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American Regent recalls epinephrine vials over glass, nylon particle contamination — Sep 3, 2026American Regent is recalling three lots of Epinephrine Injection, USP 30 mg/30 mL (NDC 0517-3030-01) due to sterility concerns and the presence of particulate matter, including nylon, glass, acrylic, polyethylene, and cellulosic materials, with cracked and leaking vials found in nationwide distribution. The recall targets hospital and clinic multi-dose vials (not EpiPen auto-injectors) used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions and septic shock, and no adverse events have been reported yet; healthcare facilities should remove the recalled lots (25128L1C0, 25280L1C0, 26108L1C0) and can contact American Regent at 1-800-645-1706 for guidance.
Dana Whitfield Hospitals should double check their stock against those lot numbers now, not wait for a memo to circulate.Postal Worker Indicted Over Alleged 30,000-Piece Mail DumpBusiness — Sep 8, 2026A St. Louis USPS worker, Armond Paige, 54, was federally indicted on one count of delay or destruction of mail for allegedly dumping at least 30,000 pieces of mail in vacant lots from around 2024 through April 29, 2026, while based at the Maryville Gardens Post Office; he has pleaded not guilty. If convicted, Paige could face up to five years in prison and fines up to $250,000, as investigators note this case amid broader concerns about mail delays in the St. Louis area.
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Two Listeria Recalls Affect Foods in New YorkHealth — Sep 7, 2026The USDA FSIS issued a Class I recall of about 1,513 pounds of imported Italian guanciale (lot 263311US, best-by 05/16/27) produced May 21, 2026 and imported in July after routine reinspection detected Listeria monocytogenes, with Ferrarini USA and Prime Line Distributors pulling the affected shipments to eight states. No illnesses have been reported, and consumers and retailers are urged to discard or return the products, which were distributed to California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Texas.
