Current Events in December 2013

IQ Formulations of Sunrise, Fla., is recalling all lots of its 45-capsule bottles of HYDRAVAX.

An analysis of a sample from one lot revealed the presence of an undeclared ingredient -- a diuretic not listed on the packaging label.

Overdosing with a diuretic has been associated with hypoglycemia, hypochondriac, hypoglycemia, dehydration, lethargy and gastrointestinal irritation.

No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported to date.

The product comes in a 45 capsule bottle and was distributed nationwide in retail stores and by mail order.

All consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact IQ Formulations Customer Service at Reformulation or by phone at 800-626-1022 from Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm EST.

Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods of Webster City, Iowa, is recalling approximately 3,536 pounds of Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Uncured Petite Ham.

The package covered by the recall may lack the establishment number "1221W" inside the USDA mark of inspection or elsewhere on the label. Although the producing establishment number was not included, which is a regulatory requirement, the distributor information was available.

The following products are subject to recall:

• Various weight packages of "Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Uncured Petite Ham," bearing the following identifying use by/ freeze by dates: "2/5/2014," "2/10/2014," "2/11/2013," and "2/13/2013."

The products, distributed to retail stores nationwide, were produced between Oct. 23, 2013,  and Oct. 31, 2013.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Kelly Korleski, Mary Ann's Plant Manager, at (515) 832-4740.