FDA NEWS

FDA: West Virginia Livestock Owner Sentenced in Criminal and Civil Contempt Case
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that a West Virginia cattle dealer has been sentenced to six months probation for refusing to obey court orders in 2006 and 2008 that prohibited her from introducing animals into the food supply until the FDA had approved her record-keeping system. The FDA initiated the case after illegal levels of drug residue were found repeatedly in calves that Shirley A. Rhodes of Sandyville sold for use as human food.

FDA Approves DNA Test to Measure Hepatitis B Virus Levels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first nucleic acid test for hepatitis B virus (HBV) that measures the amount of viral DNA (viral load) in a patient's blood. Assessing a patient's viral load provides health care professionals with a highly sensitive method for gauging the progress of antiviral therapy in patients with chronic HBV infections.

Mom's Food Products, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Eggs in Sandwiches and Potato Salad (September 23)
Mom's Food Products, Inc. of Ft Worth, TX is recalling all Tuna Salad sandwiches, Pimento Cheese sandwiches, and potato salad because they may contain eggs in the salad dressing. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Peppers Unlimited, Inc. Recalls La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices (August 14)
Peppers Unlimited, Inc. of Fontana California is voluntarily recalling 580 cases of La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices because of possible product contamination caused by a chemical reaction between the product and the can potentially resulting in a swollen and/or ruptured container and significant off flavor.

FDA Warns Companies to Stop Marketing Unapproved Ophthalmic Balanced Salt Solution Drug Products and Topical Drug Products Containing Papain
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that companies marketing unapproved ophthalmic balanced salt solutions (BSS) and unapproved topical drug products containing papain must stop manufacturing and marketing these products or risk enforcement action. FDA is taking these actions because it has received reports of serious adverse events associated with their uses.

Warning on Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood
FDA is warning consumers against eating certain frozen cooked mussel products made by Bantry Bay Seafoods because they may be contaminated with azaspiracid toxins.

Bimbo Bakeries USA Issues an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Oroweat 100 Percent Whole Wheat Bread Packaging (September 16)
Bimbo Bakeries USA today announced a voluntary recall of Oroweat 100 Percent Whole Wheat bread because it may contain tree nuts that are not listed on the label. Individuals with allergies to tree nuts run the risk of a serious and or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.

FDA 101: Dietary Supplements
Part of the "FDA 101" series, this article describes how dietary supplements are regulated and offers safety tips for consumers.

Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in Margaritaville Island Lime Tortilla Chips (September 12)
El Matador Enterprises, makers of Margaritaville Tortilla Chips is voluntarily recalling 13-ounce bags of Margaritaville Island Lime Tortilla Chips because they may contain undeclared whey in the spice blend.