October 4, 2008FDA Takes End Run to Award PR Contract - Washington Post FDA Takes End Run to Award PR Contract - Washington Post
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration had an image problem. For months last year the agency had been pummeled by Congress for poor inspections of tainted vegetables, drugs and other products. FDA leaders decided to hire a contractor for a public Source: www.washingtonpost.com FDA Rules How Much Melamine Is Too Much - KVIA.com FRIDAY, Oct. 3 (HealthDay News) -- With the Chinese milk products-melamine scandal generating fresh headlines, U.S. health officials on Friday unveiled what they consider acceptable levels of contamination with the industrial chemical. The bottom Source: www.kvia.com TorreyPines Therapeutics Reports Successful End-of-Phase II Meeting - MSN MoneyCentral LA JOLLA, Calif. , Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- TorreyPines Therapeutics, Inc. TPTX today announced that it held a successful End-of-Phase II meeting for tezampanel with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on September 29, 2008 . Based on a review Source: news.moneycentral.msn.com BRIEF-Bristol says FDA approves HIV treatment - Forbes Copyright Thomson Financial News Limited 2008. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Thomson Financial News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Source: www.forbes.com UPDATE 1-NeuroMetrix gets FDA nod for device, shares jump - Reuters Oct 2 (Reuters) - Medical device maker NeuroMetrix Inc (NURO.O: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) said the U.S. health regulators approved the use of its Universal electrodes in nerve conduction studies, sending its shares up as much as 83 Source: www.reuters.com FDA exploring safety of children's cough and cold medicines - Boston Globe Federal regulators tomorrow will explore setting new standards for over-the-counter cough and cold remedies intended for children. A year after manufacturers voluntarily pulled the medicines for children under 2 off store shelves, the Food and Drug Source: www.boston.com FDA Issues Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula FDA Issues Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula
In response to reports of contaminated milk-based infant formula manufactured in China, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today is issuing a Health Information Advisory. This is to assure the American public that there is no known threat of contamination in infant formula manufactured by companies that have met the requirements to sell infant formula in the United States. Although no Chinese manufacturers of infant formula have fulfilled the requirements to sell infant formula in the United States, FDA officials are investigating whether or not infant formula manufactured in China is being sold in specialty markets which serve the Asian community. FDA Awards $5.2 Million in Grants to Further Food and Feed Safety The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the awarding of 17 grants to enhance food and feed safety. These grants fund major cooperative agreements in four major areas. The FDA awarded a combined $5.2 million in these one-year grants to various state and local regulatory agencies. FDA Updates Health Information Advisory on Melamine Contamination The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers that seven Mr. Brown instant coffee and milk tea products manufactured in China are being recalled by the King Car Food Industrial Co. Ltd. due to possible contamination with melamine. 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 Analysis Shows Cholesterol Lowering Medications Do Not Increase the Risk of Lou Gehrig's Disease A U.S. Food and Drug Administration's analysis provides new evidence that the use of statins does not increase incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Recalls and Safety Alerts: Update on Cardiopulmonary Reactions with Ultrasound Micro-bubble Contrast Agents FDA is alerting healthcare professionals about labeling changes for ultrasound micro-bubble contrast agents, which are sold as Definity (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) Injectable Suspension and Optison (Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres for Injec... S.Korea finds melamine in China-made Snickers,KitKat - Yahoo News S.Korea finds melamine in China-made Snickers,KitKat - Yahoo News
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's food watchdog has ordered China -manufactured snacks from Nestle SA and Mars Inc to be taken off shelves after detecting melamine in their samples, it said on Saturday. The Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA Source: news.yahoo.com Faces sag along with economy - Detroit News Faces sag along with economy - Detroit News
