Food and Drug Administration via MedWorm.com MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Food and Drug Administration' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:07:09 +0100 North American Rescue, LLC Announces A Follow-Up to the Recall of Crickit Convenience Kits Because of Possible Health Risk Related to Nationwide Recall of Triad Povidone Iodine Prep Pads http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664856&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm290639.htm Under the direction of the FDA, North American Rescue, LLC (NAR) today announces the market recall of the NAR Surgical Crichothyroidotomy Kit or Crickit, due to potential contamination of the povidone iodine prep pads, manufactured by Triad Group. This recall is a follow up to the recall initiated on May 5, 2011. North American Rescue, LLC has successfully contacted 97% of our customers and requested they contact our customer service department for return instructions. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664856 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:32:00 +0100 5664856 Healthy People Co. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of the Dietary Supplements Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664857&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm290416.htm Healthy People Co. announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company’s dietary supplements sold under the brand names Healthy People Co. specific to the following Lot Numbers. Healthy People Co. is conducting a voluntary recall because FDA lab analysis has confirmed the presence of Sibutramine and Tadalafil, making these products unapproved new drugs. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664857 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:11:00 +0100 5664857 Nest Collective Voluntarily Recalls Select Revolution Foods Jammy Sammy - Strawberry Jam & Peanut Butter Snack Size Sandwich Bars Due to a Labeling Error (Undeclared Peanut on Inner Wrapper) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664858&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm290445.htm Nest Collective ™ announced today that it is voluntarily recalling 8150 selling units of its Jammy Sammy™ - Strawberry Jam & Peanut Butter Flavor Snack Size Sandwich Bars due to a mislabeled inner wrapper. The cartons contain the best by date June 28, 2012 and are marked with the following universal product code (UPC) #89676600116 6 located on the bottom of the package. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664858 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:47:00 +0100 5664858 California Firm Recalls Prepared Sandwiches that Contain Hard-Cooked Eggs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657500&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm290411.htm GH Foods CA, LLC was notified by their supplier that the eggs supplied to them were from Michael Foods, Inc, who recalled Hard-Cooked eggs due to potential contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. GH Foods CA, LLC, Sacramento, California, is therefore recalling sandwiches, associated with the affected eggs, due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657500 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:48:00 +0100 5657500 Greencore, USA – Cincinnati, Recalls Egg Salad Sandwiches with Brand Name Quick Café and Take Away Café because of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657501&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm290380.htm Greencore, USA is recalling approximately 550 pounds of egg salad sandwiches. The sandwiches contain eggs manufactured by Michael Foods Inc that are the subject of a previous recall due to possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657501 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:32:00 +0100 5657501 Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens Recalls Prepared Salads that Contain Hard Cooked Eggs Due to Potential Health Risk. http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657502&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm290212.htm Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens was notified by their egg supplier, Michael Foods, Inc. that they are recalling numerous lots of their hard cooked eggs due to the potential for contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. Some of these eggs were introduced into our process to manufacture these effected products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657502 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:56:00 +0100 5657502 Bedford Laboratories Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Patient Level Recall Of Acetylcysteine Solution, USP, LOT 1877093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657503&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm290204.htm Bedford Laboratories, today issues updated guidance on the following nationwide voluntary product recall originally initiated on December 20, 2011 (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657503 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:20:00 +0100 5657503 Wegmans Recalls Various Prepared Foods That Contain Hard-Cooked Eggs Produced by Michael Foods http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657504&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm290198.htm Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling hard-cooked eggs, as well as prepared foods that contain hard-cooked eggs, sold between January 23 and February 1, 2012 because the eggs 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 healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.  (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657504 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:23:00 +0100 5657504 S&M USA Enterprise Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Zhang Zhou Brand Tremella http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657505&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm290141.htm S&M USA ENTERPRISE is recalling ZHANG ZHOU BRAND TREMELLA because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657505 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:36:00 +0100 5657505 Updated News Release With Corrected Lot Numbers: Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657506&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm290117.htm Advanced Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of its dry Dog Power Dog Food- due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. The affected products were manufactured between Jan. 4, 2011, and Nov. 18, 2011. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657506 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:19:00 +0100 5657506 W & C International Import Inc. Issues An Alert On Un-Eviscerated "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657507&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm290084.htm W & International Import Inc. is recalling "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker because the product was found to be un-eviscerated. The recalled "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker was distributed nationwide in bulk cardboard boxes. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657507 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:44:00 +0100 5657507 W & C International Import Inc. Issues an Alert on Un-eviscerated “Relyâ€� Sardine Anchovies http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657508&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm290067.htm W & International Import Inc. is recalling “Relyâ€� Sardine Anchovies because the product was found to be un-eviscerated. The recalled “Relyâ€� Sardine Anchovies were distributed nationwide in 7.0 oz. plastic packages. The “Relyâ€� Sardine Anchovies are a product of China. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657508 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:41:00 +0100 5657508 Michael Foods Recalls Hard-Cooked Eggs Packed In Brine Sold In 10- And 25-Pound Pails Because Of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657509&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm289920.htm Michael Foods, Inc. is recalling specific lot dates of hard-cooked eggs in brine sold in 10- and 25-pound pails for institutional use that were produced at its Wakefield, Nebraska facility because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657509 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:16:00 +0100 5657509 FDA and industry reach agreement in principle on medical device user fees http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646740&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm289828.htm The FDA and representatives from the medical device industry have reached an agreement in principle on proposed recommendations for the third reauthorization of a medical device user fee program. The recommendations would authorize the FDA to collect $595 million in user fees over five years, plus adjustments for inflation. Details of the agreement, such as the fee structure, are expected to be finalized soon. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646740 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:48:00 +0100 5646740 President Global Corporation Announces Bin-Bin Snow Rice Crackers and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers Recall For Undeclared Egg http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657510&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm289775.htm President Global Corp., Buena Park, CA is recalling all codes of Bin-Bin Snow Rice Cracker net weight 5.3oz (150g) and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers net weight 15.8oz (450g) because of undeclared egg allergens. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657510 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:43:00 +0100 5657510 Pfizer Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Lo/Ovral-28 and Norgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Due to Possibility of Inexact Tablet Counts or Out of Sequence Tablets http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657511&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm289770.htm Pfizer Inc. announced today that it has voluntarily recalled 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28 (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol)Tablets and 14 lots of Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets (generic)for customers in the U.S. market. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657511 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:52:00 +0100 5657511 FDA approves Gleevec for expanded use in patients with rare gastrointestinal cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646741&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm289760.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted Gleevec (imatinib) regular approval for use in adult patients following surgical removal of CD117-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). Today’s action also highlights an increase in overall patient survival when the drug is taken for 36 months rather than the standard 12 months of treatment. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646741 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:29:00 +0100 5646741 Gemini Food Corporation and Tong Enterprises Announces Bin-Bin Snow Rice Crackers and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers Recall For Undeclared Egg http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644710&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm289750.htm Gemini Food Corporation of City of Industry, CA and Tong Enterprises of Hayward, CA are recalling all codes of Bin-Bin Snow Rice Cracker net weight 5.3oz (150g) and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers net weight 15.8oz (450g) because of undeclared egg allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs, run the risk of suffering serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644710 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:29:00 +0100 5644710 How Sweet It Is Fudge and Candy Company, East Lansing, Michigan, Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In Products "Peanut Butter Buckeye" and “Peanut Butter Smoothieâ€� Date Code 01/23/2012 and Earlier http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644711&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm289743.htm How Sweet It Is Fudge and Candy Company Inc. is recalling / correcting its 32 count packages of “Peanut Butter Buckeyeâ€� and “Peanut Butter Smoothieâ€� because they do contain undeclared milk allergens. