Español Get Consumer Updates by E-mail Download PDF (159 K) On this page: Alzheimer’s disease is a nightmare haunting many Americans. More than 5 million Americans have been diagnosed with the disease, which is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the most common cause of…
Public Notification: Big Penis Male Sexual Stimulant Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient
[12-22-2016] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Big Penis Male Sexual Stimulant, a product promoted for sexual enhancement. This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Big Penis Male Sexual Stimulant contains…
NucliSENS easyMAG Magnetic Silica and NucliSENS Magnetic Extraction Reagents by bioMerieux: Class I Recall – Potential Inaccurate Test Results
[Posted 01/27/2017] AUDIENCE: Laboratory, Patient, Pathology ISSUE: This is a continuation of bioMerieux’s previous recall for NucliSENS easyMAG Magnetic Silica. The firm has identified additional affected product lots, and an additional product, the NucliSENS Magnetic Extraction Reagents, which have been determined to be in scope of the previous recall. bioMerieux…
Falafel King Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in “Tzatziki Sauce”
Falafel King of Boulder, Colorado is notifying the public that its containers of Tzatziki Sauce made with sour cream contains milk, a known allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Article source: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm539684.htm
Secondhand (and Third-Hand) Smoke May Be Making Your Pet Sick
Español Get Consumer Updates by E-mail Download PDF (237 K) On this page: If you’re a smoker, you probably realize the dangers smoking may pose to your health. But have you ever thought about how the habit affects your pet? According to Food and Drug…
Public Notification: Black Mamba 2 Premium Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient
[12-22-2016] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Black Mamba 2 Premium Male Sexual Stimulant, a product promoted for sexual enhancement. This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Black Mamba 2 Premium…
Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc.: Class I Recall – Sheath Separation, Kinking, or Tip Damage
[Posted 01/30/2017] AUDIENCE: Risk Manager, Surgery ISSUE: Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. is recalling the Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath because the sheath body may separate from the sheath hub while removing the device from the patient’s leg. The company also reports that the sheath may kink, and that its tip…
Starway Inc. Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Peony Mark Brand Dried Lily Flower
Starway Incorporated, located at 137 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11237, is recalling Peony Mark Brand Dried Lily Flower because the product contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consumer this product. Article source: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm540456.htm
The Facts on Bipolar Disorder and FDA-Approved Treatments
If you feel like you’re living life on a roller coaster, consider being screened for bipolar disorder, which is characterized by alternating periods of highs and lows. Diagnosis is needed for appropriate treatment. Español Get Consumer Updates by E-mail Download PDF (240 K) On this…
Public Notification: African Viagra Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient
[12-22-2016] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use African Viagra, a product promoted for sexual enhancement. This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that African Viagra contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in the…