Summary Company Announcement Date: December 31, 2019 FDA Publish Date: December 31, 2019 Product Type: Food & BeveragesEgg/Egg ProductFoodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Meijer Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Hard-boiled eggs Company Announcement As part of a…
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Mirtazapine Tablets Lot Number 03119002A3 Due to Label Error on Declared Strength
Summary Company Announcement Date: December 30, 2019 FDA Publish Date: December 31, 2019 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Due to a label error on declared strength-bottles labeled as Mirtazapine 7.5 mg Company Name: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Product Description: Product Description Mirtazapine Tablets…
FDA Team Advances Women’s Health
Marsha Henderson, M.C.R.P., is FDA’s Assistant Commissioner for Women’s Health in the Office of the Commissioner. For this and other FDA photos, go to Flickr. As Assistant Commissioner for Women’s Health at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Marsha B. Henderson directs the Office of Women’s Health. She has led women’s health research and educational…
Babies Spitting Up—Normal in Most Cases
Español Anyone who’s ever taken care of an infant knows that babies spit up. And spit up. And then spit up again. It’s easy to understand why some parents and other caretakers are concerned. Is the infant getting enough nourishment? Is frequent spitting up a sign of a more serious illness? Does the baby need…
Why Are Jerky Treats Making Pets Sick?
Español If you have a dog or cat that became ill after eating jerky pet treats, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would like to hear from you or your veterinarian. The agency has repeatedly issued alerts to consumers about reports it has received concerning jerky pet treat-related illnesses involving 3,600 dogs and 10 cats…
¿Por qué las carnazas de carne seca están enfermando a las mascotas?
English Si usted tiene un perro o un gato que enfermó después de comer carnazas (tiras o palitos de carne seca) para mascotas, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) le gustaría que usted o su veterinario no los comunicara. La agencia ha emitido reiteradas alertas para los consumidores sobre…
Veggie Noodle Co. Recalls Cece’s Brand Product Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: December 28, 2019 FDA Publish Date: December 28, 2019 Product Type: Food & BeveragesPrepared Food Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Veggie Noodle Co. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Cece’s® Veggie Co. Product Description: Product Description Veggie Ramen with Chicken…
FDA Acts to Prevent More Drug Shortages
Español The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made significant progress in assuring that critical medicines are readily available, preventing 282 threatened shortages in 2012 compared to 38 in 2010. Additionally, the agency is determined to do even more to make sure that drug shortages do not interfere with patients’ access to critical medications. FDA…
Sprouts Unlimited Inc. is Recalling Clover Sprouts in 4-ounce Packages Due to a Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: December 27, 2019 FDA Publish Date: December 27, 2019 Product Type: Food & BeveragesVegetable Products Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description May be contaminated with Escherichia coli O103 bacteria Company Name: Sprouts Unlimited Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Sprout Unlimited Product Description: Product Description Clover Sprouts Company Announcement Sprouts Unlimited of Marion…
La FDA actúa para prevenir más casos de escasez de medicamentos
English La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha progresado significativamente en sus esfuerzos para asegurar que los medicamentos vitales estén prontamente disponibles, evitando 282 casos de escasez en el 2012, en comparación con 38 en 2010. Además, la agencia tiene la determinación de hacer más para asegurarse de que…