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644711 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:26:00 +0100 5644711 FDA approves Kalydeco to treat rare form of cystic fibrosis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646742&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm289633.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Kalydeco (ivacaftor) for the treatment of a rare form of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients ages 6 years and older who have the specific G551D mutation in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator (CFTR) gene. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646742 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:59:00 +0100 5646742 Vitaflo USA Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Renastart 14.11 oz (400g) Cans Batch Number 12832 Due to Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644712&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm289658.htm Vitaflo USA has announced a voluntary recall of Renastart 14.11 oz (400g) cans, Batch Number 12832 (shown on underside of can), because some of the product shipped throughout the United States during the period December 29, 2011 through January 26, 2012 has been incorrectly labeled. Renastart is a powdered medical food used in the dietary management of pediatric renal disease, for patients one year and older in the United States. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644712 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:39:00 +0100 5644712 FDA takes action against New York cheese manufacturer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646743&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm285003.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is asking a federal court to prevent a New York cheese manufacturer from operating because of a history of unsanitary conditions and producing cheese in a facility contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646743 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:13:00 +0100 5646743 Aveeno baby calming comfort lotion http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644713&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm289619.htm Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from retailers one lot of AVEENO® BABY CALMING COMFORT® LOTION (full product details below) in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. This is not a consumer level recall and no action is required by consumers. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644713 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:22:00 +0100 5644713 FDA approves new treatment for most common type of skin cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646744&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm289545.htm Today, Erivedge (vismodegib) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adult patients with basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer. The drug is intended for use in patients with locally advanced basal cell cancer who are not candidates for surgery or radiation and for patients whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646744 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:58:00 +0100 5646744 Walgreen Co. Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of 13 Oz. Chocolate-Covered Raisins As Product May Contain Peanuts, Almonds, Soy Due to Packaging Error http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644714&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm289535.htm Walgreen Co. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of 13-oz. Walgreens Chocolate-Covered Raisins because the packages may contain Walgreens Bridge Mix with peanut, almond and soy ingredients. The error occurred when Walgreens Bridge Mix was mistakenly packaged with the Walgreens Chocolate-Covered Raisin labeling. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644714 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:54:00 +0100 5644714 Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy Protein In Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636271&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm289496.htm Out of regard and concern for our consumers, Pinnacle Foods Group LLC is recalling certain Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes. The product may contain soy protein, an undeclared allergen. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636271 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:37:00 +0100 5636271 Cephalon, Inc. issues a voluntary nationwide recall of Treanda® (bendamustine HCL) for Injection 25mg/Vial Due to Particulate Matter http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636272&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm289452.htm Cephalon, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Treanda® (bendamustine HCL) for Injection 25mg/8mL; lot TB30111, expiration date 12/2012. This product lot is being recalled due to the presence of particulate matter found in a single vial, which has been identified as glass fragments (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636272 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:00:00 +0100 5636272 FDA approves Inlyta to treat patients with a type of advanced kidney cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5637863&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm289423.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Inlyta (axitinib) to treat patients with advanced kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) who have not responded to another drug for this type of cancer. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5637863 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:09:00 +0100 5637863 M.E. Thompson, Inc. Recalls Anytime Deli Brand Turkey & Ham Footlong Sandwich Because Of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636273&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm289276.htm M.E. Thompson, Inc. of Jacksonville, FL is recalling its Anytime Deli Turkey & Ham Sub Sandwich, UPC 0543200194, with an expiration date of January 19th and January 22nd because it has 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 healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636273 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:10:00 +0100 5636273 Department of Justice files Consent Decree of Permanent injunction against Ranbaxy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5627862&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm289224.htm Generic drug manufacturer agrees to remedy deviations from the current good manufacturing practice requirements and to correct data integrity problems at numerous facilities (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5627862 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:59:00 +0100 5627862 Maine company holds cold smoked salmon product after FDA order http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5627863&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm289087.htm A Maine food processing and storage company destroyed its cold smoked salmon product under the supervision of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after inspectors found Listeria monocytogenes within the firm’s facility and on processing equipment (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5627863 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:04:00 +0100 5627863 Jones' Seasoning Voluntarily Recalls Original and Spicy Southwest Blend Mock Salt Because of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5625601&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm288833.htm University Place, Washington- Jones' Seasoning Blends LLC announced a voluntary recall of Jones' Mock Salt Original as well as Jones' Mock Salt Spicy Southwest Blend due to the potential contamination of Salmonella. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5625601 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:07:00 +0100 5625601 Price Chopper Supermarkets Recalls Shredded Taco Cheese http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617808&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm288588.htm Price Chopper Supermarkets is issuing a voluntary recall on its Coyote Joes Shredded Taco Cheese 16 oz, UPC 41735-12509 with an expiration date of April 21, 2012 due to the possibility of shredded plastic fragments inside the packaging. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617808 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:58:00 +0100 5617808 FDA permits marketing of first test for risk of rare brain infection in some people treated with Tysabri http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619553&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm288471.htm Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed marketing of the first test to help determine the risk for a rare brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in people using the drug Tysabri (natalizumab) to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) or Crohn’s disease (CD). (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619553 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:21:00 +0100 5619553 Perfect Image Solutions, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Unapproved Product Due to Potential Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617809&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm288505.htm Perfect Image Solutions, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Men's Minoxidil 15% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; Men's Minoxidil 10% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; Men's Minoxidil 5% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; Women's Minoxidil 3% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL; and Hair regrowth shampoo enhanced with Ketoconazole and salicylic acid, 180mL, to the consumer level. The products are deemed “unapproved new drugsâ€� under the law and U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations and may present potential health hazards. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617809 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:48:00 +0100 5617809 Carefusion Provides Update on Voluntary Recall of Neurilogical Monitoring Software and Devices http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617810&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm288493.htm CareFusion issued the following update regarding its voluntary recall of the Nicolet® Cortical Stimulator Control Unit, Nicolet® C64 Stimulus Switching Unit (SSU) Amplifier and NicoletOne Software with Cortical Stimulator License. The FDA has classified this action as a Class I recall. