Watchdog steps up standards on recalls(3)

TIMELINE

• Jan 14:

Several models of two types of separately packaged contact lenses were recalled because they might not have been completely sealed.

• Jan 30:

The US FDA found that meticillin-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococcus in baby calming comfort lotion made by Aveeno, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, exceeded the permitted level and asked Johnson & Johnson to remove it from the markets.

• Feb 15:

A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson recalled hip-implant products branded Adept.

• Feb 22:

The US FDA asked Johnson & Johnson to recall implantable orthopedic equipment in backbone sleeves made by DePuy.

• March 25:

Johnson & Johnson recalled more than 2 million glucose meters branded OneTouch, made by subsidiary LifeScan.

• April 23:

Johnson & Johnson withdrew about 1.6 million bottles of its products including Children's Tylenol in South Korea.