Archive for August, 2011
At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals, yesterday, seized seafood products manufactured by the Meiko Food Co., South El Monte, Calif., because the products are adulterated.
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H&P industries, Inc., a manufacturer of over-the-counter drug products has initiated a voluntary recall of ALL LOTS (Lots beginning with 8J-8M, 9A-9M, 0A-0M, 1A-1C)of Povidone Iodine Swabsticks, Povidone Iodine Prep Solutions, Povidone Iodine Scrub Solutions, and Povidone Iodine Prep Gel manufactured by H&P Industries, Inc. This recall has been initiated at the request of FDA.
Tags: FDA Recalls
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Firazyr (icatibant) Injection for the treatment of acute attacks of a rare condition called hereditary angioedema (HAE) in people ages 18 years and older.
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Ajinomoto Frozen Foods of Portland, OR is recalling 8.47 oz. trays of Ajinomoto Brand Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings, lot code 231751, that contain undeclared shrimp and fish (Pollock). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shellfish and fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this Vegetable Gyoza Dumpling product.
Tags: FDA Recalls
In an abundance of caution, Central Market is issuing a precautionary recall for Pretzel Logic 6-count and Single Cookies. The products, sold at all Texas Central Market stores, are being recalled due to undeclared pecans (a known allergen) on the ingredient label.
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In an abundance of caution, Central Market is issuing a precautionary recall for Pretzel Logic 6-count and Single Cookies. The products, sold at all Texas Central Market stores, are being recalled due to undeclared pecans (a known allergen) on the ingredient label.
Tags: FDA Recalls
YoCream International, Inc. of Portland, OR is recalling Nonfat NY Cheesecake Frozen
Yogurt Mix (Item 92147) because it contains undeclared eggs. People who have an
allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic
reaction if they consume this product.
Tags: FDA Recalls
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) injection to treat urinary incontinence in people with neurologic conditions such as spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis who have overactivity of the bladder.
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Citalopram should no longer be prescribed at doses greater than 40 mg per day.
Tags: MedWatch Safety Alerts
Import alerts like the one issued to detain all shipments of papayas from Mexico is one of the prevention measures FDA uses to keep potentially dangerous products out of the U.S.
Tags: Consumer Health Alerts