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December 1, 2000 less than 1 minute read
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Eye wash recalled as unsterile, possible hazard
H.L. Bouton of Buzzards Bay, MA, has issued a voluntary recall of eye wash products, saying they may be unsterile and could pose a "serious health hazard."
The recall includes eyewash, emergency eye/face/body wash, eyewash concentrate and normal saline marketed under the Lavoptik, Zee Medical, and Rapid Clear labels. The eyewash and emergency eye/face/body wash are in 6 oz., 16 oz., and 32 oz., 128 oz., and 5 qt. sizes. The saline solution is a 16-oz. size. The eyewash concentrate is in 70 oz. and 180 oz. sizes.
No consumer complaints or injuries were reported before the company issued the recall. For further information, contact H.L. Bouton at (508) 759-8000.
NIOSH names acting director to replace Rosenstock
Lawrence J. Fine, MD, MPH, was named acting director of the National Institute for Occupa-tional Safety and Health (NIOSH) when Linda Rosenstock, MD, MPH, left to become dean of the School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles. Fine is director of NIOSH’s Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluation, and Field Studies.
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