FDA NEWS

Bayer Removes Remaining Trasylol Stock
Bayer will begin removing the remaining Trasylol, a drug used to control bleeding during heart surgery, from the U.S. market.

Xiadafil VIP Tablets
Consumers advised not to purchase or use the product, marketed as a dietary supplement, because it contains a potentially harmful, undeclared ingredient that may dangerously affect a person's blood pressure and can cause other life-threatening side effects.

Updated Press Release: Lezza Blue Raspberry Italian Ice Recalled
The product is in round plastic pint containers with a lot code of 2116. Blue Raspberry is the flavor of the product. The product was distributed to retail outlets in Illinois, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Texas, Michigan, Louisiana, Kansas, Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Missouri, Kentucky, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Minnesota during 2006 and 2007.

Little Bay Baking Company Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy In Corn Bread And Muffin Mix in 12.6 Ounce White Paper Tin Tie Bag Package (May 2)
Little Bay Baking Company of Newmarket, New Hampshire is recalling all bags of CORN BREAD AND MUFFIN MIX sold before May 2, 2008 because it contains undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

June 2008 Patient Safety News
Video news show for healthcare professionals, covering safety alerts, recalls, product approvals, and important tips on protecting patients.