CHICAGO -- The economy isn't the only thing that's drooping -- so are faces, breasts and bellies as would-be cosmetic surgery patients increasingly opt against costly nips and tucks because of tough financial times. Anecdotal reports and a recent Source: www.detnews.com FDA: Tiny Bit of Melamine OK in Most Foods - Fox Birmingham WASHINGTON -- Tiny traces of melamine, the chemical that has set off a global food safety scare , are not harmful in most foods, except baby formula, government experts said Friday. The Food and Drug Administration said Friday its safety experts have Source: www.myfoxal.com FDA: No Amount Of Melamine Safe In Formula - Post Chronicle The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said even a tiny amount of melamine in infant formula poses a risk. A tainted milk scandal in China prompted the agency to conduct a safety and risk assessment to identify the level of melamine and melamine Source: www.postchronicle.com FDA Wants More Time to Study Cold Meds for Kids - Atlanta Journal Constitution THURSDAY, Oct. 2 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will take its time considering whether to ban over-the-counter cold medicines for children, a top agency official said Thursday at a public hearing on the matter. Dr. John Source: www.ajc.com Northfield seeks priority FDA review of blood substitute - Chicago Tribune Northfield Laboratories Inc. would like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to convene a panel of advisers possibly early next year to conduct a speedy review of its experimental blood substitute. The Evanston -based biotech company plans to update Source: www.chicagotribune.com High court term begins quietly in campaign season - Boston Globe WASHINGTON— The Supreme Court is doing its best to stay out of the spotlight in the final days of the presidential campaign and while the other two branches of government struggle to deal with turmoil in the financial markets. The justices open Source: www.boston.com FDA Takes End Run to Award PR Contract - Washington Post The U.S. Food and Drug Administration had an image problem. For months last year the agency had been pummeled by Congress for poor inspections of tainted vegetables, drugs and other products. FDA leaders decided to hire a contractor for a public Source: www.washingtonpost.com Assurance by FDA on melamine - Baltimore Sun WASHINGTON - Tiny traces of melamine, the chemical that has set off a global food-safety scare, are not harmful in most foods, although it poses a threat when found in baby formula, government experts said yesterday. The Food and Drug Administration Source: www.baltimoresun.com In-Body Pediatric Devices Pose Unique Challenges In-Body Pediatric Devices Pose Unique Challenges
Implantable pediatric medical devices are exciting examples of cutting-edge medical technology. But they require special considerations on the part of parents, health professionals, and scientists who design devices. Draft Guidance on Genetically Engineered Animals The technology of genetic engineering offers many benefits for health, agriculture, and the environment. FDA tells how it is regulating genetically engineered animals. Vaccines Stand Ready for Flu Season FDA has approved six vaccines for the 2008-2009 flu season. Lion Pavilion Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Yulanpian Brand Dried Slices of Tender Bamboo Shoots (September 26) Yulanpian Brand Dried Slices of Tender Bamboo Shoots is sold in a 230gram, clear plastic package with the following code: 2008.1.3 and was distributed nationwide. It is a product of China. Mr. Brown 3-In-1 and and 2-In-1 Powdered Packets in Bag Coffee Mixes Due To Health Risk (October 1) The recall was initiated after the manufacturer notified Sunny Maid that these 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 Coffee Mix products may contain melamine. Although only certain lots are potentially contaminated, Sunny Maid is recalling all lots. No illnesses associated with this product have been reported to date. Sprouters Northwest, Inc. Recalls Alfalfa Sprout Products Because of Possible Health Concern (September 5) Sprouters Northwest, Inc. of Kent, Washington is recalling its alfalfa sprout products (alfalfa sprouts, onion sprouts, and salad sprouts) because they may be linked to a recent outbreak of Salmonellosis in Oregon and Washington State. To date, 13 cases of Salmonella Typhimirium infection have been associated with the consumption of raw alfalfa sprouts. Recalls and Safety Alerts: Serious Complications from Using Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein in the Cervical Spine FDA is alerting healthcare professionals about reports of life-threatening complications from the use of recombinant human Bone Morphogenetic Protein (rhBMP) in cervical spine fusion. Although FDA has approved two rhBMP products for very specific me... Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc. Issues a Nationwide recall of Blue Cat Flavor Drink Because of Possible Health Risk (October 3) Tristar Food, Jersey City, NJ is initiating a nationwide recall of all of their 100 ml plastic bottle packages of Blue Cat Flavor Drink (Lanmao) because it may be contaminated with Melamine. Bombay HC sets aside Maharashtra FDA orders on Subhiksha - Business Standard Bombay HC sets aside Maharashtra FDA orders on Subhiksha - Business Standard
