White & Blue Lion, Inc, City of Industry, CA recently recalled all lots of tattoo inks and tattoo needles due to pathogenic bacterial contamination. The recall indicated that the “use of these products may cause bacterial infection and can lead to sepsis, a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection. The recall includes all tattoo ink, tattoo needles, … [Read more...]
DPT LAKEWOOD, LLC LAKEWOOD, NJ RECEIVES FDA WARNING LETTER (08/27/12) FOR STERILITY FAILURES
DPT Lakewood, LLC was inspected between February 15 through March 7, 2012. During this audit the FDA found that Santyl Ointment to be adulterated and that the methods used in, or the facilities or controls used for, the manufacture, processing, packing, or holding do not conform to, or are not operated or administered in conformity with, cGMP. Specific violations observed … [Read more...]
BACTERIA MOST OFTEN SUBMITTED FOR IDENTIFICATION TESTING DURING 2010
FREQUENTLY ENCOUNTERED BACTERIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISOLATES Microbiological consulting professionals  are often requested to assist Clients with the identification of various environmental microorganisms to include bacteria that are isolated from their various HVAC and Utility Systems during facility commissioning and on-going operations. These … [Read more...]
