Date Issued: January 11, 2022 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people to stop using the LuSys Laboratories COVID-19 Antigen Test (Nasal/Saliva) and the LuSys Laboratories COVID-19 IgG/IgM Antibody Test. The performance of these tests has not been adequately established and the FDA believes there is likely a high risk of false…
FDA: Foods Must Contain What Label Says
Image Español As someone who cares about what your family eats, you make it a practice when shopping to read the labels on food packages. And you have the right to expect that the information on the label, including the ingredient list, is accurate. The good news is that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Poppies International Expands Voluntary Recall of Chocolate Enrobed and Cream Puff Products Due to Presence of Metal
Summary Company Announcement Date: January 10, 2022 FDA Publish Date: January 11, 2022 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Possible presence of small metal fragements. Company Name: Poppies International, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Taste of Inspirations Product Description: Product Description Cream Puffs Company Announcement Poppies International, Inc. of Battleboro,…
Animal Cloning and Food Safety
Image After years of detailed study and analysis, the Food and Drug Administration has concluded that meat and milk from clones of cattle, swine (pigs), and goats, and the offspring of clones from any species traditionally consumed as food, are as safe to eat as food from conventionally bred animals. This conclusion stems from an…
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc Recalls WIRION Embolic Protection Device Due to Complaints of Filter Breakage During Retrieval
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 (Include the following information) Product Names: WIRION Embolic Protection Device Product Codes: See Recall Database Entry Model Numbers: All products and lots Manufacturing Dates: January 3, 2021…
Injectable Skin Lightening and Skin Bleaching Products May Be Unsafe
Image Espanol Consumers need to beware of products to lighten or whiten their complexion. These products, which include both injectable skin whitening and skin bleaching products, are potentially unsafe and ineffective, and might contain unknown harmful ingredients or contaminants. Injectable skin whitening products are marketed for injection into a vein or muscle or under the…
Operator of Illegal Pharmacy Pleads Guilty
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeNorthern District of Iowa FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, January 5, 2022 A man who illegally sold thousands of doses of controlled substances and prescription drugs pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Jon Stidham, age 57, from McClelland, Iowa, was convicted of conspiracy to deliver, distribute or dispense methyltestosterone, a…
Moor Herbs Recalls “Angel Formula” Infant Formula Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: January 07, 2022 FDA Publish Date: January 07, 2022 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Product did not meet specific nutrition and labeling requirements for infant formula Company Name: Moor Herbs Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Moor Herbs Product Description: Product Description Angel Formula Infant formula Company…
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall for Certain Salads Processed at its Springfield, OH and Soledad, CA Facilities and Containing Iceberg Lettuce Due to Possible Health Risk from Listeria monocytogenes
Summary Company Announcement Date: January 07, 2022 FDA Publish Date: January 07, 2022 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Company Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Monterey, CA–January 7,…
Teens and Steroids: A Dangerous Combo
Image Español The abuse of anabolic steroids can cause both temporary and permanent injury to anyone using them. Teenagers, whose bodies are still developing, are at heightened risk. An alarming number of them are trying steroids in hopes of improving their athletic prowess or their appearance. Ali Mohamadi, M.D., a medical officer in the Food…