The decision in this regard was taken by a bench of the Mumbai High Court on Friday, Subhiksha said in a statement. Maharashtra government's regulatory body for food and drugs, Maharastra FDA, had in mid-August passed orders of cancellation of Source: www.business-standard.com Stewart subpoena not ruled out - Baltimore Sun WASHINGTON - Lawmakers leading an investigation of Martha Stewart's sale of ImClone Systems Inc. stock aren't ruling out issuing a subpoena to force her to appear on Capitol Hill. "It may be the only means to get her to come forward and tell her Source: www.baltimoresun.com FDA sets melamine guide to help in food-safety tests - Arizona Daily Star WASHINGTON — Tiny traces of melamine, the chemical that has set off a global food-safety scare, are not harmful in most foods, except baby formula, government experts said Friday. The Food and Drug Administration said its safety experts have Source: www.azstarnet.com Bombay HC sets aside FDA order against Subhiksha warehouse - Economic Times NEW DELHI: Bombay High Court on Friday set aside all the orders of the FDA in respect of the Bhiwandi Mumbai Warehouse of Subhiksha. FDA had in August this year passed orders of cancellation of license against 3 of Subhiksha’s Vendors and a 20 day Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com FDA: Bit of melamine all right in most foods - AZCentral.com WASHINGTON - Tiny traces of melamine, the chemical that has set off a global food-safety scare, are not harmful in most foods, except baby formula, government experts said Friday. The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that its safety experts Source: www.azcentral.com Faces sag along with economy - Detroit News Faces sag along with economy - Detroit News
CHICAGO -- The economy isn't the only thing that's drooping -- so are faces, breasts and bellies as would-be cosmetic surgery patients increasingly opt against costly nips and tucks because of tough financial times. Anecdotal reports and a recent Source: www.detnews.com Melamine traces OK, FDA asserts - Boston Globe WASHINGTON - Tiny traces of melamine, the chemical that has set off a global food safety scare, are not harmful in most foods, except baby formula, the FDA said yesterday. The Food and Drug Administration said its safety specialists have concluded Source: www.boston.com FDA: Tiny Traces Of Chemical Are OK - Hartford Courant WASHINGTON — - Tiny traces of melamine, the chemical that has set off a global food safety scare, are not harmful in most foods, except baby formula, government experts said Friday. The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that its safety Source: www.courant.com October 3, 2008FDA Awards up to $2.5 Billion to Modernize Information Technology over Ten Years FDA Awards up to $2.5 Billion to Modernize Information Technology over Ten Years
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the selection of ten contractors to receive up to a total of $2.5 billion for information technology (IT) and data center management services over the next ten years. Voluntary Recall: Wegmans In-Store Made Bagels (September 10) Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all varieties of its in-store made bagels and bialys (flattened bagels with various toppings, i.e. pizza) sold in the bakery and purchased between August 24 and September 9, 2008. This recall is being initiated because the bagels may contain pieces of a metal spring from a mixer that entered the dough, which is produced at Wegmans' Central Bakeshop in Rochester, posing a possible choking hazard. Drug Shortage: Drug to be Discontinued; Revex (Nalmefene HCl Injection) Baxter has discontinued Revex production. Wegmans Expands Dates of Bagel Recall and Includes Additional Bakery Products (September 11) Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has expanded the voluntary recall of in-store made bagels and bialys first announced on Wednesday, September 10. The recall is now expanded to include Challah bread and in-store baked bagels, bialys and rolls. These products were sold in Wegmans' bakery department between June 19 and September 11, 2008. FDA Updates Health Information Advisory on Melamine Contamination The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers that seven Mr. Brown instant coffee and milk tea products manufactured in China are being recalled by the King Car Food Industrial Co. Ltd. due to possible contamination with melamine. FDA: Manufacturers of TNF-Blocker Drugs Must Highlight Risk of Fungal Infections The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that the manufacturers of Humira, Cimzia, Enbrel, and Remicade must strengthen the existing warnings, in the Warnings and Precaution sections of the drugs' prescribing information and Medication Guides, on the risk of developing opportunistic fungal infections. Some patients with invasive fungal infections have died. 