaly."
Many of the 5,582 people who tested positive for Zika virus infections were tested because they had symptoms of Zika. Because Zika infection during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus, pregnant women in Puerto Rico and other areas where Zika is spreading should be routinely tested during prenatal care whether or not they got sick. Of the 672 pregnant women, 441 (66 percent) experienced symptoms of Zika and 231 (34 percent) had no symptoms. Because approximately 80 percent of people infected with Zika do not have symptoms, the 672 pregnant women with evidence of Zika infection likely represent only a fraction of those who may be infected to date.
In addition, 21 people with confirmed or suspected Guillain-Barré syndrome in Puerto Rico had evidence of Zika virus infection or recent unspecified flavivirus infection, and one person died after developing severe thrombocytopenia (low blood platelet count).
Since Puerto Rico first reported local transmission of Zika virus in December 2015, it has become widespread on the island. People in 77 of 78 municipalities have tested positive for Zika virus infection. Large urban areas are most severely affected, with the largest numbers of diagnosed residents in the San Juan metropolitan area followed by the Ponce and Caguas metropolitan areas.
Outbreaks of mosquito-borne viruses tend to peak in the late summer and fall in Puerto Rico—hotter months with higher rainfall—raising concern that Zika will continue to spread and increase in the coming months. At the current trend, hundreds to thousands more pregnant women in Puerto Rico could become infected with Zika by the end of the year. There is also risk for more Guillain-Barré syndrome cases associated with Zika virus infection.
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Thursday, July 28, 2016
News From CPSC: 3 Recalls Announced
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
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1. STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/STUBAI-Recalls-Ice-Axes/
2. Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Lekker-Recalls-Patriot-Power-Generators/
3. Oven Mitts Recalled by Loot Crate Due to Burn Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Oven-Mitts-Recalled-by-Loot-Crate/
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1. STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/STUBAI-Recalls-Ice-Axes/
Recall Date: July 28, 2016
Recall Number: 16-233
STUBAI Recalls Ice Axes Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/STUBAI-Recalls-Ice-Axes/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Ice axes
Hazard: The knife in the axe handle can detach, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice axe and contact STUBAI for instructions on receiving a free replacement axe.
Consumer Contact: Liberty Mountain at 800-366-2666 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.stubai-sports.com or http://www.libertymountain.com and click on product recall at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/STUBAI-Recalls-Ice-Axes/
Units: About 20
Description: This recall involves the STUBAI Tour Lite Telescope ice axe. The red and black axe ranges about 20 to 35 inches long with an aluminum head that is 9 inches long and 1 inch wide. “STUBAI” is printed on the top side of the axe above the black gripper. The axe weighs about one pound and can be adjusted from about 23 to 37 inches. The batch number is printed on the head and on the top of the shaft on the axe. The batch numbers included in this recall are: 865 on the head and 870 on the shaft.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Hansen Mountaineering, International Rocky Trade, Mount Hunt Supplies and online at www.campsaver.com and from June 2015 through June 2016 for about $200.
Manufacturer: STUBAI ZMV GmbH, of Austria
Importer/Distributor: Liberty Mountain, of Sandy, Utah
Manufactured in: Austria
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2. Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Lekker-Recalls-Patriot-Power-Generators/
Recall Date: July 28, 2016
Recall Number: 16-234
Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Lekker-Recalls-Patriot-Power-Generators/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Patriot Power Generator 1500 watt
Hazard: The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact 4Patriots for instructions on receiving a free replacement generator.
Consumer Contact: 4Patriots at 800-680-8504 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.lekkerproducts.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Lekker-Recalls-Patriot-Power-Generators/
Units: About 2,200
Description: The recall involves the 1,500 watt Patriot Power Generators. The generators were sold in black or dark blue with “Patriot Power Generator” printed on the right side of the unit. The recalled generators have serial numbers U14040001 through U14041092 and U14110001 through U14111092 printed on a sticker in the upper right hand corner of the rear panel of the unit. The generators measure about 18 inches long by 10 inches wide by 12 inches tall.
Incidents/Injuries: Lekker has received 13 reports of generator fires, two reports of generators that began to smoke and one report of an unusual noise or odor from the generator. No injuries have been reported.
