Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of Rhode Island FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, January 27, 2020 KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas man pleaded guilty today to importing and selling misbranded pharmaceutical-grade erectile dysfunction drugs from China and marketing them as herbal remedies for men, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said. Rick Shepard, 60, Overland Park, pleaded guilty…
Mandeville Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Misbranded Generic Versions of Cialis to Bodybuilders
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of Rhode Island FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, January 23, 2020 NEW ORLEANS, La. – U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced today that LUCCAS EASTMAN, age 29, a resident of Mandeville pleaded guilty on January 22, 2020, before United States District Court Judge Sarah S. Vance to a one-count bill of information…
Salud Natural Entrepreneur Inc. Recalls Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber Powder and Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber Capsules Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: January 28, 2020 FDA Publish Date: January 29, 2020 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Company Name: Salud Natural Entrepreneur, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder) and Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (capsule)…
Beepa’s Issues Allergy Alert in Undeclared Milk in Product
Summary Company Announcement Date: January 29, 2020 FDA Publish Date: January 29, 2020 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared milk Company Name: Beepa’s Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Goulash starter Company Announcement Beepa’s of Beloit, WI is recalling Goulash, because it may contain undeclared milk. People…
Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Mushroom Barley Soup
Summary Company Announcement Date: January 29, 2020 FDA Publish Date: January 30, 2020 Product Type: Food & BeveragesSoupAllergens Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared milk Company Name: Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Fresh Food Market Chef’s Recipe Product Description: Product Description Mushroom Barley Soup Company Announcement Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. is…
Distributor Teleflex Recalls the Galemed Babi.Plus Pressure Relief Manifolds Due to Dislodged Valve
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 Galemed Babi.Plus® 12.5 cm H2O Pressure Relief Manifold Product code: 2691 Lots: 180806, 180910, 181029, 181105, 181204, 190225, 190327 Distribution Dates: October 2018 to May 2019 Devices…
2020 Medical Device Recalls
The list below contains recalls that were issued in 2020. 2020 Medical Device Recalls Content current as of: 01/29/2020 Regulated Product(s) Article source: http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/2020-medical-device-recalls
Clozaril, Fazaclo ODT, Versacloz (clozapine): Drug Safety Communication – FDA Strengthens Warning That Untreated Constipation Can Lead to Serious Bowel Problems
[Posted: January 28, 2020] AUDIENCE: Patient, Health Professional ISSUE: FDA is strengthening an existing warning that constipation caused by the schizophrenia medicine clozapine (Clozaril, Fazaclo ODT, Versacloz, generics) can, uncommonly, progress to serious bowel complications. This can lead to hospitalization or even death if constipation is not diagnosed and treated quickly. BACKGROUND: Clozapine affects how…
What to Know and Do About Possible Nitrosamines in Your Medication
Image Español The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating several potentially cancer-causing substances, called nitrosamines, recently found in some drugs, including those used to treat elevated blood pressure, heartburn, and acid reflux. Some of these drugs from certain manufacturers – including angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), ranitidine, and nizatidine – have been recalled because…
King Systems Issues Recall of King Vision Video Laryngoscope Video Adapter Size 1/2
Summary Company Announcement Date: January 24, 2020 FDA Publish Date: January 24, 2020 Product Type: Medical Devices Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Device exhibits a reversed image Company Name: King Systems Brand Name: Brand Name(s) King Vision Product Description: Product Description Laryngoscope Adapter Company Announcement On November 5, 2019, King Systems initiated a voluntary…