Get Consumer Updates by email. “FDA approved!” Maybe you saw those words on a company’s website, or in a commercial promoting a new product or treatment. Some marketers may say their products are “FDA approved,” but how can you know for sure what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves?…
January 13, 2017: Two Louisiana Men Sentenced for Roles in On-line Pharmacy Scheme
Food and Drug Administration Office of Criminal Investigations PITTSBURGH – Two Louisiana residents have been sentenced in federal court to three years of probation, a forfeiture of $433,833.00 and $2,000 fine on their convictions of fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering, Acting United States…
Public Notification: Old Chinese Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient
[2-2-2017] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Old Chinese, a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various Web sites, and possibly in some retail stores. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Old Chinese contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in the FDA-approved…
Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder by Zimmer Biomet: Class I Recall – High Fracture Rate
[Posted 02/16/2017] AUDIENCE: Risk Manager, Orthopedics ISSUE: Zimmer Biomet is recalling the Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder because these devices are fracturing at a higher rate than is stated in the labeling. Fractures may result in revision surgeries which could cause serious adverse health consequences such as permanent loss of shoulder function,…
Meijer Expands Recall To Include Meijer Artisan Made Natural Muenster Cheese And Pre-Made Ham Sub Sandwich Due To Possible Health Risk
Meijer expanded its list of recalled items to now include its Meijer brand Artisan Made Natural Muenster Cheese and its pre-wrapped Ham Sub on Artisan White Baguette due to a potential cross contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others…
Los Angeles, CA. Chapis Spice & Tea. Today Announced a Recall/Amendment to the Bread Crumbs and Seasoned Bread Crumbs Distributed on or after 11/10/2016 – 02/16/17
This follows notification from our supplier, that there were undeclared allergens in the “regular” Natural Bread Crumbs manufactured on 11/01/17. Allergens such as, Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Tree Nuts, and, Soybean.
What to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking Opioids
Español Get Consumer Updates by email. Every patient should ask questions when getting a new prescription. This is especially important when your doctor, dentist or other health care professional prescribes you an opioid, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, codeine and morphine. What should you ask? 1. Why do I need this…
Public Notification: Shenjingpian Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient
[2-2-2017] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Shenjingpian, a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various Web sites, including www.ghpnutrition.com, and possibly in some retail stores. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Shenjingpian contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in the FDA-approved…
XtraHRD Natural Male Enhancement Capsules by Organic Herbal Supply, Inc.: Recall – Undeclared Drug Ingredient
[Posted 02/22/2017] AUDIENCE: Consumer ISSUE: Organic Herbal Supply, Inc. is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of XtraHRD Natural Male Enhancement capsules. FDA analysis has found the product to contain Tadalafil. Tadalafil is a FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The active drug ingredients…
January 17, 2017: Tampa-Area Medical Device Salesman Guilty of Selling Expired Lap-Band Devices
Food and Drug Administration Office of Criminal Investigations A Tampa-area medical device salesman pleaded guilty on Friday, January 13, 2017, to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the sale of expired LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding Systems to physicians in South Florida. Wifredo A. Ferrer, United…