FDA News Releases

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• FDA Launches New Pet Health and Safety Widget, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates - FDA Reminds Public that Frogs Carry Salmonella, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - UPDATE: CT Brain Perfusion Scans Safety Investigation - Additional cases of excess radiation exposure, recommendations provided, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Makes Interim Recommendations to Address Concern of Excess Radiation Exposure during CT Perfusion Imaging, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Former New Hampshire Registered Nurse Pleads Guilty for Tampering With Dilaudid and Demerol Syringes at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• wCollege Inn Initiates Voluntary Recall of Select Canned Chicken Broth Products due to Mislabeling, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA, CDC, and States Investigating Norovirus Illnesses Linked to Oysters, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Voltaren Gel (diclofenac sodium topical gel) - Hepatic Effects Labeling Change: Cases of drug-induced hepatotoxicity reported, FDA MedWatch
• Food Defense Tool from FDA and APHIS Helps Farmers, Producers Assess Vulnerabilities, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - CORRECTION - December 2009 FDA Patient Safety News now available, FDA MedWatch
• Unilever Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Slim-Fast® Ready-to-Drink Products in Cans Due to Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Cardiovascular Systems ViperSheath Sheath Introducer - Recall, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Snax in Pax, Inc. Issues a Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergen in Caramel Corn and Caramel Puff Products., U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Steris System 1 Processor: FDA Notice and Recommendations-Unapproved device with potential for improper sterilization and disinfection, FDA MedWatch
• Valproate Sodium and related products (valproic acid and divalproex sodium): Increased risk of neural tube defects and other major birth defects, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Drug Safety Newsletter - Dec 2009: Newsletter for healthcare professionals with selected postmarketing drug safety reviews, product labeling changes, and recent drug safety communications, FDA MedWatch
• Drug Information Update: Risk of Neural Tube Birth Defects following prenatal exposure to Valproate, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for December 2, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Lexiva (fosamprenavir calcium) - Dear Healthcare Professional Letter: Association between Lexiva and myocardial infarction in HIV infected adults, FDA MedWatch
• Sunny Lake Trading Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Radix Polygonati Officialis, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Approves Kalbitor for Treating Potentially Life-Threatening Attacks of Hereditary Angioedema, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Kalbitor for Treating Potentially Life-Threatening Attacks of Hereditary Angioedema, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Norpramin (desipramine hydrochloride) - Dear Healthcare Professional Letter:Risk of sudden death and cardiac dysrhythmias, FDA MedWatch
• FDA MedWatch - CORRECTED LINKS - December 2009 FDA Patient Safety News now available, FDA MedWatch
• FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: November 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Rikki USA, Inc.Re-Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shrimp in Toi Sauce Thai Red Curry (Panang) produced for the Siamrica Co. to Correct Lot Number, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - December 2009 FDA Patient Safety News now available, FDA MedWatch
• Diamond Pet Foods Announces Recall of Premium Edge Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball Cat Food, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• La Espiga De Oro, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Whey in Flour Tortillas, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Indoor Tanning: The Risks of Ultraviolet Rays, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Agriflu Seasonal Influenza Vaccine, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA's Woodcock Discusses Pain Management and Drug Safety in Nov. 26, 2009 Issue of The New England Journal of Medicine, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Stryker Operating Room System II Surgical Navigation System: Recall due to potential for the navigation PC SPC-1 component to stop working which could result in potential harms associated with this failure, FDA MedWatch
• Stryker Corporation's Instruments Division Issues Worldwide Class 1 Recall of 23 Operating Room System II Surgical Navigation Systems; Catalog numbers 7700-100-000 and 7700-101-201, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Vita Food Products, Inc. Issues an Alert Announcing Undeclared Wheat in ELF Branded Herring in Sour Cream, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for November 25, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Seeks Permanent Injunction Against Sharkco Seafood International Inc., U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Spanish version of FDA's Consumer Update article, Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Timco Worldwide Inc. issuance of a voluntary recall of Large Seedless Watermelons because of possible health risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Warning on Body Building Products (video), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Five Crowns Marketing Voluntarily Recalling Cantaloupes Packed under the Majesty Label Because of a Potential Health Risk Due to Possible Contamination of Salmonella, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Unilever Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Certain Shedd's Country Crock® Chilled Side-Dish Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Meridia (sibutramine): Early Communication about cardiovascular events, FDA MedWatch
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Camano Island Man Indicted for Scheme to Steal and Sell Diabetic Supplies, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Five Crowns Marketing Voluntarily Recalling Pantaloupes Packed under the Majesty Label Because of a Potential Health Risk Due to Possible Contamination of Salmonella, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Superior Foods Co. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens in Fish Product, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review of Meridia (sibutramine hydrochloride), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- Peramivir IV Renal Dosing Recommendations, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Mislabeled Fresh & Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Service Smoked Fish Corp. Recalls Smoked Nova Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• P&G Voluntarily Recalls Specific Lots of Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Cardiac Science Powerheart and CardioVive AEDs: Initial Communication-Defective components may cause affected devices to not deliver electric shocks, FDA MedWatch
• Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray - Recall: Product found containing the bacteria B. cepacia, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Takes Action Against Maryland Veal Calf Dealer, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Nassau Candy Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert Because Of Possible Undeclared Allergens on their Tasty Dish Snack Tubs of Chocolate Almonds, Chocolate Raisins and Sour Neon Worms, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Web site Operators, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Web site Operators, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for November 18, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Takes Action Against Dairy Farm and Owner, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Announces New Warning on Plavix: Avoid Use with Prilosec/Prilosec OTC, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - RockHard Weekend, marketed as dietary supplement, contains undeclared drug ingredient sulfoaildenafil, FDA MedWatch
• SNACKS ON RACKS, INC. Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert because of Undeclared Allergens in Their Gourmet Snacks Pack Product Line, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Approves Qutenza (capsaicin) for Long-Term Pain Relief after Shingles Attacks, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• RockHard Laboratories Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Specific Lots of RockHard Weekend marketed as Dietary Supplement, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for Long-Term Pain Relief after Shingles Attacks, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Cardiovascular Systems ViperSheath Sheath Introducer - Nationwide recall due to stretching or fracture of the sheath during use, FDA MedWatch
• FDA MedWatch - IDS Sports Dietary Supplements - Five products recalled due to undeclared ingredients, FDA MedWatch
• Cardiovascular Systems Initiates Voluntary Recall of ViperSheath^TM Sheath Introducer, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA and Everyday Health Collaborate to Expand Reach of Consumer Health Information, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Teams with Everyday Health to Expand Reach of Health Information, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Clopidogrel (marketed as Plavix) and Omeprazole (marketed as Prilosec) - Drug Interaction, FDA MedWatch
