The FDA Encourages New Treatments for Sickle Cell Disease

[embedded content] Español Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. It affects about 100,000 children and adults in the United States and millions of people worldwide. New treatments are needed to prevent and treat its serious complications. That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working…

Rong Shing Trading Ny Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Ganchi Naiweitangpian Candies

Summary Company Announcement Date: September 26, 2019 FDA Publish Date: September 26, 2019 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared milk Company Name: RONG SHING NY Trading Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) RONG SHING NY Trading Inc. Product Description: Product Description GANCHI NAIWEITANGPIAN candy Company Announcement RONG SHING NY Trading…

Keurig Dr Pepper Announces Voluntary Withdrawal of Unflavored Peñafiel Mineral Spring Water that Does Not Meet FDA Bottled Water Quality Standards

Summary Company Announcement Date: June 21, 2019 FDA Publish Date: June 21, 2019 Product Type: Food & BeveragesBottled Water Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Presence of Arsenic Company Name: Keurig Dr. Pepper Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Unflavored Mineral Spring Water Company Announcement Spanish Version BURLINGTON, MA and PLANO, TX –…

Halloween Safety: Costumes, Candy, and Colored Contact Lenses

Español Whether you’re a ghost or zombie, vampire or witch, poor costume choices—including decorative (colored) contact lenses and flammable costumes—and face paint allergies can cause injuries that haunt you long after Halloween. Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following these guidelines from FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control…

Weaver Fundraising, Llc Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds, Cashews, and Pecans in Trail’s End Chocolatey Caramel Crunch Sold in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas

Summary Company Announcement Date: September 24, 2019 FDA Publish Date: September 25, 2019 Product Type: Food & BeveragesSnack Food Item Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Contain almonds, cashews and pecans Company Name: Weaver Fundraising, LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Trail’s End Product Description: Product Description Trail’s End Chocolatey Caramel Crunch Company Announcement Weaver Fundraising,…

Frozen and Refrigerated Cookie Dough Products Recalled Due to Potential Health Risk from Allergens

Summary Company Announcement Date: September 23, 2019 FDA Publish Date: September 23, 2019 Product Type: Food & BeveragesBakery Product/Mix Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared peanuts and walnuts Company Name: California New Foods Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Carolyn’s Cookie Company, Country Baking Co. Product Description: Product Description Frozen and refrigerated cookie dough products Company…

Euphoria Fancy Food Inc. Recalls “Capitan K Salmon Fillet” Due to Possible Health Risk

Summary Company Announcement Date: September 20, 2019 FDA Publish Date: September 24, 2019 Product Type: Food & BeveragesFish Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Euphoria Fancy Food Inc Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Salmon slightly salted pieces Company Announcement Euphoria Fancy Food Inc…

Black Licorice: Trick or Treat?

[embedded content] Español As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy—or, more precisely, black licorice. Days before the biggest candy eating holiday of the year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages moderation if you enjoy snacking on the old fashioned favorite. So, if you’re getting your stash ready for Halloween, here’s some…

Roland Foods, LLC Initiates a Voluntary Recall of Roland Red Lumpfish Caviar and Roland Black Lumpfish Caviar Due to Possible Health Risk

Summary Company Announcement Date: September 20, 2019 FDA Publish Date: September 20, 2019 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum Company Name: Roland Foods, LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Red Lumpfish Caviar and Black Lumpfish Caviar Company Announcement Roland Foods,…

General Mills Recalls Five Pound Bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour

Summary Company Announcement Date: September 16, 2019 FDA Publish Date: September 16, 2019 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description E. coli O26 Company Name: General Mills Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Gold Medal Product Description: Product Description Unbleached All Purpose Flour Company Announcement General Mills announced today a voluntary national recall…