FW: [CYSTIC-L] Lotion may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia

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I just felt all should know this. Thanks Lori for passing it to us on

Cystic-L too.

L & H,

GRDMBEV

Tri-State Hospital Supply Has Recalled Aloe vera lotion

(SafetyAlerts) - The FDA has released the following information.

PRODUCT

Aloe vera lotion, in 2 oz. containers, packaged as part of various

hospital and amenity kits. All of the following Tri- State kits are

affected by this recall: Maternity kits C1480, F410A, G610, M1851,

M2100, S1053 and W270; Maternity admission kit D421; Admission kits K272

and P800; VIP Amenities kit F495; ORHS Amenities kit 0190; Wash basin

kit N210; Mercy PGH VIP kit VIP290; VIP kits VIP360 and VIP415; and Baby

Boom kit W370A. Recall # F-104-4.

CODE

All bottles. The product does not bear a lot number.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER

Tri-State Hospital Supply Corp., Howell, MI, by letter dated December

17, 2003. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.

REASON

Lotion may be contaminated with the organism Burkholderia cepacia.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE

Unavailable.

DISTRIBUTION

Nationwide.

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