• Drug Information Update- Updated Safety Information about a drug interaction between Clopidogrel Bisulfate (Plavix) and Omeprazole (Prilosec, Prilosec OTC), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates- FDA Announces the Approval of a New Product for the Management of Reproduction in Sheep, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) systems - Preliminary Public Health Notification, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Approves Additional Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - October 2009 Drug Safety Labeling Changes - 26 drugs with changes to Boxed Warning, Warnings, Contraindications, Precautions, Adverse Reactions, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Expands Use of CSL Limited's Seasonal and H1N1 Vaccines to Infants and Children, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Operators of Burien Salon Plead Guilty in Case Involving Bribe and Illegal Import of Cosmetic Equipment, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA to Examine the Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Approves Lysteda to Treat Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Cardiac Science Notifies AED Customers of Nationwide Voluntary Medical Device Correction, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• IDS Sports Conducts a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Bromodrol, Dual Action Grow Tabs, Grow Tabs, Mass Tabs, and Ripped Tabs TR, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Conagra Foods Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on a Limited Number of 15 oz. Tubs of Blue Bonnet Light Spread, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Pai You Guo, Marketed as Dietary Supplement - Recall: Weight loss product contains undeclared drug ingredients sibutramine and phenolphthalein, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Statement on Vibrio Vulnificus in Raw Oysters, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• New Report Recommends Enhanced Food Tracing Guidelines, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Lysteda to Treat Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Local Anesthetics, Continuously Infused (bupivacaine, chlorprocaine, lidocaine, mepivacaine, procaine, ropivacaine) : Chondrolysis reported with continuous intra-articular infusions via elastomeric infusion devices, FDA MedWatch
• Genzyme Products[Cerezyme, Fabrayzme, Myozyme, Aldurazyme, Thyrogen]: Foreign particle contamination may lead to serious adverse events including embolic events, anaphylactic, immune-mediated reactions, FDA MedWatch
• GMP Herbal Products, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of a Weight Loss Supplement Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredients, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA To Look Into Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Chondrolysis Reported with Continuously Infused Local Anesthetics, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- Information for Healthcare Professionals - Potential Contamination of Products Manufactured by Genzyme Corporation, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Expands Approved Use of H1N1 Vaccines to Include Infants and Children, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Synthes USA, Ti Synex II Vertebral Body Replacement - Class I Recall: loss of device height, resulting in nerve injury, compression fracture, failure of additional fixation, and/or need for further surgery, FDA MedWatch
• Enforcement Report for November 11, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Health Care Professional Sentenced To Prison For Product Tampering, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Dear Healthcare Professional letter from FDA Commissioner Hamburg re: H1N1 influenza vaccine, FDA MedWatch
• External Biphasic Defibrillators: Initial Communication- 14 events reported in which 200 J biphasic defibrillator was ineffective in providing fibrillation/cardioversion therapy, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Commissioner Addresses Nation's Doctors on H1N1 Vaccine, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Edwards Lifesciences CardioVations EndoClamp Aortic Catheter - Class 1 Recall, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Edwards Lifesciences CardioVations EndoClamp Aortic Catheter - Class 1 Recall:Product, used during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, may spontaneously rupture during surgery, FDA MedWatch
• Hospira Brand Propofol and Liposyn Products - Recall:Product containers may contain particulate matter that could act as emboli and lead to impeded blood flow, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Approves Drug Treatment for Rare Cancer, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Issues 2009 FDA Food Code, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Hospira Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Liposyn[TM] and Propofol Products That May Contain Particulate Matter, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Approves Istodax (romidepsin) to Treat Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Pointe Scientific Liquid Glucose Hexokinase Reagent - Recall, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for November 4, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Jelly Belly Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in 7.5oz cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Warns Companies against Marketing Illegal Flavored Cigarettes, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Health Alert for Certain Pet Treats Made by Pet Carousel, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • FDA Health Alert for Certain Pet Treats Made by Pet Carousel, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Doctor Sentenced for Writing Prescriptions Over the Internet for People Whom He Had Never Met or Examined, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA and FSIS Collaborate To Improve Tracing of Unsafe Food Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Stiff Nights, marketed as dietary supplement, contains undeclared drug ingredient sulfoaildenafil, FDA MedWatch
• PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Dentley's Beef Hooves, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Warns Consumers on Sexual Enhancement Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Unveils Safe Use Initiative to Reduce Harm From Medication Use, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update - FDA Releases Drug Dosage Guidance for Measuring Devices Included with OTC Medications, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update - FDA Unveils Safe Use Initiative that Targets Preventable Harm from Medication Use, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Unveils Safe Use Initiative that Targets Preventable Harm from Medication Use, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Centurion Medical Products - Premie Pack and Meconium Pack - Recall, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Charleston Cookie Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Butter in Almond Cookies Produced for Dean & Deluca, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Centurion Medical Products Premie Pack and Meconium Pack Recall - pediatric tracheal tubes manufactured with an internal diameter smaller than indicated on label, FDA MedWatch
• Bodybuilding.com Dietary Supplements-Sold on Internet: recalled due to undeclared steroids in products with risk of acute liver injury, FDA MedWatch
• BODYBUILDING.COM Is Conducting a Voluntary Nationwide and International Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroids, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Pelican Bay Ltd. Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Chocolate Mix, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: October 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update - Questions and Answers for Tamiflu, Relenza and Peramivir IV, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - November 2009 FDA Patient Safety News now available, FDA MedWatch
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Boca Raton Man Convicted in Nutritional Supplement Scam, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Bellevue Salon Owner Convicted in Connection With Unlicenced Cosmetic Treatments, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA, JIFSAN Travel to Bangladesh to Teach Seafood Safety, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates - FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine Alerts Veterinarians About Problems with Vetsulin® to Treat Diabetes in Dogs and Cats, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Publishes Guidance on Diagnostic Tests for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Byetta (exenatide) - Altered kidney function, including acute renal failure/renal insufficiency, in patients on Byetta, FDA MedWatch
• FDA: Byetta Label Revised to Include Safety Information on Possible Kidney Problems, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Information for Healthcare Professionals: Reports of Altered Kidney Function in patients using Exenatide (Marketed as Byetta), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates - FDA Announces Minor Use/Minor Species (MUMS) Grant Program Awards, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Alexia Foods issues nationwide allergy alert and product recall on its Alexia Olive Oil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto Oven Reds frozen potatoes due to undeclared pine nut allergen, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Allergy Alert on Possible Undeclared Soy Protein in32-ounce Great Value Half &amp; Half, 32-ounce Great Value 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, 32-ounce Kroger brand 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, and 64-ounce Wholesome Farms Chocolate Ice Cream Mix, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Pointe Scientific, Inc Expands Nationwide Recall of Liquid Glucose Hexokinase Reagent (G7517), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA: Procter & Gamble Unlawfully Marketing Two Vicks Cold and Flu Medicines Containing Vitamin C, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Pointe Scientific Liquid Glucose Hexokinase Reagent: Nationwide recall of all size kits due to inaccurate glucose values above 200mg/dL range, FDA MedWatch
• Cordis CROSSOVER Sheath Introducer: Nationwide recall due to stretching or fracture of the sheath during use, FDA MedWatch
• Cordis Initiates Nationwide Recall of CROSSOVER[TM] Sheath Introducer, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Pointe Scientific, Inc Issues Nationwide Recall of Liquid Glucose Hexokinase Reagent (G7517), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA: Procter & Gamble Unlawfully Marketing Two Vicks Cold and Flu Medicines Containing Vitamin C, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Mrs. Rios Corn Products Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Whey in Flour Tortillas, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA and WebMD Expand Consumer Health Information Partnership, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA, WebMD Expand Health Information Partnership, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Stryker Biotech and Its Top Management Indicted for Illegal Promotion of Medical Devices Used in Invasive Surgeries, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for October 28, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Registration Closes Soon for FDA's Second Annual Science Writers Symposium, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Pop's Bakery Inc. Issues Allergy on Undeclared Whey (Milk) in all Flour Tortillas, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Accusure Insulin Syringes (Qualitest Pharm) - Nationwide recall of all lots due to potential for needle to become detached from syringe, FDA MedWatch
• Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Accusure® Insulin Syringes, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• San Link Inc. Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Vacuum Pack Dried Lesh (Fish)., U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• San Link Inc. Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Vacuum Pack Dried Krasnoperka (Fish)., U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Approves New Treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves New Treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Mars Snackfood US ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED PEANUTS In Dove Caramel Pecan Perfection Ice Cream, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Peramivir IV:Investigational antiviral drug approved for emergency use in H1N1 influenza infection; mandatory reporting of adverse events required by healthcare providers, FDA MedWatch
• Drug Information Update- FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Intravenous Antiviral Peramivir for 2009 H1N1 Influenza for Certain Patients, Settings, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Intravenous Antiviral Peramivir for 2009 H1N1 Influenza for Certain Patients, Settings, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Rituxan (rituximab) - Third case of PML reported, the first case of PML in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis treated with Rituxan who has not previously received treatment with a TNF antagonist, FDA MedWatch
• Unilever Issues Allergy Alert on Wheat in a Limited Number of Tubs of Breyers® Ice Cream, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• The Word is Out on Unapproved H1N1 Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Improper Use of Decorative Contact Lenses May Haunt You, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Undeclared Sulfites in "Agro Sun Dried Fruits and Nuts Tropical Mix", U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Improper Use of Decorative Contact Lenses May Haunt You (video), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Nutkao Urgent Food Recall Due to Undeclared Peanuts, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for October 21, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 30 mg/mL; 1mL and 2mL Single Dose Vials Recall, FDA MedWatch
• Domega International Co. Ltd Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in WHITE LOTUS SEED PASTE MOON CAKE (2 YOLKS), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• American Regent Voluntarily Recalls All Lots of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• LASIK: Quality of Life Project, Warning Letters to Facilities, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Charity Operator Pleads Guilty in a Scheme Involving Prescription Drugs That Had Been Donated to Assist the Poor in Developing Countries, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Plum Organics Voluntarily Recalls Select Batch of Apple & Carrot Portable Pouches Due to Potential Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• A New Online Guide to Hearing Aids, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA's International Posts: Improving the Safety of Imported Food and Medical Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Hearing Aids and Personal Sound Amplifiers: Know the Difference, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates - FDA Alerts Pet Owners to Voluntary Recall of Premium Edge Cat Food, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Form of Kidney Cancer, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Form of Kidney Cancer, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Fluarix for Pediatric Use, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA, FTC Issue Joint Warning Letter to Web Site Offering Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Supplements, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • FDA, FTC Issue Joint Warning Letter to Web Site Offering Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Supplements, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - September 2009 Drug Safety Labeling Changes - 36 drugs with changes to Boxed Warning, Warnings, Contraindications, Precautions, Adverse Reactions, FDA MedWatch
• FDA MedWatch - Medical Device Power Cords Safety Investigation: Initial Communication, FDA MedWatch
• Registration Opens for FDA's Second Annual Science Writers Symposium, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves New Vaccine for Prevention of Cervical Cancer, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Hannaford Announces Removal of Frozen Taste of Inspirations Vegetable Spring Rolls, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves New Indication for Gardasil to Prevent Genital Warts in Men and Boys, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• TGF PRODUCTION LLC Issues An Alert On Uneviscerated Herring Salted, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Dexferrum (iron dextran injection): Risk of anaphylactic-type reactions, including fatalities, following parenteral administration of iron dextran, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Announces Plans for LASIK Quality of Life Project, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA: Procter & Gamble Warning Posted in Error, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Postmarketing Safety Evaluation of New Molecular Entities: Final Report, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for October 14, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• New FDA Web Page Lists Disposal Instructions for Select Medicines, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • New FDA Web Page Lists Disposal Instructions for Select Medicines, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Limited Voluntary Recall of Country Acres® Home Grown Turkey & Quail Starter, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: California Man Receives Sentence for Falsifying Records for Harvesting and Selling Human Tissue for Medical Implants, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Fisher/Rex Sandwiches Recalls Sandwiches Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Pine Bluff Doctor Indicted on Misbranding, Health Care Fraud, & Money Laundering Charges, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Two Indicted For Sending More Than 15,000 Misbranded Drugs To Customers, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Reducing Radiation from Medical X-rays (video), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Acts to Halt Marketing of Unapproved Codeine Sulfate Tablets, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • FDA Acts to Halt Marketing of Unapproved Codeine Sulfate Tablets, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Berinert to Treat Abdominal Attacks, Facial Swelling Associated With Hereditary Angioedema, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Relenza (zanamivir) Inhalation Powder must not be reconstituted in liquid formulation or used in any nebulizer or mechanical ventilator, FDA MedWatch
• Drug Information Update- Seats Still Available for CDER's Small Business Assistance Workshop, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - CT Brain Perfusion Scans Safety Investigation: Initial Notification, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Awards $17.5 Million in Grants to Further Food and Feed Safety, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Takes Enforcement Action against Ready-to-Eat Sandwich Manufacturer, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • FDA Takes Enforcement Action against Ready-to-Eat Sandwich Manufacturer, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Neuron 6F 070 Delivery Catheter [Penumbra], U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Unomedical Manual Pulmonary Resuscitator - Recall: due to malfunction which impairs ability of device to generate positive pressure necessary to function properly, FDA MedWatch
• Enforcement Report for October 7, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates - CVM Announces the Availability of the 2006 NARMS Executive Report, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Unomedical Issues Worldwide Recall of Certain Manual Pulmonary Resuscitators, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Philips Heartstart Fr2+ AED: Recall, reports of memory chip failure, could render the AED inoperable and prevent it from delivering shock, FDA MedWatch
• Drug Information Update- FDA Marks 100th HIV/AIDS Drug Authorized for Purchase Under PEPFAR, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Marks 100th HIV/AIDS Drug Authorized for Purchase Under PEPFAR, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- New Draft Guidance: H. pylori-Associated Duodenal Ulcer Disease in Adults: Developing Drugs for Treatment, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee on 12/7/09, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- Anti-Infective Drugs Advisory Committee meeting on 10/27/09, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Veal Company Charged in Case of Tainted Feed, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Orders Postmarket Surveillance Studies on Certain Spinal Systems, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• USDA Joins FDA Efforts on New Food Safety Regulations, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - October 2009 FDA Patient Safety News now available, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Consumer Health Information Updates: FDA's Cooperative Programs Improve Food Safety, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Niles, Ill. Firm Issues Allergy Alert on Classic Candy, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Philips Issues Worldwide Recall of Select Heartstart Fr2+ Automated External Defibrillators, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- Information for Healthcare Professionals - Authorization of Use of Expired Tamiflu for Oral Suspension, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: W. Scott Harkonen, Former Biotech CEO, Convicted of Wire Fraud, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Transparency Task Force to Hold 2nd Public Meeting on Ensuring That Agency Information is Useful, Understandable, Accessible, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • FDA Transparency Task Force to Hold 2nd Public Meeting on Ensuring That Agency Information is Useful, Understandable, Accessible, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Consumers Warned Not to Eat Certain Imported Dried Plums, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Approves Mirena (levonorgestrel intrauterine system) to Treat Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in IUD Users, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- Indian Health Service joins the Drug Safety Oversight Board, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Additional Use for IUD Mirena to Treat Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in IUD Users, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Neuron 6F 070 Delivery Catheter [Penumbra]:Reports that the catheter could kink, lead to difficulty in catheter advancement, FDA MedWatch
