Image Español You’re probably aware of the Nutrition Facts label on foods—it’s been around for more than 20 years. What you may not know is that the label has had a makeover—with improvements that can help you make healthy choices about the foods you and your family eat. Including the example above, the U.S. Food and Drug…
Surgical Mask and Gown Conservation Strategies – Letter to Healthcare Providers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes that the need for personal protective equipment (PPE), such as surgical masks, surgical and isolation gowns, and surgical suits, may outpace the supply available to healthcare organization during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. The following conservation strategies for use by healthcare organizations and personnel are categorized…
Pero Family Farms Food Co. Issues Alert on Undeclared Egg and Milk Allergens in Zucchini Trays
Summary Company Announcement Date: March 11, 2020 FDA Publish Date: March 11, 2020 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared egg and milk Company Name: Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Pero Family Farms Product Description: Product Description Zucchini Spiral Pesto Side Dish Kit Company Announcement…
BD Provides Update on Feb. 4, 2020 Voluntary Recall of the BD Alaris™ System PC Units and Modules
Summary Company Announcement Date: March 09, 2020 FDA Publish Date: March 10, 2020 Product Type: Medical Devices Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Infusion pump may not operate as expected Company Name: Becton, Dickinson, and Company Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description BD Alaris System PC Units and Modules Company Announcement BD (Becton,…
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Charges 27 Defendants in Racehorse Doping Rings
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeSouthern District of New York FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, March 9, 2020 Four Indictments Allege Systematic, International Scheme Among Trainers, Vets, and Others to Cheat Using Misbranded and Adulterated Drugs Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge of the…
Meijer Recalls Select Mixed Nuts due to Undeclared Brazil Nuts in Product
Summary Company Announcement Date: March 09, 2020 FDA Publish Date: March 10, 2020 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared Brazil nuts Company Name: Meijer Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Mixed Nuts Company Announcement Meijer is initiating a voluntary recall of 13,284 packages of mixed nuts due…
Sun Hong Foods, Inc. Recalls Enoki Mushroom Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: March 09, 2020 FDA Publish Date: March 09, 2020 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Sun Hong Foods, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Sun Hong Foods Product Description: Product Description Enoki Mushrooms Company Announcement Sun Hong Foods,…
Manage Your Asthma: Know Your Triggers and Treatment Options
Español Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrow. Symptoms of an asthma attack can include coughing, wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, and shortness of breath. There are many other conditions that can have the same symptoms, so it is important to check with…
Medication Errors Happen to Pets Too
Your dog or cat is sick, and you head to the animal hospital. The veterinarian prescribes medications that you hope will make your friend better. But with pets, as with people, medication errors can happen. Pet owners may mistakenly be given the wrong medicine for any number of reasons. Just as it does when medication…
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Phenytoin Oral Suspension Usp, 125 Mg/5 Ml due to Possible Underdosing or Overdosing
Summary Company Announcement Date: February 20, 2020 FDA Publish Date: February 21, 2020 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Possible underdosing or overdosing Company Name: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Product Description: Product Description Phenytoin Oral Suspension USP, 125 mg/5 mL Company Announcement Taro Pharmaceuticals…