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. QFCO, Inc. Recalls White Rabbit Candy Because of Possible Health Risk (September 26) QFCO, Inc. of Burlingame, California is recalling White Rabbit Candy because it may be contaminated with Melamine. Product was distributed to the states of CA, GA, HI, IL, MN, NY, OR, TX, WA through wholesale distributors to retail stores. The Hershey Company Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping Due to Undeclared Almonds (September 4) The only 7.25-ounce bottles of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping affected have the code 69N printed on the back of the bottle below the UPC symbol. The UPC/Bar Code is 346000. The item in question was available for purchase nationwide after July 8, 2008. FDA: Tiny bit of melamine OK in most foods - Boston Globe FDA: Tiny bit of melamine OK in most foods - Boston Globe
WASHINGTON— Tiny traces of melamine, the chemical that has set off a global food safety scare, are not harmful in most foods, except baby formula, government experts said Friday. The Food and Drug Administration said Friday its safety experts have Source: www.boston.com September 29, 2008US FDA: No Lou Gehrig's disease risk with statins - Guardian Unlimited US FDA: No Lou Gehrig's disease risk with statins - Guardian Unlimited
WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - An analysis of dozens of studies found the widely used statin cholesterol drugs do not increase the risk of Lou Gehrig's disease, U.S. health officials said on Monday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it Source: www.guardian.co.uk Lilly says FDA widens use of cancer drug Alimta - Forbes Eli Lilly & Co. said Monday the Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Lilly's drug Alimta as a first-line treatment for advanced and metastasized non-small cell lung cancer. The drug maker said Alimta was approved as an initial Source: www.forbes.com FDA: Statins Don't Increase 'Lou Gehrig s' Risk - CNN Money WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The Food and Drug Administration said Monday the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins do not appear to increase the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a condition more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Source: money.cnn.com UPDATE 1-US FDA: No Lou Gehrig's disease risk with statins - Reuters WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - An analysis of dozens of studies found the widely used statin cholesterol drugs do not increase the risk of Lou Gehrig's disease, U.S. health officials said on Monday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it Source: www.reuters.com FDA Funding Will Increase in Tough Budget Year - Forbes The Alliance for a Stronger FDA today applauded Congressional actions to assure increased funding for FDA in fiscal year 2009. Under the Continuing Resolution (CR), FDA will be able to spend at a higher rate in FY 2009 than it did in the current Source: www.forbes.com FDA says changes coming in wake of critical report - Newsweek The nation's fresh produce would be safer if U.S. farmers were required to adopt strict standards for growing leafy greens similar to industry-written ones devised for California growers, a Food and Drug Administration official said Friday. Dr. David Source: www.newsweek.com Cephalon to pay $425 mln to settle gov't probes - Forbes Cephalon to pay $425 mln to settle gov't probes - Forbes
BOSTON (Reuters) - Cephalon Inc (nasdaq: CEPH - news - people ) will pay $425 million to settle criminal and civil charges that it illegally promoted three of its drugs, the U.S. Department of Justice said Monday. The company and U.S. officials have Source: www.forbes.com Movers roundup: Halliburton, Eli Lilly - CNN Money HOUSTON (AP) _ Halliburton shares slumped Monday as the oil services company warned that earnings and revenue would take a hit from hurricanes Gustav and Ike. NEW YORK (AP) _ Shares of Eli Lilly & Co. fell Monday following the company's Friday Source: money.cnn.com Lilly says FDA widens use of cancer drug Alimta - Indianapolis Star Eli Lilly and Co. said today the Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Lilly's drug Alimta as a first-line treatment for advanced and metastasized non-small cell lung cancer. The Indianapolis-based drug maker said Alimta was approved Source: www.indystar.com FDA cites Procrit, Eprex and Eopgen study - United Press International FDA cites Procrit, Eprex and Eopgen study - United Press International