• Heparin: Change in Reference Standard - The change will result in 10% reduction in the potency of the heparin marketed in the U.S., FDA MedWatch
• Drug Information Update- FDA Public Health Alert: Change in Heparin USP Monograph (corrected link), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Public Health Alert: Change in Heparin USP Monograph, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Alert: New USP Standards for Heparin Products Will Result in Decreased Potency, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • FDA Alert: New USP Standards for Heparin Products Will Result in Decreased Potency, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for September 30, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Cooperative Program Ensures Safe Shellfish (slideshow), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Cooperative Programs Help Keep Food Safe, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Cooperative Program Ensures Safe Shellfish, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Penumbra Announces Worldwide Voluntary Field Removal of the Original Version of 6F Neuron 070 Delivery Catheter, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Consumer Health Information Updates: New Web Videos Educate Consumers about Food and Medical Product Safety, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Issues Strategic Plan for Risk Communication, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Issues Strategic Plan for Risk Communication, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA 101: Product Recalls (video), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Avoiding Medication Mistakes (video), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Avoiding Drug Interactions (video), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Fortify Your Knowledge About Vitamins (video), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Food Allergies: Reducing the Risks (video), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Neocate Infant Specialized Formula - Recall due to product containing protein levels lower than declared on label, FDA MedWatch
• FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: September 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Nationwide Voluntary Product Recall of Neocate® Infant Specialized Formula Lot P91877, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Regulating Tobacco: Q&A with Lawrence Deyton, M.S.P.H., M.D., U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • Regulating Tobacco: Q&A with Lawrence Deyton, M.S.P.H., M.D., U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Consumer Alert - Undeclared Sulfites in "Ziolopex Bakaliada Morele Suszone (Dried Apricots)", U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Informs Consumers of a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Tylenol Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Children's and Infants' Tylenol Oral Suspension Products -Voluntary recall because of potential manufacturing problems, FDA MedWatch
• Exjade (deferasirox) - Early Communication about risk of adverse reactions in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome, FDA MedWatch
• Drug Information Update- Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review of Deferasirox (marketed as Exjade), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Approves Stelara (ustekinumab) to Treat Psoriasis, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Psoriasis, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Approves Folotyn (pralatrexate), the First Drug for Treatment of Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Sitagliptin (marketed as Januvia and Janumet): Cases of acute pancreatitis reported, FDA MedWatch
• Drug Information Update- Acute pancreatitis and sitagliptin (marketed as Januvia and Janumet), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Medtronic Intrathecal Catheters and Revision Kits: Class I Recall due to possibility of obstruction or disruption of therapy, FDA MedWatch
• Tamiflu (oseltamivir) for Oral Suspension: Medication dosing errors reported, FDA MedWatch
• Price Rite 25 Ct Beef Bouillon is Being Voluntarily Recalled Due to Allergy Alert, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Public Health Alert: Potential Medication Errors with Tamiflu for Oral Suspension, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for September 23, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA: Institute of Medicine to Study Premarket Clearance Process for Medical Devices, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Americas Favorite Noshers Inc. Issues Alert on Unceclared Sulfites in Noshers Choice Brand Just Fruit, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Woman Charged in Website Drug Scheme, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Candy and Fruit Flavored Cigarettes Now Illegal in United States; Step is First Under New Tobacco Law, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA: Philips Lifeline Issues Safety Alert for Lifeline Pendant Personal Help Buttons, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Natalizumab (marketed as Tysabri) - FDA continues to receive reports of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), FDA MedWatch
• Portex Uncuffed Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes (sizes 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 mm), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update: Public Hearing on the Promotion of FDA-Regulated Medical Products Using the Internet and Social Media Tools, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Garden-Fresh Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk in 16-Ounce Archer Farms Potato Salad, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Awards Three Grants Designed to Stimulate Development of Pediatric Medical Devices, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Ippolito International, LP Voluntarily Recalls Bunch Spinach Because ofPossible Health Risk Nationwide and Canada, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Better Buns Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in 22oz Europa Baking Company Brand 6 Pack Knot Rolls, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- Public Workshop on Educating the Public About Removal of Essential-Use Designation for Epinephrine, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Donor Screening Test for Antibodies to HIV, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Announces Second Annual Science Writers Symposium, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Warning on Stolen Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution and Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almond in 21oz. Great Value Berry Crunch Cereal - Lot Code 07 21 10 N02, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Y.S.Trading Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergies in "Crown Cookie" (Choco Sanddo), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Stolen Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution and Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Stolen Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution and Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for September 16, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Generic Drug Roundup: September 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Vaccines Approved for H1N1 Influenza Virus, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- Information on Natalizumab (marketed as Tysabri), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (Physio-Control, Inc), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection:Boxed Warning describing severe tissue injury, including gangrene, after IV administration of drug, FDA MedWatch
• LIFEPAK CR Plus AEDs: Class I recall due to failure or delay in delivery of therapy/shock, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Requires Boxed Warning for Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • FDA Requires Boxed Warning for Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- Intravenous Promethazine and Severe Tissue Injury, Including Gangrene, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Vaccines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• AFC Trading & Wholesale Recalls AFC Beancurd Sheets and Sticks for Undeclared Sulfites, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - August 2009 Drug Safety Labeling Changes - 35 drugs with changes to Boxed Warning, Warnings, Contraindications, Precautions, Adverse Reactions, FDA MedWatch
• Shil La Dang Recalls Gimbob Fish Cake and Modeum, Combination, Sultok and Bean Seolki Rice Cakes Because Of Undeclared Allergens, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Muranaka Farm, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls 60 Count Bunched Parsley because of possible Salmonella, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Kilwin's Quality Confections, Inc. Conducted Nationwide Recall of Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Portex Uncuffed Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes:Nationwide recall due to risk of obstruction and inability to ventilate patient, FDA MedWatch
