Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of Massachusetts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, November 15, 2024 BOSTON – Pharmaceutical company QOL Medical, LLC (QOL) and its CEO, Frederick E. Cooper, have agreed to pay $47 million to resolve allegations that they caused the submission of false claims to federal health care programs, in violation of the False Claims…
Anesthesia Machine Correction: Draeger, Inc., Issues Correction for Atlan A350 and A350 XL Anesthesia Workstations Due to Possible Mechanical Ventilation Failure
This recall involves correcting certain devices, and does not involve removing them from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it without correction. Affected Product Product Names: Atlan A350 and Atlan…
Mary Mahoney’s Old French House and Manager Sentenced for Conspiracy and Misbranding of Seafood
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeSouthern District of Mississippi FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, November 18, 2024 Gulfport, MS – A Mississippi corporation operating as Mary Mahoney’s Old French House restaurant in Biloxi, Mississippi, and its co-owner and manager, Anthony Charles Cvitanovich, were sentenced today on charges arising from their participation in a long-standing conspiracy to misbrand seafood…
F&S Fresh Foods Recalls Whole Foods Market Organic Carrot Sticks and Organic Carrots & Celery Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Potential E. coli Contamination
Summary Company Announcement Date: November 20, 2024 FDA Publish Date: November 21, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential Foodborne Illness – Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19 Company Name: F&S Fresh Foods Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Whole Foods Market Product Description: Product Description Organic Carrots & Celery…
Ventilator Correction: Philips Updates Use Instructions for Trilogy Evo, EvoO2, EV300, Evo Universal, Aeris EVO, Garbin Evo, and LifeVent EVO2 due to Risk of Inaccurate Flow Measurements Caused By Certain In-Line Nebulizer Placements
This recall involves updating instructions for using devices, and does not involve removing them from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it without following the updated instructions. Affected Products Product Names:…
California Man Arrested for Money Laundering Conspiracy in Connection with Online Pharmacy Websites
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of Massachusetts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, November 20, 2024 Defendant allegedly processed over $11 million in payments for counterfeit pills containing controlled substances on behalf of illicit online pharmacies BOSTON – A California man has been arrested and charged in federal court in Boston in connection with a money laundering conspiracy….
Dallas Anesthesiologist Convicted of Tampering with IV Bags Sentenced to 190 Years in Prison
Department of JusticeOffice of Public Affairs Wednesday, November 20, 2024 A Dallas anesthesiologist who injected dangerous drugs into patient IV bags, leading to one death and numerous cardiac emergencies, was sentenced today to 190 years in prison. Raynaldo Riviera Ortiz Jr., 60, was charged by criminal complaint in September 2022 and indicted the following month…
Mxbbb Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Umary Acid Hyaluronic Due to the Presence of Diclofenac and Omeprazole
Summary Company Announcement Date: November 19, 2024 FDA Publish Date: November 20, 2024 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description The product contains undeclared diclofenac and omeprazole Company Name: MXBBB Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description UMARY Hyaluronic Acid tablets Company Announcement MXBBB is voluntarily recalling 1 lot of UMARY ACID…
Fabalish Inc. Recalls “Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites” Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: November 18, 2024 FDA Publish Date: November 20, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19 contamination Company Name: Fabalish Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description “Kickin” Carrot Falafel Bites Company Announcement Fabalish Inc, Carlstadt, NJ…
Babcock Dairy Expands Recall on Orange Custard Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Peanut Butter Due to Undeclared Egg
Summary Company Announcement Date: November 19, 2024 FDA Publish Date: November 19, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared Egg Company Name: Babcock Dairy Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Babcock Dairy Product Description: Product Description Orange Custard Chocolate Chip ice cream Company Announcement Babcock Dairy of Madison, Wisconsin, is voluntarily…