OTC oral health products containing benzocaine for the temporary relief of sore gums due to teething in infants or children should no longer be marketed. FDA is asking companies to stop selling these products for such use and requesting that companies add new warnings to all other benzocaine oral health products to describe certain serious risks.
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Golden International Corporation Issues Public Safety Warning For Stolen Tilapia Because of Possible Health Risk
Golden International Corporation of Renton, WA is issuing a public safety notice for 405 cartons of stolen frozen tilapia, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Ethanol Extraction Recalls Alcohol Product Because of Possible Health Risk
Lake Michigan Distilling Company, LLC of La Porte, Indiana, doing business as Ethanol Extraction, is
recalling its 95% Ethyl Alcohol product (“Product”) because of possible contamination with methanol, a
highly toxic type of alcohol that can cause serious and sometimes fatal damage if ingested by humans or
animals.
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new FDA actions to keep consumers safe from the harmful effects of sun exposure, and ensure the long-term safety and benefits of sunscreens
The FDA is announcing three new efforts as part of a comprehensive set of actions to advance the FDA’s framework for sun protection products ahead of this coming summer
FDA warns companies selling illegal, unapproved kratom products marketed for opioid cessation, pain treatment and other medical uses
FDA warns companies selling illegal, unapproved kratom products marketed for opioid cessation, pain treatment and other medical uses
Melanie Wholesale Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor
Melanie Wholesale Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 17.6 oz (500g) package of “Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor”, because they contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Melanie Wholesale Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Cookies
Melanie Wholesale Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 17.6 oz (500g) package of “Melanie Liubitelskie Cookies”, because they contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Ziyad Brothers Importing Recalls Tahini Because of Possible Health Risk
Ziyad Brothers Importing is voluntarily recalling certain lot codes of Ziyad Brand Tahini because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.
FDA approves new drug for patients with chronic liver disease who have low blood platelets and are undergoing a medical procedure
FDA approves Doptelet (avatrombopag) to treat thrombocytopenia in adults with chronic liver disease who are scheduled to undergo a medical procedure.
Century Snacks LLC Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk, Soy, Wheat and Cashews in Snak Club Family Size Tropical Trail Mix
Century Snacks of Commerce, CA, is recalling certain 16 OZ. bags of Tropical Trail Mix because they may contain milk, soy, wheat and cashew allergens and this is not declared on the package. Individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, soy, wheat or cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products