• Arbonne International, LLC Announces Voluntary Recall of One Lot of Seasource Detox Spa® Foaming Sea Salt Scrub, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Clears a Test for Ovarian Cancer, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Smiths Medical Issues Urgent Device Recall Of Portex® Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Penumbra Neuron 5F Select Catheter, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Voluntary Product Recall: Steinbeck Country Green Onions, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• PREMIER ORGANICS Issues Nation Wide Recall For ARTISANA RAW TAHINI Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CONMED Corporation Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Powered Surgical Instrument Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Chulada, Inc. Announces Recall of Saladitos c/ Chile (Salted Plum w/ Chile Powder), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Updates "Warning Letters" Web page, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Covidien Pedi-Cap End-Tidal CO2 Detector: Class I recall, device use may result in ineffective ventilation, FDA MedWatch
• ConMed Linvatec - Universal Cables/Power Pro Handpieces:Class 1 recall, risk of device self-activation, injury to patient or surgical staff, FDA MedWatch
• Enforcement Report for September 9, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Penumbra Neuron 5F Select Catheter:Class 1 recall due to defect which may result in brain blood clot and blood vessel puncture, FDA MedWatch
• HHS and USDA Unveil New Food Safety Consumer Web Site at www.foodsafety.gov, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Lowering Salt in Your Diet, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Care-Tech Laboratories Agrees to Stop Making, Selling and Distributing Unapproved Antimicrobial Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Opens the Reportable Food Registry Electronic Portal for Industry, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• TEXAS COFFEE Company Recalls Red Pepper Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• OCEAN MIST FARMS Announces Precautionary, Voluntary Recall of 1,746 Cases of Iceless Green Onions, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Georgia Agriculture Department Finds Listeria in Sample of Eggo Buttermilk Waffles at Atlanta Plant, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Philips Avalon Fetal Monitors:Safety alert due to complaints of inaccurate output readings that may lead to failure to identify fetal distress, FDA MedWatch
• 2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza Vaccines, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Myfortic (mycophenolic acid):Cases of Pure Red Cell Aplasia reported in patients treated with Myfortic, FDA MedWatch
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  • Myfortic (mycophenolic acid):Cases of Pure Red Cell Aplasia reported in patients treated with Myfortic, FDA MedWatch
• Drug Information Update- FDA Study Indicates Most Industry Postmarketing Studies Meet Timelines, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Justice Department Announces Largest Health Care Fraud Settlement in its History, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates - FDA Announces Availability of the 2007 NARMS Retail Meat Annual Report and Summary, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Study Indicates Most Industry Postmarketing Studies Meet Timelines, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for September 2, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates - FDA Announces Online Availability of "Blue Bird" Medicated Feed Labels, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• PETRI BAKING Products Issues Allergy Alert On One Code Of Stop & Shop Molasses Cookies, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Tumor Necrosis Factor Blockers (Remicade, Enbrel, Humira, Cimzia, Simponi):Supplemental Q&As added (increased risk of lymphoma associated with the use in children and adolescents), FDA MedWatch
• FDA MedWatch - September 2009 FDA Patient Safety News is now available, FDA MedWatch
• A Parent's Guide to Kids' Vaccines, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Voluntary Prodcut Recall: Chef Pierre&reg; Gourmet Lemon Meringue Pie, Day Code 9159 Only, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Melon Acres Announced the Recall of Cantaloupes Distributed Through Farm-Wey Produce of Lakeland FL Due to Potential Health Concerns, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Undeclared Sulfites in "Island Snacks Natures Mix", U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update on Leukotriene Inhibitors (marketed as Singulair, Accolate, Zileuton, Zyflo and Zyflo CR), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Quesos MI PUEBLITO, LLC Recalls Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Intelence (etravirine):Reports of severe, potentially life-threatening and fatal skin reactions, FDA MedWatch
• Enforcement Report for August 26, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Levemir Insulin (Novo Nordisk):Stolen vials still may be on market-multiple reports received of patients who suffered adverse events due to poor control of glucose levels after using vial from stolen lots, FDA MedWatch
• Update to FDA Alert About Stolen Insulin, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - July 2009 Drug Safety Labeling Changes - 38 drugs with changes to Boxed Warning, Warnings, Contraindications, Precautions, Adverse Reactions, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Warns About Stolen Insulin, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of H1N1 Test for U.S. Troops Serving Overseas, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Stabilet Infant Warmer [Draeger]: Class 1 recall due to the reasonable probability that use of these products will cause serious injury or death., FDA MedWatch
• FDA Moves Forward on Implementation of Tobacco Law, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Orlistat (marketed as Alli and Xenical): FDA reviewing reports of serious liver injury, including liver failure, FDA MedWatch
• Drug Information Update - Follow us on Twitter!, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Issues Early Communication about Ongoing Safety Review of Weight Loss Drug Orlistat, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review of Orlistat (marketed as Alli and Xenical), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Accusure Insulin Syringes: Nationwide recall - found to have needles which can detach from the syringe, FDA MedWatch
• Kroger Recalls Super Kids Enriched White Sandwich Bread Due to Undeclared Milk in the Product, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Nutracoastal Trading LLC Expands Its Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Steam Dietary Supplement, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Quesos Mi Pueblito, LLT Issues a Recall on Mi Pueblito Queso Fresco Authentic Mexican Style Soft Cheese, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Undeclared Sulfites in "Cleopatra Candy" Mixed Nuts, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Ibuprofen (Unapproved) topical drug products: The agency issued warning letters to eight companies marketing unlawful over-the-counter topical drug products containing the pain reliever ibuprofen, FDA MedWatch
• Sabril Approved by FDA to Treat Spasms in Infants and Epileptic Seizures, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Facing Facts About Acne, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Van's International Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Wheat, Gluten, Milk And Egg In Wheat Free Homestyle Pancakes, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Issues Warning Letters to Marketers of Topical Ibuprofen Drug Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Proposes Mandatory Electronic Safety Reporting, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Accelerated Approval of Hiberix to Help Sustain Adequate Vaccine Supply, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for August 19, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Local Pharmacist Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud and Campaign Contribution Fraud, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Launches New Center for Tobacco Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Frozen Culinary Circle[TM] Gourmet Macaroni And Cheese Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Shun Fung International Trading Inc. dba Yummy Foods Co., U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Hospira, Inc. Device Recall: Potential risks from power cord failure include electrical shock, delay in setup & therapy, interruption of therapy, device failure, & fires, FDA MedWatch
• Hospira Issues Urgent Device Recall For AC Power Cords, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Issues Public Health Notification on Glucose Monitoring Technology, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Dextroamphetamine, Amphetamine 20mg Tablets (Barr Laboratories) recalled - affected lot may contain tablets exceeding weight requirements, FDA MedWatch
• FDA MedWatch - CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) - cases of Pure Red Cell Aplasia reported in patients treated with CellCept, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Approves Saphris to Treat Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Barr Laboratories, Inc. issues a voluntary nationwide recall of Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine 20mg Tablets, Lot number 311756, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - GDH-PQQ Glucose Monitoring Technology: possibility of falsely elevated blood glucose results, FDA MedWatch
• Peregrina Cheese Corporation Recalls All Products Manufactured In Its Plant Because Of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for August 12, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Limited Recall of 772 Cartons of Iced Jumbo Green Onions due to Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Liberté Yogourt Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts and Plums in Its Méditerranée Wild Blackberry Yogourt 6oz Product Distributed in the USA, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Expands Access to Investigational Drugs, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Issues Final Rules to Help Patients Gain Access to Investigational Drugs, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Issues Final Rules to Help Patients Gain Access to Investigational Drugs, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Albany Plastic Surgery Group Pleads Guilty in Connection With Use of Unlicensed "Botox" Substitute on Unsuspecting Patients, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Miami Prescription Drug Wholesaler Convicted, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Adams Extract & Spice, LLC Announces Recall Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA: Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Other Products Seized at Louisiana Company, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Enhances Speed and Transparency of Actions Taken Against Misconduct in Drug and Device Development, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: August 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • Drug Information Update, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Commissioner Sets Out Vision on Enforcement to Support Public Health, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Issues Pharmaceutical Industry Guidance on Preventing Melamine Contamination, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Alaris System (Cardinal Health): Class 1 recall due to potential for patients experiencing under- or over-infusion, which may result in serious injury or death, FDA MedWatch