Sold Exclusively: Online at www.4patriots.com from November 2014 through April 2015 for about $2,000.
Importer: Lekker LLC, of Lindon, Utah
Manufactured in: China
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3. Oven Mitts Recalled by Loot Crate Due to Burn Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Oven-Mitts-Recalled-by-Loot-Crate/
Recall Date: July 28, 2016
Recall Number: 16-235
Oven Mitts Recalled by Loot Crate Due to Burn Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Oven-Mitts-Recalled-by-Loot-Crate/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Marvel Thanos Infinity Gauntlet oven mitts
Hazard: The oven mitts lack thermal protection, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled oven mitts, destroy them and contact Loot Crate to receive a replacement product of equal or greater value.
Consumer Contact: Loot Crate toll-free at 855-456 6827 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.lootcrate.com and click “Important Oven Mitt Recall” at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Oven-Mitts-Recalled-by-Loot-Crate/
Units: About 360,000 (in addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada and about 380 were sold in Mexico)
Description: This recall involves the Marvel Thanos Infinity Gauntlet oven mitts. The oven mitt’s outer shell is 100% polyester in primarily a golden yellow color with blue, purple, green, red and black accents. The Marvel logo can be found on the upper center part of the oven mitt. Made in China and UPC code 15129322 are printed on the care label on the inside seams of the oven mitts.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 241 reports of burn injuries, including reports of the glove melting and burning consumers’ skin.
Sold exclusively at: www.lootcrate.com as an item included in their May 2016 subscription “Power”-theme box. The subscription was available from April 2016 through May 2016 for about $20.
Distributor: Loot Crate, Inc. of Los Angeles, Calif., supplied by ICUP, Inc. of Cherry Hill, N.J.
Manufactured in: China
Note:
Health Canada's press release is available at: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/index-eng.php
Profeco’s (Mexico) press release is available at http://www.profeco.gob.mx/Verificacion/alertas_nvo.asp
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
News From CPSC: 1 Recall Announced Today
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1. Novel Laboratories Recalls Zolpidem Tartrate Blister Packs Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
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1. Novel Laboratories Recalls Zolpidem Tartrate Blister Packs Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Novel-Laboratories-Recalls-Zolpidem-Tartrate-Blister-Packs/
Recall Date: July 27, 2016
Recall Number: 16-232
Novel Laboratories Recalls Zolpidem Tartrate Blister Packs Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Novel-Laboratories-Recalls-Zolpidem-Tartrate-Blister-Packs/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Zolpidem Tartrate Sublingual tablets
Hazard: The packaging for the prescription drug is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of poisoning if swallowed by children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tablets and contact Novel Laboratories for instructions to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Novel Laboratories toll-free at (866) 403-7592 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.novellabs.net and click on “Important Zolpidem Information” for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Novel-Laboratories-Recalls-Zolpidem-Tartrate-Blister-Packs/
Units: About 5,700 boxes of 30 blister packs
Description: This recall involves 1.75 mg and 3.5 mg Zolpidem Tartrate sublingual (rapid dissolve) tablets from Novel Laboratories. The prescription medication is a sleep drug. The packaging for the 1.75 mg tablets has lot number M16140A, 1.75 mg and national drug code (NDC) 43386-762-30. The packaging for the 3.5 mg tablets has lot number M16144A, 3.5mg and national drug code (NDC) 43386-761-30. The Zolpidem Tartrate is packaged as a single tablet in a peel-and-push blister pack inside an outer open-ended pouch with 30 pouches per box. The lot number and an expiration date of 02/2018 are printed on the bottom left of the pouches. The NDC is printed on the top left corner of the boxes. “Gavis” is printed in blue on the center of the white boxes and pouches.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Clinics and pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Costco, Walgreens, Kroger, and Wegmans from March 2016 through May 2016 for about $800 per box of 30 tablets.
Manufacturer: Novel Laboratories (a LUPIN Group Company), of Somerset, N.J.
Distributor: Gavis Pharmaceuticals (a LUPIN Group Company), of Somerset, N.J.
Manufactured in: U.S.
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Let's Do Lunch, Inc., dba Integrated Food Service, Expands Voluntary Recall
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