B&G Foods announced today it is voluntarily recalling 1,280 cases of a single date code of 40 oz. Victoria Marinara Sauce, with a “best by” date of 03/06/2022, after learning that the product may contain cashew allergens that are not declared on the product’s ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to…
Meijer Recalls Mint Meijer Brand Ultimate Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies Due to an Undeclared Soy Allergen
Meijer is announcing a voluntary recall of its Meijer brand Ultimate Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies because soy it is not properly declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Approximately 720 packages of cookies were…
Southern Specialties Voluntarily Recalls Bagged Green Beans and Butternut Squash Distributed in Southeast because of Possible Health Risk
Southern Specialties Inc. of Pompano Beach, Florida is voluntarily recalling select bags of Marketside brand green beans and butternut squash because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although…
Golean Detox USA Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Golean DETOX Capsules Due to Presence of Undeclared Sibutramine and Phenolphthalein
Golean Detox USA, Charlotte, NC is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Golean DETOX capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found Golean DETOX capsules to be tainted with undeclared sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant that was withdrawn from the U.S. market due to safety concerns. Phenolphthalein was once an…
February 22, 2019: Lehigh Valley Technologies, Inc. to Pay $4 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability for Scheme to Avoid FDA New Drug Application Fee
Food and Drug Administration Office of Criminal Investigations PHILADELPHIA, PA – United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced today that Lehigh Valley Technologies, Inc. (“LVT”) agreed to a $4 million settlement of allegations under the False Claims Act that it designed a scheme to avoid paying fees associated with new drug applications to…
UTZ Quality Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Bachman 10 Ounce Twist
Hanover, PA – Utz Quality Foods, LLC., is voluntarily recalling a specific expiration date code of Bachman® 10 oz Twist Pretzel packages due to undeclared milk. This recall was initiated after reviewing production records which identified a small number of packages were mislabeled. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run…
The 10 Most Bizarre Ingredients in Medicines Today
My medication is made of what?! This is what I hear from patients when they learn what certain medications contain. You’d be surprised. From rooster parts to actual poop, here are 10 of the weirdest ingredients in prescription drugs today. 1) Gold Gold, of course, has been used for thousands of years in jewelry,…
The 20 Most Expensive Drugs in the U.S.A.
Since May 2018 our research team has been tracking the 10 most expensive medications in the US. Six months on, we’ve decided to expand our list – and while more data is always good, the real reason isn’t so wonderful. Turns out, more drugs are coming out with sky-high prices. Since May, three newly approved…
Walmart Just Dropped And Added Drugs to Their Savings Program. Here’s What Changed
Just today, Walmart Pharmacy updated their savings program. While some new drugs have been added to the program, you may notice that Walmart no longer offers savings for your medication. Here’s what you need to know. Let’s start with the bad news. Walmart removed 58 drugs and dosages like estradiol, lisinopril/hctz and prednisone from their…
The Drug You Take Might Depend on Your Doctor and Your Location
The medication you’re prescribed is based on your symptoms and diagnosis, right? Not always. A new analysis of Medicare Part D prescription data by the GoodRx research team reveals that location and physician specialty can play a large part in exactly what medication you’re prescribed. In the case of statins, prescribers have a host of…