FDA NEWS

Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blockers (marketed as Remicade, Enbrel, Humira, and Cimzia)
FDA investigating TNF blockers and cancer risk in children and young adults.

Red Tomato Warning Expanded Nationwide
The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes, and products containing these tomatoes.

Enforcement Actions for Food Safety Violations
In separate enforcement actions, FDA shuts down companies for food safety violations. These actions include a recall of certain smoked seafood products.

Start at the Store: 7 Ways to Prevent Foodborne Illness
Food safety for consumers should begin at the supermarket or grocery store. Here are useful hints to keep in mind when shopping for food that will help keep foodborne illnesses out of your home.

Warning for Regranex—Cream for Leg and Foot Ulcers
A boxed warning has been added to the label of Regranex Gel 0.01% (becaplermin) to address the increased risk of cancer death in patients who use three or more tubes of the product.

Resolved Drug Shortage: Leukine (sargramostim) liquid 500 mcg vial
Resolved Drug Shortage: Leukine (sargramostim) liquid 500 mcg vial

Combating Antibiotic Resistance
Misuse and overuse of antibiotics have contributed to antibiotic resistance, a phenomenon that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of antibiotics.

Pregnant Women to Benefit from Better Information
A proposed rule will give women and their health care professionals better information concerning the effects of medications taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

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.

Viril-ity Power (VIP) Tablets
Product recalled because it contains a potentially harmful, undeclared ingredient that may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and can lower blood pressure to life-threatening levels.