[Posted 02/02/2017] AUDIENCE: Nursing, Surgery, Dentistry, Patient ISSUE: FDA is warning that rare but serious allergic reactions have been reported with the widely used skin antiseptic products containing chlorhexidine gluconate. Although rare, the number of reports of serious allergic reactions to these products has increased over the last several years….
Fred Meyer Stores Issues Allergy Alert on Fred Meyer 100% Whole Wheat Bread due to Undeclared Milk
Fred Meyer Stores has recalled the 16 oz Fred Meyer 100% Whole Wheat Bread sold in its retail stores because the product may contain nonfat dry milk not listed on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume…
Vulto Creamery Voluntarily Expands Their Recall of All Raw Milk Cheeses Because of Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
Vulto Creamery, Walton, New York, is out of an abundance of caution expanded the recall to include all lots for four additional cheeses which include, by name the following: Andes, Blue Blais, Hamden & Walton Umber. In summary, Vulto Creamery has recalled the following eight cheese items: Heinennellie, Miranda, Willowemoc, Ouleout, Andes, Blue Blais, Hamden…
Keep Your Dogs and Cats Safe From Holiday Hazards
[embedded content] En Español Get Consumer Updates by E-mail Download PDF (203 K) On this page: This holiday season, while you’re busy decorating, cooking, and wrapping gifts, remember to watch out for holiday temptations for your pets. FDA veterinarian Carmela Stamper tells how to keep your animals safe. Stocking Stuffers…
How to Report Product Problems and Complaints to the FDA
Español Get Consumer Updates by E-mail Download PDF of this article (181 K) On this page: The U.S Food and Drug Administration protects the public health by helping to ensure the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, and products…
Public Notification: XtraHRD Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient
[1-26-2017] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use XtraHRD, a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various Web sites, including www.amazon.com, and possibly in some retail stores. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that XtraHRD contains N-desmethyl tadalafil. N-desmethyl tadalafil is an analogue…
Well Balance Xanthium & Siler Combo (Bi Yan Pian) Dietary Supplement by Kingsway Trading Inc.: Recall – Product Contains Banned Ephedra Alkaloids
[Posted 02/09/2017] AUDIENCE: Consumer, Emergency Medicine ISSUE: Kingsway Trading Inc. is recalling its 1.06 oz (30g) bottles of “Well Balance Xanthium & Siler Combo (Bi Yan Pian)” Batch No. 130401 & Batch No. 150201 because they contain the presence of undeclared Ephedra Herba (ma huang), an FDA banned item. Dietary…
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for One Lot of Edex® (alprostadil for injection) 10 mcg 2 Pack Carton Due to Potential Lack of Sterility Assurance
Endo International plc (NASDAQ / TSX: ENDP) today announced that one of its operating companies, Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Edex® (alprostadil for injection) 10 mcg to the consumer level. This product recall is due to the detection by Endo of a defect in the crimp caps…
Legendary Baking Issues Allergy Alert-Almonds and Egg in Salted Caramel Chocolate Almond Pie Allergens Declared but Listed Under “May Contain”
Legendary Baking of Denver, CO, is recalling its 34 ounce packages of Private Selection Salted Caramel Chocolate Almond Pie because the almonds and eggs were listed under “may contains” instead of “contains”. People who have allergies to almonds and eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Article…
The 3Rs of 3D Printing: FDA’s Role
[embedded content] Get Consumer Updates by E-mail When it comes to 3D printing, you might say that the future is already here. Right now, manufacturers use 3D printing to create devices matched to a patient’s anatomy (called “patient-specific” devices) as well as devices with very complex internal structures. These capabilities…