• Enforcement Report for August 5, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blockers: Boxed Warning describing increased risk of lymphoma in children, adolescents treated with TNF blockers, FDA MedWatch
• FDA: Cancer Warnings Required for TNF Blockers, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - August 2009 FDA Patient Safety News is now available, FDA MedWatch
• MedWatch - Botox and Botox Cosmetic and Myobloc:changes to drug names to reinforce individual potencies and prevent medication errors, recommendations for healthcare professionals to consider, information for patients, family members, FDA MedWatch
• Tanimura & Antle Expands Possible Distribution Area of Voluntary Romaine Recall, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves New Cholesterol-Lowering Drug, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Gives Update on Botulinum Toxin Safety Warnings; Established Names of Drugs Changed, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA, European Medicines Agency Launch Good Clinical Practices Initiative, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates - FY 2010 ADUFA/AGDUFA Rates, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Marshals Seize Skin Sanitizer, Protectant Products Made by Clarcon Biological Chemical Laboratory Inc., U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Massachusetts Resident Sentenced for Nationwide Internet Prescription Drug Scheme, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Undeclared Sulfites in "Bifeng Nong Fu Shanzhuang" Plum Candy, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Takes Action Against Teva Animal Health Inc., U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Undeclared Sulfites in "Chi Ling Gourmet Foods Hot Olive", U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• United Food Group, Inc. Recalling Product Because Of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• HHS/USDA News Release: HHS Secretary Sebelius, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announce New Strategies to Keep America's Food Supply Safe, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for July 29, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Colchicine for Acute Gout, Mediterranean Fever, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Carefusion Issues Update Regarding Previously Disclosed June 12, 2009 Recall of the Alaris&reg;, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - POWERSAIL Coronary Dilatation Catheter:Class 1 recall due to damage to distal catheter shaft, risk of air embolism, myocardial infarction, FDA MedWatch
• MedWatch - Colchicine (marketed as Colcrys): Two previously uncharacterized safety concerns associated with the use of colchicine, FDA MedWatch
• Indian Groceries & Spices, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In Nirav Golden Raisins, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Abbott Issues Voluntary Recall of POWERSAIL® Coronary Dilatation Catheters, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Consumer Health Information Updates, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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  • FDA Consumer Health Information Updates, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
  • FDA Consumer Health Information Updates, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
  • FDA Consumer Health Information Updates, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Steam Dietary Supplement: Nationwide recall because found to contain undeclared drug ingredient, an analog of sildenafil, FDA MedWatch
• Nutracoastal Trading LLC conducts voluntary nationwide recall of STEAM Dietary supplement lot 80214, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Frontera Produce Recalls One Lot of Cilantro Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Nutracoastal Trading LLC conducts voluntary nationwide recall of S-DROL Dietary supplement lot 810481, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Body Building Products Marketed as Containing Steroids or Steroid-Like Substances, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Body Building Products (Marketed as Containing Steroids or Steroid-like Substances): unapproved drugs and associated with serious risks of liver injury, stroke., FDA MedWatch
• Warning on Body Building Products Marketed as Containing Steroids or Steroid-Like Substances, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Correction to Recent Recall Notice, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Issues Final Regulation on Dental Amalgam, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc is voluntarily recalling Haifa Smoked Fish brand Cold Smoked Whitefish sold between December 7, 2008 and June 18, 2009 Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Fireside Coffee Co. Recalls Chai Tea Affected by Plainview Milk Product Recall, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Publix Issues Voluntary Recall on Publix Gourmet Peanut Mix Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Tanimura & Antle Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Romaine Lettuce Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Treating Head Lice, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Former Rose Medical Center Surgery Technician Named in Forty-Two Count Indictment Returned by Federal Grand Jury, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Another Test for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Warns of Health Risks Posed by E-Cigarettes, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Electronic Cigarettes: FDA analysis has found carcinogens and toxic chemicals such as diethylene glycol, an ingredient used in antifreeze, FDA MedWatch
• MedWatch - Stabilet Infant Warmers[Draeger]: Nationwide recall due to potential risk of fire and burns for patient and caregiver, FDA MedWatch
• Drug Information Update- FDA and Public Health Experts Warn About Electronic Cigarettes, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA and Public Health Experts Warn About Electronic Cigarettes, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Reporting Drug Quality Problems, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for July 22, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for July 15, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Tablet Splitting: A Risky Practice, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Celeste Industries Corporation Recalls All Lots of simplySmart Remove Make Up Remover, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Dräger Initiates a Voluntary Device Recall of Stabilet Contacts Current Users, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Wirth's Nutcracker Sweet Initiates Voluntary Recall Of Pistachios Sold In Michigan Because Of Possible Risk To Health, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Safe Use of Flea and Tick Products in Pets, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA: Adulterated Animal Feed Seized, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Vaccine for 2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Sweet Superior Fruit LTD Recalls Cilantro (Coriander) Because Of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Nuby Gel-filled, Cottontails and Plyschool Teethers: Nationwide recall due to potential baterial contamination, with children with weakened immune systems at risk of harm, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Urges Consumers Not to Purchase or Use Certain Gel-Filled Teethers, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Hiland-Roberts Ice Cream Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Specific Lot Numbers of Espo brand and Natures Promise brand Sorbettos Due to Containing Undeclared Milk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Luv N' Care, LTD Issues a Nationwide Recall of all Nuby Gel Filled Teethers and certain UPC Codes of Cottontails and Playschool Teethers, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Undeclared Sulfites in Maya Overseas Foods Golden Raisin, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Weight Loss Products by Young You Corporation: recall due to an undeclared drug ingredient which may present a significant health risk for patients, FDA MedWatch
• FDA MedWatch - Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 10 mg/mL 100 mL vials: Recall due to elevated endotoxin levels in some vials, FDA MedWatch
• Young You Corporation Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Weight Loss Pills Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Teva Pharmaceuticals USA issues a voluntary user-level nationwide recall of Propofol Injectable Emulsion 10 mg/mL 100 mL vials, lot numbers 31305429B and 31305430B, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Kesso Foods, Inc. voluntarily recalls8 oz. and 16 oz. Kesso Foods Low fat All Natural Plain 2% Greek Thick Yogurt Because of The Possible Presence of Salmonella in An Ingredient Obtained from Plainview Milk Products Cooperative, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Reviewing Preliminary Safety Information on Asthma Drug Xolair, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - CORRECTED LINK - Omalizumab (marketed as Xolair): Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review, FDA MedWatch
• FDA MedWatch - Omalizumab (marketed as Xolair): Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Approves Opioid Pain Reliever with Required Risk Reduction Plan, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates - FDA Reminds Aquaculture Producers of the Correct Use of Florfenicol, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Nature & Health Co. male enhancement products recalled because samples were found to contain undeclared drug ingredients, FDA MedWatch
