Archive for February, 2011
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. of Chambersburg, PA, is recalling packages of chips because they may contain undeclared soy protein. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivities to soy protein run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction, if they consume these products.
Tags: FDA Recalls
Pacific American Fish Co, Inc. of Vernon, California is recalling SHI306 Shishamo 4L 5PC (23-28G) Wild, Pack 4/20TR, Lots 202885-2 & 201011-3, Master Carton information. Based on FDA Import Alert, this type of processing and size of product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause food borne illness.
Tags: FDA Recalls
FDA scientists successfully used a new genome sequencing test to retrospectively examine a 2009-10 foodborne illness outbreak to help trace the source of the infection. PCE
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Join in activities to celebrate the 4th annual Rare Disease Day to raise awareness of the more than 250 million people worldwide who suffer from rare diseases.
Tags: Consumer Health Alerts
Haddon House of Medford, New Jersey is recalling Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers (UPC 076606-710889), because it may contain undeclared milk and food coloring additives used to create the cheese powder listed on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Tags: FDA Recalls
Svelte 30 Nutritional Consultants has been informed by the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) that a sample of Svelte 30 orange & gray capsule was collected and tested by FDA in January 2011. The
capsules tested positive for Sibutramine, an FDA-approved drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss.
Tags: FDA Recalls
Counterfeit dietary supplement contains tadalafil, sildenafil, and/or sibutramine, which may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke.
Tags: MedWatch Safety Alerts
The Ridascreen Norovirus 3rd Generation EIA assay is for use when a number of people have simultaneously contracted gastroenteritis and there is a clear avenue for virus transmission, such as a shared location or food.
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Biotab Nutraceuticals, Inc. (“Biotab”) is conducting a voluntary recall of two lots of EXTENZE nutritional supplement tablets. Some packages bearing lot numbers 0709241 and 0509075 are counterfeit products containing undeclared drug ingredients that can pose a serious risk to health.
Tags: FDA Recalls
Consumer Update Analytics – (February 1, 2011 – February 15, 2011)
Tags: Consumer Health Alerts