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617810 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:16:00 +0100 5617810 JKS Wholesale SVCS, Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In Torta de Pan Date Code 02/15/2012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636274&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm288478.htm JKS Wholesale SVCS INC, of Beltsville, MD is recalling its 16 oz. packages of Torta de Pan because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636274 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:18:00 +0100 5636274 JKS Wholesale SVCS, Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In "Torta de Pan" Date Code 02/15/2012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617811&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm288478.htm JKS Wholesale SVCS INC, of Beltsville, MD is recalling its 16 oz. packages of “Torta de Panâ€� because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617811 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:18:00 +0100 5617811 Kradjian Imp Co Is Doing An Expanded Recall Of Cedar Tree Brand Tresse Cheese And Cedar Tree Brand Shinglish Cheese Because Of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617812&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm288420.htm Kradjian Imp Co, Glendale, CA is recalling 231 Cases, 22Lb / Cs of Cedar Tree brand Tresse Cheese, 16 oz and Cedar Tree brand Shinglish cheese, 16 oz 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 healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617812 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:07:00 +0100 5617812 Rich Products Corporation expanded its voluntary recall on January 12, 2012, of Vanilla Pre-Soaked Sponge Cake to include the 8� Vanilla Flavored Pre-Soaked Sponge Cake Artificially Flavored http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617813&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm288403.htm Last week, Rich Products Corporation expanded its January 5, 2012 recall of one fourth Sheet Vanilla Soaked Sponge Cake Artificially Flavored to include the 8 inch Vanilla Flavored Pre-Soaked Sponge Cake Artificially Flavored (Product Code: 62938) because of the possibility that small plastic fragments from the packaging were contaminating the product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617813 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:15:00 +0100 5617813 USA Far Ocean Group Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Vagifresh Ball and Vagifresh Gel, Marketed Individually or Under a Mixed Package Named Female One http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617814&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm288260.htm USA Far Ocean Group Inc. (U.S.A. Far Ocean), is voluntarily recalling the Company's two products sold as cosmetic under the names Vagifresh Ball and Vagifresh Gel. These two products were also sold under the mixed package named Female One, which contained Vagifresh Ball, Vagifresh Gel and Vagifresh Liquid (this recall does not involve Vagifresh Liquid). (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617814 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:58:00 +0100 5617814 Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall On LEASA Brand Sprouts Due To Potential Salmonella Exposure http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617815&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm288243.htm Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., today announced an immediate Class I voluntary recall of all LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts sold in the 6 oz. package with a UPC code of 7546555912. According to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), the product is potentially contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617815 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:15:00 +0100 5617815 LEASA Industries Co., Inc. Recalls LEASA Brand 6 oz. Living Alfalfa Sprouts Because Of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617816&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm288218.htm LEASA Industries Co., Inc. of Miami, FL is recalling 346 cases of LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts with use by date 2/1/12, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617816 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:34:00 +0100 5617816 Covidien Contraindicates the Use of Duet TRS for Thoracic Surgery, Implements a Voluntary Recall http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605059&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm288098.htm Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that it is conducting a voluntary recall of all production lots for the Duet TRS Universal Straight and Articulating Single Use Loading Units, with respect to the use of this product family in the thoracic cavity. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605059 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:37:00 +0100 5605059 FDA approves Voraxaze to treat patients with toxic methotrexate levels http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607759&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm287997.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Voraxaze (glucarpidase) to treat patients with toxic levels of methotrexate in their blood due to kidney failure. Methotrexate is a commonly used cancer chemotherapy drug normally eliminated from the body by the kidneys. However, patients receiving high doses of methotrexate may develop kidney failure. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607759 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:58:00 +0100 5607759 Rexall Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shellfish in Calcium 1200mg plus Vitamin D 1000 IU Softgels http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605060&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm287838.htm Today Rexall, Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Florida, announced a recall of Rexall Calcium 1200 mg plus 1000IU Vitamin D3, 60 softgels. The affected bottles actually contain a TABLET product, Triple Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin and MSM Tablets. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605060 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:08:00 +0100 5605060 Price Chopper Supermarkets Issues Voluntary Stuffed Clam Recall http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605061&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm287823.htm Price Chopper Supermarkets is issuing a voluntary recall on 'Gourmet Stuffed Clams' from its seafood departments with a scale code of 209181. This product is being recalled due to the fact that it contains milk, wheat and eggs, three known allergens, which are not listed on the store generated ingredient label. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605061 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:53:00 +0100 5605061 Price Chopper Supermarkets Issues Volunatry Stuffed Clam Recall http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594470&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm287823.htm Price Chopper Supermarkets is issuing a voluntary recall on 'Gourmet Stuffed Clams' from its seafood departments with a scale code of 209181. This product is being recalled due to the fact that it contains milk, wheat and eggs, three known allergens, which are not listed on the store generated ingredient label. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594470 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:53:00 +0100 5594470 Price Chopper Supermarkets Recalls Tres Leches Cakes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605062&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm287822.htm Price Chopper Supermarkets is issuing a voluntary recall on two sizes of its bakery’s Central Market Classics Tres Leches cakes - the 5 inch, UPC 41735-26013, and the 8 inch, UPC 41735-25128. Rich Foods, the manufacturer of the cake layers contained in this product, has notified Price Chopper that they may contain plastic fragments. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605062 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:27:00 +0100 5605062 Minnesota Firm Issues Recall Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen in Certain Sunflower Seeds http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605063&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm287802.htm Ryt-way Industries LLC is voluntarily recalling select sunflower seeds because they may contain soy ingredients that were not declared on the packaging. The recall is being issued on BIGS ® Dill Pickle Sunflower Seeds packaged in 5.35oz plastic bags with BEST BY Dates of 08DEC2012 and 09DEC2012 with an individual bag UPC code 896887002202.  (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605063 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:51:00 +0100 5605063 FDA expands use of endovascular graft to treat aortic tears http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5596737&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm287698.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved usage for an endovascular graft manufactured by W.L. Gore and Associates Inc. to include treatment of life-threatening tears or ruptures of the aorta (thoracic aortic transection). (MB) (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5596737 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:59:00 +0100 5596737 Herbadashery LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Anchovy in Pine Ridge BBQ and Dipping Sauce and Pine Ridge Jalapeño BBQ and Dipping Sauce http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594471&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm287765.htm Herbadashery LLC, Casper, WY is recalling bottles of Pine Ridge BBQ and Dipping Sauce and Pine Ridge Jalapeño BBQ and Dipping Sauce manufactured after January 1, 2011 because they contain undeclared anchovies in the Worcestershire sauce used in production. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594471 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0100 5594471 FDA completes work on three drug user fee programs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5596736&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm287723.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has completed its recommendations for three user fee programs that will help speed safe and effective drugs and lower-cost generic drug and biosimilar biological products to patients, FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D. said today. The recommendations were transmitted to Congress today by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5596736 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:37:00 +0100 5596736 Gilster-Mary Lee, Corp. Announces Recall Of Hill Country Fare Brand Of Lasagna Dinner Mix Due To The Presence Of Undeclared Soy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594472&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm287630.htm Gilster-Mary Lee of Chester, IL is recalling some packages of dry lasagna dinner mix. The only brand involved is Hill Country Fare 6.4 oz. Lasagna Dinner which has a Best By date of NOV 21 12 Y18. (UPC# 41220-78102) Consumers should return to store for full refund. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594472 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:06:00 +0100 5594472 Bedford Laboratories Issues Guidance On 2011 Voluntary Recall Of Polymyxin B For Injection USP And Vecuronium Bromide For Injection Related To Glass Particles http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594473&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm286953.htm Bedford Laboratories today issued updated guidance on the following nationwide voluntary product recalls originally issued on August 2, 2011: Polymyxin B for Injection USP, 500,000 Units per vial – NDC #55390-139-10 Lot 1942980 – Exp. Date August 2013 and Lot 1895027 – Exp. Date June 2013 (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594473 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:03:00 +0100 5594473 Blount Fine Foods Announces Rip Roar'N Crab Soup Recall For Undeclared Milk, Wheat And Crab Allergens http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594474&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm286834.htm Blount Fine Foods of Fall River, MA is recalling a single date code of Blount Fine Foods branded Rip Roarin’ Crab Soup in 16 ounce retail cup pack size because of undeclared milk, wheat and crab allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, wheat or crab run the risk of suffering serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594474 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:04:00 +0100 5594474 D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary Recall on Safeway Snack Artist Sugar Free Bite-Sized Chocolate Chip Cookies Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594475&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm286716.htm D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Safeway Snack Artist Sugar Free Bite-Sized Chocolate Chip Cookies because they contain undeclared milk and eggs. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. Symptoms may include itching, hives, wheezing, vomiting, anaphylaxis and digestive problems, such as bloating, gas or diarrhea. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594475 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:52:00 +0100 5594475 ZIP INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC, Issues An Alert On Listeria In Sliced Herring Fillet In Oil (Forelka) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594476&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm286708.htm Listeria is a common organism found in nature. It can cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as stillbirth. Other problems can manifest in people with compromised immune systems. Listeria can also cause serious flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594476 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:04:00 +0100 5594476 Pepin Heights Orchards Issues Cider Advisory http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594477&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm286535.htm Pepin Heights Orchards is advising consumers to discard Pepin Heights brand Honeycrisp Apple Cider with a “Use Byâ€� date on the label of Feb 09 2012. The product was packaged in half-gallon plastic jugs and sold and distributed in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594477 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:33:00 +0100 5594477 Novartis Consumer Health Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Certain Over-The-Counter Products Due to Potential Presence Of Foreign Tablets Or Chipped Or Broken Tablets Or Gelcaps http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5577346&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm286240.htm Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. (NCH) announced today that it is voluntarily recalling all lots of select bottle packaging configurations of Excedrin® and NoDoz® products with expiry dates of December 20, 2014 or earlier as well as Bufferin® and Gas-X Prevention® products with expiry dates of December 20, 2013 or earlier, in the United States. NCH is taking this action as a precautionary measure because the products may contain stray tablets, capsules, or caplets from other Novartis products, or contain broken or chipped tablets. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5577346 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:04:00 +0100 5577346 Bloch’s Best Inc Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Eggs in Laromme Brand Vanilla Rugelach in 14 oz. Round Containers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570064&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm286174.htm Bloch’s Best Inc doing business as Laromme of Monsey, NY is recalling Laromme brand Vanilla Rugelach in 14 oz. round containers because it may contain undeclared eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570064 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:06:00 +0100 5570064 Rich Products Corporation announces nationwide voluntary recall of 1/4 (Quarter) Sheet Vanilla Flavored Pre-Soaked Sponge Cake Artificially Flavored http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570065&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm286108.htm Rich Products Corporation recalled its 1/4 (quarter) Sheet Vanilla Flavored Pre-Soaked Sponge Cake Artificially Flavored (Product Code: 00405) on January 5, 2012, because small plastic fragments from the packaging were found on top of the product. The size of the fragments range from 1/4 (one fourth) to 3/4(three fourths) inches. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570065 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:08:00 +0100 5570065 Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company Issues Voluntary Recall of "Edelweiss Creamery Premium Fondue Blend" Because of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570066&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm286000.htm Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company is voluntarily recalling “Edelweiss Creamery Premium Fondue Blend” because it has 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 healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570066 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:47:00 +0100 5570066 Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company Issues Voluntary Recall of “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Premium Fondue Blend -- Emmentaler Swiss & Gruyere Cheese”, "Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Mild Colored Cheddar Cheese”, “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese” Because of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570067&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285982.htm Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company of Monroe, WI is voluntarily recalling “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Premium Fondue Blend -- Emmentaler Swiss & Gruyere Cheese”, “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Mild Colored Cheddar Cheese”, “Brennan’s Cellars Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese” because it has 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 healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. (Source: Food and Drug Administratio... Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570067 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:14:00 +0100 5570067 Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company Issues Voluntary Recall of “HEB Queso Cotija (Grated)”, “El Viajero Queso Quesadilla (Shredded)”, “El Viajero Queso Cotija (Grated)”, “BMF Queso Quesadilla (Shredded)” Because of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570068&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285960.htm Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company in Wisconsin is voluntarily recalling “HEB Queso Cotija (Grated)”, “El Viajero Queso Quesadilla (Shredded)”, “El Viajero Queso Cotija (Grated)”, and “BMF Queso Quesadilla (Shredded)” because it has 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 healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570068 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:57:00 +0100 5570068 Enhorabuena! Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk, Wheat, Tree Nuts, and Eggs in “Palitos de Guayaba” (Guava Sticks) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570069&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285836.htm Enhorabuena!, Bayamón, PR is issuing this alert due to undeclared milk, wheat, tree nuts, and eggs in the product “Palitos de Guayaba” (Guava Sticks) . People who have allergies to milk, wheat, tree nuts and eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570069 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:08:00 +0100 5570069 Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of 6-pack 250 mL Martinelli's Gold Medal Sparkling Cider http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570070&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285808.htm As a precautionary measure, certain production lots of Martinelli's Gold Medal Sparkling Cider in six-pack shrink-bundled 250 mL glass bottles are being recalled in the Western United States due to the possibility of a defective seal that could break when opening the bottle. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570070 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:41:00 +0100 5570070 Bekkum Family Farms LLC Announces The Recall Of Nordic Creamery Brand Grumpy Goat Shreds With A Sell By Date Of 10-MAR-12 Due To Possible Listeria Contamination http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570071&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285732.htm Bekkum Family Farms LLC of Westby, WI, is recalling shredded cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The cheese is labeled "Grumpy Goat Shreds" under the Nordic Creamery brand name, in eightounce bags with a code date of 10-MAR-12. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570071 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:14:00 +0100 5570071 FDA to protect important class of antimicrobial drugs for treating human illness http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5571781&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm285704.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an order that prohibits certain uses of the cephalosporin class of antimicrobial drugs in cattle, swine, chickens and turkeys effective April 5, 2012. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5571781 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:05:00 +0100 5571781 Green Valley Food Corp. Expands Voluntary Recall: Product List Updated http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5570072&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285641.htm Green Valley Food Corp. is expanding its recall to include additional products because of a possible health risk. Products which were distributed from 12/07/2011 to 1/1/2012 are affected in this recall and/or if the items have a use by date ranging from 12/22/2011 to 1/17/2012. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5570072 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:48:00 +0100 5570072 RECALL Green Valley Food Corp. is Expanding Its Recall to Include Additional Products because of a Possible Health Risk. http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557182&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285460.htm Green Valley Food Corp. is recalling approximately 35,159 cases of a variety of products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Random samples tested positive for 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. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557182 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:10:00 +0100 5557182 HimalayaUSA Announces Voluntary Product Recall For Organique by Himalaya® Nourishing Night Cream Batch #S691001 and Batch #S691002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557183&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285459.htm HimalayaUSA® announced today it is conducting a voluntary recall of Organique by Himalaya Nourishing Night Cream with batch #S691001 and batch #S691002 effective immediately. This product was distributed nationwide in the U.S. and in Canada. For identification purposes, the product is sold in a cylinder shaped teal bottle with an orange cap. The batch numbers are located on the bottom of the bottle (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557183 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:48:00 +0100 5557183 FDA expands use of Prevnar 13 vaccine for people ages 50 and older http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5551834&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm285431.htm Prevnar 13, a pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine, was approved today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for people ages 50 years and older to prevent pneumonia and invasive disease caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus pneumoniae. