Updates ·
Health notices · Wednesday 12 August
3 notices from the agencies today, in plain words, each with the original linked.
Baxter recalls cefazolin in dextrose injection bags for particulate matter
FDA-SAFETY
If you are given cefazolin in dextrose injection, a nurse or pharmacy may be affected by Baxter’s voluntary nationwide recall due to particulate matter found in the solution identified as cardboard.
This recall applies to Lot LD175708 with an expiry of 14-Feb-2027.
If you think you may have received one of these recalled bags, ask the clinician or pharmacy that handled your medication what to do next.
Cottage cheese recall due to possible Listeria contamination
CDC · Food safety
If you bought Requesón Salvadoreño or Requesón Mexicano (cottage cheese) sold under the La Colonia or Selectos Latinos brands, this affects you.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes the recall is because the products may contain Listeria monocytogenes (a germ that can cause serious illness, especially in higher-risk people).
Check whether you still have these items. If you’re concerned or develop symptoms, seek medical advice. The recall is reported as published June 26, 2026.
FDA approved PITOLISANT (Wakix) for narcolepsy symptoms
FDA · Approval
If you have narcolepsy, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved PITOLISANT (Wakix). It is for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or cataplexy.
EDS means feeling unusually sleepy in the daytime. Cataplexy means sudden muscle weakness linked to emotions.
The approval is for patients 6 years of age and older, and Wakix is taken by mouth.