Health Alerts: Car seats, baby powder, heartburn medicine and more recalled
- Health Alerts
Heartburn medicine recalled due to cancer concerns
Several companies have recalled heartburn drugs that contain ranitidine. The drugs might cause cancer because they contain a substance called N-nitrosodimethylamine.
Ranitidine is used by children and adults with heartburn from acid indigestion and sour stomach. The drug is sold as a capsule, tablet and oral syrup over the counter and by prescription.
Among recalled brands and products are Sanofi, recalling Zantac 150, Zantac 150 cool mint and Zantac 75 OTC products; Novitium Pharma, recalling ranitidine hydrochloride capsules (150 mg and 300 mg); Lannett Company Inc. recalling ranitidine syrup/ranitidine oral solution USP (15 mg/mL); Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. recalling Dr. Reddy’s, Kroger, Walgreens and other ranitidine tablets and capsules; Perrigo Company recalling ranitidine in all pack sizes; Apotex Corp. recalling ranitidine tablets (75 mg and 150 mg); and Sandoz Inc. recalling ranitidine hydrochloride capsules.
The Food and Drug Administration is advising people who take ranitidine products to stop using the products and talk with their physician about alternate treatment options.
To find return instructions for all affected products, visit http://bit.ly/ranitidinerecall and enter “ranitidine” in the search box.
Baby powder
Units: 33,000
Hazard: One lot of Johnson’s Baby Powder tested by the Food and Drug Administration was positive for chrysotile fibers, a type of asbestos. Asbestos is harmful if breathed in.
Description: Recalled is Johnson’s Baby Powder from lot number 22318RB. The lot number is printed on the back of the bottle under the cap.
Remedy: Stop using the powder and contact Johnson & Johnson for a refund.
Contact: Call 866-565-2229 or visit http://bit.ly/JnJbabypowder.
Car seats
Units: 6,426
Hazard: The headrest’s aluminum tubular frame can break or separate from the rest of the seat. A broken seat can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Description: Recalled are WAYB Pico child seats manufactured between Feb. 1 and Aug. 23. The date is printed on a sticker on the base of the seat.
Remedy: If the small metal support tubes connecting the headrest to the base of the seat are broken or the pins connecting the headrest to the back of the seat are not in place, stop using the car seat and return it to WAYB.
Contact: Call 888-924-9292, email help@wayb.com or visit http://bit.ly/wayb-carseat-recall. If you have not already done so, register the car seat with the company at https://wayb.com/pages/warranty-registration to receive safety updates.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to CPSC’s searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.
Mobile charger keychain
Units: About 14,000
Hazard: The lithium ion battery in the keychain’s mobile power bank can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Description: The Bead Landing tassel keychain mobile power banks used to charge smartphones and other devices come with USB and micro USB charging cables and a lightning adapter. Only the black (SKU 545929; UPC 191518582543), cream (SKU 545930; UPC 191518582550), blush pink (SKU 545931; UPC 191518582567) and iridescent blue (SKU 545932; UPC 191518582574) keychains are recalled.
Sold at: Michaels stores nationwide from March 2018 through August 2019 for about $20.
Remedy: Return the product to any Michaels store for a refund.
Contact: Call 800-642-4235 or visit http://bit.ly/tasselkeychainrecall.
Infant bibs
Units: About 7,000
Hazard: The snap on the bibs can fall off, and babies can choke on it.
Description: Recalled are MATVRÅ infant bibs with a snap at the back of the neck. Bibs were sold in packs of two: blue with a green seam and white polka dots and red with a yellow seam and red polka dots.
Sold exclusively at: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August through September for about $2.
Remedy: Return the bibs to any IKEA store for a refund.
Contact: Call 888-966-4532 or visit https://www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls/.
Electric kick scooters
Units: About 1,800
Hazard: The brake caliper on the Mercane WideWheel Electric Kick Scooters can fail. The rider can lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Description: This recall involves all Mercane WideWheel foldable electric kick scooters. WideWheel and Mercane are printed on the scooter’s platform. The recalled scooters have a single 500W motor with an 8.8Ah battery or dual 500W motors with a 13.2Ah battery.
Sold at: Online at fluidfreeride.com, Amazon.com and ebay.com from October 2018 through September 2019 for $1,000 to $1,200.
Remedy: Contact fluidfreeride for a repair.
Contact: Call 855-949-0192, email support@fluidfreeride.com or visit http://bit.ly/2q4I3Hv.
Craft glue
Units: About 46,000
Hazard: The glue contains methanol, which is poisonous if eaten. The packaging is not child resistant.
Description: Recalled are 2-ounce (UPC 700332578122), 4-ounce (700332570126) and 8-ounce (700332570133) bottles of All-Gloo craft glue.
Sold at: La Casa de los Botones and New Port Sales Inc. in Puerto Rico from April through June for $2 to $7.
Remedy: Return to the store where purchased for a refund.
Contact: Call 787-793-6201, email info@newportsales.com or visit http://www.newportsales.com/website/recall.html.