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an advisory about preliminary results of a German study involving the drug known as Procrit, Eprex or Epogen. The federal agency said the German study is investigating whether Source: www.upi.com RPT Eli Lilly says FDA continues to review Prasugrel as Sept 26 goal - Forbes RPT Eli Lilly says FDA continues to review Prasugrel as Sept 26 goal - Forbes
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Eli Lilly and Co (nyse: LLY - news - people ) said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to review its new drug application (NDA) for Prasugrel, after the agency failed to complete its review by the Sept 26 Source: www.forbes.com U.S. FDA Selects Applied Biosystems (ABI) to Provide Mass Spectrometry - StreetInsider.com Applied Biosystems Inc. (NYSE: ABI ) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has purchased seven of the company's 4000 QTRAP(R) Systems for the analysis of potential harmful pesticides in the U.S. food supply. These systems will be Source: www.streetinsider.com CEPHEID GETS FDA OK TO MARKET XPERT MRSA/SA SKIN AND SOFT TISSUE - Forbes Copyright Thomson Financial News Limited 2007. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Thomson Financial News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Source: www.forbes.com FDA Warns Anemia Drugs Linked To Deaths In Stroke Patients - dbtechno.com Washington (dbTechno) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has put out a warning saying that stroke patients who use anemia drugs may be increasing their risk of death. The news comes as preliminary results from a German study were released Source: www.dbtechno.com Cepheid receives marketing clearance from FDA for Xpert MRSA/SA SSTI - RTT News (RTTNews) - Cepheid, Inc. (CPHD: News ), a molecular diagnostics company, said Monday that it received clearance from the U.S Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, to market its Xpert MRSA/SA Skin and Soft Tissue Infection, or SSTI, test that runs on Source: www.rttnews.com Report Slams FDA On Lack Of Fresh Produce Oversight - dbtechno.com Washington (dbTechno) - The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has put out a new report, slamming the FDA for an overall lack of oversight of fresh produce. The new report released by the GAO has gone after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Source: www.dbtechno.com Cepheid Receives FDA Clearance for First Rapid On-Demand Molecular - MSN MoneyCentral Physicians and Surgeons Can Now Diagnose MRSA & SA Soft Tissue Infections in Less Than One Hour, Leading to More Effective Treatment SUNNYVALE, Calif. , Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cepheid CPHD today announced it has received clearance from Source: news.moneycentral.msn.com Cleveland BioLabs to Present at Maxim Group Growth Conference - MSN MoneyCentral Cleveland BioLabs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBLI) today announced that the Company is scheduled to present at the Maxim Group Growth Conference in New York City on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. The conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt New York Hotel. The Source: news.moneycentral.msn.com FDA cracks down on unapproved drugs - Citizen WASHINGTON (AP) _ Federal officials on Tuesday launched a crackdown against several companies that market an eye wash and a widely used skin cream without government approval, saying these prescription medications could pose risks. The eye wash Source: www.citizen.com FDA Probes J&J Anemia Drug over Clinical Trial Deaths - Eflux Media Results of a study undergone by German scientists revealed that stroke patients given Amgen and Johnson & Johnson’s anemia drug Eprex might increase their risk for death, the US Food and Drug Administration warned on Friday. Eprex belongs to a Source: www.efluxmedia.com September 28, 2008Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants
Poison ivy and other poisonous plants are a hazard all year round. Here are tips for preventing and treating the itchy rash and blisters. Trans Ocean Products Recalls Cracked Pepper Style Smoked Salmon LOT No 54933-2 Because of Possible Health Risks (August 29) Trans-Ocean Products, Inc. of Bellingham, Washington is recalling its 4 ounce Cracked Pepper Style Smoked Salmon Lot No 54933-2 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Are You Storing Food Safely? When, where, and how you store food can help prevent foodborne illnesses. Here are pointers for safely storing food in your refrigerator, freezer, and cupboards. FDA Approves Expanded Uses for Gardasil to Include Preventing Certain Vulvar and Vaginal Cancers FDA Approves Expanded Uses for Gardasil to Include Preventing Certain