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5551834 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:22:00 +0100 5551834 Consumer Alert for Cheese and Milk Products Due to Listeria monocytongenes Contamination http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5557184&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285402.htm The MA Department of Public Health (MDPH) is issuing a warning to consumers to avoid consumption of certain cheese and milk products because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes). The presence of L. monocytogenes in foods such as cheese and milk products represents a significant danger to public health. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5557184 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:33:00 +0100 5557184 Undeclared Sulfites in Baraka Apricot Candies, from Lebanon http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550507&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285363.htm U.B.C Food Distributors of Dearborn, MI is recalling 14.08 ounce (400g) cellophane wrapped, product of Lebanon “Baraka Apricot Candies” food treats because they were found to contain undeclared sulfites as preservatives. People who have sensitivities to sulfites run the risk of serious life-threatening reaction if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550507 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:02:00 +0100 5550507 FDA to approve shared system REMS for TIRF products http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5551835&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm285345.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a single shared Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for the transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl (TIRF) products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5551835 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:38:00 +0100 5551835 Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall on Winn-Dixie Brand Italian Green Beans http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550508&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285318.htm Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., is voluntarily recalling Winn-Dixie Brand Italian Green Beans sold in the 14.5 oz can with a UPC code of 2114021236 and a best by date of Sept. 2014, due to a potential for in-shell peanuts mixed with the green beans. Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550508 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:40:00 +0100 5550508 O'Neal's Feeders Supply, Inc. Recalls Arrow Brand Dry Dog Food http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550509&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285254.htm DeRidder, Louisiana - O'Neal's Feeders Supply, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of its dry Arrow Brand DOG FOOD - because it contains corn which was detected to have higher than the acceptable levels of aflatoxin. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550509 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:47:00 +0100 5550509 Green Cedar Dairy Announces the Recall of All Natural Ackawi Cheese and All Natural Chives Cheese with a sell by date up to July 1, 2012 due to Possible Listeria Contamination http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550510&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285239.htm Green Cedar Dairy of Dearborn, Michigan, announces the recall of All Natural Ackawi Cheese and All Natural Chives Cheese with a sell by date up to July 1, 2012 because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550510 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:57:00 +0100 5550510 Updated New Release With Corrected Lot Numbers Petrus Feed and Seed Stores, Inc. recalls its 21% Dog Food http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550511&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285240.htm Petrus Feed and Seed Stores, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of its dry dog food – 21% Protein Dog Food in 40 lb Petrus Feed bags. The product is being recalled because the product was manufactured with corn which tested above acceptable levels for Aflatoxin. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550511 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:44:00 +0100 5550511 Smiths Medical Issues Urgent Ddevice Recall of Certain Bivona® Neonatal, Pediatric, and Fflextend Tracheostomy Tubes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550512&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285191.htm Smiths Medical, a leading global medical device manufacturer, announced today that it is initiating a nationwide voluntary recall of Bivona® Neonatal, Pediatric and FlexTendâ„¢ Tracheostomy Tubes with integrated connector which is not designed to be used with a disconnect wedge. The FDA has been apprised of this action. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550512 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:13:00 +0100 5550512 Kradjian Imp Co. Recalls Cedar Brand Tresse Cheese and Cedar Brand Shinglish Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5542721&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285097.htm Kradjian Imp Co, Glendale, CA is recalling 231 Cases, 22Lb / Cs of Cedar brand Tresse Cheese, 16 oz and Cedar brand Shinglish cheese, 16 oz 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 healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5542721 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:46:00 +0100 5542721 RECALL Green Valley Food Corp. is Expanding Its Recall to Include The Following Items Because of a Possible Health Risk. http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5542722&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285093.htm Green Valley Food Corp. of Dallas, Texas is recalling a grand total of 6,723 cases because of a “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!â€� Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. container test result showed to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. The items affected in the recall are as follows: (Source... Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5542722 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:59:00 +0100 5542722 Eillien's Candies, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Select Candy Items Due to Possible Health Risk. http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5542723&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285080.htm Eillien’s Candies, Inc. is recalling Yogurt Raisins, Granola Mix and Cinnamon Granola Mix because they may contain undeclared yogurt covered peanuts. Consumers who are allergic to peanuts may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5542723 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:55:00 +0100 5542723 >Avon Heights Mushrooms, Inc. Recalls Fresh Spinach Because of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5542724&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285071.htm Avon Heights Mushrooms, in full cooperation with the FDA is recalling certain packages of fresh packaged spinach. The brands include Krisp Pak 1 Ooz bags, Better Brand 10oz.bags, and Avon Heights 4-2.51b bags. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5542724 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:35:00 +0100 5542724 Maribel Sweet’s Inc. Recalls Their New York Handbag Collection Gourmet Chocolate Candies Due To Undeclared Tree Nuts And Peanuts http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5542725&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285069.htm Maribel’s Sweets Inc. of New York, is recalling its New York Handbag Collection gourmet chocolate candies because they may contain undeclared peanuts and tree nuts (pistachios). People who have allergies to peanuts and pistachios run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5542725 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:32:00 +0100 5542725 Price Chopper Supermarkets Issues Voluntary Cheesecake Recall http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5542726&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285064.htm December 20, 2011 - Price Chopper Supermarkets is issuing a voluntary recall on the following three varieties of Price Chopper 24 oz. French Cheesecake from its bakery: Raspberry with UPC 41735-22898 Blueberry with UPC 41735-22908 Strawberry with UPC 41735-22910 (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5542726 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:17:00 +0100 5542726 Sirocco Enterprises, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy And Wheat In Pat O’Brien’s Bloody Mary Cocktail Mix http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5534673&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285052.htm Sirocco Enterprises, Inc, Jefferson, LA is recalling its 33.8 fluid ounce (1 Liter) bottles of Pat O’Brien’s Bloody Mary Cocktail Mix because it contains undeclared soy and wheat. People who have allergies to soy and wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Bottles of the recalled Pat O’Brien’s Bloody Mary Cocktail Mix were distributed nationally in retail stores and through internet purveyors. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5534673 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:31:00 +0100 5534673 IKARIA® Issues Notice of Completed Remediation For INOMAX® DS Drug-Delivery System http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5534674&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm285032.htm Ikaria, Inc. announced today that it has completed a remediation action for its INOMAX® DS drug-delivery systems related to a fretting corrosion. This class I recall notice is being issued at the direction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). No further action is necessary. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5534674 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:19:00 +0100 5534674 RECALL Green Valley Food Corp. “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!â€� Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. containers because of a possible health risk. http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5534675&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm284965.htm Green Valley Food Corp. of is recalling 650 cases of “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!â€� Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. containers, because the results showed to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5534675 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:36:00 +0100 5534675 McNeil Recall of Motrin IB Tablets and Caplets http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5534676&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm284942.htm McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. (McNeil) is voluntarily recalling certain lots of MOTRIN® IB 24 count COATED CAPLETS, MOTRIN® IB 24 count COATED TABLETS and MOTRIN® IB 24+6 count COATED CAPLETS from retailers. The products were distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Fiji, Belize, St. Lucia and Jamaica. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5534676 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:25:00 +0100 5534676 CareFusion Provides Update on Previously Announced Ventilator Recall http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5534677&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm284812.htm CareFusion issued the following update regarding the voluntary recall of AVEA® ventilators it initiated in September. The FDA has now classified this action as a Class I recall. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5534677 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:08:00 +0100 5534677 FDA: Chicago-area sandwich manufacturer agrees to stop production http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5537305&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm284773.