Ivermectin and COVID-19

Image Español One of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s jobs is to carefully evaluate the scientific data on a drug to be sure that it is both safe and effective for a particular use.  There continues to be interest in a drug called ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 in humans. The…

Smiths Medical ASD Recalls PneuPac ParaPAC Plus 300 and 310 Ventilator Kits for a Malfunction Causing Non-Cycling, Continuous Positive Gas Flow and Preventing Proper Ventilation

Please be aware, this recall is a correction, not a product removal. 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 Product Name: Smiths Medical ASD PneuPac paraPAC Plus 300 and 310 Ventilator Kits Product Models…

Suburban Chicago Nurse Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Tampering With Patient Medications

Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeNorthern District of Illinois FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, April 4, 2024 CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago nurse has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for removing morphine prescribed to patients and replacing it with another liquid. SARAH DIAMOND was employed as the Assistant Director of Nursing at a Chicago-area medical…

Know Which Medication Is Right for Your Seasonal Allergies

Image Español The pollen count is sky-high. You’re sneezing, your eyes are itching, and you feel miserable. Seasonal allergies are real diseases that can interfere with your life. Seasonal allergic rhinitis, the medical term for seasonal allergies and hay fever, can also trigger or worsen asthma and lead to other health problems, such as sinus…

World Green Nutrition, Inc. Announces Expansion of Recall of Tejocote Products Due to the Presence of Yellow Oleander

Summary Company Announcement Date: April 03, 2024 FDA Publish Date: April 04, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Product contains yellow oleander. Company Name: World Green Nutrition, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Green ELV Nutrition Product Description: Product Description Elv Control Herbal Supplement Company Announcement World Green Nutrition, Inc…

Teleflex and Arrow International Recall ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery and Radial Artery/Arterial Line Catheterization Kits for Increased Resistance That May Lead to Vessel Injuries, Narrowing, or Blockage

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  Product Name: ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery and Radial Artery/Arterial Line Catheterization Kits Product Codes: See Recall Database Entry  Devices Recalled in the U.S.: 334,995  Dates Distributed: December…

Abdallah Candies Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almond in Abdallahs 8 oz. Sea Salt Almond Alligators

Summary Company Announcement Date: April 02, 2024 FDA Publish Date: April 02, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared almonds Company Name: Abdallah Candies Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Sea Salt Almond Alligators Company Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 2, 2024 – Abdallah Candies…

Is Food Safe if it Has Chemicals?

Image You may have seen news or online content about chemicals in our foods. Perhaps you’re wondering, is a food safe to eat if it contains chemicals? All our food — like everything in the world — is made up of chemicals. The presence of a chemical alone isn’t what determines whether a food is…

AvKARE, LLC. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Atovaquone Oral Suspension, USP 750 mg/5 mL Due to Potential Bacillus Cereus Contamination

Summary Company Announcement Date: April 01, 2024 FDA Publish Date: April 01, 2024 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential Bacillus cereus contamination Company Name: AvKARE, LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Atovaquone Oral Suspension, USP 750mg/5mL Company Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 3/29/2024 –AvKARE, LLC. is voluntarily recalling…