[embedded content] Español Tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease are on the rise. Reported cases in the United States increased from about 12,000 annually in 1995 to approximately 36,000 per year from 2013 – 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As reported cases are only a fraction of actual cases,…
Adamssecret.co Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 1500 and 3000 Capsules Due to Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and/or Tadalafil
Summary Company Announcement Date: February 15, 2021 FDA Publish Date: February 16, 2021 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Product contains undeclared sildenafil and/or tadalafil Company Name: Adamssecret.co Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Adam’s Secret Product Description: Product Description Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 1500 and Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 3000 capsules Company Announcement…
‘All Natural’ Alternatives for Erectile Dysfunction: A Risky Proposition
Image Español Men, beware! Products falsely marketed as “dietary supplements” or “foods” that promise to enhance your sexual performance or increase sexual stimulation might contain hidden drug ingredients or other undisclosed ingredients — and can endanger your health. Thus far, FDA lab tests have found that nearly 300 of these products contain undisclosed drug ingredients….
No Bones (or Bone Treats) About It: Reasons Not to Give Your Dog Bones
Español NOTE: FDA initially published this Consumer Update in 2015, and has had information on this topic on its website since 2010. The agency regularly updates the number of reports around this time of year as a reminder to pet owners about the potential problems associated with giving bone treats or turkey/chicken bones during the…
Razones para no darle huesos a su perro: Ya sean huesos caseros o comerciales
English NOTA: La FDA publicó inicialmente este Artículo para el Consumidor en el 2015, y ha ofrecido información sobre este tema en su sitio web desde 2010. La agencia actualiza periódicamente el número de reportes en esta época del año como un recordatorio para los dueños de mascotas sobre los posibles problemas asociados con los…
Using Ventilator Splitters During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Letter to Health Care Providers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing health care providers and health care facilities about up-to-date information concerning multiplexing ventilator tubing connectors, also known as ventilator splitters, in situations in which no alternatives for invasive ventilatory support are available. Although the FDA has not received any adverse event reports related to the use…
Are You Storing Food Safely?
Español Whether putting food in the refrigerator, the freezer, or the cupboard, you have plenty of opportunities to prevent foodborne illnesses. The goal is to keep yourself and others from being sickened by microorganisms such as Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, and C. botulinum, which causes botulism. Keeping foods chilled at proper temperatures is one of…
Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR (tofacitinib): Drug Safety Communication – Initial Safety Trial Results Find Increased Risk of Serious Heart-related Problems and Cancer with Arthritis and Ulcerative Colitis Medicine
[Posted 02/04/2021] AUDIENCE: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Oncology ISSUE: The FDA is alerting the public that preliminary results from a safety clinical trial show an increased risk of serious heart-related problems and cancer with the arthritis and ulcerative colitis medicine Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR (tofacitinib) compared to another type of medicine called tumor necrosis…
Apotex Corp. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP Due to Mislabeling of Syringe Barrel Measurement Markings
Summary Company Announcement Date: February 02, 2021 FDA Publish Date: February 03, 2021 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Packaging error resulting in incorrect dosage listed Company Name: Apotex Corp Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Apotex Corp. Product Description: Product Description Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP Company Announcement Apotex Corp is voluntarily recalling two…
Boston Scientific Recalls EMBLEM S-ICD Subcutaneous Electrode (Model 3501) Due to Risk of Fractures
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 Products EMBLEM S-ICD Subcutaneous Electrode Model Number: 3501 Manufacturing Dates: March 2016 and November 2020 Distribution Dates: June 2017 to November 2020 Devices Recalled in the U.S.: 19,919…