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that a Chicago-area company has agreed to stop making its ready-to-eat sandwiches and produce after FDA investigators repeatedly found unsanitary conditions and bacterial contamination in the facility. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5537305 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:08:00 +0100 5537305 Market Basket Initiates Limited Regional Voluntary Recall of Market Basket Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water 5 oz. Product Due to Undeclared Allergen http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5534678&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm284705.htm As a precautionary measure due to mislabeling, Market Basket is initiating a voluntary recall of its Market Basket Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water 5 oz. product — specifically, only those products with the Best Buy Dates of August 18, 2014 and August 19, 2014. Market Basket is voluntarily recalling this product because it contains vegetable broth, which contains soy, and soy is not declared as an allergen in the ingredient statement. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5534678 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:21:00 +0100 5534678 Starwest Botanicals Recalls Starwest Organic Celery Seed. Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination. http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5534679&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm284456.htm Starwest Botanicals is voluntarily recalling Starwest Organic Celery Seed (Whole) because it has potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product is packaged in Mylar 1lb and 2 oz pouches. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5534679 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:46:00 +0100 5534679 Cal Fresco, LLC Recalls Jalapeño and Serrano Chili Peppers Due to Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5534680&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm284531.htm Cal Fresco, LLC (“Cal Fresco”) is voluntarily working with the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) to coordinate a recall of fresh Jalapeño and Serrano chili peppers for potential contamination with Salmonella. The FDA has advised that a random sample of Cal Fresco Jalapeño and Serrano peppers has tested positive for Salmonella. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5534680 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:40:00 +0100 5534680 Eclectic Institute Voluntarily Recalls Specific Dietary Supplements Containing Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatic) And Bladerwrack (Fucus Vesiculosus) Because Of Possible Salmonella Contamination http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5534681&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm284454.htm Eclectic Institute, Sandy, Oregon is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its freeze-dried capsules containing Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) and Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) capsules because of potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5534681 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:23:00 +0100 5534681 FDA expands use of HIV drug Isentress to children and adolescents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523802&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm284473.htm Isentress (raltegravir) was approved today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use with other antiretroviral drugs for the treatment of HIV-1 infection for children and adolescents ages 2-18. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523802 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:52:00 +0100 5523802 FDA: Do not use ShoulderFlex Massager http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523803&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm284434.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers again not to use the ShoulderFlex Massager, imported by King International and sold by various companies, due to serious potential health risks. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523803 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:57:00 +0100 5523803 Popcorn Palace Issues Allergy Alert on 1-Gallon Value Bag Products http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5534682&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm284383.htm Popcorn Palace of Schiller Park, IL, is issuing this statement to alert people with allergies to Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk, Soy, and Wheat that some of our 1-Gallon Value Bags contain the undeclared ingredients. Bags were shipped with the ingredient and allergen information not applied directly to the immediate container and important allergen information may not have reached the end consumer. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5534682 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0100 5534682 Consumer Alert: Undeclared Milk In Gollo Brand "Pan Dominicano (Dominican Bread)" http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5534683&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm284321.htm New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today alerted consumers to undeclared milk in "Pan Dominicano (Dominican Bread)"packaged and distributed by Gollo Desserts located at 349 Suydam St. in Brooklyn, NY. People who have severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5534683 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:38:00 +0100 5534683 FDA collaboration to monitor rare eye condition associated with cataract surgery http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523804&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm284239.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other government and professional organizations today unveiled a program to monitor medical devices used in cataract surgery in an effort to stem outbreaks of a rare, inflammatory condition associated with the procedure. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523804 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:18:00 +0100 5523804 Ohio Processors, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergens in “Instantwhip B/C Topping” (Whipped Topping) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521308&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm284053.htm Ohio Processors, Inc. of London, Ohio announced a voluntarily recall on Instantwhip B/C Topping because the product contains an undeclared milk ingredient (sodium caseinate). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521308 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:36:00 +0100 5521308 B&M, Inc. Conducts A Voluntary Recall Of O Organics Organic Celery Seed Sold At Safeway Nationwide Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513287&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm284049.htm B&M, Inc. of Mount Vernon, Missouri is voluntarily recalling O Organics Organic Celery Seed sold in Safeway stores due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product is sold at all Safeway-owned stores, including Safeway, Carrs, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Pak ‘N Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Vons. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513287 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:02:00 +0100 5513287 Swanson Health Products Recalls Swanson Organic Celery Seed http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513288&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm284034.htm Swanson Health Products is voluntarily recalling Swanson Organic Celery Seed (Whole) which is packaged in plastic bottles with a net weight of 1.4 oz. (40 grams) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513288 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:37:00 +0100 5513288 FDA approves mechanical cardiac assist device for children with heart failure http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5514931&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm283956.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a medical device that supports the weakened heart of children with heart failure to help keep them alive until a donor for a heart transplant can be found. The mechanical pulsatile cardiac assist device is called the EXCOR Pediatric System, made by a German company, Berlin Heart. The device comes in graduated sizes to fit children from newborns to teens. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5514931 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:38:00 +0100 5514931 FDA proposes draft guidelines intended to improve the representation of women in medical device clinical studies http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5514932&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm283846.htm Draft guidance aimed to address the historic underrepresentation of women in clinical studies was issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today. Intended for medical device developers and manufacturers, the guidance outlines agency recommendations for designing and conducting device clinical studies that may enhance the enrollment of women in such studies, if appropriate. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5514932 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:12:00 +0100 5514932 FDA Classifies Voluntary Physician Advisory Letter on Riata and Riata ST Silicone Defibrillation Leads as Class I Recall (URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE ADVISORY) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513289&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm283879.htm St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified its voluntary medical device advisory letter to physicians from Nov. 28, 2011, regarding the performance of Riata® and Riata® ST Silicone Defibrillation Leads, as a Class I Recall. The classification of this recall is part of the process that follows any medical device advisory issued by a device manufacturer to physicians. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513289 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:36:00 +0100 5513289 Velvet Creme Popcorn Co. