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Astek Diagnostics, founded by Mustafa Al-Adhami, PhD, in response to his grandfather’s experience with a urinary tract infection (UTI), is on a mission to transform diagnostic procedures. Witnessing his grandfather’s suffering, Al-Adhami recognized the urgent need for a more efficient and precise diagnostic solution. Thus, he conceived the idea of the Jiddu Analyser, aimed at providing rapid antibiotic sensitivity testing within one hour. The company started in 2021 when Al-Adhami sketched his vision for a one-hour antibiotic sensitivity test. The Jiddu Analyzer streamlines the diagnostic process, offering rapid and precise results directly from patient samples at the point of care. Astek wants to alleviate patient discomfort, prevent complications, and improve overall healthcare outcomes by eliminating the need for guesswork and expediently identifying bacterial infections. @ https://femtechinsider.com/astek-diagnostics-uti-identification-treatment/

The FDA reported that Naturz Organic Pea Protein was recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page and not the regular recall page, so information about any possible illnesses is not included in the notice. The recalling firm is Naturz Organics USA of New Brunswick, New Jersey. The recalled product was distributed to one consignee in the state of Wisconsin. The recalled item is Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein, packaged in 20 kilogram bulk paper bags. The production date is 2023-11-14, and the best before date is 2025-11-13. No picture of the product was provided in the recall notice. @ https://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/2024/naturz-organics-organic-pea-protein-recalled-for-salmonella/

The FDA reported that on April 5th, 2024, Oranjestad, Aruba, Aruba Aloe Balm NV recalled 40 lots of Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 80% and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada Gel to the consumer level. The products have been found to contain alcohol denatured with Methanol. Aruba Aloe Balm NV has not received any reports of adverse events related to these products. The product is packaged in 12 fl oz (355 mL) dark green plastic bottles with white label reading in part “ARUBA ALOE Hand Sanitizer GEL, 80% Alcohol, Made in Aruba World’s Finest Aloe”, with barcode 0 82252 03300 5. Aruba Aloe Alcoholada Gel is used to temporarily relieve pain and itching associated with minor burns, sunburn, insect bites, or skin irritations. It is packaged in two sizes: 2.2 fl oz (65 mL) plastic bottles. Products were distributed between 5/1/2021 and 10/27/2023 and sold online in the US via the Aruba Aloe Balm NV website. Aruba Aloe Balm NV has notified all customers who bought these products by email and has offered a discount coupon for their next purchase. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/aruba-aloe-balm-nv-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-aruba-aloe-hand-sanitizer-gel-alcohol-80-and?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

According to the CFIA Groupe Manufacturier Metro Inc. recalled Adonis brand Classic Hummus because of microbial contamination, specifically yeast. The products were sold in 250 g containers. The recalled products were distributed in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/adonis-brand-classic-hummus-recalled-due-yeast