Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeWestern District of Virginia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, March 24, 2021 ROANOKE, Va. – Jeffery Leedy, a former emergency medical services worker for Roanoke County Emergency Medical Services, pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. District Court in Roanoke to tampering with vials of fentanyl and hydromorphone, Acting United States Attorney Daniel P. Bubar announced….
Kareem Mart Recalls “Halva” Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: March 25, 2021 FDA Publish Date: March 26, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential Salmonella Contamination Company Name: Kareem Mart Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Kareem Chef Product Description: Product Description Flavored Halva Company Announcement Kareem Mart of Garden City, MI,is recalling its…
Traumatic Brain Injury: What to Know About Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Image Español A car accident. A football tackle. An unfortunate fall. These things—and more—can cause head injuries. Head injuries can happen to anyone, at any age, and they can damage the brain. Here’s how damage can happen: A sudden movement of the head and brain can cause the brain to bounce or twist in the…
Namoo Enterprise LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of PremierZen Black 5000 Due to the Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil
Summary Company Announcement Date: March 26, 2021 FDA Publish Date: March 26, 2021 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil Company Name: Namoo Enterprise LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) PremierZen Product Description: Product Description Dietary Supplement for male sexual enhancement Company Announcement Little Ferry, NJ, Namoo Enterprise LLC is…
S&B Shopper LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Imperial Extreme 2000mg Due to Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil
Summary Company Announcement Date: March 25, 2021 FDA Publish Date: March 25, 2021 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared Sildenafil & Tadalafil Company Name: S&B Shopper LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Dietary Supplement for Male Enhancement Company Announcement S&B Shopper LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of…
Ukrainian Traffickers Sentenced for Counterfeit Cancer and Hepatitis Drugs
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeSouthern District of Texas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, March 25, 2021 HOUSTON – Two citizens of Ukraine have been sentenced after admitting they conspired to smuggle and distribute counterfeit cancer and hepatitis drugs into the United States. Maksym Nienadov, 36, is the owner of the Ukrainian-based company Healthy Nation. He and his co-conspirator and…
Medtronic Recalls Affinity Pixie™ Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance™ Biosurface for Possible High Levels of Endotoxins
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 Affinity Pixie™ Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance™ Biosurface Model BBP241 Lot: 13340434 Perfusion Tubing Packs built with the affected Affinity Pixie™ CVR Models: BB10H89R4, HY10J00R6, HY11B40R1…
Learn More About COVID-19 Vaccines From the FDA
[embedded content] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized three COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use. The vaccines are: Emergency use authorization (EUA) allows these vaccines to be distributed in the U.S. Learn more about EUAs for COVID-19 vaccines from the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER). Who approves COVID-19 vaccines? The FDA…
GK Foods USA Announces Voluntary Recall of a Batch of La Fe Peppers and Onions
Summary Company Announcement Date: March 23, 2021 FDA Publish Date: March 24, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential contamination with small plastic pieces Company Name: GraceKennedy Foods LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Frozen Peppers & Onions Company Announcement GraceKennedy Foods (USA) LLC (GK Foods…
Real Water, Inc., Issues Precautionary Recall of All Sizes of Real Water Brand Drinking Water Due to a Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: March 24, 2021 FDA Publish Date: March 24, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Bottled Water Contaminants Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Product may be linked to instances of non-viral hepatitis Company Name: Real Water, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Real Water Product Description: Product Description Water and Water Concentrate…