Contamination News

Balanced Solutions and Nora Apothecary recall products (updated)

Balanced Solutions Compounding Pharmacy, LLC has announced a voluntary recall of all lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired. The pharmacy joins a growing list of pharmacies recalling products across the U.S.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Further recall from U.S. pharmacies due to sterility concerns

Two U.S. pharmacies have announced recalls of their medicinal products intended to be sterile. This means that the FDA have expressed concern over six centers this year.

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Caffeinated bacteria may help with waste decontamination

Genetically engineered bacteria that can digest caffeine have been created for the purpose of the decontamination of wastewater.

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C. diff outbreak at Ottawa hospital

Ottawa - The Ottawa Hospital has been severely criticized in a report about practices and hygiene. The report was commissioned following a high number of Clostridium difficile cases over a two year period.

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Toenails of residents in N.J. town to be tested for toxic metal

Garfield - Residents of Garfield, N.J., are being asked to provide toenail clippings so scientists could test them for the presence of a toxic metal. There are concerns people have been exposed to contamination of hexavalent chromium.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 6 comments

Compounded Products Recall: Potential Mold Contamination

A New Jersey compounding pharmacy has temporarily shut down its operations after Connecticut hospital officials reported finding visible mold in bags of an injection drug.

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WCEL Senior Lawyer explains Bill C-45, First Nations Rights, FIPA Special

Vancouver - West Coast Environmental Law Senior Lawyer Jessica Clogg explains ramifications of Bill C-45, First Nations Rights, and FIPA. Jessica provides legal and strategic support to First Nations to help protect land and resources of their territories.

Digital Journal Report by Grace C. Visconti - 2 comments

Alberta asks public for consultations on fracking and water use

Edmonton - In a surprising move, Environment Minister Diana McQueen announced that the Alberta government would engage the public in consultations (February 19 - March 21) province-wide on the controversial hydraulic fracking practice and water use in Alberta.

In the Media by Grace C. Visconti - 5 comments

EU spends 10,000 million euros per year on mercury pollution

The European Union is spending in excess of €10,000 million per year cleaning up mercury pollution, according to a new study.

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More compounding pharmacies closed in Massachusetts

Boston - Following the reports about the contaminated sterile medicines produced by the NEEC pharmacy, the State of Massachusetts has closed three more compounding pharmacies due to concerns over risks to patients.

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