FDA NEWS

Rize 2 The Occasion Capsules and Rose 4 Her Capsules
Certain lots of both products were recalled because they contained an undeclared ingredient.

Stay Healthy While Traveling Abroad
Getting sick can ruin your trip. FDA shares the guidance it gives to overseas inspectors to help them remain healthy while traveling abroad.

FDA Warns Consumers Nationwide Not to Eat Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes
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 raw, red tomatoes.

FDA Takes Action against Seafood Processing Company, Executives
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today filed a complaint for permanent injunction against seafood processor Captain's Select Seafood, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn., and two of its top officers for violating the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

Stronger Warnings Requested for Fluoroquinolones
FDA has notified manufacturers of fluoroquinolones that a boxed warning on the increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture is necessary.

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

March 2008 Monthly Safety Labeling
Summary of safety-related revisions to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections of the Prescribing Information, plus Patient Package Inserts and Medication Guides.

Heartworm Prevention in Your Pet
A variety of FDA-approved heartworm prevention products are available to protect your pet from this potentially deadly infection, including ProHeart 6 injection for dogs under a restricted distribution program.

FDA Food Protection Plan Shows Significant Progress
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Protection Plan Progress Report, released today in conjunction with the Interagency Working Group on Import Safety Action Plan Update, shows significant areas of activity to further improve the safety of America's food supply since unveiling its Food Protection Plan in November 2007.

FDA 101: How to Use the Consumer Complaint System and MedWatch
When you have a problem with a food, drug, or other FDA-regulated product, FDA wants to hear from you. Here's how to report problems using two of FDA's main reporting systems.