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk, Soy, And Wheat In Products http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513290&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm283865.htm Velvet Creme Popcorn Co. of Westwood, Kansas, is issuing this statement to alert people with allergies to Milk, Soy and Wheat that several of our products contain the undeclared ingredients. These people run a risk of serious or potential life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the following products (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513290 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:46:00 +0100 5513290 Rising Moon Organics Announces a Voluntary Recall of One Code Date of Mislabeled Mediterranean Garlic & Herb Ravioli Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513291&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm283717.htm Rising Moon Organics® today issued a voluntary recall of Rising Moon Organics Mediterranean Garlic & Herb Ravioli, a frozen product, because of an incorrect back label on some packages. This mislabeling incident resulted in an undeclared allergen (Soy). (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513291 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:05:00 +0100 5513291 Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall on Bulk Gummy Bears http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502171&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm283665.htm Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: WINN), is voluntarily recalling Sunrise Assorted Flavor Gummy Bears sold in the self-serve bulk area of select store produce departments between November 14 and December 13 due to a remote possibility of metal contamination. The gummy bears included in this recall have been sold in five Winn-Dixie stores in Florida and Louisiana: (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502171 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:47:00 +0100 5502171 FDA Statement on the Institute of Medicine Report: Scientific Standards for Studies on Modified Risk Tobacco Products http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504188&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm283628.htm Today, the Institute of Medicine released a report on the design and conduct of studies which the FDA will take into consideration in the assessment and ongoing review of modified risk tobacco products. A modified risk tobacco product is any tobacco product sold or distributed for use to lower the harm or risk of tobacco-related disease associated with other tobacco products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504188 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:41:00 +0100 5504188 Rhee Bros., Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in "Assi" Brand Korean Cake (Gyeong Dan) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502172&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm283591.htm Rhee Bros.,Inc. of Hanover, MD, is recalling its 8 ounce packages of “ASSI” brand Korean Cake (Gyeong Dan) because they contain undeclared egg. People who have allergies to eggs, run the risk of serious life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502172 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:04:00 +0100 5502172 FDA permits marketing of the first hand-held device to aid in the detection of bleeding in the skull http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504189&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm283520.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of the first hand-held device intended to aid in the detection of life-threatening bleeding in the skull called intracranial hematomas, using near-infrared spectroscopy. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504189 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:32:00 +0100 5504189 FDA issues Warning Letters for misleading advertising of Lap-Band http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504190&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm283455.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it has taken action against eight California surgical centers and the marketing firm 1-800-GET-THIN LLC, for misleading advertising of the Lap-Band, an FDA-approved device used for weight loss in obese adults. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504190 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:01:00 +0100 5504190 Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502173&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm283362.htm Advanced Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of its dry Dog Power Dog Food- due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. The affected products were manufactured between Jan. 4, 2011, and Nov. 18, 2011. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502173 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:56:00 +0100 5502173 Pacific International Marketing Voluntary Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493152&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm283288.htm Pacific International Marketing (“Pacific”) is working with the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and California Department of Public Health to coordinate a recall of Cilantro for potential contamination with Salmonella. FDA has advised that a sample of Pacific Cilantro has tested positive for Salmonella. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493152 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:36:00 +0100 5493152 Voluntarily Recall of Limited Quantity of 12 oz Tejava® Premium Iced Tea http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493153&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm283241.htm As a precautionary measure, certain production lots of Tejava® Premium Iced Tea in 12 oz glass bottles are being recalled nationwide due to the possible presence of glass fragments which could be harmful if swallowed. To date, there have been no reports of any illness or injury. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493153 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:03:00 +0100 5493153 See’s Candies, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on 8 ounce Almond Clusters, Code SF 088/12 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484296&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm282933.htm See’s Candies, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., is recalling one code of 8 ounce Almond Clusters, because they may contain peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484296 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5484296 Product Recall: Fair Oaks Dairy Products Issues Voluntary Recall For Fair Oaks Farms Fine Cheeses Half Pound Packages Because Of Possible Health Risk Due to Listeria Monoctyogenes Contamination http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484297&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm282898.htm Fair Oaks Dairy Products, LLC, Fair Oaks, Indiana today issued a voluntary recall of certain one half pound retail packaged cheeses and cheese gift boxes produced under the Fair Oaks Farms Fine Cheese label and sold between September 30, 2011 and December 3, 2011. These cheeses have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484297 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:38:00 +0100 5484297 Statement from FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, M.D. on Plan B One-Step http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5571782&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2Fucm282805.htm (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5571782 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:18:00 +0100 5571782 Cargill Animal Nutrition Recalls River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484298&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm282753.htm Cargill Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of two regional brands of its dry dog food – River Run and Marksman – due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. The affected products were manufactured at Cargill’s Lecompte, Louisiana, facility between Dec. 1, 2010, and Dec. 1, 2011. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484298 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:05:00 +0100 5484298 **UPDATE** -- Ocean Spray Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of Original Flavor Craisins Dried Cranberries in Western U.S. Only http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484299&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm282755.htm Ocean Spray today added five additional Best By code dates to its voluntary recall issued November 25, 2011 of a limited number of production lots of its Original Flavor Craisins® Dried Cranberries in 5-ounce, 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages in the western U.S. only. Ocean Spray took this precautionary measure due to the possible presence of very small hair-like metal fragments that are unlikely to cause consumer injury. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484299 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:03:00 +0100 5484299 Mars Food US Recalls Two Date Codes of UNCLE BEN’S Whole Grain White Rice Garden Vegetable Due to Undeclared Milk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484300&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm282679.htm Mars Food US today issued a voluntary recall of two date codes of UNCLE BEN’s Whole Grain White Rice Garden Vegetable due to an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484300 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:15:00 +0100 5484300 FDA: U.S. Marshals seize products containing banned ephedrine for dietary supplements http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5475980&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm282537.htm At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals today seized raw materials imported by Infinity Marketing Group, Inc. containing ephedrine alkaloids, a large family of pharmacological compounds called sympathomimetics banned by FDA since 2004 for use in dietary supplements. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5475980 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:11:00 +0100 5475980 P&G Voluntarily Recalls One Production Lot of Dry Dog Food http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484301&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm282506.htm he Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily retrieved a single production lot of dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. This product has already been retrieved from store shelves. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484301 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:20:00 +0100 5484301 FDA announces changes to risk strategy requirements for 2 drugs to treat low platelet counts http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5475981&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm282502.htm Nplate, Promacta, REMS (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5475981 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:02:00 +0100 5475981 FDA, FTC act to remove “homeopathic” HCG weight loss products from the market http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5475982&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm282334.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today issued seven Warning Letters to companies marketing over-the counter (OTC) HCG products that are labeled as “homeopathic” for weight loss. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5475982 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:09:00 +0100 5475982 Flying Food Group Updates Recall of Sandwiches Because of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484302&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm282415.htm Flying Food Group’s Lawrenceville, GA facility is updating its recall of FDA regulated sandwiches originally announced on December 3, 2011 to include two additional products that were inadvertently excluded from its original press release. The two additional products are a Turkey Quarter Pounder and a Turkey Quarter Pounder with Tomatoes. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484302 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:25:00 +0100 5484302 Golden Glen Creamery Issues Voluntary Recall Of Butter Because Of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474211&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm282259.htm Golden Glen Creamery of Bow, WA is voluntarily recalling Butter produced on November 2, 2011 because it has 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 healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474211 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:04:00 +0100 5474211 Krasdale Foods Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Almonds In Krasdale Crispy Honey Oats and Flakes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474212&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm282255.htm Krasdale Foods Inc. of White Plains, NY is recalling Krasdale Crispy Honey Oats and Flakes because it may contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474212 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:59:00 +0100 5474212 Flowers Foods Pulls Nature's Own Butterbread Off Store Shelves in Certain Floriday and Southeast Georgia Counties http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474213&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm282216.htm Flowers Foods today announced that, out of an abundance of caution, it has pulled off store shelves in certain Florida and southeast Georgia counties loaves of its Nature’s Own Butterbread with the specific best by date of 12/7/11 and the UPC code 72250-04919 because they may contain small flakes of aluminum. No other Nature’s Own bakery products are affected. