Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeNorthern District of Ohio FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, May 21, 2020 The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced today that a federal grand jury in Cleveland returned a three-count indictment charging Justin Michl, age 23, of Akron with intent to distribute Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), possession of firearms in furtherance of…
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of NP Thyroid® (Thyroid Tablets, USP) Due to Super Potency
Summary Company Announcement Date: May 22, 2020 FDA Publish Date: May 22, 2020 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Super potency Company Name: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description 30-mg, 60-mg and 90-mg NP Thyroid® Company Announcement Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC is voluntarily recalling a total of 13…
New Hoque and Sons, Inc. Recalls Radhuni Curry Powder Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: May 21, 2020 FDA Publish Date: May 21, 2020 Product Type: Food & Beverages Spices, Flavors & Salts Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Salmonella Company Name: New Hoque and Sons, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Curry Powder Company Announcement New Hoque and Sons, Inc. of…
Biota Biosciences Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Cannabidiol (CBD) Complex, Curcumin Complex, and Cannabidiol + Curcumin Injectables Because They Were Marketed Without FDA Approval
Summary Company Announcement Date: May 20, 2020 FDA Publish Date: May 20, 2020 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Unapproved new drug Company Name: Biota Biosciences, LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Biota Biosciences Product Description: Product Description Cannabidiol (CBD) Complex, Curcumin Complex, Cannabidiol + Curcumin Company Announcement Biota Biosciences is voluntarily recalling…
Summitt Labs Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of KORE ORGANIC Watermelon CBD Oil Due to High Lead Results
Summary Company Announcement Date: May 12, 2020 FDA Publish Date: May 15, 2020 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Contains lead Company Name: Summitt Labs Brand Name: Brand Name(s) KORE ORGANIC Product Description: Product Description Watermelon CBD oil tincture Company Announcement Summitt Labs is voluntarily recalling Batch#730 Lot#K018 of KORE ORGANIC Watermelon…
Mellace Family Brands California Inc. (Johnvince Foods) Recalls Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate nonpareils, 18.5oz (1lb 2.5oz) 524g Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Summary Company Announcement Date: May 14, 2020 FDA Publish Date: May 15, 2020 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared Milk Company Name: MELLACE FAMILY BRANDS CALIFORNIA INC. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Semi-Sweet Chocolate nonpareils Company Announcement MELLACE FAMILY BRANDS CALIFORNIA INC. (JOHNVINCE FOODS),located at 655…
Ramar Foods Recalls Mint Chocolate Chip With Hidden Spinach Ice Cream Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: May 14, 2020 FDA Publish Date: May 14, 2020 Product Type: Food & Beverages Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Ramar Foods Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Mint Chocolate Chip with Hidden Spinach Ice…
Coronavirus Testing Basics
You’ve probably heard a lot about coronavirus testing recently. If you think you have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and need a test, contact your health care provider immediately. The FDA has been working around the clock to increase the availability of critical medical products, including tests for the coronavirus, to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn…
Applied Medical Recalls Python Embolectomy, BARD Embolectomy, and OTW Latis Cleaning Catheters Due to Risk of Separation During Use
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Recalled Product Python Embolectomy Catheters, Bard Embolectomy Catheters, and the OTW Latis Cleaning Catheters Model Numbers: Python Embolectomy Catheters: A4E01, A4E02, A4E03, A4E04, A4E05, A4E06, A4E08, A4E09 Bard Embolectomy…
Gresham Man Charged with Smuggling and Importing Misbranded Chloroquine from China for Attempted Resale
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of Oregon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, May 11, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore.—U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced today that a Gresham, Oregon man has been charged with illegally purchasing, importing, and offering for sale chloroquine, the active pharmaceutical ingredient in prescription drugs used to treat malaria. Matthew Owens, 42, has been charged by…