The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Vistogard (uridine triacetate) for the emergency treatment of adults and children who receive an overdose of the cancer treatment fluorouracil or capecitabine, or who develop certain severe or life-threatening toxicities within four days of receiving these cancer treatments.
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Bravo Recalls Select Chicken and Turkey Pet Foods Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk.
Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, CT is recalling a select lot of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs & cats with a best used by date of 11/13/16 due to concerns of the possible presence of Salmonella . Out of an abundance of caution, Bravo is also recalling three additional items that did not test positive for Salmonella , but were manufactured on the same day.
Voluntary Recall Of Chariot™ Guiding Sheath
Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) has voluntarily recalled the Chariot™ Guiding Sheath globally. These devices are intended for the introduction of interventional devices during peripheral vascular procedures, and were recalled on November 19th due to the risk of shaft separation.
Pine Valley Foods, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Crazy About Cookie Products Due to Undeclared Allergens
Pine Valley Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Crazy about Cookies Pre-portioned varieties after learning that a labeling misstatement on the sugar cookie dough & walnut chocolate chunk cookie dough that was sold and distributed. The sugar cookie dough in question did not properly disclose “milk” as an ingredient or allergen.
The Sweet Leaf Tea Company Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Tea in Glass Bottles
The Sweet Leaf Tea Company announced today that it is voluntarily recalling Sweet Leaf Tea in 16 ounce glass bottles out of an abundance of caution because of the possible presence of glass fragments. This was the result of glass breakage during the filling process.
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The Morrison Milling Company Voluntary and Precautionary Recall of Corn Products
The Morrison Milling Company has initiated a voluntary recall of certain corn products due to the possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh caused by a faulty screen at our production facility which could present a choking hazard. The problem was detected by our quality department during routine production line checks.
Lucy’s Weight Loss System Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Pink Bikini Dietary Supplement Due to Undeclared Diclofenac
Lucy’s Weight Loss System is voluntarily recalling all lots of Pink Bikini White powder Capsules, 30 white (750MG per capsule) to the consumer level. Pink Bikini has been found positive for diclofenac after FDA sampling and testing.Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
FDA allows marketing of cooling cap to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing in the United States the first cooling cap to reduce hair loss (alopecia) in female breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
FDA approves first recombinant von Willebrand factor to treat bleeding episodes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Vonvendi, von Willebrand factor (Recombinant), for use in adults 18 years of age and older who have von Willebrand disease (VWD). Vonvendi is the first FDA-approved recombinant von Willebrand factor, and is approved for the on-demand (as needed) treatment and control of bleeding episodes in adults diagnosed with VWD.
FDA approves first drug to treat a rare enzyme disorder in pediatric and adult patients
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Kanuma (sebelipase alfa) as the first treatment for patients with a rare disease known as lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) deficiency.