Vulvar and Vaginal Cancers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the approval of the vaccine Gardasil for the prevention of vaginal and vulvar cancer caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 in girls and women ages 9 to 26. These two HPV types cause 70 percent of cervical cancers, and are known to also cause some vulvar and vaginal cancers, but the percentages are not well defined. FDA Approves First Bone Marrow Stimulator to Treat Immune-Related Low Platelet Counts The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Nplate (romiplostim), the first product that directly stimulates the bone marrow to produce needed platelets in patients with a rare blood disorder that can lead to serious bleeding. FDA to Post Quarterly Report of Potential Safety Issues The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has posted on its Web site its first quarterly report that lists certain drugs that are being evaluated for potential safety issues. The drugs have been identified based on a review of reports in FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS). FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Regulating Genetically Engineered Animals The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, today released for public comment draft guidance on the regulation of genetically engineered (GE) animals. The guidance document is intended to clarify the FDA's regulatory authority in this field, as well as the requirements and recommendations for producers of GE animals and products derived from GE animals. Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages; Ultra-TechneKow DTE (Technetium Tc 99m Generator) NDA 17-243 (updated) Updated letter on this current drug shortage Preventing Medical Errors: Mixups between Insulin U-100 and U-500 (April 2008) This story originally aired in April 2008. In this special edition of FDA PSN, we are repeating some of the most important safety issues that continue to pose a public health concern. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) recently des... Drug Shortages: Current Drug Shortages; Methadone Hydrochloride Injection See Web site for additional information on this current drug shortage Irradiation: A Safe Measure for Safer Iceberg Lettuce and Spinach Irradiation: A Safe Measure for Safer Iceberg Lettuce and Spinach
In the fight against foodborne illness, FDA is permitting fresh iceberg lettuce and fresh spinach to be irradiated at safe doses. Fresh from the Deli American Sub Sandwich Recalled by Landshire, Inc. Because of Possible Health Risk (August 28) Landshire, Inc. is recalling its American Sub sandwich because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Draft Guidance on Genetically Engineered Animals The technology of genetic engineering offers many benefits for health, agriculture, and the environment. FDA tells how it is regulating genetically engineered animals. Safety and Food Packaging FDA monitors all packaging that comes into contact with food. Here's an overview of how FDA conducts safety reviews of food contact substances. Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula In response to reports of contaminated milk-based infant formula manufactured in China, FDA issued a Health Information Advisory on September 12, 2008. FDA needs more time on Lilly, Daiichi anti-clot drug - Forbes FDA needs more time on Lilly, Daiichi anti-clot drug - Forbes
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co (nyse: LLY - news - people ) and Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd said Friday that U.S. health regulators have not completed a review of their closely watched anti-clotting drug prasugrel, leaving the drug's fate in limbo Source: www.forbes.com FDA says changes coming in wake of critical report - San Francisco Gate The nation's fresh produce would be safer if U.S. farmers were required to adopt strict standards for growing leafy greens similar to industry-written ones devised for California growers, a Food and Drug Administration official said Friday. Dr. David Source: www.sfgate.com FDA issues warning on Chinese coffees, candy - Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON—The powdered milk contamination scare that has killed four Chinese infants and sickened 53,000 more reached American shores Friday when the Food and Drug Administration recommended that consumers avoid a line of coffees and a candy made Source: www.chicagotribune.com Anemia Drugs Linked to Stroke Study Deaths: FDA - KVIA.com FRIDAY, Sept. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Preliminary results from a German study suggest that stroke patients' use of anti-anemia drugs such as Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen might end up boosting their risk for death, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Source: www.kvia.com Indevus shares double on deals with FDA, Teva - CNN Money NEW YORK (Associated Press) - Shares of Indevus Pharmaceuticals Inc. more than doubled Friday after the company said it is collaborating with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. to develop a treatment for stuttering and could move forward with its Source: money.cnn.com In wake of critical report FDA says changes coming - San Diego Union-Tribune FRESNO – The nation's fresh produce would be safer if U.S. farmers were required to adopt strict standards for growing leafy greens similar to industry-written ones devised for California growers, a Food and Drug Administration official said Friday Source: www.signonsandiego.com Drug Shortages: Drugs to be Discontinued; Cefotan (cefotetan injection)- updated Drug Shortages: Drugs to be Discontinued; Cefotan (cefotetan injection)- updated
See additional information in Related Information section. Drug Shortages: Drugs to be Discontinued; Mitozytrex (Mitomycin for Injection) - updated See information in Related Information section. FDA Updates Health Information Advisory on Melamine Contamination FDA Updates Health Information Advisory on Melamine Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers that seven Mr. Brown instant coffee and milk tea products manufactured in China are being recalled by the King Car Food Industrial Co. Ltd. due to possible contamination with melamine. 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. Voluntary Recall: Wegmans In-Store Made Bagels (September 10) Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all varieties of its in-store made bagels and bialys (flattened bagels with various toppings, i.e. pizza) sold in the bakery and purchased between August 24 and September 9, 2008. This recall is being initiated because the bagels may contain pieces of a metal spring from a mixer that entered the dough, which is produced at Wegmans' Central Bakeshop in Rochester, posing a possible choking hazard. Sprouters Northwest, Inc. Recalls Alfalfa Sprout Products Because of Possible Health Concern (September 5) Sprouters Northwest, Inc. of Kent, Washington is recalling its alfalfa sprout products (alfalfa sprouts, onion sprouts, and salad sprouts) because they may be linked to a recent outbreak of Salmonellosis in Oregon and Washington State. To date, 13 cases of Salmonella Typhimirium infection have been associated with the consumption of raw alfalfa sprouts. The Hershey Company Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping Due to Undeclared Almonds (September 4) The only 7.25-ounce bottles of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping affected have the code 69N printed on the back of the bottle below the UPC symbol. The UPC/Bar Code is 346000. The item in question was available for purchase nationwide after July 8, 2008. FDA Approves Software Update that Identifies Potential Defibrillator Lead Fractures The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced approval of a software update from Medtronic that will help detect fractures of the company's Sprint Fidelis cardiac defibrillator lead. The new software package will alert both patients and physicians of a potential lead fracture. This will enable early intervention and lower the risk of serious complications. Fresh from the Deli American Sub Sandwich Recalled by Landshire, Inc. Because of Possible Health Risk (August 28) Landshire, Inc. is recalling its American Sub sandwich because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Lucky Country Inc. Recalls All Natural Black Licorice Products (September 5) Lucky Country Inc. of Lincolnton, NC is recalling all of its natural black licorice products from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington State due to elevated levels of lead. FDA to Post Quarterly Report of Potential Safety Issues The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has posted on its Web site its first quarterly report that lists certain drugs that are being evaluated for potential safety issues. The drugs have been identified based on a review of reports in FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS). FDA Blamed For Ineffective Produce Testing - Redorbit.com FDA Blamed For Ineffective Produce Testing - Redorbit.com
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have addressed concerns for another salmonella outbreak, after recurring attacks of food poisoning, with continued work. The FDA wants to improve the quality and safety of fresh produce, a report released on Source: www.redorbit.com F.D.A. Reviewing Deaths in Anemia Drug Study - Gadsden Times Sixteen percent of patients who were treated with the drug, Eprex, had died three months after the study began, compared with 9 percent who were given a placebo, the Food and Drug Administration said in a statement. Source: www.gadsdentimes.com |
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