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474213 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:36:00 +0100 5474213 FDA: U.S. Marshals seize dietary supplements, drugs manufactured by Syntec Inc. http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468273&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm282030.htm U.S. Marshals, at the request of the FDA, today seized all dietary supplements by a Wisconsin maker for false claims made about their safety and effectiveness in treating a number of diseases. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468273 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:14:00 +0100 5468273 FDA outlines flexible approaches for artificial pancreas system clinical trials, product approvals http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5468274&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm281815.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued draft guidance designed to help investigators and manufacturers as they develop and seek approval for artificial pancreas device systems to treat type 1 diabetes. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5468274 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:36:00 +0100 5468274 Front Row Produce Recalls Grape Tomatoes Because Of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466139&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm281847.htm Front Row Produce of St. Louis MO is recalling its 10oz pint and 10lb bulk grape tomatoes supplied by Rio Queen Citrus, Mission TX, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466139 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:34:00 +0100 5466139 Gaint Eagle Canned Pumpkin Media Statement http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5454962&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm281429.htm Giant Eagle, Inc. performed a voluntary market withdrawal of all Valu Time brand canned pumpkin purchased on or after August 30, 2011, as well as all Food Club brand canned pumpkin purchased on or after October 28, 2011. These brands are produced by Topco Associates, LLC. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5454962 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:44:00 +0100 5454962 Trans-Ocean Products Recalls "transOCEAN Wild Alaska Sockeye Smoked Salmon" Lot No 1280W & 1293W Because of Possible Health Risks http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5454963&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm281369.htm Trans-Ocean Products, Inc. of Bellingham, Washington is recalling its 4 ounce “transOCEAN Wild Alaska Sockeye Smoked Salmon” with lot numbers 1280W & 1293W because it has 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 healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5454963 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:34:00 +0100 5454963 Ocean Spray Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of Original Flavor Craisins Dried Cranberries and Bulk Dried Cranberries Sales http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5454964&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm281214.htm Ocean Spray today announced it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling certain production lots of its Original Flavor Craisins Dried Cranberries product in 5-ounce, 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages as well as bulk sweetened dried cranberries in 10-pound packages due to the possible presence of very small hair-like metal fragments that are unlikely to cause consumer injury. To date, the company has not received any reports of consumer complaints relating to this recall. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5454964 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:10:00 +0100 5454964 Ocean Spray Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of Original Flavor Craisins® Dried Cranberries and Bulk Dried Cranberries Sales http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448179&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm281214.htm Ocean Spray today announced it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling certain production lots of its Original Flavor Craisins® Dried Cranberries product in 5-ounce, 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages as well as bulk sweetened dried cranberries in 10-pound packages due to the possible presence of very small hair-like metal fragments that are unlikely to cause consumer injury. To date, the company has not received any reports of consumer complaints relating to this recall. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448179 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:10:00 +0100 5448179 Maxipan Bakery Corp Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In "Semita De Pina" (Sweet Pineapple Cake) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448180&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm281151.htm Maxipan Bakery Corp, of West Hempstead, NY, is recalling its 8 ounce packages of “Semita De Pinaâ€� because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to milk allergens may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448180 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:42:00 +0100 5448180 Four Star Import & Distribution Inc. Issues An Alert On Uneviscerated Fish http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448181&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm281108.htm Four Star Import & Distribution Inc, 1075 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11237 is recalling Noya Brand Boyal Dry Fish discovered by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirming that the product was not properly eviscerated prior to processing. This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food–borne illness. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448181 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:09:00 +0100 5448181 Four Star Import & Distribution Inc Issues An Alert On Uneviscerated Fish http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448182&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm281105.htm Four Star Import & Distribution Inc, 1075 Flushing Avenue is recalling Munia Brand Churi Dry Fish discovered by New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirming that the product was not properly eviscerated prior to processing. This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food–borne illness. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448182 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:02:00 +0100 5448182 King And Prince Seafood Corp. Issues Voluntary Recall Notice On Nova Style Cold Smoked Salmon And Sable Fish Lox, Salmon Sushi Fillets, And Salmon Trim Because Of Possible Health Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448183&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm281097.htm King & Prince Seafood Corp. of Brunswick, GA, is initiating a voluntary recall of Nova Style Cold Smoked Salmon and Sable Fish Lox, Salmon Sushi Fillets, and Salmon Trim because it has 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. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448183 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:41:00 +0100 5448183 Caribbean Rum Balls Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens In "Rum Balls" http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448184&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm281082.htm Caribbean Rum Balls of St. Thomas, VI, is issuing this alert due to undeclared allergens, specifically: wheat, coconut, milk, eggs and sodium bisulfite (preservative). People who have allergies to any of these ingredients run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448184 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:22:00 +0100 5448184 FDA takes enforcement action against Pennsylvania dietary supplement maker http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440176&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm281017.htm The FDA today took legal action against a dietary supplement maker and owner for substituting ingredients and products without noting the changes on the final product labels. The permanent injunction, filed on behalf of the FDA by the U.S. Department of Justice, would stop the defendants from making and distributing more than 400 products for being in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440176 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:21:00 +0100 5440176 FDA approves first insomnia drug for middle-of-the-night waking followed by difficulty returning to sleep http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440177&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm281013.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Intermezzo (zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets) for use as needed to treat insomnia characterized by middle-of-the-night waking followed by difficulty returning to sleep. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440177 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:58:00 +0100 5440177 Rio Grande Imports Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undecared Dairy in Semita de Piña (Pineapple Jam Filled Pastry) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438125&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm280798.htm Rio Grande Imports Inc. of Copiague NY is recalling 50 cases of Semita de Piña because it may contain undeclared dairy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to dairy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438125 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:13:00 +0100 5438125 FDA permits marketing of a system to repair failed, problematic fix for aortic aneurysms http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5431141&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm280765.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of the first system that can repair a failed or problematic aortic endograft, a fabric tube used to repair a dangerously large aortic aneurysm, a bulge in the large blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5431141 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:37:00 +0100 5431141 Diamond Crystal Brands Inc. Announces a Nationwide Recall for GFS Sugar Canisters Due to Undeclared Milk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438126&cid=s_27964_143_f&fid=32632&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FSafety%2FRecalls%2Fucm280682.htm Diamond Crystal Brands Inc. of Savannah, Ga., ISSUES ALLERGEN ALERT FOR UNDECLARED MILK in 12-ounce GFS sugar canisters that were inadvertently filled with non-dairy coffee creamer. These items were shipped in 24-can cases labeled GFS non-dairy coffee creamer. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438126 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:17:00 +0100 5438126 FDA approves Eylea for eye disorder in older people http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5421330&cid=s_27964_4_f&fid=27964&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2FNewsEvents%2FNewsroom%2FPressAnnouncements%2Fucm280601.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Eylea (aflibercept) to treat patients with wet (neovascular) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans ages 60 and older. AMD gradually destroys a person’s sharp, central vision. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) Food and Drug Administration news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5421330 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:52:00 +0100 5421330