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Allergy Alert Issued in Select North Atlantic Whole Foods Market Stores for Undeclared Almond Flour in Cheesecake Bars

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (January 15, 2018) – Nine Whole Foods Market stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island are voluntarily recalling cheesecake bars because the product potentially contained a tree nut allergen (almond flour) that was not listed on the product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products

Palmer Candy Company Announces Voluntary Recall of Sea Salt Caramel Hearts

Palmer Candy Company (www.palmercandy.com), announced today a limited recall of Sea Salt Caramel Hearts that were only sold at Bomgaards Supply Inc. Store in the Midwest States. The voluntary recall, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to abundance of caution of a possible peanut allergen contamination. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

AuroMedics Pharma LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Levofloxacin in 5% Dextrose 250mg/50mL Due to Presence of Visible Particulate Matter Tentatively Identified as Mold

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 01-12-2018 – East Windsor, New Jersey, AuroMedics Pharma LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Levofloxacin in 5% Dextrose Injection 250mg/50mL in a Single-Use flexible container NDC 55150-243-46, Lot CLF160003, Expiry date May 2018, to the hospital level. The product has been found to contain visible particulate matter tentatively identified as mold. This problem was discovered as a result of a product complaint in which the contents of one flexible bag was found to contain white particulate matter

Bellisio Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert Regarding Certain Michelina’s Fettuccine Alfredo Packages Due to Potential Presence of Undeclared Soy

Bellisio Foods, Inc., a Jackson, Ohio, manufacturer, is voluntarily recalling certain Michelina’s Fettuccine Alfredo due to the possibility some packages may contain undeclared chicken with soy that is not listed on packaging. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to soy may run the risk of serious allergic reaction(s) if they consume this product.

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. responding to report from GAO and updating on FDA’s ongoing efforts to increase access to complex generic drugs

GAO issued the report “Generic Drugs: FDA Should Make Public Its Plans to Issue and Revise Guidance on Nonbiological Complex Drugs,” which contains a single recommendation for the FDA — that the agency publicly announce its plans to issue or revise guidance for these drug products. The FDA agrees and is actively working to accomplish this goal.