FDA NEWS

Contaminated Nipple Cream
FDA is warning nursing mothers not to buy or use Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream because it contains potentially harmful ingredients.

Mycophenolate Mofetil (marketed as CellCept) and Mycophenolic Acid (marketed as Myfortic)
FDA issues an FDA Alert and Information for Healthcare Professional sheet for Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) and Mycophenolic Acid (MPA).

International Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Issues a Voluntary Recall of all Viril-Ity-Power (VIP) Tabs, a Product Marketed as a Dietary Supplement (May 29)
International Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., announced that it is conducting a voluntary recall of all the company’s supplement product sold under the brand name of Viril-Ity-Power (VIP) Tabs, 560mg/serving.

Albuterol Inhalers: Time to Transition
Manufacturers have been directed to phase out albuterol inhalers that use chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)--propellants that deplete the ozone layer. Here are facts about switching to alternative inhalers that use hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) propellants.

FDA Safety Update: Asthma Medications
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Here is a roundup of recent safety issues related to asthma medications.

Sentinel System to Monitor Medical Product Safety
FDA's new Sentinel Initiative aims to establish a national electronic system for tracking medical product performance.

Supreme Cuts Announces Voluntary Recall of Small Sample of Off The Cob Fresh Kernel Corn (May 27)
As a precautionary measure, Supreme Cuts LLC has announced that it is voluntarily recalling 87 cases of Off the Cob Fresh Kernel Corn in 12 oz bags. The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail and elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Calcilo XD Low-Calcium Vitamin D-Free Infant Formula With Iron Powder
Product recalled because of possible oxidation that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms in infants.

Abbott Announces Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Two Lots of Calcilo XD Low-Calcium/Vitamin D-Free Infant Formula with Iron Powder in 14.1-Ounce (400g) Cans (May 30)
Abbott announced a voluntary worldwide recall of two lots of Calcilo XD Low-Calcium/Vitamin D-Free Infant Formula with Iron powder in 14.1-ounce cans (400g). Only 14.1-ounce (400g) cans are involved in this action. Calcilo XD is a low-calcium and vitamin D-free infant formula that is specifically designed for the nutrition support of infants and children with hypercalcemia (high calcium in blood). It is only available by special order.