FDA News Digest for October 27, 2003

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FDA News Digest
October 27, 2003
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FDA Outlines New Approach to Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance

To address the growing problem of drug-resistant bacteria, FDA has issued
guidance that helps determine if an antimicrobial drug used to treat an
animal can cause antimicrobial resistance in humans consuming meat or other
food from that animal. The new approach is especially valuable in heading
off the improper use of antimicrobial drugs that are likely to cause
resistance problems in humans.
Press release:  http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2003/NEW00964.html
Questions and answers:  http://www.fda.gov/oc/antimicrobial/questions.html
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Study Shows Keeping Ready-to-Eat Foods Cold Cuts Listeria Risk

A recent FDA risk assessment shows that keeping refrigerated foods stored at
40 degrees Fahrenheit may cut the risk of disease from Listeria
monocytogenes bacteria by more than 50 percent. FDA also recommended using
perishable items that are precooked or ready to eat as soon as possible.
Press release: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2003/NEW00963.html
Questions and answers:  http://www.foodsafety.gov/~dms/lmr2qa.html
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Oregon Takes Action Against Alleged Illegal Internet Sale of Medicines

Oregon's attorney general has filed suit against two medical doctors alleged
to have illegally advertised and sold prescription drugs over the Internet
and from a clinic.  Products named in the suit include human growth hormone,
prescription drug samples, and a gel claimed to have the same active
ingredient as Viagra. FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations collaborated
with Oregon authorities in the case.
http://www.doj.state.or.us/releases/rel102303.htm
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RECALLS

The following products are being recalled for the reasons shown. Go to the
linked page for more information.

Easy-Bake Chocolate Brownie and Chocolate Frosting mixes in certain
Easy-Bake Refill Sets and Easy-Bake Rice Krispies Snack Shoppe (undeclared
milk, wheat and eggs)
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/easybake10_03.html

Royal Baltic Ltd. smoked or cured fish products (possible Listeria
monocytogenes contamination)
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/royalbaltic10_03.html

Noris Farms Organic Savory Cheddar Cheese (possible Listeria monocytogenes
contamination)
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/norisfarms10_03.html

For an archive of FDA-related recalls and safety alerts from the last 60
days, go to http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html
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RECENT SPEECHES

FDA Commissioner Mark B. McClellan, M.D., at the Fifth Annual David A.
Winston Lecture, Washington, D.C. (Oct. 20)
http://www.fda.gov/oc/speeches/2003/winston1020.html

For an archive of speeches by FDA officials, go to
http://www.fda.gov/speeches/speechli.htm
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RECENT TESTIMONY

FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Acting Director Steven K.
Galson, M.D., before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions; topic: "Federal and State Role in Pharmacy Compounding and
Reconstitution: Exploring the Right Mix to Protect Patients"
http://www.fda.gov/ola/2003/pharmacycompound1023.html

For an archive of testimony by FDA officials, go to
http://www.fda.gov/ola/listing.html
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PUBLIC MEETINGS

Nov. 20 -- FDA Workshop: Exploring the Link Between Food Labeling and Weight
Management; Bethesda, Md.
https://secure.z-techcorp.com/cmt/meetings/meeting_detail.cfm?meeting_id=26

For a list of upcoming FDA meetings, seminars, and other public events, go
to
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/hpmeetings.html.
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