Temporary Tattoos Are Not Risk Free! A group of friends compare their temporary tattoos. The smallest hand (top right) belongs to a five-year-old who developed severe reddening (bottom) where the tattoo was placed. (Photos used with permission, by Keith Peterson.) Español Spring break is on the way, or maybe summer vacation. Time to pack your…
Ducktrap River of Maine Recalls One Lot of Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce Due to Undeclared Dairy in Product
Summary Company Announcement Date: January 04, 2020 FDA Publish Date: January 04, 2020 Product Type: Food & BeveragesMilk/Milk ProductAllergens Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared milk Company Name: Ducktrap River of Maine Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Ducktrap River of Maine Product Description: Product Description Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce Company Announcement Ducktrap River…
La FDA advierte sobre un estimulante potencialmente peligroso para la salud
Los esfuerzos de la FDA para retirar del mercado los suplementos dietéticos que contienen el estimulante DMAA ilustran el papel de la agencia en la regulación de los suplementos dietéticos y sirve como una advertencia a los consumidores. Puede obtener este gráfico de advertencia de alta resolución en Flickr. English La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos…
Caffeine and Kids: FDA Takes a Closer Look
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that, in response to a trend in which caffeine is being added to a growing number of products, the agency will investigate the safety of caffeine in food products, particularly its effects on children and adolescents. Michael R. Taylor, deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine at…
Limena, LLC Recalls “Salvadorean String Cheese (Quesillo Cheese)” Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: January 02, 2020 FDA Publish Date: January 02, 2020 Product Type: Food & BeveragesCheese/Cheese Product Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Limena, LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Limena, LLC Product Description: Product Description Salvadorean String Cheese (Quesillo Cheese) semi-soft cheese Company Announcement…
Cargill Voluntarily Recalls 39 One-Pound Bags of Product Packaged as Wilbur Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews Wheat Allergen Presence
Summary Company Announcement Date: January 02, 2020 FDA Publish Date: January 03, 2020 Product Type: Food & BeveragesNuts & Nut ProductsAllergens Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared wheat Company Name: Cargill Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Dark chocolate covered cashews Company Announcement Cargill is voluntarily recalling 39 one-pound bags of product…
Pregnancy: A Time for Special Caution
Español While it may seem obvious, pregnant women should be particularly careful about weighing the risks and benefits of taking medicines. Not all medicines are safe to take during pregnancy. It’s worth emphasizing some of the lesser-known reasons for caution: Pregnancy may change the way your body processes medications. Pregnant women should ask their health…
Dianne’s Fine Desserts Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in Product Sienna Turtle Brownie Item Number 8495241115 Lot Code 19198
Summary Company Announcement Date: December 31, 2019 FDA Publish Date: December 31, 2019 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description May contain undeclared peanuts Company Name: Dianne’s Fine Desserts Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Sienna Bakery Product Description: Product Description Chocolate Turtle Brownie Company Announcement Dianne’s Fine Desserts of Newburyport, MA 01950…
FiveStar Gourmet Foods Voluntary Recalls Fresh Snack Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: December 31, 2019 FDA Publish Date: December 31, 2019 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: FiveStar Gourmet Foods Brand Name: Brand Name(s) MiniMeal2Go Product Description: Product Description Protein pack and avocado toast Company Announcement FiveStar Gourmet Foods…
Keep Listeria Out of Your Kitchen
Español If you eat food contaminated with bacteria called Listeria, you could get so sick that you have to be hospitalized. And for certain vulnerable people, the illness could be fatal. Contaminated food can bring Listeria into the home. Unlike most bacteria, Listeria germs can grow and spread in the refrigerator. So if you unknowingly…