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Product recall for Otadex Skin Cream
Otadex Skin Cream as the lidocaine content is marginally our of specification.

Lidocaine content is marginally out of specification.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued a product defect recall alert for Otadex Skin Cream manufactured by PetLife International Ltd. 

In a news release, the VMD writes: 'We wish to make retailers and veterinary surgeons aware that Petlife International Ltd has initiated a Class II recall to retail level for the product Otodex Skin Cream as the lidocaine content is marginally out of specification.

'Petlife International Ltd is contacting retailers, veterinary surgeons and wholesale dealers to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.'

The recall affects batches:

 

Batch No.
Expiry date
E001 31/03/2021
E002 31/01/2021


For further information about the recall contact  Dr J M Ballany on +44 1333 720257 or email johnballany@btinternet.com

 

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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News Shorts
Milk recalled over presence of veterinary medicines

Graham's Family Dairy has issued a recall for its semi-skimmed milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines in the product.

In a risk statement, the Food Standards Agency said the presence of the medicines, including penicillin, make the milk unsafe to consume and 'may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics'.

Customers who bought the product are advised to return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.