• Nature & Health Co. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Six Male Enhancement Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Concentrated Acetaminophen Drops: recall of all lots of 16 oz bulk containers by Brookstone Pharmaceuticals, a cautionary measure to minimize potential risk to patients from dosing errors, FDA MedWatch
• Update on Recalled Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Chang Farm Recalls Soy Bean Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Libipower Plus recalled because samples were found to contain an undeclared drug ingredient, FDA MedWatch
• MedWatch June 2009 Safety Labeling Changes - 31 drugs with changes to Boxed Warning, Warnings, Contraindications, Precautions, Adverse Reactions, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Takes Action on Darvon and Other Pain Medications, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Brookstone Pharmaceuticals Issues a Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Brookstone Pharmaceuticals' Concentrated Acetaminophen Drops, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Immunosuppressant Drugs: Required Labeling Changes - stronger warnings about the risk of BK virus-associated nephropathy, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Requires Labeling Change for Some Drugs Used to Prevent Rejection of Kidney Transplants, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Haloteco Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Libipower Plus, a Product Marketed as a Dietary Supplement, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Medtronic Paradigm Quick-Set Infusion Sets:Nationwide recall because infusion sets may not allow insulin pump to vent air pressure properly, resulting in the device delivering too much or too little insulin, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Industry on Drug Anticounterfeiting, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• L A WEIGHT LOSS RECALLS LA HOT DRINKS CAFÉ AU LAIT BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Medtronic Voluntarily Recalls Specific Lots of Paradigm® Quick-Set® Infusion Sets In The United States, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Herring Produce Company Recalls Anaheim Peppers Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• 'G Collection' Mother's Day and Valentine's Day Gift Boxes Are Voluntarily Recalled, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Country Creations Recalls Frosting Packets Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Nutrition Global, LLC recalls certain batches of SNI Pro Whey, SNI Pro Mass and Sci Labs Mass Fuzion Dietary Supplement bearing LOT numbers as shown below because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Diamond Crystal Brands Inc. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Products Containing Nonfat Dry Milk Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Mallinckrodt Sodium Chromate Cr-51 Injection: Recall due to subpotency with resultant missed or delayed diagnosis of polycythemia rubra vera, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Approves Effient to Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack in Angioplasty Patients, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Takes Enforcement Action Against Three New Jersey Dietary Supplement and Protein Powder Manufacturers, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Covidien Initiates Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Sodium Chromate Cr-51 Injection, Lot #370-9004, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Hot Chocolate Recovery Drink Mix Voluntarily Recalled By CLIF SHOT®, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Calico Cottage, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls 10 oz. Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix Pouches Because Of The Possible Presence Of Salmonella, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Plentiful Pantry Recalls Almond Pound Cake containing Instant Non Fat Dry Milk associated with the Plainview Milk Recall, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Stealth Chocolate, Stealth Vanilla Powdered Dietary Supplement: Nationwide recall because of the potential for contamination with Salmonella, FDA MedWatch
• MedWatch - BiPAP Focus Non-Invasive Ventilator System, Respironics California: Class I Recall due to power supply failures that have occurred on some ventilators, FDA MedWatch
• Liquid Supplements Recalled By Protica Inc., U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• General Mills Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of 'Nut Lovers' flavor of Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters product, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Sturm Foods, Inc Announces Voluntary Recall of One-Quart Instant Nonfat Dry Milk Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Kowalke Family Sprouts Announces Recall of Kowalke Family Sprouts Brand Alfalfa Products with June 18 through June 30 Sell-by Dates, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Max Muscle USA Conducts Voluntary Recall on Whey Protein Products Due to Possible Health Risks, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Lewis Laboratories International, Ltd. Recalls Weigh Down Chocolate Flavor Nutrition Drink Mix Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• McClancy Seasoning Co. Voluntaritly Recalls Alba Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk Products and Various Alba Snack Shake Mixes Because of the Possible Presence of Salmonella, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Trans-Packers Services Corp. Recalls Dairy Shake Blends Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc. Recalls Powdered Dietary Supplement, Stealth Chocolate and Stealth Vanilla Because Of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for July 8, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Former Rose Medical Center Surgery Tech Charged by Complaint For Product Tampering and Related Drug Crimes, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• The C. F. Sauer Company Recalls Gravy and Sauce Mixes Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Manufacturer for Publix Brand GreenWise Vanilla & Chocolate Flavored Whey Proteins Issues an Allergen Alert for Undeclared Milk Allergen, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Noted Food Safety Expert Michael R. Taylor Named Advisor to FDA Commissioner, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Takes Enforcement Action Against Cheese Manufacturer, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- Follow the FDA's Division of Drug Information on Twitter, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Traditions Meal Solutions Recalls Non-Fat Dry Milk Packets Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Robertstjohn.com recalls Rich, Rich, Rich Hot Chocolate Mix because of possible health risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Propoxyphene-containing Products: FDA taking actions to reduce risk of overdose because of data linking propoxyphene and fatal overdoses, FDA MedWatch
• FDA: New Public Health Regulation to Improve Egg Safety and Reduce Salmonella Illnesses, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Takes Actions on Darvon, Other Pain Medications Containing Propoxyphene, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Improves Egg Safety, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA Takes Actions on Darvon, Other Pain Medications Containing Propoxyphene, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Arthroscopic Shavers: Reports describing instances of tissue remaining within arthroscopic shavers even after cleaning process completed, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Warns Not to Consume Two Liquid "Energy" Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Kroger Recalls Three Seasonings Due to Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves First Maintenance Drug Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Michigan Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Marketing Dietary Supplements, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Warns Consumers Not to Buy or Use Hardcore Energize Bullet or New Whey Liquid Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Hy-Vee Inc. Recalls Mislabeled Salad Dressing, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Chantix and Zyban to Get Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update- FDA advisory committee meeting regarding acetaminophen use, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - July 2009 Patient Safety News now available, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Approves Multaq to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorder, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Stop & Shop Issues A Voluntary Recall of Stop & Shop Non Fat Dry Milk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• North Coast Seafood is recalling Fresh Tuna Steaks sold in Retail Store in New England, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for July 1, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA: Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events to be Required for Chantix and Zyban, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Smoking cessation aids Chantix, Zyban: Boxed Warning and patient Medication Guides highlighting risk of serious neuropsychiatric symptoms, FDA MedWatch
• MedWatch - Lantus (insulin glargine): FDA reviewing safety data re: possible risk for cancer in patient with diabetes, FDA MedWatch
• Drug Information Update- Varenicline (marketed as Chantix) and Bupropion (marketed as Zyban, Wellbutrin, and generics), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Ringleader Sentenced to Nine Years In Federal Prison For Allergy Testing Health Care Fraud Scheme That Bilked Insurance Companies and Deceived Thousands of Patients, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Seeks Public Input on Tobacco Regulation, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Confirms E. Coli O157:H7 In Prepackaged Nestlé Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney Press Release: Scottsdale Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Charges Related to Marketing of Sexual Enhancement Drug, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Company Recalls Various Products Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• City Baking LLC Recalls 781 Individually Wrapped City Baking Brand Apple Crumb Cakes, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - The Drug Safety Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 2, 2009 is now available, FDA MedWatch
