Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of Maryland FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, May 3, 2021 Website Falsely Purported to Be a Biotechnology Company Associated with the WHO; Registrant Country Listed as Russia; Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office Has Seized Eight Other Fraudulent Websites Seeking to Capitalize on COVID-19 Baltimore, Maryland – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of…
Evolve Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Vanilla Bean and Double Chocolate 4 Pack Protein Shakes
Summary Company Announcement Date: May 01, 2021 FDA Publish Date: May 03, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared soy Company Name: CytoSport, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Evolve Protein Shakes Company Announcement CytoSport, Inc., the manufacturer of Evolve, today announced a voluntary recall of…
Laser Toys: How to Keep Kids Safe
Image Español Many kids (and parents) who have seen Luke Skywalker battle Darth Vader with a light saber think lasers are cool. What they may not know is this: When operated unsafely, or without certain controls, the highly-concentrated light from lasers—even those in toys—can be dangerous, causing serious eye injuries and even blindness. And not…
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of NP Thyroid® (Thyroid Tablets, USP) Due to Sub Potency
Summary Company Announcement Date: April 29, 2021 FDA Publish Date: April 30, 2021 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Sub potency Company Name: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description NP Thyroid (Thyroid Tablets, USP) Company Announcement Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC, is voluntarily recalling certain lots listed in the…
Pacific Medical Group (DBA Avante Health Solutions) Recalls Alaris Infusion Pump Module 8100 Bezel Due to Possible Cracked or Separated Bezel Repair Posts
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 Alaris Infusion Pump Module Model 8100 Front Bezel, purchased and/or installed by Pacific Medical Group (DBA Avante Health Solutions) Models: Alaris Model 8100 Serial Numbers: Please See…
Cáncer colorrectal: Lo que debe saber sobre las pruebas de detección
Image English La evidencia es clara – la detección de cáncer colorrectal puede salvarle la vida. En la actualidad, cada vez más personas optan por hacerse una prueba de detección de cáncer colorrectal. Como resultado, el número de personas mayores que padecen y mueren de cáncer colorrectal está disminuyendo de forma constante. La disminución de…
FDA D.I.S.C.O. Burst Edition: FDA approvals of Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly) for adults with mismatch repair deficient recurrent or advanced endometrial cancer and Zynlonta (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl) for adults with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy
Podcast Welcome to the D.I.S.C.O., FDA’s Drug Information Soundcast in Clinical Oncology, Burst Edition, brought to you by FDA’s Division of Drug Information in partnership with FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence. Today we have another update on two recent FDA cancer drug approvals. On April 22, 2021, FDA granted accelerated approval to dostarlimab-gxly (brand name…
Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Vapes
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeNorthern District of Texas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, April 29, 2021 A Texas man pleaded guilty today to selling counterfeit vape pens imported from China, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Prerak Shah. Christopher Andrew Reyes, 23, of The Colony, pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to import drug…
Basic Grain Products, Inc. Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Milk in Caramel Rice Cakes
Summary Company Announcement Date: April 28, 2021 FDA Publish Date: April 28, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared milk Company Name: Basic Grains Products, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Kroger and Stop & Shop Product Description: Product Description Caramel Rice Cakes Company Announcement Basic Grain Products, Inc. in…
Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Scented Hand Sanitizers Due to the Presence of Methanol (Wood Alcohol), Benzene and Acetaldehyde
Summary Company Announcement Date: April 28, 2021 FDA Publish Date: April 28, 2021 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Presence of Methanol (Wood Alcohol), Benzene and Acetaldehyde Company Name: Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Ulta Beauty Collection & SS Product Description: Product Description Scented Hand Sanitizer Company Announcement…