Texas Health Officials Recall 3 Million Condoms

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Texas Health Officials Recall 3 Million Condoms

United Press International (10/25/93)

Austin, Texas--State health officials in Texas yesterday recalled about 3 million condoms made in Thailand and distributed throughout the state by agency contractors. The condoms, which may be defective, were distributed under the brand names Fame, Bulldog, and Prestige, said David Smith, state health commissioner. "We're issuing this recall to protect consumers from a potentially ineffective and harmful product," said Smith. "Consumers should be reassured that other brands of condoms are safe and effective." State health officials learned that, although previous shipments by the same Thai manufacturer were found to be faulty and not allowed to be imported, the Food and Drug Administration did not sample the new shipment of condoms. Smith says the recall proves that "even the few defective condoms that escaped the federal system can be quickly discovered and removed from the market." He added that the department will replace the condoms and reimburse the state for all related costs.

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