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Former Managing Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy to Defraud Health Insurers, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Marshals Seize Drug Products Manufactured by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd., U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for June 24, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Generic Prescription-Only Version of Plan B Emergency Contraceptive for Women Ages 17 and Under, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Acetaminophen and Liver Injury: Q & A for Consumers, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Illuminating the Hazards of Powerful Laser Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Warns Not to Eat Two Brands of Pistachios, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Seeks Public Input on Transparency, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat California Prime Produce and Orange County Orchards Brands of Pistachios, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Joins Other Feds, States, Private Industry to Protect Against Agroterrorism, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough: Consumers warned not to eat product due to risk of serious food-borne illness, FDA MedWatch
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• MedWatch - Stamina-Rx dietary supplement: recall due to undeclared drug in product and risk of dangerous lowering of blood pressure, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Warns Not to Eat Nestle Toll House Prepackaged, Refrigerated Cookie Dough, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Advisory About Levemir Insulin, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: Business Owners Plead Guilty to Distributing Tainted Ingredient Used in Pet Food, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• U.S. Attorney News Release: International Medical Device Maker and Four Executives Charged in Connection with Unlawful Clinical Trials, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Cefepime: FDA determined that data review do not indicate a higher rate of death in cefepime-treated patients, FDA MedWatch
• CVM Updates - FDA Seeks Comment on the Reportable Food Registry Draft Guidance, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Taking Steps to Improve Contact Lens Safety, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Ensuring Safe Use of Contact Lens Solution, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Warnings on Three Zicam Intranasal Zinc Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Products: Reports of permanent loss of sense of smell with use of these nasal gel or swab products, FDA MedWatch
• Drug Information Update- Loss of Sense of Smell with Intranasal Cold Remedies Containing Zinc, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch - Stimulant Medication in Children with AD/HD - FDA perspective on study data published about potential risks of AD/HD stimulant medications, FDA MedWatch
• MedWatch - Levemir Insulin (Novo Nordisk):Patients advised to check personal supply of insulin to identify possible stolen and dangerous product., FDA MedWatch
• FDA Issues Public Health Advisory Regarding Levemir Insulin, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates - FDA Suspends Temporary Emergency Permit of Pet Food Maker, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Requests Labeling Change for Leukotriene Modifiers, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Injectable Form of Ibuprofen, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Medtronic Kappa/Sigma Pacemakers: Class 1 recall due to failure to pace heart, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Alerts Patients to Medtronic Pacemaker Recall, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Patients Alerted to Pacemaker Recall, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - June 2009 FDA Patient Safety News is now available, FDA MedWatch
• MedWatch - Sirolimus (marketed as Rapamune):clinical trial suggests increased mortality in stable liver transplant patients after conversion from CNI-based immunosuppressive regimen to sirolimus, FDA MedWatch
• FDA 101: Animal Feed, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Are You Taking Medication as Prescribed?, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates - FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Feline Hyperthyroidism, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Clarcon Skin Products: Recall because of high levels of disease-causing bacteria found in the products, FDA MedWatch
• Practice Hospital Bed Safety, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Giving Medication to Children, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Skin Products Made by Clarcon Due to Bacterial Contamination Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Consumers Warned Not to Use Clarcon Skin Products, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• DOJ News Release: California Man Sentenced for Prescription Drug Diversion, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Information Update - About the FDA.gov Redesign, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for June 3, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: June 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates - FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine Approves First Drug to Treat Cancer in Dogs, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Warns About Serious Liver Injury Associated With Anti-Thyroid Drug, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Propylthiouracil (PTU) associated with risk of serious liver injury, including liver failure and death, FDA MedWatch
• FDA: First Drug to Treat Cancer in Dogs Approved, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Awards $1 Million in Grants to Three States to Enhance Food and Feed Safety, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Forms Transparency Task Force, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Promotes Openness and Transparency to Public, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• King Henry's Voluntarily Conducts Recall of Pistachios due to Possible Health Risks, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• LeClerc Foods Announces a Limited Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars due to Unlabeled Peanut Allergen, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• AZ Hydroponic Farming Recalls 4oz Alfalfa Sprout Cup Because of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Troy Food Company Recalls Pistachios With Chile Because Of Possible Health Risk, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Chang Farm Recalls Expired Chang Farm Bean and Soy Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk (May 28), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Season Produce Co. Los Angeles, Ca. Conducts a Voluntary Recall of Roasted and Salted Shelled Pistachios Due to Possible Health Risk (May 22), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Besivance to Treat Bacterial Conjunctivitis, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Simponi (golimumab)-Risk of serious fungal infections associated with TNF-?lpha blockers, including Simponi, FDA MedWatch
• FDA Approves New Total Ankle Replacement System, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• CVM Updates - FDA Announces Minor Use/Minor Species (MUMS) Grant Program, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for May 27, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Fun Express Expands Nationwide Recall of Water-Based Face Paint (May 22), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA Approves Samsca to treat Hyponatremia, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• St. Bernadette Circle, St. Rose Church Recalls Pistachios-In Shell Dry Roasted and Salted Because of Possible Health Risk (May 22), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Western Bagel Baking Corporation Issues an Allergen Alert for Undeclared Egg In Publix Brand 100 Percent Whole Wheat Sliced Bagels (May 21), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Nutro Products Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Range of Dry Cat Food Products (May 21), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Rio Pluma LLC is Reissuing its Recall of Peanut Products Because they may be Contaminated with Salmonella (May 20), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Domega International Co Ltd, Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in FMD Brand Spiced Bean (May 20), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for May 20, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch April 2009 Safety Labeling Changes - 65 drugs with changes to Boxed Warning, Warnings, Contraindications, Precautions, Adverse Reactions, FDA MedWatch
• MedWatch- Respironics SmartMonitor 2 Infant Apnea Monitor- Class I recall issued because the monitors may fail to sound alarm, FDA MedWatch
• Troy Food Company Recalls Pistachios With Chile Because Of Possible Health Risk (May 4), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Edaleen Dairy Recalls Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream And Chocolate Peanut Butter Nut Ice Cream Because Of Possible Health Risk (May 12), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• L and M Companies, Inc. Recalls Whole Cantaloupes Because Of Possible Health Risk (May 15), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• New Labeling Required for OTC Pain and Fever Medicines, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Enforcement Report for May 13, 2009, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• Tofutti Brands Inc. Announces Precautionary Recall of 12 Pallets of Vanilla Cuties Due to Possible Trace Level Milk Contamination (May 11), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA MedWatch - Digoxin, USP 0.25 mg (AS Medication Solutions/Caraco): UPDATE-Recall due to variance in amount of active ingredient, FDA MedWatch
• AS Medications Solution LLC. Announces a Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Digoxin Tablets 0.25mg Due to Size Variability (May 11), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• H1N1 Flu: FDA Responds Quickly to Protect the Public's Health, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA 101: Health Fraud Awareness, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• MedWatch: Fun Express Water-based Face Paints for Children-Nationwide recall due to reports of skin reactions in children, rashes, itchiness, burning sensation, and swelling, FDA MedWatch